Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

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,...

Nov 16, 2022

Garland Lee Hayden, Jr., of Disputanta, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born July 2, 1953, he was the son of the late Mary Phyllis and Garland Lee Hayden Sr., and was also preceded in death by his sister, Caroline “Dena” Hayden.

Garland enjoyed a simple life, where he thrived outdoors....

Nov 16, 2022

Wanda Rose Hays, 89, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, sadly passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Pasadena, California. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went. Wanda was a member of Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, and River Rock Church in Caroline County.

Nov 15, 2022

Paul Avery Shauger, 55, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Nona Lee, and Charles Decker; his brothers, Keith Shauger and Craig Shauger; his sister, Linda Shauger; and a niece, Amanda Shauger.

He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist...

Nov 15, 2022

Michael Tyrone “Ty” Montgomery, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Michael, lovingly known as Tyrone or “Ty,” was born on January 19, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ty was loved by all, and he will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved...

Nov 14, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Procise, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born on April 27, 1934 in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter to the late Richard Earley Procise and Alice Pritchett Procise. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Craig and her special friend, Raymond Harward.

Nov 14, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Debra B. Uzzle on Monday, November 14, 2022 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Butcher; her adored husband, Joseph Uzzle; and stepson, Jason Uzzle. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Butcher; siblings, Patty Piner, Barbara White, Pamela Gohn (Steve Gohn), and Jimmy Butcher; nephew,...

Nov 10, 2022

The life of an exceptional woman ended as Deborah “Debbie” Frances Baldwin Belcher gave her heart and soul peacefully to God in Chesterfield, VA on November 10, 2022. Debbie was born March 11, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Thomas Frances Baldwin and Betty Glenn Baldwin.  While her father was serving our country in the Army,...

Nov 8, 2022

Flora Spruill Ainsley, 92, of Petersburg passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born December 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Gladys Adelia Spruill and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Mann Ainsley and brothers, Jimmy Carlton Spruill and Raymond Earl Spruill.

Flora was...

Nov 7, 2022

John William Wade, Jr., 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born July 3, 1939 in Nelson County, he was the son of the late John William Wade Sr. and Louise Phillips Wade of Afton. John was also predeceased by his sister, Calista Duncan.

John was a graduate of...

Nov 5, 2022

Joseph “Scott “DiPardo, 69, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Born in Richmond, Virginia on March 30, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph L. DiPardo and Ruby T. DiPardo.

Scott graduated from Spotsylvania High School and Mary Washington College. Early work experience was at Raub Pipe and Supply in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He...

Nov 5, 2022

Marie Hancock Daniel, 83, of Colonial Heights passed away November 5, 2022. She was born in Hasty, Arkansas on June 19, 1939 to the late Norma Thompson Harrison and Loyal Edward Hancock. Mrs. Daniel was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard M. Daniel and...

Nov 4, 2022

Joseph Edward Morris, 86, of North Dinwiddie, passed away November 4, 2022. He was born in Southampton County, Virginia on February 10, 1936 to the late Bennie F. and Virginia Morris and was also preceded in death by his sons, James Kump Jr. and William B. Kump; two brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Morris was a member of Second...

Nov 3, 2022

Shirley Holland Branch, 85, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Born on May 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Reuben B. Holland and Elsie M. Bauls.

Shirley loved her church families at Grove Church in Richmond, and Highland United Methodist Church of Colonial Heights. She...

Nov 3, 2022

Larry Robson, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away November 3, 2022. He was born in Belmont, Ohio on August 8, 1938 to the late Pauline and David Robson and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin, Jim, and Denny Robson; and sister, Phyllis Agar. Mr. Robson served his country in the United States Navy and also served...

Nov 1, 2022

Phillip Darian Smith, 52, of N. Dinwiddie passed away November 1, 2022. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 15, 1970 and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carl J. Smith; brother, Marti Eugene Smith and mother and father-in-law, Justine and Curley Potts. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deneen Lee Smith; son,...

Oct 30, 2022

Nancy Carolyn (Butler) Traylor, 90, passed away in Circleville, Ohio, on Saturday, October 30. She was born on February 8, 1932, in Hopewell, Virginia, the youngest daughter of Charles Harold Butler and Nora Belle (Lewis) Butler.

Nancy was a native Virginian with roots going back to colonial Jamestown.  Her 9th great-grandfather was Secretary of the Virginia colony and acting Royal Governor, Col. George Reade....

Oct 30, 2022

Joy Vaughan McCray, 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born December 11, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Otis Lee and Nannie Louise Vaughan, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Horace McCray. Joy loved visiting the Colonial Heights Library and playing Bridge...