All Obituaries

MSG Vernon A Erickson (retired) died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 21, 2023 at 103 years old. Just days before his departure he was still walking every day and flashing that million dollar smile and shaking the hands of people he met. Vernon was born on September 6, 1920 to Iver and Olive Gjevre in Hoople, North Dakota.  He was proud of his Norwegian roots and the Norwegian farming community he grew up in.  Through the end of his life he would say...

Lily Mae Proctor, 83, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born May 26, 1940 to the late, William Hammonds and Elizabeth Wilkerson Hammonds in Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Proctor worked in the hospital doing CNA work when she was younger. As she got older, she sat with elderly people and loved it. She loved to spend time with her family and had a passion for collecting hummingbirds. Mrs. Proctor loved going out for dinner and taking trips to Wal Mart. Other than...

Donald Francis Peebles (b. June 14, 1941) of Clinton, S.C., formerly of Phenix City, Ala., and Adams Center, N.Y., passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, September 15, 2023. Loved ones surrounded him to the end. A man of many careers, Donald was raised on a family farm in Rodman, N.Y., before opening his own cattle hauling business. In the 1980s, he moved south to Columbus, Ga., where he worked for the John A. Pope Motor Company. Shortly after, Don and his soul made Linda Helene Peebles...

Sharon K. Banks 79, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Saturday September 16, 2023 at her home.  

Marcia Gable Knox, 67, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.  Mrs. Knox was born October 7, 1955, to the late, James Dana Gable and Carolyn Jean Elkins in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated from Central High School and was employed with Fieldcrest Mills for many years. She enjoyed walking, having a good time, and was an avid Alabama fan. Mrs. Knox loved people, especially her friends and family. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Joel L. Shumate 34, of  Valley, Alabama passed away Sunday in Columbus, Georgia.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. est. September 13, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday at Colonial Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. est.  Joel was born February 24, 1989 in Columbus, Georgia to Joel R. Shumate Jr. and Marie DuBois.  He was a member of Asphalt Cowboys Riding Club serving as Road Captain....

Stanley Perdomo was born on May 14, 1993. Stanley passed away on September 12, 2023. Loving husband of Ashley Perdomo. Cherished father of Joshua Bauman and Adelynne Felix. Devoted son of Leonel Perdomo and Maria Sandoval. Dear brother of Lionel and Mariela. Stanley served in The United States Army from May 6, 2014 until the day he passed away. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday October 4, 2023 from 3-8 PM at The Sisto Funeral Home. Military Honors and interment will be held on...

Gary Lee McNatt, Sr., 75, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Mr. McNatt was born September 16, 1947 to the late, Eugene and Laverne McNatt in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He served as member of the United States Navy before going on to work as an auto mechanic. Mr. McNatt spent a lot of time at the dirt track in the 1980’s. He loved bowling, karaoke, going to the flea marker, and was an avid Alabama fan. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

On August 31, 2023, an extraordinary loving wife, mother and friend, known as Rose Maree Ogle (born January 2, 1936) peacefully passed away at her home after a brief illness. Rose Ogle was known by many names and wore many hats as she planned and loved to do. Rose, Rosie, Rosita, Miss Rose, Mama, Mimi and Mrs. Ogle to name a few. A celebration of her life for this beautiful lady will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at The Fort at Mount Zion church. Pastor Matt Stephens...