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Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

William Campbell Wright Jr.

William Campbell Wright Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

William “Gus” Campbell Wright, Jr., of Hopewell, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born July 21, 1940, he was the son of the late William Campbell Wright and the late Mildred Armstrong Wright. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Key Wright; his children, William David Wright, and Samantha Wright...

Darlene Marie Paroly

Darlene Marie Paroly

Dec 15, 2024

Darlene Marie Paroly, 73, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born September 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Frank and Dorothy Helen George, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Paroly; sister, Sharon Schaffer; brother, Jimmy Beck; and beloved four-legged friend, Toby.

Darlene proudly served her country as a United States Army veteran,...

Jean Barbara Marshpund

Jean Barbara Marshpund

Dec 13, 2024

Jean B. Marshpund entered her peaceful rest on Dec. 13, 2024, at the age of 88. She resided in Chester and was a native of Colonial Heights.

Jean was a loving, caring Mother, Daughter, Grandma, Nanny, GiGi, Aunt, Sister & friend. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her new Great Granddaughter, Ava Jean. She would light up...

Vivian Elmore Wall

Vivian Elmore Wall

Dec 13, 2024

On Friday, December 13, 2024, Vivian Elmore Wall, loving mother and Nana, passed away at the age of 97. Vivian was born on September 3, 1927 in Carson, Virginia. Her parents, Harrison Cabell Elmore and Mabel Saunders Elmore, raised Vivian and her sister (Jean) in a home where the girls were taught strong faith, good manners, and good morals. Vivian...

Elsie Marie Jones

Elsie Marie Jones

Dec 13, 2024

Elsie Marie Jones, 92, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born June 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Burton Luther and Gracie Marie Boyd, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Steele Jones; son, Eugene Livesay; granddaughter, Gina Livesay; eight brothers and five sisters. 

A lifelong homemaker, Elsie grew up with...

Virgie Wilson Heermance

Virgie Wilson Heermance

Dec 12, 2024

Virgie Wilson Heermance 76, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Medical College of Virginia Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2024 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 3110 Greenwood Avenue Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Funeral arrangements are handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia...

Joseph "Randy" Joyner, Jr.

Joseph "Randy" Joyner, Jr.

Dec 11, 2024

Joseph Randolph “Randy” Joyner, Jr., 69, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born in Prince George, VA on November 13, 1955. 

Randy was a man of many passions, with a lifelong love for motorcycles and cars. He started as a motorcross racer in his youth and carried that enthusiasm into riding and working on bikes...

Stephen Earl Davis

Stephen Earl Davis

Dec 11, 2024

Chesterfield County Police Retired Major Stephen E. Davis, 73, of Chesterfield, passed away, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Funeral arrangements are be handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 

 

Tara B. Bish

Tara B. Bish

Dec 11, 2024

Tara B. Bish, 67, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 12, 1957, to the late Jesse Thomas Biscoe Sr., and Grace Gleason Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Jerome Thornton Sr., Randy Biscoe, and...

Robert "Bobby" D. Olinger

Robert "Bobby" D. Olinger

Dec 11, 2024

CSM Robert “Bobby” D. Olinger, USA (Ret.), 88, of Disputanta, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior and joined his beloved wife in Heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Rich Valley, VA on November 12, 1936, he was the son of the late John Henry Olinger and Carrie Furguson Olinger. He was also preceded in death...

Dr. William Delano Bowling

Dr. William Delano Bowling

Dec 11, 2024

Dr. William Delano Bowling, loving father and grandfather, and long-time educator in the state of Virginia, went to be with the Lord at age 86 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He lived a life filled with a strong passion and service towards others. He was known for his kind, loving, and cheerful spirit. Dr. Bowling is survived by his loving...

Carl Ray Bryant

Carl Ray Bryant

Dec 10, 2024

Carl R. “Pete” Bryant, 91, of Chesterfield, native of Isle of Wight County, son of the late Walter and Bessie Bryant, passed on December 10, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Bryant; and a daughter, Bobbi Jo Bryant.

Carl was the former owner of Pete’s Car Clinic and Pete’s Automobile. He loved his family, and drag racing....

John Tipton Eldridge, Jr.

John Tipton Eldridge, Jr.

Dec 8, 2024

John Tipton "JT" Eldridge, Jr., 61, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born June 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Joleene Zelma Payne and John Tipton Eldridge, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Michael.

JT was the proud owner of Stage One Lighting, where his talent and expertise illuminated countless events....

Joseph "Joe" Leonard Papa

Joseph "Joe" Leonard Papa

Dec 5, 2024

Joseph Leonard Papa, known as “Joe,” died peacefully at his Disputanta, Virginia, home on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born the youngest of 6 on August 26, 1944, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Joe lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and a passion for the outdoors.

Joe proudly served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman...

Barbara McFarland Nugent

Barbara McFarland Nugent

Dec 5, 2024

Barbara Joyce McFarland Nugent, 91, of South Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John William McFarland and Cauline Belcher McFarland. She is also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Gilbert Nugent, Jr. Barbara was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Ettrick...

Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts

Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts

Dec 4, 2024

Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home. Born July 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Rachel Bibb Brockwell, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard Samuel Watts, and great-grandson, Everest Townsend.

A woman of faith, Peggy was a devoted member...

Betty Mae Arwood

Betty Mae Arwood

Dec 4, 2024

Betty Mae Arwood, 71, of N. Dinwiddie, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg. She was born August 27, 1953, to the late Bernard G. and Frances Bass Wootten, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Coleman and Jerry Fay Tyler. Betty retired after 25 years of service...

Shirley Blankenship Shell

Shirley Blankenship Shell

Dec 3, 2024

Shirley Blankenship Shell, 84, of Prince George County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in Pearisburg, VA on June 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Fulton Virgil Blankenship and Ruby Dot Wyrick Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hall Shell; daughter, Kimberly Shell; son, Mark...

James Thomas Clarke

James Thomas Clarke

Dec 1, 2024

James (Jimmy) Thomas Clarke passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at his home in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on December 1, 2024. He was born to Flavius Fitzhugh Clarke and Bessie Roberson Clarke on June 2, 1937, in Rehobeth Virginia. 

He served in the United States Navy from 1954-1957. He married his sweetheart Betty Jean Wrigglesworth on January 18, 1958....

Debra Lee Jabbour

Debra Lee Jabbour

Nov 29, 2024

Debra Lee Jabbour, a special child of God’s, was born to Frances and William on December 21, 1961. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, and is now reunited with her parents in Heaven. Debbie is survived by her brother, Mark and his wife Sara, their son Samuel, and sister Alice and fiancé Charles (Butch) Berberich, as well as...

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