Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

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...

Feb 22, 2023

Lillian Antis, 78, of Disputanta, VA, passed away on February 22, 2023.  Lillian was the daughter of the late Eston Lee and Vida Marie Sawyer and was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Franz Antis.  Lillian had four children, Franz Antis (Lisa), Eston Antis, Stefanie Westfall (Patrick) and Christopher Antis (Kristine); five grandchildren Joseph (Ashley), Tucker, Patricia, Heath...

Feb 22, 2023

Sherry Sue Robertson, 53, of S. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2023. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 17, 1969, and was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Abell. She is survived by her mother, Alta; children, Britney Marie Flint, Hunter Chase Robertson, Michael Dane Robertson and Daisy Sue Robertson; brother,...

Feb 22, 2023

Stanley Kustesky passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 76. Stan was a Vietnam Veteran. He earned degrees from William and Mary and taught both there and for VCU for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Kustesky; brothers, John and Thomas; sisters, Katherine, Margaret, and Elizabeth; and numerous nieces and...

Feb 19, 2023

Rhonda Gail Fleming Smith, 65, of Waverly passed away on February 19, 2023. Born on March 9, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Early Ray Fleming and John and Betty Lou Cothran, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Howard Smith.

Rhonda enjoyed a career as a docent...

Feb 19, 2023

Larry Eugene Roberts, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Born January 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Howard & Myrtle Roberts and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Maxine Roberts; and two brothers, Randall and William Roberts.

Larry was co-owner of Battlefield Park Body...

Feb 19, 2023

Dr. J. Wayne Browder, 78, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully, at home, into the arms of his Heavenly Father, on February 19, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Joe Irving Browder and Charlotte Mann Browder. In addition to his dad, Wayne was preceded in death by his...

Feb 16, 2023

Elizabeth Joyce Fralic Allen, known to her family and friends as “Betty” passed away peacefully at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation of Danville, Virginia on February 16, 2023. She was born March 23, 1933 in Mount Vernon New York. She was the daughter of the late Leith and Margaret Fralic, she was also preceded by her husband, Hollis...

Feb 14, 2023

Elizabeth Jacquelin Pickels Wilkinson, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away peacefully at her home of 59 years on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Born March 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Nash Anderson and Rose Houseman Pickels, and was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas “Tommy” Nash Wilkinson; sisters, Margie Pickels Francis (Lewis),...

Feb 14, 2023

Anthony Joseph Vlk III, age 41, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born on January 15, 1982, in Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Jean Archer Vlk; his paternal grandparents, Tony Vlk, Sr. and Marie Vlk; maternal grandparents, Hoover and Wavey Archer; and two aunts, Marie Winner...

Feb 12, 2023

Daniel Wayne Peterson, 62, of Colonial Heights passed away February 12, 2023. He was born in Petersburg on April 8, 1960 to Weldon and Joan Peterson. He was an avid UVA fan and loved watching sports, but above all, he loved spending time with his nieces and nephew. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Weldon H. Peterson...

Feb 11, 2023

William Courtney Bass, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Southside Medical Center. Born on October 2, 1939, in Charlottesville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Emmett Connally Bass and Lucille Josephine Walton Bass. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Mae Wright Bass.

Feb 8, 2023

Dr. Shobha Sriharan was a tenured full professor at Virginia State University from 1990 until her passing on February 8, 2023, when she died peacefully in her sleep in her home in Colonial Heights, Virginia, after a long battle with cancer. Throughout her battle, which she fought with vigor and strength, she continued...

Feb 5, 2023

Craig Allen Marek, 57, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born October 30, 1965, he was the son beloved of Thomas Wayne Merek and the late Vivian Brewer Merek.

He worked various jobs for Southside Sheltered Workshop for 20 years. He was always excited to participate in the Special Olympics,...