Recent Obituaries

Apr 15, 2024

Steven Alan Aldridge, 70, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that resonates through the keys of countless pianos, the echoes of numerous choirs, and the hearts of all who were touched by his music. Born May 1, 1953, he was the son of the late William Armstead Aldridge and Lucille Aldridge Parker...

Apr 14, 2024

Joseph Jeffery Messier, 55, known by friends and family as Jeff, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from complications with renal cancer that he battled with courage and quiet dignity since 2020. Born September 25, 1968, at NAS Corpus Christie, Texas, he was the son of Joseph and Jeannette Messier. Jeff is preceded in death by his stepson, Zacharie...

Apr 12, 2024

Raymond L. Atkinson, Sr., 87, of Prince George, formerly of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born August 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Edward and Emma Keaton Atkinson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Forsen, Eunice and Virginia Atkinson; and brothers, Mack and Alfred Atkinson.

Raymond worked for 41 years as...

Apr 11, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Howard Bickings, 75, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on January 22, 1949, to Howard Major and Essie Taylor Bickings.

Larry began working for Hercules Hopewell Plant, eventually becoming President of the Union. After leaving the plant, he became a real estate broker. Larry became a site acquisition...

Apr 10, 2024

Marjorie Clay DeDanko 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Southside Medical Center Petersburg, Virginia. She was born September 27, 1946, to the late William H. Clay and Leora Lindsey Clay, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Lynn DeDanko, sister, Scarlette Lee Muehler; niece, Lisa Clay Alascio; and beloved dog, Prissy Lynn....

Apr 10, 2024

Thelton Ray Rockwell (“T.R.”), 78, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born on January 18, 1946, he was the son of the late David Franklin Rockwell and Beulah Radford Rockwell.  He graduated from Park View High School in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.  After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was...

Apr 10, 2024

Doris Capps Colbert, 84, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Braxton Colbert, Jr., her parents, Charlie and Rosa Capps, and many beloved brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Temple (Derrick), granddaughter, Danielle Cummins (Joey), grandson, David 'Braxton' Bookman (Ashley),...

Apr 9, 2024

William "Bill" Michael Birkett, 63, a dedicated retired Colonel from the United States Army, rode into the sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of valor, service, and a spirit as free as the open road. Born in Wisconsin on September 12, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert and Chloe Birkett.

With a distinguished career...

Apr 8, 2024

Patsy Joyce Ketcham, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Born November 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lively and Winona Stover Lively. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ketcham and her sister, Brenda Randolph. Patsy (Pat-Pat) was a devoted friend and caretaker to many in the Village of...

Apr 6, 2024

Matthew Allan Devine 16, of Colonial Heights, passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2024. Matthew was born in Virginia on July 23, 2007. He was preceded in passing by his great-grandparents, Irma, and William Devine, Lonzi, and Leona Arrington; great-uncle, Gary Arrington; and great-aunt, Zona Miller.

Matthew worked at K&L BBQ for a time, but he truly loved fishing, riding his four-wheeler, and...

Apr 6, 2024

Carolyn Lee Pittman, 79, passed from this life Saturday, April 6, 2024. Born July 23, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Edwards Pittman and Mabel Virginia Pittman. She had two sisters, the late Mary Louise Dezotell (husband Kelly) who lived in Kent, Washington, and Joan Myrtle Pittman whose current whereabouts are unknown. She also...

Apr 6, 2024

Dee Leverne Beville, Sr., 89, of Matoaca, VA, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was the son of the late John Dee and Inez Hunt Beville. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Wilkerson and Carolyn Williams. He attended Swift Creek Baptist Church. He dedicated his life...

Apr 6, 2024

Jimmy Dale Arbogast, Sr. 

November 30, 1949 – April 6, 2024 

Jimmy “Jim” Dale Arbogast, Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with his loving daughter and wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Olive Arbogast; two sisters, Avanella and Mary; three brothers, Don, Bob, and Sherman; his beloved son, Jimmy Dale Arbogast, Jr.;...

Apr 4, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Charles “Chucky Bill” Sloan, Jr., age 47, passed away tragically in a work-related accident. Sloan was a 1994 graduate of Rock Church Academy. He was the owner and operator of Tip Top Tree Service. Sloan is survived by his wife, Talina Michelle Sloan. He is the father of Peyton Sloan (Logan) and Shae Sloan; and...

Apr 3, 2024

Charles Oliver Woodfin, 86, of South Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Born September 15, 1937 he was the son of the late Thurman Gilbert and Jessie Mae Woodfin, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Horace, Junie, Melvin, Jr.; and sister, Lorraine Pritchett, Iris Frisinger.

Charles was a member of Chesterfield Community Baptist Church for many...

Mar 31, 2024

Russell Wayne Vincent, 73 of Chesterfield, passed away March 31st, 2024. He was son of the late Herbert Bolling Vincent Sr and Leonia Vincent and was preceded in death by his brother, Herman Vincent, and sister Leonia Westfall.

 

Mr. Vincent was a retired military veteran, with service in the Marines and US Army. He is survived by his sons; Daniel Vincent...

Mar 30, 2024

Judy Kay Martin, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on May 30, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William Gordon Mason and Mary Bowling Unger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and special stepfather, Raymond B....

Mar 29, 2024

William Lee Adams “Billy”, 82, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Richmond, Virginia on August 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Adams and Thelma Lee Smith Adams. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ervin Jackson Adams “Jack”; uncles, James Adams, Whitfield Adams, and Linwood Morrison; aunt,...

Mar 28, 2024

David Richard Hall, 84, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024. Born June 18,1939, in Louisa, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie Richard and Mae Compton Hall and was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Brenda Bowling Hall; his son Edward Richard Hall; His brother Alvin “Hunka” Hall; his sister...

Mar 28, 2024