Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Feb 23, 2022

Susan Maria King (Kettner), 68, formerly of Petersburg passed away Wednesday, February 23 2022 in the presence of loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents Dorothy S. Kettner and John F. Kettner, and one sister Marsha Kettner. Susan was a lifelong sales expert and an avid lover of the beach, old movies, and mysteries. She had...

Feb 22, 2022

Bharat Patel, 49, of Colonial Heights passed away on February 22, 2022 at VCU Medical Center. He was born on June, 2 1972 in Gujarat, India. He is survived by his son Shahil Dhekar, and wife Pratixa Patel. Bharat was a generous and intelligent human being. He always had a smile on his face and always was willing to...

Feb 22, 2022

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Feb 21, 2022

The memorial service will be livestreamed on Facebook on Gustav Siahaya Landesman's Facebook account.

Feb 20, 2022

Palmira,“Pam” Berti, 96, lately of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022. The family wishes to thank the staff of Dinwiddie Health and Rehab Center and James River Hospice for their kind and gentle care in her final days. Palmira was born on Staten Island, New York, in 1925 to Mary and Peter Lucioli, the eldest of...

Feb 19, 2022

Mary Ann Skeens, 83, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Chester, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born September 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Gladys Belle Mitchell and James Edmond Morris, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Burns Skeens, Sr.; and brother, James Edmond Morris, Jr.

Mary attended Chester...

Feb 18, 2022

B. Michael Bass, 70, of Chester, VA peacefully passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 after a 2 ½ year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Michael was preceded in death by his father, Billy Bass; and infant brother, Mark Bass. He is survived by his mother, Laura Bass of Colonial Heights; his wife, Eileen...

Feb 16, 2022

Douglas Thornton Reese Jr., 69, of Dinwiddie, passed away at home on February 16, 2022. Douglas was born on November 27, 1952, to the late Douglas Thornton, Sr. (Duck) and Francis Rebecca Reese at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA. He is survived by his brother James Reese. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 2:00...

Feb 13, 2022

Christy Suzanne Criscione, 45, of Glen Allen, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born on October 31, 1976, she was the daughter of Marygrace Nardozzi and Eddie Jones. Christy was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother “GA”. Family meant everything to her and her love to them never went...

Feb 13, 2022

Our beloved Sandra Gail Stone, 63, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 13th, 2022. Sandy loved her family more than anything, and always made sure they knew it. She enjoyed traveling to both new and familiar places, shopping, and spending time with ones she cherished. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Clara...

Feb 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Dona Geraldine Hill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 12, 2022

Elena Intrepido Presnell, 87, of Colonial Heights went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born on February 24, 1934 in Monfalcone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Cosimo Intrepido and Maria M. Ramires and was also preceded in death by her sister, Gina Intrepido Parkin.

Elena was...

Feb 11, 2022

Sandra Mae Etto departed this life peacefully at her Colonial Heights, Virginia home on Friday afternoon, February 11, 2022. Mrs. Etto was a member of Colonial Heights Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Nick Etto. She is survived by her two sons, Robert Nikolas Etto Jr. and Michael Edward Etto; grandson,...

Feb 9, 2022

Col. Abraham Lincoln “Abe” Richards (US Army, Ret.), 91, of Chester, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2022. He was born in Etowah County, Alabama on January 21, 1931 to the late Burdo and Ida Richards and was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, Colonial Heights for over 45 years. He is preceded in...

Feb 9, 2022

Philip Randolph Marsh Jr., 50, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was the son of the late Philip Randolph Sr. and Sherryll Lea Day Marsh.  Mr. Marsh was a carpenter, painter, and completed many other construction projects during his life. He is survived by his three sisters, Beth Ann Horton, Sharon Ann Marsh, and...

Feb 8, 2022

Roland J. Fontaine, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Southside Medical Center. He was born on February 14, 1931, in Rhode Island to the late Joseph L. and Edythe Blanchette Fontaine. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Cindy F. Cummins and Bonnie L. Fontaine, and three brothers, Raymond...

Feb 8, 2022

George Mallory Robinson, 89, of Powhatan, VA, passed away on February 8, 2022 of natural causes. He was born to Sam Mallory Robinson and Anne Elizabeth (Short) Robinson of Dolphin, VA. A lifelong resident of Virginia, he had a lengthy career as a Realtor in Brunswick and Dinwiddie counties, as well as the cities of Petersburg and Colonial Heights....

Feb 5, 2022

Jo Carol Owens Staples, 75, native of Pinetops, NC, Colonial Heights, VA, and Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Curtis, and Ora Mae Harrell Owens. Jo Carol Staples is settling into her cozy sewing room in heaven, right next to a well-stocked craft store...

Feb 4, 2022

Donna Nadine Winningham, 85, loving mother of four and devoted Grammy to five generations, entered the gates of Heaven on February 4, 2022. She reunited with her late parents, David and Twila Hoch alongside her six siblings.  Donna was born April 4, 1936, in her home state of Pennsylvania. She was born into a large family that was the foundation...

Feb 4, 2022

Franklin “Neal” Harris, age 32, lost his battle with the demons of addiction on February 4, 2022. He left behind his devastated and heartbroken family, parents, Richard “Mason” and Brenda T. Harris; brother, Richard Mason “Bootie” Harris; sister, Abbigayle Johnson and her husband Keith; nephew, Luke Harris; nieces, Gabrielle Harris and Caroline Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and...