Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Jan 9, 2018

Dolores Marie Hood Gonos, aged 86, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Stella Pochmara Hood and David J. Hood. At an early age, Dolores was nicknamed "Tootsie." She was captain of St. Rosalia's basketball team. She had fond memories of her life in Pittsburgh. She met Jim (James) Gonos at Kennywood Amusement...

Jan 8, 2018

Martha Ranson, 77, passed away from natural causes January 8, 2018. She was born March 23, 1940 in Kinston, North Carolina, and was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Alma Gillikin of Snow Hill, North Carolina; and her only sister Elizabeth (Skee) Waid of Carrolton, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Ranson; two...

Jan 7, 2018

Ann "Betty" Pearce, 85, of Dinwiddie passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, Born October 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Emoch and Mary Lorine Dean, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Milford Glynn Pearce, Sr.; brother, Raymond Dean; and sister, Carolyn Capps. Betty was proud to be a soldier's wife and loved...

Jan 5, 2018

William Briggs Rose, 91, of Colonial Heights. Va., passed away peacefully into Heaven on January 5, 2018. He was born on April 6, 1926, son of Caesar Edward and Kate Fennell Rose, and was raised from childhood through high school on a farm in rural Dinwiddie County. As he neared graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy,...

Jan 3, 2018

Colonel Thomas L. O'Steen, Sr., 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tom was preceded in death by his �rst wife, Wilda J. O'Steen; and two sons, Thomas L. O'Steen Jr. and Patrick W. O'Steen. Tom was born in Monroe, Louisiana on December 15, l929. Upon...

Jan 3, 2018

Kayla Rae Ball, 30, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born June 15, 1987, she was the daughter of Gregory Evert and Bambi Dawn Ball. Kayla married the love of her life, Michael Andrew Davis, on January 15, 2016. She was pursuing a degree in nursing at Bryant and Stratton College and was a Certified Nursing Assistant....

Jan 3, 2018

Carlisle "Charlie" Wayne Weaver, 88 of Sutherland, VA passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late Cline Carson and Mamie Elizabeth Weaver. At the age of 11 Carlisle's mother passed away and he was raised by his "second" mother, Mary Parks Palotta . He was preceded in death by his son,...

Dec 31, 2017

Mary Williamson Luck, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin and Viola Jewell Williamson, and the widow of Julian A. Luck. She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Minnie Leigh Williamson and a sister, Ann Brooks. Mrs. Luck was a member of the Prospect United Methodist...

Dec 28, 2017

Robert G. Belvin, Sr., 84, of Chester passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home. Born February 10, 1933, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bessie Belvin, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Bettie Nell Belvin. Mr. Belvin was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church. He worked as...

Dec 28, 2017

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Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 11:00am, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small

Dec 27, 2017

Marion S. "Mucky" King, 91, of Disputanta, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdaline Lipchak King; his parents, Marion S. and Elsie Andrews King, and five brothers. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Disputanta, and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in WWII. Mucky retired...

Dec 25, 2017

Joan Jeannette Jackson, 69 of Ford, Va., passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, David Pinkney Jackson, Jr. Joan is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Pinkney Jackson, Sr.; four daughters, Melony Jackson, Jeanette Faye Pack (Len), Jennifer Avelsgard and Montana Jackson; three grandchildren, Terry Edwards, Christopher Avelsgard and Kevin Avelsgard;...

Dec 24, 2017

Ian Noah Butler, 16, of Colonial Heights, tragically passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. He is survived by his loving mother, Sherrie Davis; father, George Butler, Jr.; two sisters Sara Edwards and Megan Phillips; grandparents, Cary and Trudy Davis; and many other loving relatives. Ian loved sports, especially baseball. He coached a special needs baseball team in Colorado. Ian loved...

Dec 22, 2017

Rose Ann M. "Angel" Jessup, 68, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, Norbert M. Arlt. Angel retired as a manger from the former Steven Kent Restaurant. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Charles H. "Poodle" Jessup Jr.; her mother, Ilse "Lisa" Arlt; son, David...

Dec 21, 2017

Angelina Gay Gurganus left this earth on December 19, 2017, to go home and be in arms of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Annie Wilson, and Father, William Gurganus. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and great-grandmother. Angie loved butterflies, dancing, music, and visiting friends, but most of all, she loved her family. She will...

Dec 20, 2017

Robert Leslie Fuller, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1932 to the late Joseph Thomas and Ruby Hargrave Fuller. Mr. Fuller was a United States Army Veteran and retired after 37 years from Allied Chemical. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in...

Dec 18, 2017

Arlick L. Brockwell Jr., 80, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away suddenly December 18, 2017, at his home in Dinwiddie, Virginia. Arlick was a graduate of Duke University and the University of Virginia. He had many roles he enjoyed and for which he was cherished during his lifetime: loving husband; adoring father and grandfather; devoted church member and Sunday School teacher...

Dec 18, 2017

Michael Wesley Canterbury, 48, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. Born November 17, 1969 he was the son of Silas Canterbury and Virginia Lois Blair. Michael was the sole owner of Canterbury Heating and Cooling, LLC, and enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Tori Canterbury; mother, Virginia...

Dec 17, 2017

Warren Richard "Rick" Lewis, 73, of Chester, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. He was born February 12, 1944 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Richard W. and Katherine Harrison Lewis and was preceded in death by a brother, Robin Dale Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a member of the National Guard, and American...

Dec 17, 2017

Mr. Jeffery Grant Nesgoda, 60, of South Chesterfield, fell asleep in death on Sunday, December 17, 2017, in his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born on September 6,1957 to the late William and Elizabeth Nesgoda. He was survived by his wife Brenda, son Joseph, daughter Amy Bartal (Christopher), sister Nancy Lynch, and brother Glen Nesgoda...