All Obituaries

Madelyn Franklin, 79, of Phenix City AL passed away on September 26, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, Georgia.  She was born on April 16, 1941 to Maxwell Roscoe Franklin and Rosa Belle Linton Franklin in Phenix City, Alabama. She was an LPN at St. Margaret's Hospital in Montgomery, AL. She also worked as a nurse at the Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Madelyn went on to retire from the Police Department in Phenix City, AL as secretary to the Police...

Linda K. McConnell, 73, of Phenix City, AL passed away on September 26, 2020 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia. She was born on June 26, 1947 to James and Beatrice (Renfro) Williams in Columbus, Georgia.   Linda worked as a nurse and was a restaurant owner. She was a devoted Alabama fan, an avid dart thrower, loved reading as well as her flowers and garden. She was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God.  She is preceded in death by her husband Curtis...

Caleb Jordan Holden 25, of Phenix City, Alabama died September 23, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday September 27, 2020 at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held 2 to 3 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home.  Burial will be private.  Caleb was born January 24, 1995 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Richard D. Nelson and Cynthia Holden.  Caleb was employed in the Construction Industry.  Caleb...

Samantha Regla Smith, 41, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. Samantha was born March 19, 1979 in Rota, Spain to Richard Spencer Turner and Patricia Lillian Meers Turner. She was a 1997 graduate of Central High School, formerly employed at Movie Gallery and Joann Arts and Crafts. In addition to her parents, surviving are her sons;Ashe Nikolas Smith and Spencer Merrick Smith; a sister, Sarah Turner Duncan; brothers, David Richard Turner and Richard...

Reba Nell Carter, 65, of Salem, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2020 with her husband of 45 years by her side. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST at Crawford Community Cemetery with Rev. Forrest Randolph Gillens officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. Reba was born August 16, 1955 in Lagrange, Georgia to the late Fletcher and Magdleane Myers. She...

James (Jamie) Joseph Aikens, 51, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Columbus Hospice House. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 1:30 PM ET at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, Alabama with Pastor Ed Ray officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET at Colonial Funeral Home. James was born November 24, 1968 to the late, James D. Aikens and Sharon Carter Anderson in Phenix...

Judith Ann Harrison, 75, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on September 15, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Harrison was born on March 11, 1945 to Robert and Alice Denison in Meriden, Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Howard Harrison. She loved going to the mountains and the beach. She loved her grandchildren and was the best grandmother (Nanny) and mother (Oody) on Earth. She was well loved by her family and friends. Surviving are her three...

Leola Dykes Wilks, 85, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on September 11, 2020 at her home in Phenix City, Alabama.  Mrs. Wilks was born on July 22, 1935 to John Dykes and Eula Kennedy Dykes in Louisville, Alabama. She loved attending Church and was a member of Crawford Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilks was a great cook, talented in sewing clothing, as well as crafts. She enjoyed singing in the choir, gospel music, and spending time with her children and their friends....

Syble B. Long, 76, of Seale, Alabama passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 12:30pm ET at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with Dr. Wayne Scarborough officiating. The family will receive friends 10:30am to 12:30pm at the church. Interment will be at 2:00 PM at FT. Mitchell National Cemetery. Mrs. Long was born December 26, 1943 in Heflin, Alabama, daughter of Jesse Lloyd Mathis and Opal...

George Darrel Rowland, 87, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Rowland was born June 1, 1933 in Virginia to Silas Lee and Ruby Dot Shields. He served as a member of the United States Army and went on to retire from Brinks, as well as Pratt and Whitney. Mr. Rowland was a hard worker and wonderful, loving husband to his wife, Ingeborg. He is preceded in death by his two children, Karin Portillo and Gary...