OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Brenda Stephenson

Brenda Stephenson

Jan 12, 2022

Brenda Godwin Stephenson, aged 75 of South Prince George, passed peacefully in her home on the morning of January 12, 2022.  Brenda was born to Herman Harold Godwin and Mabel Corenna Godwin (Hockaday) in Dunn, North Carolina the day before Christmas Eve in 1946.  There, she grew up with her brother Bill Godwin (Brenda) and sisters Sandy Weaver (Bill)...

Ronald Fine, Sr.

Ronald Fine, Sr.

Jan 12, 2022

Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Fine, Sr. 52 of Chesterfield, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father Earl Gordon Fine and son, Ronald Wayne Fine, Jr. Ronnie is survived by his mother, Gracie Sebera; one daughter, Jessica Seeley; two sons, Brian Fine and Justin Fine; one brother, Jimmy Fine (Donna); one sister, Debbie Fine;...

Gayle Driskill

Gayle Driskill

Jan 12, 2022

Gayle Collier Driskill entered eternal life on January 12th, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Billy” Driskill, Sr.  Billy and Gayle were married for 46 years and raised 5 children in the Matoaca community.  She was a member of the Matoaca Woman’s Club, Matoaca Methodist Church, and Washington Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg.  She...

Michael Olin

Michael Olin

Jan 11, 2022

Michael Sean Olin, 49, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born in Port Jefferson on Long Island, New York on April 10, 1972. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Sylvia Hunt. Michael served as a Family Services Specialist for Henrico Adult Protective Services for nearly 15 years and enjoyed...

Kenneth Mason

Kenneth Mason

Jan 11, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Mason (better known to family and friends as “Kenny” or “Uncle Kenny”), 76, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11,2022. Kenneth died at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital after a sudden and brief illness (not COVID related).

Born in Petersburg, he was the son of...

Beth Kozlik

Beth Kozlik

Jan 9, 2022

Beth Sherrill Kozlik, 72, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  She was born on September 27, 1949 in Griffin, Georgia, to the late Marion Julius Sherrill and Dora Elizabeth Moseley Sherrill.   After graduating from Georgia Southern College, Beth pursued a career in teaching, working with students grades 6 and under. ...

Randolph "Randy" Nicely

Randolph "Randy" Nicely

Jan 8, 2022

Randolph “Randy” James Nicely, 38, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born September 8, 1983, he is the son of Troy and Rose Nicely, and was preceded in death by his brother, Tim Nicely; and maternal grandparents, Margaret and Farrell Skeeters.

Randy started his career as a diesel mechanic...

Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson

Jan 8, 2022

Jimmie Ray Wilson, 73, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in Glasgow, Kentucky on January 28, 1948, he was the son of the late Clarence Owen and Esther Virginia Wilson.

After 30 years of dedicated service, Jim retired as a delivery driver for UPS. Jim then went...

Gladys Semeli

Gladys Semeli

Jan 8, 2022

Ms. Gladys Semeli was born on January 30, 1955, in Halifax VA. She was the daughter of the late Aubrey Sr. and Martha Logan. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hodges and brother, Allen Logan. She was called to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg VA. She...

Carolyn Shelton

Carolyn Shelton

Jan 7, 2022

Carolyn Joyce Shelton, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at 7:37 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents Earman and Francis McCauley, of Norfolk, Va.; her brother Earmon McCauley, Jr.; her sister, Pamela Matthews; her daughter, Marcel Crowell; and her grandson Dillon Shelton. She is survived by her daughter, Darla Guerrero; her son...

Clara Rosser

Clara Rosser

Jan 6, 2022

Clara Mae Rosser, 90, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Ms. Rosser, a Petersburg native, was the daughter of the late William Henry Rosser, Sr and Lucille Brown Rosser. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School, an active member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church and an avid supporter...

Sherry Trayer

Sherry Trayer

Jan 5, 2022

Sherry Diane Kcraget Trayer, 62, of Dewitt, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  She was born on November 22, 1959, in Petersburg, Virginia, to the late John and Barbara Jean Capps Kcraget. She is also preceded in death by her significant other, Barry Hill.  Sherry was very protective of those she loved, nothing brought her more joy...

Terry Vaden

Terry Vaden

Jan 5, 2022

Terry Michael Vaden, 65, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Born June 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Frances Morris and Troy Glyn Vaden, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, David “Dusty” Vaden; and his niece, Kelli Vaden.

Terry worked as a...

Calvin Blackburn

Calvin Blackburn

Jan 5, 2022

Calvin Scott Blackburn, 60, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Born October 13, 1961, he was the son of the late Calvin Slate and Mary Frances Blackburn, and was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lester and Blanche Blackburn; maternal grandparents, Burnell and Mattie Wilkinson; sister, Donna Hughes; and nephew, Jeremy Scott.

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Richard Allen

Richard Allen

Jan 1, 2022

Richard W. Allen, 77, of Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1944 to the late Clifford and Bertha Wells Allen, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Robert Allen; and one niece, Terri Bryant. Richard retired after many years of service from...

Sweet Jude Winfree

Sweet Jude Winfree

Jan 1, 2022

Sweet Jude William Winfree, of Midlothian, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday morning, December 15, 2022.  He was seventeen days old.  Much anticipated and so loved, he was the son of TC Winfree III, and his wife Laura Wood Winfree. He is also survived by his siblings Noah and Dylan, and Anna and Charlie; his grandparents TC...

Marjorie Deas

Marjorie Deas

Jan 1, 2022

Marjorie Lee Deas, born January 30, 1934 to Almond West and Lillian Young in Rockfish, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Marjorie is preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Gibson; son, Jeptha Archie Gibson III; brothers, Dexter West and Sherill West.

She is survived by son, James Gibson of Maine and wife,...

Carson Bosher

Carson Bosher

Dec 31, 2021

Carson Gary Bosher, 83, of Chester, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021.  He was born in Chester, Virginia and was the son of the late; John Henry and Grace Martin Bosher.  Mr. Bosher was preceded in death by his grandson, Shawn Futrell; four brothers, Marshall Douglas Bosher, Maynard Langford Bosher Sr., Louis Clifford Bosher, and Bernard Owen Bosher;...

Betty Dieffenbach

Betty Dieffenbach

Dec 30, 2021

Betty Ann Dieffenbach, 71, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1950, in Asheboro, North Carolina, to the late Robert Harold and Nadine Brewer Cagle. Betty is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Cagle, Jr., of Randolph, NC, and her half-brother, Roy Lee Cagle, of Randolph North Carolina. She...

Alfred Bethea Sr.

Alfred Bethea Sr.

Dec 29, 2021

SFC Alfred Paige Bethea, Sr., retired U.S. Army, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  He was born in Kentucky on April 10, 1962, and was preceded in death by his father, James Howard Bethea.  Mr. Bethea was a retired SFC, having served over twenty years in the United States Army and a Procurement Technician with DeCA ,  Fort Lee. ...

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