Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Mary L. Bishop
Jan 17, 2026
The family of Mary L. Bishop is lovingly preparing an obituary, which will be shared at a later time.
Faye Dickenson Foote
Jan 17, 2026
Faye Dickenson Foote, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Big Stone Gap, VA, on November 22,
1934, she was the daughter of the late Ray E. Dickenson and Lisa Elgar Smith Dickenson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Oscar Henry Foote, and her sister, Joann Hurd.
She is survived by...
William Benjamin Wilkinson Jr
Jan 15, 2026
Wilkinson, William Benjamin Jr. (Bennie), 94, of Chester, Virginia. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on February 16, 1931, and passed away peacefully at his home in Chester on January 15, 2026, just one month short of his 95th birthday.
Bennie was predeceased by his wife, Joan Pulley Wilkinson; parents, William Benjamin Wilkinson Sr., and Catherine Mayer Wilkinson; and sisters, Virginia...
Jeannie Perkinson Pritchett
Jan 14, 2026
“Jeannie” Jean P Pritchett, 77 of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 26, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Ruth P. Shredl and Gerald W. Perkinson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Karl W. Pritchett Jr.
Over the years with determination and...
Katherine Jeanne Trank
Jan 13, 2026
Katherine Jeanne Trank, born May 3, 1962, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, following a battle with cancer, with her daughter by her side.
Katherine worked for many years as an aide supporting individuals with developmental disabilities until she became disabled herself. In 2018, she moved to Virginia to be with her daughter, where she resided...
Nancy Leigh Courtney Harris
Jan 13, 2026
Nancy Leigh Courtney Harris, 87, of North Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.
Born on August 23, 1938, in Lancaster, Virginia, Nancy lived a life defined by faith, family, and a heart for others. She was a devoted member of Rivers Edge Bible Church, where her gentle spirit and steady faith were evident to all who knew her.
Nancy...
James Ramos
Jan 12, 2026
James “Jim” Ramos, age 69 of Henrico County, Virginia, passed away recently leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and simple joys. He retired after 15 years of service from LA Diff in Richmond, Virginia.
Jim enjoyed fishing, walking and hiking, listening to all types of music, cooking and grilling, and spending time with friends and family.
He was preceded in death...
Anne H. Dobson
Jan 12, 2026
Anne H. Dobson, 96, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Born September 28, 1929, on a tobacco farm in Dinwiddie, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Olin Hitchcock, Sr. and Alethia Beatrice Barnes, and was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years, George L. Dobson, Jr.; and her siblings,...
Barbara Ann Blalock
Jan 12, 2026
Barbara Ann Blalock, 78, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born September 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Marion Coolidge and Frances Carver Dixon, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Lee Blalock, Sr.
She is survived by her son, Gerald Lee Blalock Jr. (Angela); grandchildren, Kaylee, Austin, Brooklynn, Aleena, Curtis...
Leonard "Buddy" Wesley Fox, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Leonard Wesley "Buddy" Fox, Jr., 99, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. Affectionately known as "Buddy" to all who knew him, he was born on June 27, 1926, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late Leonard Wesley Fox, Sr. and Ruby Duke Fox.
Buddy was a proud graduate of John Marshall High School, where...
Herbert Michael Simmons
Jan 11, 2026
With his family by his side, Herbert “Michael” Simmons, 69, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, hard work, and family first values.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lee Simmons and Dorthy Marie Simmons. Those left to cherish his memory include his three children: Guy Simmons...
Ethel Royal Krenicky
Jan 10, 2026
Ethel Royal Krenicky, 87, of Lancaster, Virginia, passed away on January 10, 2026, at Northern Neck Senior Care. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on December 14, 1938, to the late Nathaniel and Annie Urban Royal. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Frank George Krenicky; her parents; son, Frank “Eddie” Krenicky; sister Helen Royal Doubleday of Rockton IL;...
Horace "Dean" Tyler
Jan 10, 2026
Horace “Dean” Tyler, 87, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born February 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Harley and Juanita Kelly Tyler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanette O. Tyler; two brothers, Jimmy and Owens Tyler; and one sister, Margie.
Dean attended Colonial Heights...
Mary Leigh Crumpler
Jan 8, 2026
Mary Leigh Winn Crumpler, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a devoted preschool teacher at Mount Pleasant Baptist Day Care, touching the lives of many young ones and leaving a lasting mark on their hearts and minds. She was a dedicated...
Barbara Ann Bacigalupi
Jan 7, 2026
Barbara Ann Bacigalupi, 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Smith Bacigalupi; two sons, Frank Bacigalupi, Brian Bacigalupi; sister, Carrie Stanley; niece, Barbara Stanley.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bacigalupi; grandsons, Derrick Dennis, Timothy Bacigalupi; great-grandson, Samuel Bacigalupi; nephew, Lee Stanley; niece, Lynn Stanley; and other...
Marie Alice Floyd Shumate
Jan 6, 2026
Marie Alice Floyd Shumate, 85, of Prince George, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, Virginia. She was born September 11, 1940, to the late John Rueben Floyd and Pearl Winship Floyd. She is survived by her son John "Sonny" Shumate II, daughters Debra Holt (John III) and Karlene Wilkins (William). Grandchildren, Alan Outlaw, Jacob...
Robert Brian Masi
Jan 6, 2026
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert Brian Masi, my beloved husband, partner, and best friend, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was 61 years old.
Robert lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, and quiet strength. Born in Fort Lee, VA on April 20, 1964, he grew up with a boundless curiosity and a heart...
King Cairo Brandon Woodson
Jan 5, 2026
With profound love and sorrow, we announce the passing of King Cairo Brandon Woodson, who departed this life on January 5, 2026. King was born on July 13, 2024, and in his short time on earth, he brought immense joy, light, and love to everyone around him. He had a special love for Bluey, Spiderman, and Elmo, which always brought...
Howard Ernest Wamsley Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
On January 5, 2026, Howard Ernest Wamsley, Jr’s greatest wish was fulfilled as he was reunited with “Jean”, his beloved wife of seventy-one years. Howard passed away peacefully at his home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina surrounded by his family and friends. Howard’s life began in Ettrick, Virginia on May 27,1929 in the family home on Boisseau Street where...
Claiborne Eugene Edwards
Jan 5, 2026
Claiborne Eugene “Clay” Edwards (90), of Chester, VA, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and great friend to many, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, love, and great faith. An amazing man who had an incredible way of making people feel welcomed, of bringing laughter into any room, of reminding...
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