Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
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...
Willa Nadine Shackelford
Aug 10, 2023
Willa Nadine Shackelford, 89, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Colonial Heights Health Rehab Center. She was a retired employee at The Defense General Supply Center in Richmond. Mrs. Shackelford loved the outdoors, gardening, and tending to her own home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Columbus Wayne and Goldie...
Brian Keith Harper
Aug 9, 2023
Brian Keith Harper, 66, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born June 10, 1957, he was the son of the late Thomas Emmett and Hazel Cooke Harper. Keith was joyfully reunited with his beloved fur babies and fur grandbaby, Layla, Holly, Ralph, Muffin and Cash.
For over two decades, he served as a Purchasing and Warehouse...
Joyce Spear
Aug 3, 2023
Joyce Spear (nee Jakins) came into the world with a bang on July 16, 1945 in England, grew up in South Africa, and moved to the United States of America in 2005. She departed this world on August 3, 2023 in Hopewell, Virginia, after a long battle with PBC, surrounded by her daughters.
She is preceded in death by her...
Virginia Ann McClellan
Aug 2, 2023
Virginia Ann McClellan, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born on September 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Earl Shaw and Courtney Kirkpatrick, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin McClellan; sister, Carrie Miller; and brother, Wayne Collett. She was member of Calvary Baptist Church but also...
Donald "Donnie" Burton
Aug 1, 2023
Donald "Donnie" M. Burton, 75, of Chesterfield peacefully passed away on Monday, August 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert Edward and Elizabeth O’Kennon Burton, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Burton and William “Billy” Burton.
Donnie was a part of the...
Paula Ann Pickard
Jul 31, 2023
Paula Ann Pickard, 59, of Danville, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Born on March 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Shirley Ann Barr and the late Roy Bullard. She was also preceded in death by her dad, Gerald Barr. She embraced the beauty of the outdoors with a heart full of enthusiasm. Whether she was casting...
Vivian T. Maitland
Jul 29, 2023
Vivian T. Maitland, 94, of Colonial Heights, passed away at Brighter Living Assisted Living on July 29, 2023. Vivian was born on January 13, 1929, with a loving and caring soul that lasted her lifetime and was shared with her community and family. Vivian was a very special genteel Southern Baptist woman. She was civic minded as was shown in...
Elizabeth Maloy McGregor
Jul 27, 2023
Elizabeth Maloy McGregor, 80, of Matoaca, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Southside Medical Center. She was born on June 17, 1943 in Parotsville, Tennessee to the late Ted Roadman Maloy and Frankie O'Neil Maloy, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Anthony McGregor Sr., and a daughter, Teresa Andrea McGregor. Ms. McGregor is...
Leslie Ann Burton-Casey
Jul 27, 2023
A free spirit and loving soul, Leslie Ann Burton-Casey, age 55, passed away on Thursday July 26, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband, Paul F. Casey. Leslie is survived by her daughter, Abigail Jane Casey; father, W. Hoyle Burton; mother, Jane Osborne Clark; brother, J. David Burton (wife Susan); and many extended family members and friends.
A memorial visitation...
Mildred "Pat" J. Smith
Jul 22, 2023
Heaven gained a precious Angel on Saturday, July 22, 2023, Mildred “Pat” J. Smith of Chesterfield, VA, age 77, went home to join her husband, Lennie “Dickie” M. Smith of 58 years. She was born on July 1, 1946. Pat was one of the most loving, compassionate, and giving people you would ever meet. She had an endless love for...
Debbie Ann Emory
Jul 21, 2023
Debbie Ann (Arndt) Emory was born February 2, 1962, to Dwight and Shirley Arndt in Lawton, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Debbie graduated from Apache High School in 1980. She enjoyed cheering, band, and lifeguarding,
Debbie moved to Chester Virginia in 1987 raising her daughter, Reshelle, and working...
Derrick Thomas Carlisle
Jul 21, 2023
Derrick Thomas Carlisle, 26, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. Born on March 14, 1997, in Watertown New York. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Kenneth and Nora Geer. He graduated from Indian River High school in Jefferson County. He also attended BOCES in Watertown, New York where he found his love for heavy equipment.
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Martin Freeman Davis
Jul 20, 2023
Martin F. Davis
On July 20, 2023, Marty gained his angel wings and is now dancing and singing in Heaven. He was born on August 17, 1956 in Petersburg, Virginia and lived in the area for his entire life.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Elizabeth (Betty) Davis and his favorite aunt, Edith (Edie) Carey.
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James Everett Stanifer
Jul 20, 2023
James Everett Stanifer, 82, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born June 26, 1941, he was the son of the late Ralph H. and Laura P. Stanifer, and was also preceded in death by his stepson, Christopher W. Harbaugh.
James served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, proudly serving in the United...
Elaine Wade Womack
Jul 19, 2023
Elaine Wade Womack, 80, of Matoaca passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born on August 1, 1942, she was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth Rash and Elsie Addy Oliver Wade, and was also preceded in death by an infant son; and sister, Lillian Wade Wright.
Elaine was a woman of unwavering faith and dedication, and...
Richard Wayne Brantley
Jul 17, 2023
Richard Wayne Brantley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of his community, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at his home in the loving presence of his family. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on November 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Avery Woodrow and Helen Louise Brantley.
Richard dedicated many years of his professional...
Jean Nett Sokol
Jul 14, 2023
Jean Nett Sokol, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Born in Matoaca, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Emma Johnson Cox. She is preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Alexander Sokol Sr. son, Linwood Alexander Sokol Jr., and daughter, Vickie Parkman. Jean was a homemaker, she loved to raise children,...
Nellie Wright Arnold McNees
Jul 11, 2023
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nellie Wright Arnold McNees, age 95, who peacefully passed on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her sons’ home in Dinwiddie, Va., in the care of family and her compassionate caregivers. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Wright; husband, Raymond “Red” C. Arnold,...
Nancy Burt Tylar
Jul 10, 2023
Nancy Burt Tylar, 80, of Midlothian, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born September 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Lois Branch and Ernest William (E.W.) Tylar.
Nancy was a devoted member of the 1st Baptist Church of Richmond, where she found comfort and inspiration through her faith. Throughout her professional journey, Nancy...
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