Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Mar 8, 2022

Helen Chavis Sheffield, 88 of Colonial Heights went to be with The Lord March Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husbands Richard Chavis Sr and George D. Sheffield Jr.; and her son, Richard "Ricky" Chavis Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda L Chavis; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews who...

Mar 8, 2022

Beverly A. George, 69 of Hartford, Connecticut, was quietly called by the angels on the morning of Tuesday March 8, 2022.  Beverly was born in Jamaica and moved to Hartford in 1967.  She worked for Travelers Insurance for over 20 years. She loved traveling and being near the ocean. Her vibrant and fun-loving spirit was displayed in her fondness...

Mar 8, 2022

Richard “Rick” McCormack Sr., 94, of Colonial Heights passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born in Pennsylvania on August 14, 1927 to the late Peter and Katherine McCormack. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and the owner and operator of McCormack Gifts and Collectibles. He retired as SFC from the United States Army where he...

Mar 7, 2022

Patricia B. Morris, 68, of Prince George passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022.  Born August 15, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. Brummitt Sr. and Annie Tackett Brummitt.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Linwood Lewis Morris.  She retired after many years of service from The Appomattox Regional Library.  Patricia...

Mar 7, 2022

Joyce Pulley Holzner, 94, of Colonial Heights passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born in Chesterfield on October 3, 1927 to the late Selma and John Pulley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, David Leo Holzner; mother and father-in-law, Hattie and Leo Holzner; sisters, Maxine King and Joan Wilkinson; sisters-in-law, Alice Clarke,...

Mar 7, 2022

Chun Cha Damron, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1942 in Korea. She is preceded in death by her parents who parished due to the Korean War.

Chun was a faithful Army wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved gardening and won awards many times for how beautiful her...

Mar 5, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for John Paul Woerner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 4, 2022

Nannie Edith Morris Wilson, 88, of Dinwiddie County, departed this life on Friday, March 4, 2022.  Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wilson; her parents, Benjamin Franklin Morris and Virginia Babb Morris; brothers, Bennie Morris and Mack Morris; and sisters, Geraldine Vaughan and Katherine Pond.

She is survived by her...

Mar 4, 2022

Carl David Rutherford, 60, of Colonial Heights went to be with The Lord Friday, March 4, 2022.  He was born December 10, 1961, to the late Earl and Mary Rutherford. David was also preceded in death by a son, Carl David Rutherford II.  David is survived by a son, Christopher Hutchinson; four daughters, Tiffany Lopez, Phabeanna Lawson, Stormy Barbour...

Mar 3, 2022

Mary Collins Mayton, 93 of South Chesterfield, went to her heavenly home, Thursday, March 3, 2022.  She was born November 4, 1928 to the late Mabel and Major Collins.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband James Edward Mayton; daughter, Linda Ann Mayton; brother, Sterling Lynn Collins; and nephew, William Lynn Collins.  She is survived by her...

Mar 2, 2022

Gertrud Maria Vacek, 97, of Prince George passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Born January 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Milly Hommen, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Vacek; and son, Gene Vacek.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Frances Vacek; best...

Mar 1, 2022

Gary Dean Langster, 72, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Born on October 4, 1949, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Garland Wyatt Langster Sr. and Ann Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Rita Bowe; brothers-in-law, Jack Moore and James Bristow; and Ginny Langster.

Feb 28, 2022

Allan Charles Story Sr., 82, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Born on February 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Kenneth Albert and Florence Badger Story. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth W. Story and his sister, Alice M. Brache.  Allan was a faithful member of Newville Baptist...

Feb 26, 2022

Myrtis Hood Rhodes, 96, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2022.  She was born January 17, 1926, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Frank and Ethel J. Hood.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Melvin Rhodes, two sisters, Louise Scott and Frankie Mae Stroud. Ms. Rhodes was...

Feb 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Rev. Dr. Ronald Everett Hopkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 26, 2022

Ronald E. Hopkins, 73, of Henrico, passed away from this life, on Saturday, February 26, 2022.  Ronald was born in Gary, Indiana on December 1, 1948, to the late Charles E. and Addye Mae Hopkins. Ronald served in the United States Air force and was a Vietnam Vet. He retired as the pastor of First Christian Church of Petersburg,...

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Lowe Wise, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born on June 21, 1942 to the late Adam and Mary Elizabeth Lowe. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John William Wise Sr.; children Dorothy Lipford, Charles Wagoner, and Steve...

Feb 24, 2022

Kevin Joseph Bowers, 60, of North Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born in Petersburg on September 15, 1961 to the late George and Lois Bowers. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball, but above all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Rhonda Kim Bowers; daughters,...

Feb 23, 2022

Priscilla “Sissy” Hargrave Yencha, 80, passed away peacefully at her Colonial Heights, VA, home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born in Petersburg on April 30, 1941, to the late Willard J. and Olevia S. Hargrave. She is survived by her devoted husband of almost 59 years, Thomas J. Yencha; daughter, Maria T. Yencha and her fiancé, Ronald...

Feb 23, 2022

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, our beloved Jerry Matthew Karousos was granted his angel’s wings. Matthew loved his family deeply and his greatest joy in life was his son. He was a loyal friend that had the ability to see the good in each person he met throughout life. Through his eternal struggles, he fought every day...