Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Oct 3, 2021

Betty Ann Compton LaShea, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away October 3, 2021. She worked hard all her life and was most recently a caregiver to the disabled. She loved her cats, collecting Betty Boop, latch hook, and coloring. She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Compton; and former husband, Luke Compton. Betty is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2021

Robin Wray Hartless, 58, of Colonial Heights left us on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born May 6, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Emma Wray, and was also preceded in death by her brother Ike Wray.

She was a successful seller of many different and unique items on eBay,...

Oct 1, 2021

Octavia B. Bowman, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia died on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born in Bailey, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late John Edmond and Octavia Brantley Beard.  She was a graduate of University of North Carolina, where she was a part of the first co-ed class and had to pay her tuition with...

Oct 1, 2021

Stephen Lee “Steve” Sharpe, Sr., 61 of Prince George, passed away after his long battle with cancer that he finally won, Friday, October 1, 2021.  He was born June 17, 1960 to the late Thurman Sharpe, Sr. and Kate Stratton. Steve was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Marie Bennett.  He is survived by his wife of...

Sep 28, 2021

Christopher L. Austin, 48, passed away September 28, 2021.  He was born on July 25, 1973, in Colonial Heights, Virginia.  He was a graduate of the Colonial Heights High School class of 1991 and entered the Army in 1991. Chris was a certified Instructor for the National Rifle Association and was employed with Nextlink in Texas.  Judy, Mike, and...

Sep 28, 2021

Brenda Jackson Clark, 75, of Chester passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a courageous 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born December 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Jackson. For over 60 years, Brenda has been a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She was a retired receptionist from...

Sep 27, 2021

Raymond C. Morris, 94, of Ford, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021.  He was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia on March 5, 1927 to the late William Henry Morris Sr. and Hattie Menitree Morris. He worked for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company where he was a supervisor for 26.5 years and he was a part owner in R&D auto sales....

Sep 26, 2021

Lorenzo R. Tinoco, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born in California on May 18, 1962 and was a longtime member of Carpenters Local Union 388 then Carpenters Local Union 205. Lorenzo enjoyed fishing, watching WWE wrestling, and learning about history. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Perdue; and partner of 35...

Sep 26, 2021

Janet Darlene Hess, 64, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

For 15 years, Janet worked as a dispatcher for Petersburg Police Department and Amelia County Sheriff’s Department. When her sons were younger, she would coach their little league teams to spend as much time as she could with them. She enjoyed playing bingo...

Sep 25, 2021

Lesley Ann Ritenour, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at VCU Medical Center.  She was born December 29, 1952, to the late Thomas Earl and Beryl Irene Jones Cox, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Eugene Ritenour.

Lesley retired after 32 years of service with the Parole Board and the Department...

Sep 24, 2021

Robert William Riiber, of Hopewell, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was born September 11, 1957, in North Carolina to Suzanne Olmstead and William Deinema, and raised from the age of 3 by his mother, and adoptive father, Harald Riiber in Oslo, Norway. He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 23, 2021

Troy Steven McDaniel, 47, of Colonial Heights passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at home.  Born March 2, 1974, he was the son of Larry and Jaunita McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Barbara and Thomas Kirk; paternal grandmother, Francis McDaniel; uncle, Greg McDaniel; and brother-in-law, Chris Giles.

Troy...

Sep 23, 2021

Helen J. Mathews, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born on March 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Jones Sr. and Ellen Virginia Wells Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Clifton Mathews Jr.

Helen...

Sep 22, 2021

Jeffrey L. Hamilton, age 51, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his adoring wife of 24 years, Fawn H. Hamilton; their sons, Holden J. Hamilton, W. Luke Hamilton, and Brock M. Hamilton; his father, James E. Hamilton and Sharon, his mother, Jean...

Sep 21, 2021

Donald Robert “Donny” Martin, 59 of Colonial Heights, passed away suddenly at home, Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  He was born September 11, 1962 to the late Ralph Martin and Carol VanNess Doss.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Little Angel.  Donny is survived by his wife of 25 years Gail Allen-Martin; three daughters, Jamie Lesher, Cheri...

Sep 18, 2021

Brenda Bowling Hall, 81, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born March 14,1940, in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Gladys H. Bowling, and was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Hall; brother, David Bowling; two brothers-in-law, Alvin "Hunka" Hall and Wally Waldron; sister-in-law, Irma...

Sep 17, 2021

Jon Kenneth McKee, 81, of Chesterfield passed away suddenly on Friday, September 17, 2021. Born in Mason City, Iowa on April 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Jeanette McKee, and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Thomas and Ardelis Malone; and brothers-in-law, Malcolm Thomas, Sr. and Jay Whitt.

Sep 16, 2021

Buddy Hamm (Robert Paul Jr.) received the ultimate miracle on Thursday, September 16, 2021 as he was welcomed home to be with his Savior. Buddy began a relationship with Jesus in 1984 and has been growing and sharing his faith ever since. His life verse became Philippians 3:10 My goal is to know Him and the power of His...

Sep 15, 2021

Betty Lucille (Beasley) Austin, 82, of Frederick and formerly of Jessup, passed away on September 15, 2021 at Tranquillity of Fredericktowne. She was born to the late Herman Marvin and Ruth Virginia (Brown) Beasley on May 12, 1939 in Petersburg, Virginia. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Clements.

Betty graduated from...

Sep 14, 2021

Clifford R. Ferguson, 89, of South Chesterfield, Virginia joined his wife in heaven on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1931, in Ashmore, Illinois. At the age of 18, Cliff left the farm to join the United States Air Force, where he traveled extensively, working as a lineman fueling aircraft. After retiring as a Tech...