Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Ruby Whirley Anderson
Dec 8, 2025
Ruby Whirley Anderson, 90, of S. Chesterfield passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, honesty, and unforgettable moments. Born May 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Janie Whirley, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Anderson; brother, William “Ross” Whirley; and sister, Margaret Clary.
Ruby was known for her straightforward...
James William Draper
Dec 5, 2025
James William Draper, 84, of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Oswego, NY on June 15, 1941, he was the son of the late James Orin Draper and Mary Stock Scott. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Price Draper; brother, Kenneth R. Calkins; and his sister, June H. Bartlett.
He...
Michael Brien Battle
Dec 3, 2025
Michael “Mike” Brien Battle, Sr., 56, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Born on September 10, 1969, he was the son of the late William Alexander Battle and Alice Snyder. Mike was a 1987 graduate of Thomas Dale High School.
Mike is survived by his three children, Michael Battle Jr. (Kristen Totoritis), Ryan Battle (Allie Wank),...
Douglas Martin Gross
Dec 1, 2025
Douglas Martin Gross, 84, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, following a rapid decline in his health. Born on August 4, 1941, in Pennsylvania, Douglas lived a life marked by faith, service, dedication to family, and a strong work ethic.
Douglas proudly served in the Navy Reserves, demonstrating his commitment to his country. He later earned...
Charles "Bill" William Benesek
Nov 27, 2025
Charles William Benesek (Bill), 81, passed away Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born November 18, 1944 in Prince George, Virginia. Upon graduating from Prince George High School, he joined the US Army in 1964, where he spent almost 3 years of his service in Germany. On returning to...
Donald Addison Ricker
Nov 27, 2025
Donald Addison Ricker, 66, of Chester passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born February 26, 1959, he was the son of the late Irwin Chester and Hazel Leslie Ricker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Carol Ricker; children, Melissa Ricker-Curran, Matthew Ricker, Mitchell Ricker and wife, Stephanie, Jessica Von Gehr and husband, Erich, Krystal McKenzie; nine...
Jean Young Wolfrey
Nov 24, 2025
Jean Young Wolfrey, 89, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA on February 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Everette Earl Caffrey and Inez Humphries Caffrey. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene Preston Wolfrey, I. and many of her siblings.
She is survived by her...
Jack Adolph Mannin Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
Jack Adolph Mannin Jr., 63, of South Prince George, VA went home to the Lord on November 24, 2025. He was the late son of Jack Adolph Mannin Sr. and Miladi Asuncion Fletcher.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen Mannin, brother, Curtis Mannin (Deborah), and children John Mannin and Elizabeth Berkley
Jack proudly served his country in the army....
Margy Robertson Burton
Nov 23, 2025
Margy Robertson Burton, 86, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on August 29, 1939, in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Leigh Robertson and Katherine Mae Burgess Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Raymond Lee Burton, Sr.
Margy spent more than twenty years shaping...
Ryan D. Wellington
Nov 23, 2025
Ryan Douglas Wellington, 58, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Tri Cities Hospital in Hopewell, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Mack Wellington; stepfather, Robert F. Pecht, Jr.; and his stepmother, Ruby B. Wellington.
Ryan was a talented and passionate drummer who played in many bands. He had an unmatched sense...
Julia Ann Nemecek
Nov 23, 2025
Julia Ann Nemecek, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.
Caleb Johnston
Nov 18, 2025
Caleb Lee Johnston, 20, of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born on February 22, 2005.
Caleb was preceded in death by his father, Daniel L. Johnston, and his grandparents, Raymond Sykes, Sandra Richardson, and Donald Scherer. He is survived by his mother, Shelley S. Johnston; sister, Brittany Johnston; two brothers, Corey Johnston and wife,...
Annie C. Reese
Nov 17, 2025
Annie C. Reese of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Ola Francis Conner, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James M. Reese, Jr.; siblings, Ervine Conner, Alyene Neil, Hazel Williams, Pete Conner, Howard Conner, Headley Conner; son-in-law, George Andre; grandson, James Andre.
She is survived...
Frank Wilson Carter
Nov 15, 2025
Frank Wilson Carter, 75, of North Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence. Born in Charlotte County, VA, he was the son of the late Jason Daniel Carter, Sr. and Myrtle May Biggers Carter. Frank had four brothers, Edward, Newton, Jason, and William, and one sister, Mary. Mary was the first one to hold and...
Jon Edward Goffaux
Nov 11, 2025
Jon Edward Goffaux, 72, of Chesterfield, VA, was escorted into Heaven with God on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with his wife, Susan and stepdaughter, Sandra by his side. Born on December 11, 1952, in Charleston, WV, to the late Jules Emile Goffaux and Dorothy Marie Fullman Goffaux. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jules and his sister,...
Grant John Erickson
Nov 11, 2025
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, at 11:13 a.m., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Grant John Erickson, entered into eternal rest at the VA Hospice Center in Richmond, VA, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Jessica Joy. He was a gentle and peaceful man who loved nothing more than creating beautiful...
Kenneth John Young
Nov 11, 2025
SFC (Ret.) Kenneth John Young of Prince George, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, during a brief stay at Dinwiddie Health and Rehab. He was born on November 12, 1932 in Cambridge, MA. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Marga Anna Seitz Young, his father, Morgan Dunn Young, his mother, Mary Santos...
Jeffery Allen Patch
Nov 11, 2025
Jeffery Allen Patch passed away on Tuesday, November 11, at his home in the morning. He was born in Gary, IN, on Dec. 11, 1956, to Janet Lain and Richard Patch. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, of 24 years. Jeff has two older brothers, Rick Ralstin of Crown Point, IN, and Chuck (Jessica) Patch in Kansas. He is...
Robert Moore Covington
Nov 10, 2025
Robert “Bob” Moore Covington, 79, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, entered his heavenly home on November 10, 2025. Born on January 17, 1946, Bob was the son of Martha Lee Cotten and Robert Banks Covington, and stepfather Aubrey Lee Cotten. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Betty Kay Furman Covington, with whom he shared a...
Elizabeth Hinson Bandy
Nov 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Hinson Bandy, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born in Tennessee on October 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Hinson and Leila Hinson Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, William Oliver “BB” Bandy; stepfather, Robert Love Boyd; and...
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