Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Era Young Walker
Feb 21, 2025
Era Juanita (Young) Walker, 92, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 21, 2025, with family at her side. Era was born in Chase City, VA on August 5, 1932, and moved to Chesterfield in 1944. She worked numerous jobs, including Dupont, Mack's, T L Davis Garage, CCPS Cafeteria, harvesting tobacco, and babysitter, among others....
Rudolph Stephenson, Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Rudolph Stephenson, Jr., 79, of S. Prince George passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born October 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Evelyn and Rudolph Stephenson, Sr. and was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Godwin Stephenson; and daughter, Cindy Marie Stephenson.
A longtime and active member of Second Baptist Church in Petersburg, Rudolph lived...
Gloria Jean Jacobs
Feb 17, 2025
Gloria Jean Jacobs went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 17, 2025, after her courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Lucille Fontaine, siblings Ronald and Richard Fontaine and Carol Stanley. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Garland D Jacobs Sr., her children: Barbara Fullam, Preston...
Dorothy Mae Outlaw
Feb 13, 2025
Dorothy “Dotty”, “Dot”, Mae Outlaw, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after a long fight with cancer. Dot was born September 17, 1943, in Chesterfield, Virginia. She retired from Honeywell in 2001, after working for 35 years. After retirement, she devoted her life to caring for and spending time with her grandkids, great-grandkids, and her doggies....
Beverly Anne Shauger
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Beverly Anne Shauger, passionately known as “Nanny”, who departed this life to enter into the joy of the Lord on February 12, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a devout member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, VA and was very active in many different ministries....
Christine Crump McDaniel
Feb 12, 2025
Christine Crump McDaniel, 72, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Southside Medical Center. Born on November 6, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Charles Randolph Crump and Phyllis Prosser Crump, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee McDaniel Jr., and a brother, Keith Crump. She retired after many years...
John Gordon Bowles
Feb 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John Gordon Bowles who left us on February 6, 2025, in Ormand Beach, Florida at the age of 92, surrounded by family in his final moments. John was born on May 24, 1932, in Paradise, West Virginia to parents Floyd and Launa Bowles.
While employed at North...
Ronald Wayne Moseley
Feb 6, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Moseley or Coach Moseley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 6, at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Moseley Sr. and Beatrice Eastwood Moseley. Ronnie grew up in South Hill, Virginia and was a student athlete and graduate of Park View High School. He went...
Margarette Slade Harris
Feb 5, 2025
Margarette Slade Harris, 92, of N Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Born in Virginia on April 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas and Marjorie Noon Slade. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Littleton “Boochie” Harris; her son, Mitchell Harris; and her brother, Richard Slade.
Margarette was a devoted member...
Wayne Todd Reames
Feb 5, 2025
Wayne Todd Reams, 55, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his residence. Born March 31, 1969, he was the son of the late Thomas Glynn and Frances Jane Hawkins Reames.
Wayne loved the simple things in life and had a real connection with the outdoors. He took great pride in his work as a groundskeeper for...
Elsie Sheppe Burnham
Feb 5, 2025
Elsie Sheppe Burnham passed away on February 5, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories for those who knew her. Born on January 24, 1940, Elsie’s arrival was marked by a historic snowfall in Hopewell, earning her the affectionate title of "Hopewell's Snow Baby." The folks in town came out and dug a way for the ambulance to get her mother to...
Roy Jay Tyler
Feb 4, 2025
Roy Jay Tyler, 63, of Church Road, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born in Petersburg on August 14, 1961, he was the son of the late Nancy Jessup and Raymond Lee Tyler Jr. Roy had a deep appreciation for nature and spent much of his life in the woods and on the water,...
Brenda Carol Beale
Feb 4, 2025
Brenda Carol Beale, 82, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born in Matoaca, Virginia on September 3, 1942.
Brenda worked for Southside Medical Center for over 20 years as a dedicated cardiovascular technician. In her free time, she had a deep love for flower gardening and took great pride in caring for her plants. She...
William E. Lewis
Feb 3, 2025
William Ernest Lewis, 78, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Crater Road Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805.
Jerel Bullock Jr.
Feb 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerel Bullock Jr., a beloved son, brother, and friend who left us far too soon. Jerel passed away at the age of 19 on Sunday, February 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and a love for life that touched everyone who knew him. Born April 10,...
Cheryl Jean Pope
Jan 31, 2025
Cheryl Jean Pope, 53, of Emporia, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1971, in Fort Lee, Virginia.
Cheryl was a devoted homemaker who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a deep love for her family and cherished every moment spent with them. She also loved dolphins and enjoyed collecting...
Larry W. Brown
Jan 30, 2025
Larry W. Brown, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on September 10, 1943 in Rixeyville, VA, he was the son of the late John Silas Brown and Laura Ruth Woodward Brown. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Hicks, and his brother, John Silas Brown, Jr.
Larry served in the United...
Sylvia Jean Newcomb Clarke
Jan 30, 2025
Sylvia Jean Newcomb Clarke, 83, of Chesterfield, Virginia went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1941, to the late Andrew Washington Newcomb and Mattie Mae Williams Newcomb in Rehoboth, Virginia and was one of 12 children. Sylvia Jean (AKA Grandma Jean) was a lifelong collector, a frequent passenger on road trips,...
Charles Everett Williams
Jan 28, 2025
Charles Everette Willams Jr., “Charlie Jr.” 61 of Prince George passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on January 28, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1964 at Petersburg General Hospital, grew up in Dinwiddie County. Charlie Jr., was preceded in death by his father, Charles Everette Williams Sr., and mother, Dorothy Stell Harris. He is survived...
Lynn Calder Burnett
Jan 26, 2025
Lynn Calder Burnett, a devoted Christian and beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. Born on August 1, 1947, in Hemingway, South Carolina, Lynn lived a life filled with faith, love, and dedication to those around her. Her Christian faith, deeply rooted in her upbringing as the daughter of a preacher, guided Lynn...
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