Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Lee Slatten
Jan 20, 2016
Lee Russell Slatten 86 of Colonial Heights, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born November 1, 1929 in Gladys, Virginia to the late Van and Edna Rosser Russell and was preceded in death by her husband Harold Slatten. Mrs. Slatten was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church and...
Clement Diffee
Jan 19, 2016
Clement Lewis Diffee, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born January 27, 1935 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, but grew up in Burlington, North Carolina, where he was a member of the 2nd graduating class of Walter M. Williams High School. He graduated from the University of Richmond and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity....
Thomas Schoenfelder
Jan 18, 2016
Thomas Dean Schoenfelder Thomas Dean Schoenfelder, 51, of Prince George, VA passed away on January 18, 2016. Born in Parkston, South Dakota, he was the son of the late, Lloyd Albert Schoenfelder. Mr. Schoenfelder was a United States Army Veteran having served with the 57th Transportation Unit. He retired from YRC Worldwide in Richmond, VA as a truck driver after...
Marjorie Harris
Jan 16, 2016
Marjorie Crabtree Harris, 81, of Colonial Heights, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Dunlop House. She was born February 12, 1934 to the late Durward and Edna Nichols Crabtree; and was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald W. "Blow" Harris; and a daughter, Donna Karen Harris. Mrs. Harris was...

William Smith Sr.
Jan 16, 2016
William Clay Smith, Sr. "Buck", 85 of Church Road, VA died on January 16, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Harry and Emma Smith. Buck graduated from Petersburg High School and continued his studies at VCU, receiving a BS Degree in...
Joseph Wilmer
Jan 13, 2016
Joseph Black Wilmer, 92, of Chesterfield County went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fay Russell Wilmer, and by his parents, James Gorman Wilmer and Blanche Black Wilmer of Covington, VA. He was born at Galts Mill, Amherst County, VA., and raised in Covington. He enjoyed spending...

Aubrey Beazley Jr.
Jan 13, 2016
Aubrey Lawrence Beazley, Jr., 71, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 13, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late, Aubrey Lawrence Beazley Sr. and Hazel Pittman Beazley; and was also preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Jessie and Ruby Lowery. Mr. Beazley was retired from Brown...
Daniel Payne
Jan 12, 2016
Daniel Louis Payne, 58, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on January 12, 2016. Mr. Payne is survived by his daughter, Melissa P. Suyes and husband, Brian; one son, Kevin L. Payne and wife, Janice; three grandchildren, London & Nolan Suyes and James Payne; a granddaughter on the way, Kendal Payne; his parents, James Louis and Iladel E. Payne; one...
Marjorie Todd
Jan 12, 2016
Marjorie Ann Todd, 77, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born on September 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Dorothy M. Weliver, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Todd; and great-grandson, Zephaniah Lucas. Mrs. Todd retired after serving over 30...
James Nester Iii
Jan 10, 2016
James "Bubba" Nester III., of Prince George, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born January 2, 1954 to the late James Oscar Nester Jr., and Mary Daniel Nester. James was a Cold Mill Operator. He is survived by his wife, Pam Nester; two sons, James O. Nester IV., and wife, Maria, Matthew R. Nester; granddaughter Shailyn Nester; all...
Clyde Lee
Jan 8, 2016
Clyde E. "Gene" Lee, 79, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late, Emmett Harrison and Thelma Sheperd Lee; and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, George R. Lee and James F. "Jimmy" Lee. Gene was a 1958 graduate of Petersburg High School...

Wiley Underhill Sr.
Jan 8, 2016
Wiley Rogers Underhill, Sr., 77, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born on April 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Wesley Lee and Marion Storey Underhill. Mr. Underhill served his country proudly during his time with the United States Navy and later retired from Hercules...
Jackie Hundley
Jan 7, 2016
Jackie Ray Hundley, 80 of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2016, at Dunlop House Assisted Living. Born January 17, 1935, Jack was the son of the late Monroe and Agnes Hundley of Eden, N.C. and was raised by an uncle and aunt, the late Claude and Ethel Hundley during his teen-age years. A veteran of the U.S....
Aaron Durham
Jan 7, 2016
Aaron Matthew Durham, 12, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Aaron was born on February 21, 2003 in Petersburg, VA and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Eddie C. Walker. Aaron had a great sense of adventure, he loved life to fullest, especially his family, and was always...
Grace Hackney
Jan 6, 2016
Grace Everett Hackney, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at John Randolph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lydia Harrell Everett and the widow of William Henderson Hackney. Mrs. Hackney was preceded in death by eleven brothers and three sisters. She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church...

Donald Brittingham
Jan 4, 2016
MSGT Donald Gordon Brittingham (Ret.), 86, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. Born on February 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Mabel M. Brittingham, and was also preceded in death by one brother, Francis E. Brittingham, Jr. Mr. Brittingham is survived by his loving wife, Judy; one son, Donald G....
Stephen Altorfer
Jan 3, 2016
Stephen Graves Altorfer was an amazing young man. He was born November 24, 1993, the second child of William and Estella Altorfer. Both of his parents and his siblings, Rebekah Lynn Steed, Emilie Faith, and Joseph William will miss him desperately. He will also be missed by his brother-in-law David, nephew Jacob and niece Lyla, and his grandparents Sandra Altorfer,...
Frances Cherry
Jan 3, 2016
FRANCES GWENDOLYN "GWEN" CHERRY March 25, 1927- January 3, 2016 Gwen is survived by her husband William "Bill" Cherry, sons Marvin and wife Rebecca and Jennings and wife Cindy, daughter Cindy Schardein and husband Brad, seven grandchildren, Brian, Matthew and wife Molly, Adam, Lauren, Allison, Courtney Schardein, and Tyler Schardein, and one great granddaughter Annabelle. Gwen was born to Ike...
Donald Radcliffe
Jan 2, 2016
Donald Franklin Radcliffe, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Daniel and Geraldine Smith Radcliffe; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hines Radcliffe; two brothers, Daniel and Kenny Radcliffe; and one sister, Deanne Brown. Mr. Radcliffe is survived by one daughter, Wanda Leigh Throckmorton and...

Evelyn Sullivan
Dec 31, 2015
Evelyn Joyce Sullivan, 85, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Lucy Corr Village. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Cammie Maurice and Lucille Traylor Skelton; and was also preceded in death by one son, Leland Keith Sullivan. Affectionately known as Memaw to her family, she was a loving wife,...
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