Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Gracie N. Wilson
Dec 25, 2024
Gracie Neace Wilson, 95, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born a coal miner’s daughter on May 24, 1929 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Lidda Neace. She is also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.
After working many years as a machine operator, she retired...
Daniel "Danny" W. Hardin
Dec 25, 2024
Daniel “Danny” W. Hardin, 81, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born in Illinois on August 30, 1943, he was the son of the late George Elmer Hardin and Sarah Anna Isabella Stubbs Hardin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ledas, John, Jim, and Ted Hardin; his nephews, George and Wes Hardin; and...
Mary Virginia Vaughan
Dec 23, 2024
Mary Virginia Vaughan “Aunt Mur”, 99, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2024 at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA.
She was born on September 21, 1925 in Isle of Wight County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Ruffin and Elsie Gray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Lee...
Sarah Honeycutt Elder
Dec 21, 2024
Sarah Honeycutt Elder, 90, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born in Ohio on January 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Leota Doll. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence William Elder, Jr.; her son, William Ray Elder; and siblings, Ruth Ann, Wilma, Mary Lou, and...
Jack Richard Miller, Jr.
Dec 20, 2024
Jack "Ricky" Miller, Jr., 47, of Prince George, VA, passed away on December 20, 2024. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered by those who knew him. He is survived by his son Shane Miller; his mother, Ellen Russell; his sister, Jamie McFadden and his nephews Benton "Parker" McFadden, and Zayne Landes. A...
John Paul Evans
Dec 15, 2024
John Paul Evans, 65, of Chester passed on December, 15 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
John is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Denise Evans; his mother Clara Evans; his sister, Donna Evans; and his brother; Charles Evans (Teresa).
Services are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home.
William Campbell Wright Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
William “Gus” Campbell Wright, Jr., of Hopewell, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born July 21, 1940, he was the son of the late William Campbell Wright and the late Mildred Armstrong Wright. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Key Wright; his children, William David Wright, and Samantha Wright...
Jean Barbara Marshpund
Dec 13, 2024
Jean B. Marshpund entered her peaceful rest on Dec. 13, 2024, at the age of 88. She resided in Chester and was a native of Colonial Heights.
Jean was a loving, caring Mother, Daughter, Grandma, Nanny, GiGi, Aunt, Sister & friend. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her new Great Granddaughter, Ava Jean. She would light up...
Vivian Elmore Wall
Dec 13, 2024
On Friday, December 13, 2024, Vivian Elmore Wall, loving mother and Nana, passed away at the age of 97. Vivian was born on September 3, 1927 in Carson, Virginia. Her parents, Harrison Cabell Elmore and Mabel Saunders Elmore, raised Vivian and her sister (Jean) in a home where the girls were taught strong faith, good manners, and good morals. Vivian...
Elsie Marie Jones
Dec 13, 2024
Elsie Marie Jones, 92, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born June 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Burton Luther and Gracie Marie Boyd, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Steele Jones; son, Eugene Livesay; granddaughter, Gina Livesay; eight brothers and five sisters.
A lifelong homemaker, Elsie grew up with...
Virgie Wilson Heermance
Dec 12, 2024
Virgie Wilson Heermance 76, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Medical College of Virginia Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2024 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 3110 Greenwood Avenue Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Funeral arrangements are handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia...
Joseph "Randy" Joyner, Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Joseph Randolph “Randy” Joyner, Jr., 69, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born in Prince George, VA on November 13, 1955.
Randy was a man of many passions, with a lifelong love for motorcycles and cars. He started as a motorcross racer in his youth and carried that enthusiasm into riding and working on bikes...
Stephen Earl Davis
Dec 11, 2024
Chesterfield County Police Retired Major Stephen E. Davis, 73, of Chesterfield, passed away, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are be handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834
Tara B. Bish
Dec 11, 2024
Tara B. Bish, 67, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 12, 1957, to the late Jesse Thomas Biscoe Sr., and Grace Gleason Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Jerome Thornton Sr., Randy Biscoe, and...
Robert "Bobby" D. Olinger
Dec 11, 2024
CSM Robert “Bobby” D. Olinger, USA (Ret.), 88, of Disputanta, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior and joined his beloved wife in Heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Rich Valley, VA on November 12, 1936, he was the son of the late John Henry Olinger and Carrie Furguson Olinger. He was also preceded in death...
Dr. William Delano Bowling
Dec 11, 2024
Dr. William Delano Bowling, loving father and grandfather, and long-time educator in the state of Virginia, went to be with the Lord at age 86 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He lived a life filled with a strong passion and service towards others. He was known for his kind, loving, and cheerful spirit. Dr. Bowling is survived by his loving...
Carl Ray Bryant
Dec 10, 2024
Carl R. “Pete” Bryant, 91, of Chesterfield, native of Isle of Wight County, son of the late Walter and Bessie Bryant, passed on December 10, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Bryant; and a daughter, Bobbi Jo Bryant.
Carl was the former owner of Pete’s Car Clinic and Pete’s Automobile. He loved his family, and drag racing....
John Tipton Eldridge, Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
John Tipton "JT" Eldridge, Jr., 61, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born June 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Joleene Zelma Payne and John Tipton Eldridge, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Michael.
JT was the proud owner of Stage One Lighting, where his talent and expertise illuminated countless events....
Joseph "Joe" Leonard Papa
Dec 5, 2024
Joseph Leonard Papa, known as “Joe,” died peacefully at his Disputanta, Virginia, home on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born the youngest of 6 on August 26, 1944, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Joe lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and a passion for the outdoors.
Joe proudly served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman...
Barbara McFarland Nugent
Dec 5, 2024
Barbara Joyce McFarland Nugent, 91, of South Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John William McFarland and Cauline Belcher McFarland. She is also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Gilbert Nugent, Jr. Barbara was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Ettrick...
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