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Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Patricia Rychlik Blaszak

Patricia Rychlik Blaszak

Jul 1, 2023

Patricia Rychlik Blaszak, 86, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday July 1, 2023. Born December 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Jankowski) Rychlik.

Pat spent her childhood in Perry, New York. Pat was a graduate of Syracuse University where she was a member of...

Virginia "Perry" Newton Jones

Virginia "Perry" Newton Jones

Jul 1, 2023

Virginia “Perry” Newton Jones peacefully passed away on July 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 23, 1941 in Alberta, Virginia, she is the cherished daughter of Mary Elizabeth Clary and Edgar Morefield Newton. Growing up she shared a close bond with her beloved sister, Nancy Baker Clary. Later in life one of her most treasured discoveries...

Irene Beasley McFalls

Irene Beasley McFalls

Jun 30, 2023

 

Irene Beasley McFalls, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Born in Fukushima, Japan, as Aiko Shiino she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Beasley and Teiko Shiino Beasley. She is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Mayes. Irene worked at the Boutique Unique as a nail tech. She loved the mountains, and she...

Ruth Adams McMahon

Ruth Adams McMahon

Jun 30, 2023

Ruth Adams McMahon, 95, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park 2901 W. Hundred Road Chester, Virginia 23831.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834....

Charles Alton Blue

Charles Alton Blue

Jun 30, 2023

Charles Alton Blue, 80, of Disputanta passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. Born October 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Clay Blue and Virginia Bullock, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Love Blue.

Charlie was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving for six years. His service in the...

Russell "Roy" Witt Jr.

Russell "Roy" Witt Jr.

Jun 29, 2023

Russell “Roy” Witt, Jr., 68, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on March 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Russell Roy Witt, Sr. and Elizabeth Francis Witt.

Roy attended Colonial Heights High School, and went on to become a professional truck driver, dedicating 40 years to the industry....

Peggy Ann Akins

Peggy Ann Akins

Jun 29, 2023

Peggy Ann Akins, 79, of Arcadia, Florida, formerly of Prince George County, went peacefully to be with the Lord in Heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Born January 31, 1944, she was the daughter of the late David Linwood Warren, Sr. and Dorothy Hawks Carter, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, David Linwood Warren, Jr., Thomas Earl...

Miladi Asuncion Fletcher

Miladi Asuncion Fletcher

Jun 29, 2023

Miladi Asuncion Fletcher, 83, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on August 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Pedro Nunez and Carmen Morales. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Adolph Mannin; her second husband, Charles Lee Fletcher; and brother, Manuel Nunez. Miladi...

Lucky Dwayne Burruss, Sr.

Lucky Dwayne Burruss, Sr.

Jun 26, 2023

Lucky Dwayne Burruss, Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Born on April 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Elsie Burruss.

 

Lucky served his country with honor and valor during the Vietnam War as a proud member of the United States Army. His service to his country was a testament to his...

Mereldyn Carol Hord Lowery

Mereldyn Carol Hord Lowery

Jun 25, 2023

Mereldyn Carol Hord Lowery, 83, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born on October 19, 1939 in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Jesse Hord and Bessie McCallum Hord. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis “Ray” Lowery; three brothers; and two sisters.

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Raymond Charles Arnold Jr.

Raymond Charles Arnold Jr.

Jun 25, 2023

Raymond Charles “Ray” Arnold Jr., 71, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children.  He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Arnold Sr.

He started his career with Safeway while in high school and learned every job and managed to work his way up to store manager.  His goal was to retire...

Norma Maxine Beemer

Norma Maxine Beemer

Jun 24, 2023

Norma Maxine Lucas Beemer was born to Georgia Myrtle Croy on August 4, 1929 in Giles County, Virginia. Her family moved to Petersburg, Virginia when Norma was between 8-9 years old. She was the second oldest child of seven siblings; one sister and five brothers, who predeceased her. They lived on Grove Avenue. She met her future husband, Emmett Eugene...

Iris Jean Richards

Iris Jean Richards

Jun 21, 2023

Iris Jean Richards, affectionately known as "Mama Jean", 90, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Her departure leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love that will forever echo in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Iris was born on April 4, 1933 in Troutville, Virginia, the daughter of the...

Travis Scott Cooper

Travis Scott Cooper

Jun 19, 2023

Travis Scott “Coop” Cooper, 24, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence after a long battle with addiction. He was born on September 16, 1998, to the late Christopher Scott “Scotty” Cooper and Lori Leigh Bauschatz of Colonial Heights, VA. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, JC “Papa” Cooper,...

Pastoria A Bryant

Pastoria A Bryant

Jun 19, 2023

Pastoria A. Bryant, 101, of Chester, VA passed away on June 19 2023 after a brief illness.

Prior to moving to Chester in the early 1980's, Pat and her late husband, Bruce, lived in Sandy Point, VA, overlooking the lower Potomac River. She and Bruce loved spending time on the water in their boat, the "Lady Pastoria," and catching bluefish....

Josie Moore Landers

Josie Moore Landers

Jun 17, 2023

Josie M. Landers, 90, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1933 to the later Charles Joseph and Clara Estelle Dobbs Moore, Josie was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Clifton Landers, son, Steven Wayne Landers, three sisters, Shirley Moore Cole, Brenda Peyton Blaha and Nettie Moore Mason. She...

Irene Marie Woolf

Irene Marie Woolf

Jun 16, 2023

Irene Marie Inman Woolf was born on July 23, 1942, in Sandpoint, Idaho. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, Sam, and family members on June 16, 2023, from congestive heart failure.

Irene was such a gentle, loving, and caring soul to everyone she met. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, putting puzzles together and experiencing new adventures. She cherished...

Nettie Lee "Doolie" Cutler

Nettie Lee "Doolie" Cutler

Jun 14, 2023

 

Nettie Lee “Doolie” Cutler passed away on June 14, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 101.  She was the daughter of the late Mebbie Moody and Durant Alphin of Pink Hill, NC; wife to the late Stan Cutler; and mother to the late Rom Cutler.  She is survived by her son Gary Cutler and wife, Beth; granddaughters, Stephanie...

Carlyle Philip Comer

Carlyle Philip Comer

Jun 13, 2023

 

Carlyle Philip Comer, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  He was born September 17, 1934 in Vinton, Virginia to Marvin and Christine Sublette Comer. He was predeceased by wife, Barbara Altice Comer; and second wife, Ingrid Westerholm Comer; daughter, Debra McDaniel; son, Philip Comer; brother, William Comer; and sister, Virginia Dudley.

Carlyle graduated from William...

Charlotte Mann Browder

Charlotte Mann Browder

Jun 10, 2023

Charlotte Mann Browder, 98, of Colonial Heights, departed this life in the early morning of June 10, 2023. She was born June 21, 1924, in Ettrick, VA, to the late William B. and Bella D. Mann. She was just 11 days away from happily celebrating her 99th birthday! Charlotte was raised in Ettrick and was a member of Ettrick United...

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