Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Dec 4, 2022

Ronald Wayne Branzelle, Jr., 62, of Louisa passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born April 17, 1960, he was the son of Mary Jayne and the late Ronald Wayne Branzelle.

Ronald loved being outdoors, doing yardwork and he also enjoyed riding around town on his scooter.

He is...

Dec 4, 2022

Jack Keith Cox, 81, of Disputanta, passed away on December 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Jack was born on December 2, 1941 to Minnie Watson Cox and Aubrey R. Cox in Waverly, Va.  After Jack graduated from Waverly High School in 1960, he went on to Ferrum Junior college...

Dec 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wayne Harner, Jr., 67, of Hopewell, Virginia, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Born on April 28, 1955, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Wayne Harner, Sr. and Mildred Dixon Harner. He is also preceded in death by his son, Phillip Wayne Harner, and his sister, Barbara...

Dec 2, 2022

Leeland Antonio Hope Finchum, 8, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022. He was born May 13, 2014 and was diagnosed with Leukemia A L.L. on February 14, 2020. Leeland was in remission for 2 ½ years but contracted a bacteria that was too strong to fight. He attended Midway Elementary School in Dinwiddie.  Leeland  is survived by his...

Dec 2, 2022

Cindy W. Ketcham, 58, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Wonder City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the daughter of Lois W. Pauly (Michael L. Pauly) of Prince George, and was preceded in death by her father, Rupert T. White Jr. and her husband, Dean F. Ketcham.  Cindy was a member of Grace Lutheran...

Dec 2, 2022

Levy Rochell McGee Jr., 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away December 2, 2022. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 10, 1931 to the late Levy and Elva McGee and was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Brownlee McGee; son, David Wayne McGee. Mr. McGee served his country in the United States Coast Guard and was...

Dec 2, 2022

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Patsy Ann Sadler Moore, 80, peacefully passed in her sleep into the presence of Jesus. Patsy was born at home in Colonial Heights, VA to Bernard and Minervia Sadler in 1942.

She is preceded in death by her beloved Donald Earl Moore, her parents, her brothers, Bernard Sadler...

Nov 30, 2022

Leroy Williams, Jr., 89 years old, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was cared for by his loved ones and Chester Intrepid Hospice. He was a member of The Celebration Center in Chesterfield, VA and loved Pastor Danny Ray and Sharon Meads. He retired from Southern...

Nov 30, 2022

John William Talley from Colonial Heights, passed away unexpectedly November 30,2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents A.W. and Ruth Stamos, parents James William Talley and Rebecca Ann Talley, brother Thomas Earl Talley, and a nephew Nicholas Ryan Sokol.  John was born in Petersburg VA on June 9, 1974, and grew up in Colonial Heights. He was...

Nov 29, 2022

William “Jarrett” Shelton, 42, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina passed away November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adam Shelton. Jarrett was a self-employed scuba diving instructor who enjoyed one wheeling, traveling and motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Shelton; children, Triston, Hunter and Katelyn Shelton; mother, Sheila Kollman Railey (Skeeter);...

Nov 29, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Jennings, 60, of McKenney, passed away November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charleen Jennings. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisher, and sports fan who especially loved the Washington Commanders. More than anything, he cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Holly Nesbitt (Joseph) and...

Nov 27, 2022

Orazio A. Ciccarelli, Ph. D., 79, of South Chesterfield, passed away November 27, 2022. He was born in Rome, Italy on April 19, 1943 to the late Antonio and Maria Ciccarelli and was preceded in death by his sister, Eleuteria. Dr. Ciccarelli was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, S. Chesterfield, and was a professor and...

Nov 27, 2022

Margaret R. Andrews, 76, of Chesterfield County, passed away November 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1946 to the late Sidney and Margaret Carman and was also preceded in death by her brother, Bob Carman. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church, Chesterfield and was a retired machine operator from Philip Morris. She loved gardening and...

Nov 27, 2022

Betty Ziegenfuss McDaniel of Chester, Virginia passed away on November 27, 2022, at 77 years old.

Betty was born in Petersburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late John and Lula Ziegenfuss. Betty grew up and lived in the Tri-cities area for most of her life. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School...

Nov 27, 2022

William H. “Whimpy” Perkinson Sr., 62, of S. Chesterfield, passed away November 27, 2022. He worked as a mechanic for Wheel Service for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, son, Poppy, and brother. Mr. Perkinson is survived by his wife, Alice Perkinson; dad, Joe Perkinson; mom, Mary Perkinson; brothers, Joe “Mocas” Perkinson...

Nov 22, 2022

Lena Meadows Denton, 85, of Colonial Heights, peacefully passed away into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her mother, father, three sisters, and three brothers. Mrs. Denton was a devoted member of Swift Creek Baptist Church since 2000 and served faithfully on several committees throughout the...

Nov 19, 2022

James Michael (Jim) Merhout, 87, recently of West Chester, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2022.  Jim was born and raised on his family farms in Chesterfield and Prince George counties in Virginia. He spent three years in the US Army, including two years in England. A pipefitter by trade, he retired from Hercules Chemical...

Nov 18, 2022

Cathay A. Deaver, 65, of North Chesterfield passed away November 18, 2022. She was born in Little Falls, New York on November 9, 1957 and was a manager at Citi Financial for 26 years before her most recent position at Bank of America. Animal rescue was Cathay’s passion. Her first dog, Pandy, was her inspiration to save...

Nov 18, 2022

Thomas Richard Traylor, Jr. “T.R.”, 88, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Born September 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Alice Barricks and Thomas Richard Traylor, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Robertson Traylor; and brother, Hardy B. Traylor.

T.R. was a longtime member of...

Nov 17, 2022

On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Frank J. Orrell, Jr. devoted husband and father, went to be with the Lord. He was 95. Born the oldest of five children to Anna and Frank J. Orrell, Sr. Frank graduated from Petersburg High School in 1944. He served his country with pride during WWII as a Sergeant in the United States Army,...