Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Mar 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Willie B. Brown IV, age 4, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, after a fearless battle with Jeune's Syndrome. Willie brought endless joy and happiness to everyone he met, and the world is a little dimmer without his light.

Willie was known for...

Mar 11, 2023

Leon Eugene Riggs (Gene) of Colonial Heights passed away on March 11, 2023. He was born November 11, 1934 to the late Henry L. and Leola W. Riggs and was preceded in death by his wife, Judith B. Riggs. He is survived by his son David Riggs (RuthAnn) of Cumming, GA, daughter Karen Riggs of Midlothian, VA;...

Mar 10, 2023

Martha V. Hicks, a devoted homemaker and foster mother to countless children, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023, at the age of 86. Martha was born in Virginia on May 24, 1936, to Calvin and Mae Ellis McNew.  Martha was also preceded in death by her husband William Hicks Jr., a son Joe Grammer, brothers, Ronnie L. McNew,...

Mar 9, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Anne Gregory Godfrey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 8, 2023

Leah Ruth “Meme” Nolan, 5, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, “ because her house is finished,” her brother Liam said.  She was born on April 7, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia, to her parents, Andrew and Anna Nolan.

Leah attended The Sanctuary of Colonial Heights...

Mar 8, 2023

Al Brian Williams, 54, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Todd Williams.

Al retired from UPS after 30 years of dedicated service in the warehouse.

He is survived by his father, Alton T. Williams; mother, Cheryl Christine...

Mar 7, 2023

Evelyn S. Elliott, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home in Disputanta, Virginia. Evelyn was born in King William, Virginia on November 16, 1930 to the late Louise Kemp Smith and John Smith. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Elliott; her brother, John...

Mar 6, 2023

Smith, Earl (Tommy) Thomas, 80, a lifelong resident of Chesterfield County, passed away March 6, 2023. Born September 6, 1942, Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Earl Samuel Smith and Viola (Lola) Vernell Butler and by his brother Samuel Lee Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Patsy Porter Smith, daughters...

Mar 2, 2023

William “Willie” Lamm Sr., 75, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ola Mae and Jennings Franklin Lamm, and three sisters, Virginia Perkinson, Ann Elder, and Gladys Pearce.  Mr. Lamm is survived by his loving wife, Nancy...

Mar 1, 2023

Phyllis Ann Hogue Fockler, 92, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Born on April 13, 1930, in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. Hogue and Mildred Anne Moody Reiter. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Edwin Davis Fockler,...

Feb 27, 2023

On February 27, 2023 Shirley Virginia Perkinson Cimburke entered into her heavenly home to reside with her Lord and Savior and also with the love of her life Clarence “Junny” Cimburke who passed away in 2013. She was born on August 13, 1928, to the late Daniel B. Perkinson and Annie Belle Rudy Perkinson. Shirley is survived...

Feb 27, 2023

Robert Jean Stewart, 85, of Chester passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his residence. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandmother who raised him, Bessie Rickman Tuck.

Robert was a devoted member of Walthall Baptist Church for more than two decades. He retired as a crane operator for Reynolds...

Feb 27, 2023

Eloise Allen “Mimi” Blankenship, 83, of Midlothian, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 27, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1940 to the late Albert Alvin “Casey” and Lennie Bear Allen and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Blankenship; and many other family members. She was a longtime member of...

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Ann Daniel Yeatts 83, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Lucy Corr Convalescent Center.  Born in Blackstone, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Daniel, Sr. and Minnie Daniel, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Fred T. Yeatts, Jr.; daughter, Betty Jones; son, Fred Yeatts,...

Feb 25, 2023

GOLDING, Jeremy Carlyle, of Chester, Virginia, began this life on May 31, 1987. On February 25, 2023, at the age of 35, he was called back home. Those that he had worked for know how hard of a worker Jeremy is, and he is always there to offer help for anyone that asks for it. He is a well-mannered...

Feb 24, 2023

Kay Harrison Principe, 67, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Phillip Harrison Sr. and Vivian Kunkle Harrison.  Kay is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Joseph James Principe Sr; loving son, Joseph James Principe Jr. (Sarah Kiblin); sisters and brother, Elaine Harrison Powell;...

Feb 23, 2023

Thurman Elliott Elmore, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 23, 2023.   Born on May 19, 1934, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, he was the son of the late Thomas Branch Elmore and Dolly Martin Elmore. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Elmore; his sister, Theresa Talbott; and a...

Feb 23, 2023

Angela Cuneo Vaughan, born September 21, 1975 of Colonial Heights, Virginia, was called home by our Lord to spend eternity with Jesus on February 23, 2023.

Angela was preceded in death by her grandfather, W.T. Cuneo; grandmother, Gwendolyn Cuneo; grandmother, Louise Cuneo; and uncle, Burrell Cuneo.

She leaves behind her mother, Robin Schuder Cuneo; father,...

Feb 23, 2023

Howard Neal Shackelford, 67, of Prince George passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in Hopewell, Virginia on March 20, 1955, he was the son of the late Flossie Adelle and Howard Shackelford, Jr.

Neal was an equipment operator for Chestnut Hill Logging, Lumber and Excavating, where he retired after many years...

Feb 23, 2023

Raymond Leroy Neace, Jr. passed away peacefully at Johnston-Willis Hospital after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (Shy-Drager Syndrome) on February 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Raymond Leroy Neace, Sr. and Nancy Marie Neace. Raymond is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Traylor Neace; brother, Donald Schmidt (Francine); son, Raymond Leroy...