Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Nicki Cortright
Apr 5, 2013
Nicki Wilde Cortright, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013. Born in Ashville, NC, Nicki was the wife of 38 years of Kenneth L. "Larry" Cortright, Jr. She was the daughter of Lavada Lovin Wilde and the late Joseph Philip Wilde, as well as the sister of Jeffery Eric Wilde. Goddaughters are Krista Loucks of Fayetteville,...
Nellie Katcham
Apr 5, 2013
Nellie H. Katcham, 91, of Colonial Heights, loving mother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Orange County, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Elizabeth Mitchell Hensley, and the widow of Samuel J. "Sam" Katcham. Mrs. Katcham was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived...
Ethel Wayner
Apr 4, 2013
Ethel Elizabeth "Bet" Wayner, 90, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. A native of Oregon Hill, Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Harry "Hun" and Ethel Preston Burch. Mrs. Wayner was a member of the Petersburg Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Wayner Sr.; children, Sandra Dunlap and husband,...
Julia Brooks
Apr 2, 2013
Julia Spain Brooks, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 2, 2013. She was born on May 6, 1932 to the late Edward E. and Nina W. Spain. She was a 1950 graduate of Petersburg High School and retired in 1995 after nearly 30 years of public service as the Deputy Clerk...
Robert Valenta Jr.
Apr 1, 2013
Robert "Jay" Valenta Jr., 52, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Robert Joseph Valenta Sr. Mr. Valenta was a sheet metal mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Tami Tyler Valenta; his daughter, Tiffany Nicole Valenta; his mother, Nancy Archer Valenta; his sister, Theresa...
Helen Parrish
Mar 31, 2013
Helen E. Goodwyn Parrish, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Born in Chesterfield, she was the daughter of the late Cary W. Sr. and Nellie Essig Eanes, and the widow of Abe Parrish. She enjoyed people and worked at Howard Johnson's Restaurant in Colonial Heights from the opening day until it closed. Helen had...
Warren Hubbard
Mar 29, 2013
Warren Joseph Hubbard, 87, of Colonial Heights, died Friday, March 29, 2013. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and was the son of the late Hessie Mansfield and Clara Gertrude Hobson Hubbard. He was the widower of Ruby Wagner Hubbard and was preceded in death by a son, Keith Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in...
Cora Honts
Mar 25, 2013
Cora Willis Honts, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Cora Armentrout Willis. Mrs. Honts retired from Bellwood, and was a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #246 Auxiliary, the VFW Post #622 Auxiliary and the Ladies of the Moose. She is survived by...
Mary Hemstreet
Mar 23, 2013
Mary Jane Hemstreet, 83, of Chester, WENT HOME to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She was the widow of Howard Hemstreet. Mrs. Hemstreet was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She is survived by her children, Gayle Ann Shull, Lori K. Gibson, James T. Hemstreet, Carol Menedez, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren'...
Ema Nockengost
Mar 21, 2013
Ema Jean Nockengost, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Paducah, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Carl and Frances Curd Babb, and the widow of Robert Franklin Nockengost. Mrs. Nockengost was a member of Colonial Christian Church, and a retired Secretary to the Petersburg District Superintendent...
Norrene Fisher
Mar 20, 2013
Norrene L. Fisher, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Fisher attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Chesterfield. She is survived by her husband, Jerry H. Fisher of Colonial Heights; son, Doug Suyes and wife, Diane of Prince George; daughter, Kim Cavalier and husband, Bill of Chesterfield; step children, Terri G. Fisher, Hunter...
Stanley Long
Mar 17, 2013
CW3 Stanley L. Long, (USA ret.) 76, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel B. and Lettie Tucker Long. Stan was a veteran of the United States Army for 22 years, having served in Vietnam from 1969-1971. He worked for Computer Science Corporation for 15 years and was a...
Ella Ashworth
Mar 17, 2013
Ella Ashworth, 68, of Prince George, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Born in Southampton County, she was preceded in death by her father, Alton Lee Johnson. She retired from Allied Signal (Honeywell), after 37 years, as a Quality Control Auditor. Mrs. Ashworth is survived by her husband, Elbert J. Ashworth; a son, Alton "Keith" Ashworth; a daughter, Angeliea...
Lois Bean
Mar 16, 2013
Lois Sturgill Bean 69, of Colonial Heights, passed away at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, on Saturday March 16, 2013. Ms. Bean had retired from Philip Morris Tobacco Company after over 20 years of service as a quality assurance inspector and had lived in Florida for several years before returning to Colonial Heights. She is survived by her daughter, Karen...
Joseph Gorsky
Mar 16, 2013
Joseph L. Gorsky, affectionately known as "Grandad," passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. He had been living with his daughter and grandchildren in Colonial Heights since 2010. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Anne Gorsky in 1964. Joe was steadfast in his faith and attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, where he also participated in the...
Rosemary Hughes
Mar 15, 2013
Rosemary "Peach" Catherine Leptic Hughes, 75, previously of Disputanta, Va. and Taneytown, Md., went to be with her Lord and Savior, March 15, 2013. Most will know her as the "Short Lady" at Kitchen's Stop and Shop in Disputanta, where she worked as a cashier for many years. She previously worked at Standard James Shoe Store. After years of declining...
Leonard Wilkins
Mar 13, 2013
Leonard Chester Wilkins, 73, of Colonial Heights died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born in New Hampshire and was the son of the late Phillip and Blanch Kormanik Wilkins. Leonard was preceded in death by a son; Rodney Len Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins was a United States. Air Force Veteran and a retired Pier Master. He is...
Barbara Mann
Mar 13, 2013
Barbara Munson Mann, 84, of Matoaca, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Dinwiddie County to the late Nicholas B. Munson and Dora Slaughter Munson Kirks. Mrs. Mann was preceded in death by her husband of fifty eight years, Samuel "Humpsey" Mann Jr. the love of her life; two sisters, Margaret Munson...
Juanita Mutter
Mar 11, 2013
Juanita S. Mutter, 84, of Chester, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at John Randolph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Nita Holmes Sallaba and the widow of Frank L. Mutter. Mrs. Mutter was an avid quilter. She is survived by her loving daughter, Anita Tuck and husband, Michael of Chester, Virginia; grandchildren, Courtney...
David Jackson
Mar 11, 2013
David P. "Little David" Jackson Jr., 43, went to his eternal rest on March 11, 2013. Much happier outdoors exercising his 2nd amendment rights and doing things, his way, "Popie" will always be remembered for his love of life and practical jokes. David is survived by his wife, Carol Story "Puddin" Jackson of Carson; sons, David McCray and wife, Melinda,...
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