Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
George Traylor Elder Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
George Traylor Elder, Jr., 80, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1945, to the late George Traylor Elder, Sr. and Esther Crocker Elder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ann Marie Hinds, Phillip Elder, and Larry Elder, and daughter-in-law, Patti Elder.
George was the...
James David Ice, Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
James David Ice, Sr., 88, of Chester went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on September 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Miles Ice and Florence Mauck. He was preceded in death by his son, James David William Ice.
He honorably served his country as a member of the...
Rhonda Gail Lobaugh
Aug 31, 2025
Rhonda "Gail" Lobaugh, passed away Sunday, August 31,2025 surrounded by a loving family. Born November 4, 1953, she dedicated her life to creating a home for husband, Richard and son, Paul. Gail's greatest loves were family, shopping and decorating. She spent hours in her flower garden, which shows its colorful beauty. She is survived by her husband, Richard, son, Paul...
Robin Denise Scearce
Aug 30, 2025
Robin Scearce, whose laughter, love, and humor lifted everyone around her, passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
Robin was known for her quick wit, her gift of storytelling, and her deep compassion. She could make a room laugh in an instant, and her words, whether spoken or written, carried honesty, warmth, and wisdom.
To those blessed to know her, she was more...
Alice Mae LeBarnes
Aug 26, 2025
Alice LeBarnes 90, of Emporia, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. She was born in Blue Hill, Maine, and lived a long and full life centered on love, family, and cherished traditions.
She is survived by her two children, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, who will carry forward her memory and the many lessons she lovingly shared. She now...
Linda B. Kump
Aug 26, 2025
Linda Bristow Kump, 76, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 7, 1949.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, S Prince George, Virginia 23805. Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E....
Luis Alfredo Jaime
Aug 22, 2025
Luis Alfredo Jaime affectionately known as Buddy, was born on February 15, 1943 in the Dominican Republic to his loving parents, Alfredo Luis Jaime and Evelyn Hazlehurst Jaime. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and his sister, Noris.
At an early age, Luis made his home in New York City, where he would build a life filled with...
Bobby Lee Cain
Aug 21, 2025
Bobby Lee Cain, Sr., 90 of Carson, Va passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Bobby was born and raised in Carson, VA; the son of the late Wallace Timothy Cain and Zettie Emmons Cain. He was a Carson Volunteer Firefighter for over 50 years; Past Master of Edwards Lodge #308 AF...
Casey Stephen Culler
Aug 19, 2025
Casey Stephen Culler, 38, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1987, in California.
He is survived by his parents, Catherine Crowder and Stephen Culler; children, Blake Culler, Levi Culler, Bailey Culler, and their mother, Molly Miller; stepfather, Raymond Crowder, Jr.; siblings, Crystal Culler, Daniel Culler, Raymond Crowder, III, and Lauren...
Eleanor Nell Carper
Aug 16, 2025
Eleanor Nell Carper, 91, of Chesterfield County, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Nell was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church and dedicated her life to her family, faith and community. She retired from Richmond Clarklift after many years of service and began her career working in retail with Woolworths, Lerners and Sears.
She was the beloved wife of...
Frances Lovell Carraway
Aug 10, 2025
Frances Lovell Carraway, 75, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born on March 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Paulett , and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brock Carraway.
Frannie Carraway was a retired operator of the Reynolds Metals Corporation and worked there for many years doing multiple jobs including...
William Oliver Bandy
Aug 8, 2025
William “BB” Oliver Bandy, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, August 8th, 2025. He was born March 5th,1934 in Akron, Ohio to his late parents William McFarland Bandy and Josephine Mealy Bandy. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, James Edward Bandy.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bandy, married 72 years, brother, Jimmy...
Christopher R. "Chris" Drown Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Christopher R. “Chris” Drown Sr., 59, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born to the late Ronald Drown and Sharon Sutton Thompson, Chris was a man of remarkable skill, dedication, and heart. He was the proud owner of 2 The Top Tree Services, where he combined his love of the outdoors with his unmatched work ethic....
James Christopher Randolph
Aug 7, 2025
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of James (JC) Christopher Randolph after several years of declining health, age 73 in Williamsburg, VA. Born October 11, 1951 at Ft. Bragg, 82 Airborne Division, Fayetteville, N.C., he was the son of the late Russell E. and Maxine D. Randolph, and is also preceded in death by his brother,...
Lou Ann Wargofcak
Aug 6, 2025
Lou Ann Wargofcak, age 69, passed away peacefully in her bed on August 6, 2025. Born on February 20, 1956, in Fort Hood, Texas, Lou Ann lived a life filled with love, laughter, faith, and service.
She was a long-time resident of Chester, Virginia, where she devoted more than 35 years of her career as a Project Manager at Fort Lee....
Loyd Allen Dewberry
Aug 5, 2025
Loyd Allen Dewberry Sr., age 93, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at Chippenham Hospital. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend, who lived a life full of devotion to his family and service to his country.
Allen was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and spent his career as a dedicated industrial electrician...
Jimmy Calvin Ratliff
Aug 5, 2025
Jimmy Calvin Ratliff, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Virginia on February 23, 1942, he was the son of the late James Henry Ratliff, Sr. and Florrie Cumbie Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Ratliff.
Jimmy retired from Philip Morris after 32 years of dedicated service. A lifelong...
Timothy "Tim" Shane Murphy
Aug 3, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Shane Murphy, 80, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Louisiana on August 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael Patrick Murphy and Doris Beulah Waters. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Roy Shriver.
Tim worked for FedEx for over 12 years as a driver. He lived...
John Allen Beverly, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
John A. Beverly, Jr., (known as Butch Beverly growing up in childhood through college), who passed away in his sleep as I found John this past Saturday morning, August 2. John was age 74, born November 14, 1950, of Francis Johnson Beverly and John Allen Beverly, Sr. of Fredericksburg, VA, who predeceased him and was also preceded in death by...
Robert Lawrence Carter
Aug 2, 2025
Robert Lawrence Carter, 83, of Petersburg passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before beginning a dedicated 33-year career with the United States Postal Service, where he worked until his retirement.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Martin Biggers; sons, Gary Mathias and Robbie Carter; grandchildren, Anna Mathias Hannon...
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