All Obituaries

Rebecca Brown Aldrich  74 of Phenix City, Alabama passed away peacefully in her sleep, March 29, 2020 at Parkwood Nursing Home. A celebration of life service will be held in early June due to social gathering limitations. She is survived by her children, Raymond Scott Smith of Phenix City, AL. and J. David Aldrich and wife Marla of Pelham, AL. Siblings Buzz Brown and wife Kathy of Columbus, GA.  Glenda Golden and husband Jerry of Leesburg, GA, Gene Flournoy and wife...

Stacy Lea Dean Hazen, 47, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at LSU Health Academic Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Due to current COVID19 social distancing restrictions a private interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens. A public memorial service will be announced when possible. Stacy was born March 16, 1973 in Columbus, Georgia to Dewayne David Dean and Janet Roberts Farrar. She was a sales representative for many years in the cellular telephone...

Blake Lynwood Ware, 22, of Smiths Station, AL passed away on April 02, 2020 at his home in Phenix City, Alabama. Blake was born on August 5, 1997 to Melvin and Christy Dean in Phenix City, Alabama. He worked in construction and enjoyed fishing. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his mother Christy Dean (Rick) and father Gregory Ware and one brother, Justin Ware.

Henry P. Richardson “Joe”, 89 of Smiths, Alabama passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. Henry was born in Worcester VT to Helen and Henry Richardson. He joined the army on Nov 26, 1948 and served 23 years and 62 days. He retired as a SFC and served in the Korean conflict with 2 tours and in Vietnam with 2 tours. SFC Richardson is a Bronze Star Medal recipient awarded on July 6, 1968 while serving in Vietnam. Ret SFC Richardson was a member of the American Legion Post 135, Phenix...

Gloria Mae Cole, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away on March 27, 2020 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Alabama. Gloria was born on February 27, 1933 to Eddie Lee and Mary Elizabeth Massey in Columbus, Georgia. She was a member of Cascade Hills Church and worked for Sunshine Biscuit Co. for thirteen years.   She was preceded in death by her husband William M. Cole Sr. She is survived by one son, William Cole Jr. (Deborah); two grandchildren, Brooke Elston (Josh) and Chad...

  Vicki Lynn Austin, 57, of Phenix City, AL passed away on March 26, 2020 at Canterbury Health Care Facility in Phenix City, Alabama. Vicki was born on April 30, 1962 to Alex and Desire Austin in Phenix City, Alabama. She loved everyone and will be missed by many.  She is survived by six siblings, Randy Austin ((Sheila)), Charles Austin (Marilyn), Ralph Austin (Pam), Lucy Burkett (Dawayn), Marjorie Burke (Sonny) and Tammy Griggs (Gary), as well  as Linda Austin and...

Timothy Paul Smith, 48, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home. Tim was born June 4, 1971 in Columbus, Georgia to Richard and Sandra Smith. He worked with his father and uncle at Smith Brothers Upholstery before becoming unable to work, and he loved all types of music. Surviving are his mother, Sandra Louise Teagle Smith, a sister, Kim Walker, a niece, Mallory Watson, a great niece, a great nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mary Fiorenton Albin 73 of Smiths Station, Alabama died Monday March 23rd at her home.  A private Funeral Services will be held Friday March 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeview Memory Gardens.  Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Colonial Funeral Home.  Mrs. Albin was Catholic by faith and a cook at Pig N Chic.  Mrs. Albin was born February 9, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Dominick and...

  Billy Ray Glau, 61, of Columbus, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2020.  Billy was born on May 13, 1958 to Raymond Glau and Lugene Gibson Glau in Columbus, Georgia.  Billy is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Kathy Mercer and Annette Hall.  He is survived by one son, Brad Glau (Amy);one grandchild, Connor Glau; one brother, Ray Glau (Pat); nephew, Sean Payne (Leslie), nieces Kristie Wise (Neil), Heather McCabe (Dewey), Amanda...

Dorothy A. Simpson 77 of Phenix City, Alabama died Thursday March 19th at her home.  Memorial Services will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Simpson was born November 9, 1942 to the late George Alexander Sr. and Salina Alexander Perry.  Mrs. Simpson was Baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1951.  She served as a Regular Pioneer for over 40 years.  She loved talking to others about the Bible encouraging them to not only read the Bible but study it.  Mrs....