Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
James Alton Bowles
Jan 13, 2024
James A. “Joe” Bowles
James A “Joe” Bowles, 81, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born in Virginia on January 7, 1943, he was the son of the late George Edward and Annie Pavey Bowles. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward N. Bowles, and George R. Bowles; sister, Elizabeth Ann Bogar; and brother-in-law,...
Sharon Faye Turner
Jan 12, 2024
Sharon Faye Turner, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Born in Virginia on August 29, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ernest Wall, Sr. and Shelva Jane Smith Wall. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gerald E. Wall, Jr. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her mother, and loved...
Iris Sheffield Coleman
Jan 12, 2024
Iris Sheffield Coleman, 96, a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. She was born December 17, 1927, to the late Louis Carlton and Hazel Johnson Sheffield and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Stell Sr., son, Leonard C. Stell Jr., a beloved daughter in-law, Judy...
Russell Garrison
Jan 11, 2024
Russell Garrison went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Charlotte, N.C. on April 15, 1931, he was the son of the late James Herbert and Blanche Bost Garrison, and was also preceded in death by his son, James Garrison; daughter-in-law, Kim Garrison; his daughter, Julie Cervilla; and son-in-law, Jack Cervilla.
He grew up...
John Thomas Walker
Jan 10, 2024
John Thomas Walker, 56, of Dinwiddie passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born on December 6, 1967, he was the son of the late Harry Hillman Walker and Billie Fay Phillips. John was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Dinwiddie, VA and retired from VDOT after 30 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, loved Motocross, playing Pool, Ping Pong,...
Jesse Ernest Simmons, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Jesse Ernest Simmons, Jr., 63, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home. Born December 20, 1960, he was the son of the late Esther Darnell and Jesse Ernest Simmons, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brian Stone; and brothers-in-law, Mike Cash and Roy "Bubba" Morris
He served in the United States...
Carol Andrews Kellett
Jan 10, 2024
Carol Andrews Kellett, 81, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 24, 1942, to the late Martin and Rosa Traylor Andrews, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Clyde Kellett Jr.; a daughter, Sharon Diane Carr; and two brothers, Donny and William Andrews. Carol retired after...
Sylvester L. Vaeth
Jan 10, 2024
Lt. Col. Sylvester L. (Sam) Vaeth, USAF (Ret.) was born September 11, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland. Sam, grew up in Pikesville, Maryland where he gained notoriety as an all-star baseball player for Loyola, a local high school and played on semi-professional teams in the area. After graduating from Loyola College in 1951, he entered the United States Air Force where...
Donald Francis Bishop
Jan 7, 2024
Donald Francis Bishop, 88, of Ford, Virginia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilton Napoleon Bishop, Mary Young Barnes Crichton; stepfather, John R. Crichton; daughter, Cathy JoAnn Bishop; and son-in-law, Richard J. Freeburn Sr.
Francis was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He started working at age 17 in construction, eventually...
Charles Reese Ethridge
Jan 7, 2024
Charles Reese Ethridge, 99, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA on March 10, 1924, he was the son of the late Charles Lee and Alma Flowers Ethridge. He was also preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Eileen Teachey, and his siblings, Woodrow Ethridge, Bobby Ethridge, Peg Ward and Gladys Melichampe.
Charles...
John Edward Slaughter, Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
John Edward Slaughter, Jr., 73, of Chester passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born July 29, 1950, he was the son of the late John E. Slaughter, Sr. and June Horton Slaughter.
John dedicated 37 years to Allied Chemical/Honeywell as an electrician, showcasing his expertise. He retired in December 2015 and then spent two fulfilling years at ITAC.
Outside...
Daniel Ray McMillion
Jan 6, 2024
Daniel Ray McMillion, 58, of Sutherland passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born November 10, 1965, he was the son of Alma Christine McMillion and the late Luther Marion McMillion.
He worked in construction for many years, where he became known for his skills in operating heavy equipment.
One of his greatest joys in life was hunting, and he...
Betty Sue Robinson Hiller
Jan 5, 2024
Betty Sue Robinson Hiller, 77, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born in North Carolina on January 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late George Leo Robinson and Ruth Landreth Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George Baxter Robinson and Cassie Mae Robinson; maternal grandparents, Elmer Marion Landreth...
Carolyn Jeanette Froggatt
Jan 5, 2024
Carolyn Jeanette Froggatt, 77, of Prince George passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born October 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Earl B. and Francis C. Wagner.
Carolyn dedicated many years of her life to the field of accounting, where she served as an accountant assistant. Later in her career, she transitioned seamlessly into the role...
Elsie Louise Wade Wamsley
Jan 4, 2024
Elsie Louise Wade Wamsley, 88, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Born September 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Elsie Oliver Wade, and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Curtis Reginald Wamsley; and two sisters, Lillian Wright and Elaine Womack.
Louise married her childhood sweetheart,...
Randolph Bryant Vaughan
Dec 31, 2023
Randolph Bryant “Randy” Vaughan, 70, passed away at Chippenham Hospital on December 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hilton Vaughan Sr. and Mollie Bryant Vaughan, sister Peggy Vaughan Lee, and in-laws George Perkinson and Marceline Perkinson-Shields. Randy was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School class of 1971 and was a star varsity basketball player...
Lilly Lee Patman
Dec 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lilly Lee Patman, 18, who passed away unexpectedly in a tragic hunting incident. Born on July 31, 2005, Lilly brought joy and warmth into the lives of all who knew her.
She began her educational journey at Thomas Dale High School (2019-2021) before moving on to Ignite Christian Academy....
Jewel Spence King
Dec 27, 2023
Jewel Spence King, a resident of Emporia, Virginia, departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Jewel was preceded in death by Matt Franklin Spence, her father, and Nellie Mae Harris Spence, her mother.
Jewel is survived by Lester Reamy King, Sr., her husband of 60 years, and Jack, her beloved Labrador...
Brenda Gay Vest
Dec 27, 2023
Brenda Gay Vest 74, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at John Randolph Medical Center. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.
Bret O'Bryan Forrest
Dec 26, 2023
Bret O’ Bryan Forrest, 32, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 15, 1991. Bret was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha Burleson; grandfather, Daryl Forrest; and many aunts and uncles that Bret has missed very much, and we know he is happy to be...
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