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Thomas Martin Valenta

Thomas Martin Valenta

Sep 10, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandpa Thomas Martin Valenta, 85, who died at home on September 10, 2024. We are comforted to know that Tom is now once again united with the love of his life, Ann Mason Bailey Valenta, who preceded him in death in December 2022. Tom...

Eileen Isabell Schall

Eileen Isabell Schall

Sep 9, 2024

Eileen Isabell Schall, 95, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born May 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry Grover and Gertrude Hidinger Raybuck, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gillion Schall; son, Jeffery G. Schall; and grandson, Justin Jenkins.

Eileen spent much of her life as a loving...

William O. Johnson

William O. Johnson

Sep 9, 2024

William O. Johnson, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born in 1948 in Muskegon, MI, he was the son of the late Victor R. Johnson, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Marron Johnson. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Johnson; two daughters, Michelle L. Johnson and husband, Scott Holcomb of Astoria, NY, and Renee M....

Theodore Joseph Leshen

Theodore Joseph Leshen

Sep 5, 2024

TJ Leshen, age 54, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on September 5, 2024 very unexpectedly. TJ was a member of the US Navy for 4 years (1989-1993). He was a very proud member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers-Local 45 as well as an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.

 He was preceded in death by his father, also known...

Carol Ann Cregger

Carol Ann Cregger

Sep 3, 2024

Carol Ann Cregger, 80, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home. The daughter of the late William and Inaze Call, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Everett.

She worked for Hercules in Hopewell, for many years. Carol dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving and devoted wife and...

Barbara "Bobbie" Wray Rhodes

Barbara "Bobbie" Wray Rhodes

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara “Bobbie” Wray Rhodes, 77, died peacefully at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Landon Armstead Wray and Amelia Brame McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Landon “Buddy” Wray. Bobbie is survived by her husband of...

Deborah Sharon Edwards

Deborah Sharon Edwards

Sep 3, 2024

Deborah Sharon Nold Edwards was called home by our Creator Tuesday morning, 3 September 2024. Deborah was born a military brat in Nuremburg, Germany returning to Fort Lee at the age of 4. She grew up in Prince George County, attended Prince George High School (Class of 1980), completed her AS at Richard Bland College and her BS at Virginia...

Sarah Dolan Smith

Sarah Dolan Smith

Sep 3, 2024

Sarah Dolan Smith, 92, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Warwick County, Virginia, on November 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Franklin Dolan and Margaret Dale Lawman Dolan. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Curtis Smith, and her eight siblings.

Sarah was a longtime...

Angela Rudy

Angela Rudy

Sep 2, 2024

Angela Rudy, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. Born in Virginia on February 8, 1965, she was the daughter of Reatha Culbertson and the late James Culbertson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Rudy, and sister, Vickie Greeno.  Her faith was important to her, and she was an active member of Woods...

Eleonore George

Eleonore George

Sep 2, 2024

Eleonore George, 97, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Willy A. and Bertha Roth Michel and was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, ret. SGT Major Harold Bruce George; beloved sister-in-law, Ruth "Teeny" George; and beloved neighbor,...

Patricia Ann Barclay

Patricia Ann Barclay

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Barclay, 82, of Chester, VA, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 20, 1941. 

Pat was an active member of Matoaca United Methodist Church and the Richmond Emmaus Community. She was well-known in the community as a Bridal Consultant for Leggett for many years. Pat was a champion for...

Patricia Monger Lowman

Patricia Monger Lowman

Aug 28, 2024

Patricia Monger Lowman, 66, of the Tri-Cities area passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born April 11, 1958, she was the daughter of the late James Ray and Louise Katherine Monger. 

Pat was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a cherished member of Matoaca United Methodist Church. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her with grace...

Helen J Lehsten

Helen J Lehsten

Aug 23, 2024

Helen J. Lehsten, 86 of Prince George died on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a brief illness. Helen was born in Chesterfield, VA and was the daughter of the late Bernard G. and Estelle E. Jones.

She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Lehsten of 42 years; son, Christopher Carden (Valerie); daughter, Sandra Carden; grandchildren, Joshua and Alyssa Carden; sister,...

Nelson Ben Jones

Nelson Ben Jones

Aug 23, 2024

Nelson Ben Jones, 88, of Hopewell, passed away August 23, 2024. He was born April 3, 1936, to the late Nelson Edward and Ruth Roberta Caudle Jones. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carol Jones, and Guy Jones. Mr. Jones retired after 21 years of service as a Sergeant First Class with the United States Army. After retirement...

Joyce Perdue Ashley

Joyce Perdue Ashley

Aug 22, 2024

Joyce P. Ashley, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at her home. Born in Dinwiddie, Virginia on March 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Claiborne Tucker Perdue, Sr. and Grace Schenck Perdue, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Cecil D. Ashley; brother, Claiborne T. Perdue, Jr.;...

Bernard Franklin Burchett

Bernard Franklin Burchett

Aug 18, 2024

Bernard Franklin Burchett, 85, was called up yonder in the early morning of August 18th, 2024. Born in the mountains of Ivanhoe, Virginia on May 14th, 1939, to loving parents Daniel and Madelene Goodson Burchett, he was the seventh son of fourteen children. Known to almost everyone as Bernie, he was the very definition of a loving, authentic, hard-working man....

Lester Donald Smathers

Lester Donald Smathers

Aug 17, 2024

Lester Donald “Red” Smathers, 90, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born on July 7, 1934, Red was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Reed Nelson, his father, Isaac L. Smathers, and his brother, Joel K. Smathers. 

Red was a beloved figure in his community, known for his vibrant spirit and dedication to his family and...

Clay B. "Pat" Jarvis Jr.

Clay B. "Pat" Jarvis Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Clay B. “Pat” Jarvis, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Pat was a faithful member of Second Chance Baptist Church and retired from Honeywell International Inc. His dedication extended beyond his career; he honorably served in the Naval Reserve and...

Braxton Craig Baker

Braxton Craig Baker

Aug 15, 2024

Braxton Craig Baker of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of August 15, 2024. He was born November 6, 1936, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to parents Margaret Ann Jordan Baker and Braxton Otha Baker. Never a “Junior,” Braxton was known as “Sonny Boy” to many in his family, a...

Hilda Alease Carpenter

Hilda Alease Carpenter

Aug 14, 2024

Hilda (Polly) H. Carpenter, 94, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harry Frederick Jr. and Lillian Madeline Moore. Polly was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, James M. Carpenter, as well as two brothers and four sisters.

She is...

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