Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
William Kent Engels
Nov 18, 2024
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, William Kent Engels, known by most as “Kent”, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Colonial Heights, VA. He was born and raised in Matoaca and was a proud graduate of Matoaca High School and a member of Matoaca United Methodist Church. His love for laughter and light-heartedness was the driving force in his goofy...
Vicki Lynn Bareford
Nov 16, 2024
Vicki Lynn Bareford, 69, of South Prince George, Virginia, passed away on November 16, 2024. She was born January 23, 1955, and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Merwyn McGill, and a brother, Robert Andrew McGill. Vicki worked for over 30 years at Philip Morris, where she was a dedicated employee. After retiring, she spent her days doing...
Rose Marek Blevins
Nov 15, 2024
Rose Marek Blevins, 95, formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. Born August 3, 1929, in Hemphill, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Andy Marek and Nettie Marek. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Joey Marek, Frank Marek, Maude Watkins, Darlene Marek, and Mary Bell Marek Vincelle.
Rose retired from the Defense...
Lloyd Elwood Guerin
Nov 13, 2024
Lloyd Elwood Guerin, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Johnston Willis Hospital. Born in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen Guerin, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Claire Poitras Guerin.
After his service in the U.S. Army, Lloyd enjoyed a distinguished career in...
Samuel Newcomb Kirkland Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Kirkland Samuel Newcomb, Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Samuel was born on April 11, 1931, in Rome, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel N. Kirkland and Dorothy Reed Kirkland; and four siblings, Joan B. McMonagle, Sally D. Osta, James R. Kirkland and Peter S. Kirkland. He is survived by his wife of...
Elisabeth Lambertina Nored
Nov 10, 2024
Elisabeth Lambertina Nored, 71, of Prince George passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born February 13, 1953 in Spaubeek, Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Andre Joseph and Corrie Crombags Goessens.
In 1976, Elisabeth married the love of her life, and the following year, they welcomed their son into the world.
She is survived by her loving husband of...
Donna Maria Hall
Nov 7, 2024
Donna Maria Conger Hall, 69, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on November 8, 1954.
Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA.
Everett Clifton Smith Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Everett Clifton Smith Jr., affectionately known as Cliff, was born on September 20, 1938, and peacefully passed away on November 7, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Cliff's life was a testament to love, hard work, and a passion for learning. He proudly served our country as a Marine, embodying the values of discipline and dedication throughout his...
Randolph Spain Rose, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Randolph Spain Rose, Jr., 76, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born October 2, 1948, he was the son of the late Yetta Adams and Randolph Spain Rose, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Simpson Rose.
Randolph proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he had the honor of...
Barbara Elaine Moore
Nov 4, 2024
Barbara Elaine Moore, 72, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Born in Chesterfield, VA on December 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Dieterich Hopson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Russell A. Will, Jr.
Barbara was a loving homemaker who had a knack for crafting; she spent...
Marty Barry
Nov 3, 2024
Marty Barry, born Martha Lennell Willis on April 21, 1951, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron; parents, Robert and Charlotte Willis; in-laws, Jiggs and Edith Barry; and brother-in-law, Jim Wilson. She is survived by her brothers, Bob Willis and his wife, Darla, and Michael Willis and...
Nancy Sadler Church
Nov 1, 2024
Nancy Sadler Church, 78, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA, on July 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Lee Sadler and Minerva Lundie Sadler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Benton Church, Sr.; her brothers, Bernard Sadler, Jr., Jimmy Sadler, Gerald Sadler (Jewel),...
Anna Scott Newcomb
Nov 1, 2024
Anna Scott Newcomb, 97, left this earth for her Heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Newcomb, and her parents, Anna and CW Scott of Northampton County, NC.
Anna was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was an active, faithful servant for many years until she became homebound. She always...
Theresa Jean Matheny
Nov 1, 2024
Theresa Jean Matheny, 59 years of age. Born in Montgomery Pa on June 23, 1965, died on Friday November 1st, 2024.
Theresa was an incredibly strong woman who was loved by many. Theresa was a very talented crafter and would spend many hours making things for her family and friends. For her occupation, Theresa was a care giver to children both in...
Kirby Gene Rakes, Sr.
Oct 30, 2024
Kirby G. Rakes, Sr., 86, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in his home. Born January 13, 1938, he was the son of the late John Henry Rakes and Rebecca Willis Rakes. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Fonta Rakes and Cecil Rakes. Life wasn’t always easy for Kirby. He was born to...
Gerda Hedwig Frenzel
Oct 30, 2024
Gerda Hedwig Frenzel, 92 of Midlothian, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Lodz, Poland to parents Berthold and Olga Schiller, she immigrated to the United States post WWII at the age of 17 with her parents and four siblings. She married William Norbert Frenzel in 1953 and remained married...
Byron Hunter Simmons
Oct 27, 2024
Byron “Bunk” Hunter Simmons, age 62, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was the son of the late Emmett Byron Simmons Jr. and the late Agnes Rose Cleaton.
Bunk was a lover of all thing’s music; you could often find him in the garage watching and listening to music on YouTube. He was an avid...
Reginald A. Booth, Jr.
Oct 27, 2024
Reginald A. Booth, Jr., 76, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Thelma Fulcher and Reginald A. Booth, Sr., and was preceded in death by his sister, Maryanne Drake.
Reginald had a lifelong love for the outdoors, where he found his peace. Whether casting his line across still waters or...
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Cox
Oct 26, 2024
Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Cox, 81, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born in Colonial Heights, VA on February 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late David Aubrey Emory and Lizzie Mae Crocker Emory. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald Raymond Cox, Sr.
Bobbie was a strong-willed,...
John Barry Hayhurst
Oct 25, 2024
John Barry Hayhurst, 71, of Disputanta passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born November 20, 1952, he was the son of Bettie Mae Hayhurst and the late John Leroy Hayhurst, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Wolfrey Hayhurst; and sister, Bettie Ann Wicklund.
He began with the Petersburg Police Department, where he rose to the...
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