Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Jun 26, 2021

Thomas Edgar Snowdy, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, VA went to rest in the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He is survived by his children Thomas "Chobby" Snowdy Jr. & Erna, children: Natassja, Nathan, Nicholas, Noel. Naomi Snowdy & Dean Hannah, children: Katie, Josh, Caleb. Karen Kostrub, children: Dustin & Casey, Ashley, Aly. Andrew Snowdy Sr. & Jean, children:...

Jun 25, 2021

Joseph Thomas Tambe, 92 of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, in Petersburg, Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his wife Millicent Jones Tambe and son, Randolph Joseph Kevin Tambe.  Joseph is survived by a daughter, Carey Tambe Whelan of Petersburg, Virginia; a son, Christopher Brook Tambe of Carmen, Idaho; three grandchildren, Carly Allison...

Jun 25, 2021

Wayne C. Bowles, 81, of Chester passed away June 25, 2021. He was born on February 19, 1940 to the late James and Catherine Bowles and was preceded in death by his son, David Wayne Bowles. Wayne was a retired boat salesman and a salesman for Chester Furniture Barn. He was also a member of Hopewell Yacht Club and...

Jun 25, 2021

Mildred Belle (Milly) Horner was a graduate of Dinwiddie High School and Longwood University.  She was a retired teacher of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. In her more than 30 years of teaching in Petersburg’s Catholic schools, Milly taught art, life science and religion. She believed in empowering her students to create art and to value God’s creation. She...

Jun 24, 2021

Leo Francis Willis, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  Born in Madison County, Illinois on October 28, 1961, he was preceded in death by his father, Gary M. Willis; and a brother, Robbie Willis.

Mr. Willis proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 12 years, and was an...

Jun 24, 2021

Alexis Nicole Nichols, 24, of Chesterfield, went to be with The Lord, Thursday June 24, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her father, Arley Nichols; maternal grandparents, Gordon and Maria Ross; paternal grandfather, William Riggan; and cousin, Vinnie Rinker.  Alexis is survived by her mother Annie Nichols; brother, Austin Nichols; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Riggan; niece, Vela Nichols; faithful...

Jun 23, 2021

Mark Denny, 68, of North Chesterfield, died peacefully on June 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mark was born on February 26, 1953 in Petersburg to George E. Denny and Doris Pride Denny. He attended and graduated from Colonial Heights High School where he played basketball...

Jun 22, 2021

Alvin Elvert Doyle Sr., 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  Born in New York, on March 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Clifford G. and Eulene Rudder Doyle.  He was preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth Doyle, Dolores Lynch, Marvin Doyle, Edmond Doyle, Leonard Doyle and Ernie Doyle.

He...

Jun 22, 2021

Barbara Bishop Badershall, 85 of Colonial Heights, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  She was born November 19, 1935, in Petersburg, Va to the late Joseph Bishop and Bessie Fowler.  Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband Larry W. Badershall; daughter, Kathy M. Wilson.  She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie, Terri,...

Jun 21, 2021

Ruth Spottswood (Wilkinson) Bury, 93, of Colonial Heights, Virginia.  She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 10, 1927, and departed this life in her home on Monday, June 21, 2021, for her savior “Jesus,” and her promised heavenly mansion, and all other loving family members gone on before her.

She was predeceased by her loving soulmate,...

Jun 19, 2021

Ruth C. Rich, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her residence.  She was born February 4, 1945, and was preceded in death by her father, William Vernon York; mother, Edith Fisher Hall; first husband, James Walter Taylor Sr.; brother, William Jefferson York; and stepmother, Bessie York.  Ruth was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Jun 18, 2021

Dorothy “Billie” McIlveen Hurst, 87, of S. Prince George, Virginia, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 30, 1934 to the late William and Dorothy McIlveen. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Massies Mill and was preceded in death by her son, Lewis “Kit” Hurst; and great-granddaughter, Kennedy Grace Briggs....

Jun 18, 2021

Clora “Betty” Watson, 84, passed away in her home June 18, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Anderson County, Kentucky, she was preceded in death by her parents, Nellon Faye and James C. Sea.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Audie Watson, Sr.; sons Michael L. Dean and...

Jun 16, 2021

Merle Glenwood Pead, 70, of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife Anita Hayles Pead; daughter, Noelle Jarratt; and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Jarratt. Merle is survived by his son, Dustin Pead; four grandchildren, Chloe Russel, Blake Cousins, Ethan Pead and Aubrey Pead.  He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in...

Jun 16, 2021

Donald L. Wilson II of Quinton VA, a devoted husband, father, and follower of Christ, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1945, in Richmond, VA. Don is survived by Cheryl White Wilson, his loving wife of 57 years, his three sons; Michael Wilson, Timothy Wilson, and...

Jun 16, 2021

Joseph “Mike” Virostek, 62, of Disputanta, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on May 22, 1959 and was preceded in death by his father, Victor Virostek Sr. Mike served the Richmond area as a Master Transmission Technician for about 40 years. In that time he earned some of...

Jun 16, 2021

Sara Buckwalter Ballard, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Born in Richmond, Virginia on July 30, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Franklin S. and Sara Trout Buckwalter.  Mrs. Ballard was a retired Medication Technician at Petersburg General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, William...

Jun 14, 2021

Lucinda (Lu) Gentry Knarr was born in Petersburg on the 25 th of April in 1960 to Bill and Jessie Gentry. Bill and Jessie (later known as Grandaddy and Jedi) raised Lu with the values of compassion, kindness, and the importance of family. Lu and her older sister, Betsy, were raised together in Colonial Heights where Lu made many...

Jun 13, 2021

Margaret Gettings, 89, of N. Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born on December 30, 1931 to the late Walter and Gladys Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Otis Gettings. She is survived by her daughters, Diane King (Jimmy) and Tammy Hanchey (David); four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and...

Jun 12, 2021

LTC Vincent Roy Paletta, USA (Ret.), 99, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Born in Weed, California on November 29, 1921, he was the son of the late Michele and Rosina Mazzei Paletta.

Mr. Paletta proudly served his country serving in the United States Army, and was a Purchasing Manager for Honeywell, with over...