Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Apr 4, 2022

Sherri Lynn Gordon, 59, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 4, 2022. Born on April 17, 1962, in Hopewell, Virginia, she was the daughter to the late John L. Archer Jr. and Louise W. Archer. She is also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Eddie Gordon.

Sherri...

Apr 3, 2022

Brigitte Margarete Puskeppeleit King, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully, Sunday,  April 3,2022 at MCV VCU Hospital in Richmond. Born in Berlin Germany, she was the daughter of the late Marianne Puskeppeleit and wife of the late Arthur L. King. A U.S. Army wife she spent most of their service career at Fort Lee and working numerous managerial...

Apr 3, 2022

Alvin Gresham Cridlin, 66 of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He was born November 17, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late William and Margaret Cridlin.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Angela Cridlin.  Alvin is survived by his son, Christopher Michael Cridlin; three brothers, William G. Cridlin, Jr., Chiles Cridlin, Sr.,...

Apr 2, 2022

Sean Patrick Higgins, 67, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, after a four-year battle with cancer.

He was an avid adventurer who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, and hunting. He also loved history and traveling to historical sites, particularly Civil War battlefields. After spending most of his...

Apr 2, 2022

Angela Denise Gilchrist Edwards age 48 passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 unexpectedly.  She is preceded in death by her father, William (Gilly) Gilchrist, grandparents, Mary L Wills and Lewis F Bowen Sr. and William and Emily Gilchrist all of Hopewell an aunt Faidra Bowen and a cousin Mathew Higgins. She is survived by her mother Janie B....

Apr 2, 2022

Charles W. Wilson, 80, passed away on April 1, 2022 at his home in Dallas, Georgia.  He was born May 14, 1941 in Danville, VA, the son of Welton (Slim) Wilson and Hazel Shumate (Leet).

After marriage to Brenda Walker (Wilson), he started work at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Petersburg, VA.  Charles became...

Apr 2, 2022

After decades of public service, Lloyd Goddard, III, was called home on April 2, 2022, at the age of 67. Lloyd, known as “brickhead” to some, dedicated his life to the safety and well-being of the residents of Colonial Heights through his work. He was generous with his time and energy, and he touched countless lives all throughout the...

Apr 1, 2022

Peggy Elizabeth Bishop, 73, beloved sister loving aunt, and friend to many passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, as the angels welcomed her into Heaven with open arms. Born July 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Bishop, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Anne.

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Mar 31, 2022

John Monroe Dees Jr., 87, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to be with our Lord on March 31, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer. “Johnny” was born in a small farmhouse in Coffee County, Georgia, on July 18, 1934. He grew up as the youngest son of a rural postmaster in the community of Ambrose, Georgia,...

Mar 29, 2022

Emma Jane Belcher, 73, of Matoaca passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born July 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Emma Cox, and was also preceded in death by eight siblings.

Emma dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed spending time with her daughters, grandchildren, and...

Mar 25, 2022

Susan Pulley Daniels, 78, of Hopewell passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home Friday, March 25, 2022.  She was born July 7, 1943, to the late Samuel H. Pulley and Gladys Pauline O’Merry. Susan was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald H. Daniels; son, Michael Ryan Daniels; brother, Thomas E Nunnally and a...

Mar 25, 2022

Mary Katherine Harmon, 78, of Disputanta passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born in Hopewell on November 20, 1943 to the late Conrad Millard and Lily Ann Wills Hagen and was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Redgia Leo Harmon. Mrs. Harmon retired from Park 500 of Philip Morris after 20 years of service....

Mar 24, 2022

Ashley Lynn Ryan, 28, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She is survived by her loving son, Sylar Ryan of Colonial Heights; her parents, James C. Beasley-Holton and husband, John of Chesterfield, and Tammy Hailey of Colonial Heights; grandparents, Tim and Sandra French of Dinwiddie, and Pete and Lola Hailey of...

Mar 20, 2022

Maxine Jones Pollock, 94, of South Prince George (previously Colonial Heights), passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born in Hopewell on December 12, 1927 to the late John Edward and Maude Elizabeth Jones and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pollock; and seven brothers, William, Nelson, Gordon, Robert, Eldridge, Howard, and Lloyd Jones. Mrs. Pollock...

Mar 20, 2022

Paige Bolyn Sharpe Abeel, of Petersburg, died on March 20, 2022. She was born in Petersburg on February 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Ivey John Sharpe, Sr., and Lady Dean Hall Sharpe. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Elmer Raymond “Lefty” Abeel, and their infant son, Dan Gibson Abeel, and also...

Mar 18, 2022

Hazel Marie Able, 90, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. Born April 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Goldie Garrett Anderson and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Inman; sisters, Lillie Glass, Jean Russo and Dee Able and brothers, Ryland and Dickie...

Mar 14, 2022

Melvyn “Duke” Ellis, 70, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, March 14, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on December 15, 1951 in Petersburg, Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence W. Ellis, Jr., paternal grandparents who raised him, Lawrence W. Ellis, Sr....

Mar 14, 2022

Hershel Howard Criswell, 99 of Carson, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022.  He was born December 16, 1922 in Georgia to the late Oscar and Ethel Floyd Criswell.  Hershel was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Barrett Criswell; son, Hershel Howard Criswell, Jr. “Junior”; and son-in-law, Keith.  Hershel is survived by two sons, David...

Mar 13, 2022

Frances Tatum Joyner, 84, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Johnston Willis Medical Center.  She was born November 9, 1937 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late John Allen and Mary Walker Tatum, and was preceded in death by her husband, Glyn Carroll Joyner; and grandson, Jason Deming.

Mrs. Joyner was a lifetime member...

Mar 12, 2022

Lorraine, “Nana” age 79 of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on March 12, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, on  August 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eloise G. Harp and Marvin G Harp. She was the widow of Donald J. Daniel affectionately known as “Donnie/Don-Don” She is survived by her brother Wayne P. Harp, her two...