Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Jan 30, 2017

Donald Keith Barnes, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed from this life while surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Luther E. and Olivia Hennaman Barnes. Mr. Barnes had worked for Brown and Williamson Tobacco in Petersburg until their closing, had served...

Jan 28, 2017

Walter Day McCann passed away peacefully, in his home, on January 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents; William J. and Josephine F. McCann, and by his sisters; Peggy Steward and Merle McCullough. Walter retired after 20 years of honorable service in the U.S. Army. During his service, he earned many commendations and awards. He also retired...

Jan 28, 2017

Harry Hillman Walker, 84, of Matoaca, VA passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Mecklenburg, VA he was the son of the late John Garland and Martha "Eva" Parham Walker; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Billie F. Walker; a brother, John Walker; and two sisters,...

Jan 27, 2017

Nellie Minetree Young Spain Nellie Minetree Young Spain, 85, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Charles Calvin and Amanda Jane Watson Minetree; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Willis Minetree. Mrs. Spain retired from...

Jan 25, 2017

Patricia Ann Belcher, 71, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1945 in Macon, Georgia to the late Edward E. Staley and Dorinda Slate Barrington. Patricia is survived by her husband, Gerald E. Belcher; a daughter, Cheryl A. Belcher (Garland); one son, Gerald L. Belcher; four grandchildren,...

Jan 24, 2017

Ollie Mae Spiares Godburn, 89, of Colonial Heights, VA passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Orange, TX she was the daughter of the late James Kentchen and Rosa Austin Spiares. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John J. "Jack" Godburn. Mrs. Godburn was a longtime member of...

Jan 22, 2017

Pamela "Diane" Case, 76, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her residence. She was born on October 28, 1940 in Thornbury, England in a cottage under a stairwell during an air raid. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Charles Browne and Dorothy Violet Andrews, as well as her husband, Richard Walter Case....

Jan 22, 2017

Doris T. Schley, 85, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen King Klunk; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of now 64 years, Charles Franklin Schley; a brother, Frank Klunk; and a...

Jan 21, 2017

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Monday, January 23rd, 2017 3:00pm, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small

Jan 19, 2017

Wanda "Ducky" Gregory Stotesberry,72, of Blackstone, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Born in Wise County Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Gertie C. Gregory. Mrs. Stotesberry was preceded in death by two brothers, Edmond and Robert Gregory. She was retired from Dupont Chemical Company. Mrs. Stotesberry is survived by her daughter, Theresa...

Jan 19, 2017

Donald Russell Farren Jr., 70, passed away on January 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Farren, Sr. and mother, Helen L. Farren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen T. Farren, and their daughter, Nicole (Nikki) and son, Donald R. Farren, III (Tripp). D.R. as he was called, was born in...

Jan 18, 2017

Thelma "Beth" Jones, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1936 in Texas. Beth was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Jones, and a daughter, Nancy Carol Skinner. Mrs. Jones was a Charter member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She is survived...

Jan 18, 2017

Martha A. (Pat) Vaeth, wife of Lt. Col. S. L. (Sam) Vaeth, USAF (Ret.), of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Born on February 26, 1933 in Maryville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of late Mr. & Mrs. Ben L. Cate. Mrs. Vaeth devoted 23 years of her life to her husband of 61 years in...

Jan 17, 2017

Alice M. Tuck, 82, of Prince George, widow of Floyd D. Tuck, Jr., passed away on January 17, 2017. Mrs. Tuck worked for Walmart, where she was a loyal employee for 27 years. She is survived by her four children, David Tuck, Fred Tuck, Tina Tuck, and Carol Bowyer; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held...

Jan 17, 2017

Joseph John Hotz, 93, of Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Chippenham Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1923 in Chesterfield County, Virginia to the late Charles Edward Hotz and Anne Marie Blaha Hotz. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Virostek Hotz; daughter, Patricia H. Paschall, brothers, Rudy Hotz and Charles Hotz, Sister, Catherine...

Jan 16, 2017

Gene Austin "Pop" Porter, 84, of Colonial Heights passed away in the early morning hours of January 16, 2017. Born April 20, 1932 in Colonial Heights, Virginia, Gene was the second son of Floyd and Lucy Porter. Growing up, he lived with his parents and brother, Floyd B. Jr (F.B.), in Petersburg. Upon graduating from Petersburg High School, he joined...

Jan 16, 2017

Jean Griffin Norwood, 73, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at her residence. Born on February 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Henry P. and Ann E. Griffin, and was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Robert K. Wilcox. Jean was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She loved the...

Jan 15, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Anne Bishop, 63, of Petersburg, VA passed away on January 15, 2017 at the Medical College of Virginia. Born in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, on July 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Henry Anthony Wanczyk; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Thomas Bishop; and her grandmother, Lucinda Margaret Ganly. Mrs. Bishop had retired...

Jan 13, 2017

Donna Marie Brown, age 58 of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away at her residence on January 13, 2017. She was born on July 2, 1958 in Hopewell, Virginia and is preceded in death by her father Maurice Condit Brown. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Brown of Colonial Heights; her beloved daughter, Kaitlyn Maureen Brown; two older brothers, Steven...

Jan 13, 2017

Laura Gayle Hensley, 40, of Chesterfield and formerly of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on January 13, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Petersburg, VA she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John T. "JT" Sr. and Martha Russell; paternal grandfather, Clint Hensley; and paternal grandmother, Ruth Hensley Cox and husband, Thurman. Laura was a 1994 graduate...