OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Lowell Paige Barnes

Lowell Paige Barnes

Sep 9, 2023

 

Lowell Paige Barnes, of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Shirley Barnes. Cherished son of the late Joe and Ruth Barnes. Devoted father of Tiffany Paige Barnes.

In his professional and personal life Lowell provided a strong and steady foundation for himself and others to live life generously...

Norris Lee Cross

Norris Lee Cross

Sep 7, 2023

Norris Lee Cross, 81, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 22, 1942. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Francis Cross, and his mother, Mary J. Langley. Norris was a member of the Society of Stranders (SOS), where he loved to dance to and enjoy...

Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Jr.

Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Jr. of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home, his happy place, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born on December 6, 1965, he was the son of Margaret A. Moore (Horace) and the late Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Sr.

He is survived by his loving fiancé, Gail Roth; stepdaughter, Kaitlyn Roth; sister, Stella Mayton (John); stepsister, Debbie...

Wilma Lorraine Pruett

Wilma Lorraine Pruett

Sep 3, 2023

Wilma Lorraine Sheets Pruett peacefully passed into God’s glorious kingdom on September 3, 2023, just one day before her 92nd year. Wilma, affectionately known as “Teada” by her family and friends, was born September 4, 1931, in Coretta, WV, the third of nine children to Henry Clifford and Nettie Arizona Sheets. She taught school in West Virginia and Ohio upon...

Rebecca Dianne Nikolaisen

Rebecca Dianne Nikolaisen

Sep 2, 2023

Our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Rebecca Dianne Nikolaisen of Coles Point, VA, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the family home in Chester, VA. Mom lived for 81 years, touching the lives of everyone she met. Her love of family was an inspiration to many. Mom passed on her love for cooking and gardening to her children,...

John Thomas Barton, Sr.

John Thomas Barton, Sr.

Sep 2, 2023

John Thomas Barton, Sr., 86, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Guy Arvel and Esta Swaim Barton, and was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Eloise Brock, Mary Turner; and two brothers, Howard Barton and Guy...

Francis Smith Bacigalupi, IV

Francis Smith Bacigalupi, IV

Aug 31, 2023

Francis “Frank” Smith Bacigalupi IV, 61, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully on Thursday August 31, 2023, at his home. Born on January 5, 1962, he was the son of Barbara Ann Harrison Bacigalupi and the late Francis Smith Bacigalupi, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, Brian Thomas Bacigalupi.

 

Frank was a proud graduate of...

Joshua Adam Abt-Barnett

Joshua Adam Abt-Barnett

Aug 30, 2023

Joshua Adam Abt-Barnett, 38, affectionately known as Squeaky or Leprechaun, of Richmond left this world on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Joshua was a free spirit, an uncontainable force of joy, and a beacon of selflessness who brought light and laughter into the lives of all who knew him.

 

Joshua was a true seeker, a poet-philosopher who traversed the corridors...

Jerry Hunter Chappell

Jerry Hunter Chappell

Aug 29, 2023

Jerry Hunter Chappell, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born June 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Sidney Graham and Agnes Arey Chappell, and was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Julie Kristine Robinson Chappell.

 

Jerry spent several years as a general manager in the hotel industry. His journey...

Eva Caroline Woodfin

Eva Caroline Woodfin

Aug 28, 2023

Eva "Eve" Caroline Woodfin, 90, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born October 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Sol Benjamin and Myrtle Olivia Fleming and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Monte Eugene Woodfin; an infant daughter; and ten siblings.

 

Eve dedicated her life to the role of...

Nancy Grey Archer Valenta

Nancy Grey Archer Valenta

Aug 23, 2023

Nancy Grey Archer Valenta, 85, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Ettrick, Virginia, on September 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. Archer and Ina Worley Archer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Joseph Valenta, Sr.; son, Robert “Jay” Joseph Valenta, Jr.; and her...

Cynthia "Cindy" James Bruce

Cynthia "Cindy" James Bruce

Aug 23, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" James Bruce, 64, of Chester, Virginia, passed away at home on August 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born in Petersburg, to the late Allen and Marjorie J. James of Colonial Heights.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Carroll Bruce, and two sisters, Susan J. Thompson and Cathy J. Fisher (Dan), all from Chester....

Richard William McGrath

Richard William McGrath

Aug 21, 2023

Ric was born the only son of William Joseph and Vera Elizabeth Fordham McGrath in Jacksonville, NC.  Survivors include:  Sandy McGrath, high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years; Daughters, Shelley Lundie (Frank) and Holly Roddenberry (Jay);  Six grandchildren – Mac, Eli, Lana Lundie and Lily Drewry (Raymond);  Reed and Miles Roddenberry;  sisters-in-law, Laura Perez and Laura Gagne. Ric’s passion for...

Carolyn Elaine Slaughter

Carolyn Elaine Slaughter

Aug 20, 2023

Carolyn Elaine Slaughter, 62, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born May 11, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Jack Randolph and Joanne Stigall Slaughter.

 

Carolyn grew up on a farm, where her strong work ethic and values were instilled. She attended McKenney Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. She cherished...

Benedict "Dick" Noble Ward III

Benedict "Dick" Noble Ward III

Aug 15, 2023

Benedict “Dick” Noble Ward, III, 78, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Born in Washington, D.C. on May 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Benedict Noble Ward, Jr, and Mary Regina Murphy Ward. He was also preceded in death by his loving son, Benedict “Dickie” Noble Ward, IV, and special friend, Steven...

Delories Ann Fouts

Delories Ann Fouts

Aug 15, 2023

Delories Ann Fouts 76, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her residence.  She was born September 16, 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Cleo Ernest and Inez Virginia Martin Cundiff, and was preceded in death by her husband Fred Leroy Fouts, a daughter-in-law, Patricia Fouts, grandson Gerald Fouts Jr., and a granddaughter, Jessica Fouts.  She...

Shari Renee Davis

Shari Renee Davis

Aug 14, 2023

Shari Renee Davis, 37, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1986, in Virginia.

 

Shari was a devout member of The Chapel in Richmond. Her love for history led her to earn a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She loved reading, collecting books and had amazing taste in...

Dorothy (Dot) Tinney Mizelle

Dorothy (Dot) Tinney Mizelle

Aug 14, 2023

Dorothy (Dot) Tinney Mizelle, 85, died at home, peacefully in her sleep Monday, August 14, 2023. Dot is preceded in death by her parents Robert W. and Anna J. Tinney and her brother, James W. Tinney, and his wife Anne. 

Dot is survived by two sons, Steve Edwards, of the home, and Ken Edwards and his wife, Susan of Charlotte,...

Charles Edward Peters

Charles Edward Peters

Aug 11, 2023

 

Charles Edward Peters, 93, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence.  He was born May 4, 1930, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to the late Raymond and Mary Agnes Coyle Peters.  Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Margaret Virginia “Margie” Peters and a son Richard “Rick” Peters.  He was a United...

Carolyn Costley Coles

Carolyn Costley Coles

Aug 10, 2023

Carolyn Costley Coles, 81, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.  Born on January 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Richard B. and Louise Lanhan Costley. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward A. Coles and her brother, Richard B. Costley (Ida). She was the beloved mother of...

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