OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Barbara McFarland Nugent

Barbara McFarland Nugent

Dec 5, 2024

Barbara Joyce McFarland Nugent, 91, of South Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John William McFarland and Cauline Belcher McFarland. She is also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Gilbert Nugent, Jr. Barbara was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Ettrick...

Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts

Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts

Dec 4, 2024

Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home. Born July 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Rachel Bibb Brockwell, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard Samuel Watts, and great-grandson, Everest Townsend.

A woman of faith, Peggy was a devoted member...

Betty Mae Arwood

Betty Mae Arwood

Dec 4, 2024

Betty Mae Arwood, 71, of N. Dinwiddie, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg. She was born August 27, 1953, to the late Bernard G. and Frances Bass Wootten, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Coleman and Jerry Fay Tyler. Betty retired after 25 years of service...

Shirley Blankenship Shell

Shirley Blankenship Shell

Dec 3, 2024

Shirley Blankenship Shell, 84, of Prince George County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in Pearisburg, VA on June 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Fulton Virgil Blankenship and Ruby Dot Wyrick Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hall Shell; daughter, Kimberly Shell; son, Mark...

James Thomas Clarke

James Thomas Clarke

Dec 1, 2024

James (Jimmy) Thomas Clarke passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at his home in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on December 1, 2024. He was born to Flavius Fitzhugh Clarke and Bessie Roberson Clarke on June 2, 1937, in Rehobeth Virginia. 

He served in the United States Navy from 1954-1957. He married his sweetheart Betty Jean Wrigglesworth on January 18, 1958....

Debra Lee Jabbour

Debra Lee Jabbour

Nov 29, 2024

Debra Lee Jabbour, a special child of God’s, was born to Frances and William on December 21, 1961. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, and is now reunited with her parents in Heaven. Debbie is survived by her brother, Mark and his wife Sara, their son Samuel, and sister Alice and fiancé Charles (Butch) Berberich, as well as...

Leonard Roy Martin Sr.

Leonard Roy Martin Sr.

Nov 28, 2024

Leonard Roy Martin, Sr., 87, of Waverly, VA passed away at his residence on November 28, 2024. He was born in Hopewell, VA to Anna and Roy Martin on October 1, 1937. He attended Disputanta High School and served in the US Army. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our...

Earnest Earl "Ernie" Wyatt

Earnest Earl "Ernie" Wyatt

Nov 27, 2024

Earnest Earl Wyatt (Ernie), 82 of Disputanta, VA passed away at home following a brief illness on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born in Hopewell, VA on April 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Melvin Glendon Wyatt and Mary Lucille Wyatt. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Wyatt, and Bobby Talton. He is survived by...

Lester L. Crocker, Jr.

Lester L. Crocker, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Lester (Les) L. Crocker, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the age of 94. The family is, however, joyful that he was called home peacefully. 

Les proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years and when he retired was a Master Sergeant in charge...

Levi Austin Scott

Levi Austin Scott

Nov 23, 2024

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Baby Levi Austin Scott, who left this world far too soon on Saturday, November 23, 2024. In his short time here, Levi brought endless love, joy, and light to all who knew him. His tiny hands held our hearts, and his beautiful smile will forever shine in our memories. 

He was preceded in...

Janet Staples O'Bryant

Janet Staples O'Bryant

Nov 23, 2024

Janet Staples O’Bryant, 69, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born in Virginia on November 11, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Staples. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Waverly O’Bryant, and her sister, Betty Aders.

Janet was a cherished member of Covenant Christian Fellowship...

Raymond Lee Burton, Sr.

Raymond Lee Burton, Sr.

Nov 23, 2024

Raymond Lee Burton, Sr., 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born in Arlington, VA on November 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Melvin Cosby Burton, Sr. and Constance Simpkins Burton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Cosby Burton, Jr.

Ray dedicated over 30 years working for Reynolds Metals, and...

Brandon Keith Belcher

Brandon Keith Belcher

Nov 21, 2024

Brandon Keith Belcher, 38, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born in Virginia on January 26, 1986.

Brandon was a 2004 graduate of Prince George High School, and then went on to earn his Associate of Science degree from Richard Bland College in 2011. He worked for C&F Finance Company as a sales credit representative....

John Wayne Linkous

John Wayne Linkous

Nov 21, 2024

John Wayne Linkous, age 81, of Disputanta, Virginia went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024. Born on February 11, 1943 to the late Frank and Iva Linkous in Radford, Virginia. 

John is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Helen. His daughter, Jill Thompson, and her husband, Kevin. His brother, Jimmy Linkous and significant other, Linda. He...

James Charles McMillen

James Charles McMillen

Nov 21, 2024

James “Jim” Charles McMillen, 80, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born August 27, 1944, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Howard Charles and Ruth Hundley McMillen.  James was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He also spent over 30 years working as a parts salesman for several local John Deere dealerships. In his...

Steven Owen Sheffield

Steven Owen Sheffield

Nov 20, 2024

Steven O. “Gunk Gunk” Sheffield, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian. Born on June 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Alvin and Lola.

Steve was a dedicated Airman who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) in the...

William Kent Engels

William Kent Engels

Nov 18, 2024

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, William Kent Engels, known by most as “Kent”, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Colonial Heights, VA. He was born and raised in Matoaca and was a proud graduate of Matoaca High School and a member of Matoaca United Methodist Church. His love for laughter and light-heartedness was the driving force in his goofy...

Vicki Lynn Bareford

Vicki Lynn Bareford

Nov 16, 2024

Vicki Lynn Bareford, 69, of South Prince George, Virginia, passed away on November 16, 2024. She was born January 23, 1955, and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Merwyn McGill, and a brother, Robert Andrew McGill. Vicki worked for over 30 years at Philip Morris, where she was a dedicated employee. After retiring, she spent her days doing...

Barry Jay Maitland

Barry Jay Maitland

Nov 15, 2024

Barry Jay Maitland

December 10, 1956 – November 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barry Jay Maitland on November 15, 2024, at the age of 67. Barry was a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend whose presence touched the lives of everyone around him.

Born on December 10, 1956, Barry’s early years were shaped by his love for...

Peggy Anne Cole

Peggy Anne Cole

Nov 15, 2024

Peggy Anne Cole, age 77, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2024. Born on December 8, 1946, to the late Milton and Vena Nealy in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Peggy was raised with an unmatchable work ethic and will to survive through both the good times and the bad. She devoted many years...

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