Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Margaret Adkins Tatum
Jul 7, 2023
Margaret Adkins Tatum (“Pris,” “Maggie”), age 99, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023. Born on October 10, 1923, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Maude Elizabeth Moody Adkins, and was one of five siblings. Margaret was raised in Petersburg (Blandford), Virginia and retired from Fort Lee, Finance Department....
Dabney Eppes Short, Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
Dabney Eppes Short, Jr., son of the late Dabney Eppes Short, Sr. and Virginia Falconer Electra Pegram Short, died at home on Friday, July 7, 2023 under hospice care. Dabney is survived by his wife, Stuart King Short; his son, Dee (Kim) and their children, Kayla and Drew; his son, Greg (Arti) and their sons, Cameron and Colin; his step-daughter,...
Emogene "Jean" Jones Wamsley
Jul 5, 2023
Emogene “Jean” Jones Wamsley was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother during her incredible 88 years of life. On July 5, 2023 she peacefully passed away at her home in Outer Banks NC with her devoted husband of 71 years at her side. Jean followed her heart when she married Howard Ernest Wamsley, Jr shortly before graduating from high school. ...
Jean Marie Dellamar
Jul 4, 2023
Jean Marie Dellamar, 77, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal glory on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She and her husband, Bill, shared 56 years of love and marriage. Jean was born on November 3, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of William and Isabella Cavanaugh. She was one of three children. Jean was preceded in death by her...
Judith Clark Young
Jul 2, 2023
Judith Clark Young, 80, of Chester, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2023. She was born in Hopewell, the daughter of the late Wallace Booth Clark and Effie Marie Vaughan. She is predeceased by her husband, Wayne Lee Young, and her in-laws, James Preston Young and Hazel Wilkerson Young. She attended Radford College in Christiansburg, VA. She started...
Ssang Yim Clowdis
Jul 2, 2023
Ssang Yim Clowdis, 89, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1933, in Korea. Mrs. Ssang was a Senior Deaconess of the Full Gospel Korean Church of Hopewell, Va. She was employed for many years at the Fort Lee Alterations shop on Fort Lee, Va. Afterwards, she dedicated her life to...
Marga Anna Seitz Young
Jul 2, 2023
Marga Anna Seitz Young of Prince George, VA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Marga was born on May 24, 1934 in Schweinfurt, Germany. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emilie Pfenning Seitz; her father, Otto Seitz; her sisters, Louise Brozart (Paul) and Paula Trimbach (Max), all of Schweinfurt.
Marga met...
Shirley Talley Williams
Jul 2, 2023
Shirley Talley Williams, 89, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 Born December 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Marian Moody Talley, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Virginius Cleveland Williams, Jr.
Shirley's commitment to her faith was unwavering. She was an active member...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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