Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Dec 21, 2021

Joseph Covello, age 81 years, of Colonial Heights, VA, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home.

A complete life legacy reflecting on Joseph’s journey will be forthcoming.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Somerset Hills Mausoleum, 95...

Dec 21, 2021

Thomas McNeil “Tommy” Williams, 83, of Prince George, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  He was the third son born to the late Temple Parker Williams, Sr., and Pauline Rickman Williams.  Tommy was also preceded in death by three brothers, John Hogarth, Ted Ray, and Joseph Arthur “Joe” Williams; and grandson, Lorin Christopher Sutton.  Tommy is survived by his...

Dec 21, 2021

Alice Davis, Wootten, 88, of N. Prince George, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born in Kenly, NC on September 18, 1933, to Arthur Lee and Pearl Peters Davis. The family moved to Hopewell, VA when she was six years old, where they made their home, until moving to Prince George County.

She...

Dec 20, 2021

Johnny Dale Fogel, 66, of Carson, Virginia, a loving father, friend and family man passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, of complications from COVID-19. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged with 100% service-related disability. Late in life, John went to school and got his degree in CAD drawing being inducted to the...

Dec 20, 2021

Jo Anne Jordan Britt, 64, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on December 20, 2021, following a long battle with cancer. She was the oldest daughter of Fred A. Jordan Jr. (Ted) and Ann S Jordan Cogle.  She was a lifelong resident of Prince George County and graduated from Prince George High School, Richard Bland College, and Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's degree in Computer Science and Business. She was an avid bike...

Dec 19, 2021

Metosh, Barbara Clarke, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Onnie Clarke; her sisters, Lucille Cole and Shirley Tomlin; her husband, Jean A. Metosh; and her son Barry N. Metosh. Mrs. Metosh was a life-long member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights....

Dec 18, 2021

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, Judy H. Bean, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 72. Judy was born on March 16, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, to Howard and Bethel (Tarris) Beaumont. She attended Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield, Virginia. On September 15, 1979, she married Hans Dieter Bean. They raised three...

Dec 17, 2021

Richard M. “Mike” Aldridge, 72, of Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Southside Medical Center.  He was the son of the late William A. Aldridge and Lucille A. Parker.  Mike was a hardworking, devoted family man.  He loved baseball, football, and basketball, but baseball was his passion. Mike played for the Lions Club, but after switching teams...

Dec 17, 2021

Nancy Stewart Robertson, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born May 21, 1932, in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Ellis and Leona Wood Stewart, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee “Chic” Robertson; son, Walter Eugene Robertson; and sister, Sherri...

Dec 15, 2021

Willard Barner Poarch, 88, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born February 24, 1933, he was the son of the late James Wharton and Clara May Poarch, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Williams Poarch; and siblings, Hattie Duncan, Christine Hoell, James Poarch, John Poarch, and William Poarch.

He...

Dec 14, 2021

Barbara Ellen Brown, 80 of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  Funeral services will be  announced by the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 3935 S. Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805.

Dec 12, 2021

December 25, 1954 - December 12, 2021, Steven Elliot Brunow, 66, of Dinwiddie passed away with his wife by his side on Sunday, December 12, 2021, after losing his battle with cancer.  He grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi and graduated from Mississippi State University.  Steve was loved and highly respected by his family and friends and will be sadly...

Dec 12, 2021

Terry Grammer Bell, 68, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home. Born April 19, 1953, she was the daughter of the late George Edwards and Irmalee Grammer and was also preceded in death by her brother, Rusty Grammer.

She was a lifelong member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church. A loving...

Dec 11, 2021

Shirley T. Cooke, 77, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Lucy Corr Nursing Home.  Born in Richmond, Virginia on June 14, 1944, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alfred L. Bryant & Dorothy Holzner and was preceded in death by grandparents, Hattie & Leo Holzner.

She is survived by daughters, Angelia...

Dec 9, 2021

Arline M. Catalán, 57, of Chester, passed away December 9, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1964 to the late Frances S. and Granville B. Gary and was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal Cantico Nuevo. She is survived by her husband, Jose Luis Amaya Catalán; son, Matthew Wayne Cooke Jr.; sisters, Anita Kathleen, Karen Lee, and Ada Jannette;...

Dec 8, 2021

Nanciee Elizabeth Birkhead, 68 of Petersburg, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She is survived by her son, David E. Sheets, grandson Michael V. Sheets Jr., and three sisters Joan Beavans, Shirley Bates, and Margaret Clement. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Life Co. Church, 12501 Life...

Dec 7, 2021

Lewis A. Smith, 76, passed away at his home in Disputanta on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, after a long illness with heart disease.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Beasley Smith.  He is also survived by his son Jeffrey L. Smith and wife Charmane. The greatest joy in his life were his three granddaughters, Ashton Keffer...

Dec 6, 2021

Richard Tobin “Rocky” Logue Jr., 75, of Chester passed away December 6, 2021. Rocky was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1946, to the late Richard T. Logue Sr. and Louise Logue. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Emily Faunce and Patricia Lanctot; sister-in-law, Judy Dahlkemper; brother-in-law, Chris Tarbell and best friend, Joseph F. McCarton....

Dec 4, 2021

James S. Hepler, US Army (Ret), 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Born on September 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Horace G. Hepler and Charlotte R. Hepler and was preceded in death by a brother, Sonny and a sister, Ruth.  James served 20 years in the United States Army...

Dec 4, 2021

Jean Simmons Pride, 83, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was the daughter of John Henry and Florence Bulifant Simmons and a native of Colonial Heights, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Pride. She is survived by her son, Gary Pride and his wife Barbara; daughters, Lynn Spears, Cindy Bowers, and Sherri Booth...