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Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

David Alan Cornett

David Alan Cornett

Jul 16, 2024

David Alan Cornett, 64, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born December 28, 1959, he was the son of the late James Stanley and Virginia Hope Cornett, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Cornett; and sister, Carol Gordon.

David enjoyed attending Word Spirit and Life Ministries, where he found peace in his faith.

His...

Katherine Kiloczki Dickens

Katherine Kiloczki Dickens

Jul 15, 2024

Katherine Kiloczki Headrick Dickens, Katy, 93, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John and Stella Kiloczki and was preceded in death by four of her sisters, Mary Piekaz, Stella Newcomb, Annie Mayo, and Sophie Babineau. Katy grew up in Franklin, New Hampshire, but spent most...

Brandon Ray Lively

Brandon Ray Lively

Jul 14, 2024

Brandon R. Lively, 21, of Chester, Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born December 26, 2002, he was the son of Mindy Sands and Gary Lively. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen Jenkins, and great-grandparents, Barbara and Ralph Thoner. 

Brandon was a member of the Kenwood United Methodist Church. He had recently joined Dupont as a machine...

Joan Race Motto

Joan Race Motto

Jul 14, 2024

Joan Race Motto, 84, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1940, in Hopewell, Virginia to the late John and Mary Schulze Race. Joan was a member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia, where she served on the nominating committee and assisted with the food bank. She was also a...

Nancy Jessup Tyler

Nancy Jessup Tyler

Jul 13, 2024

Nancy Jessup Tyler, 83, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born December 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Katie Grissom and Joseph Clyde Jessup, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Tyler, Jr.; brothers, Charlie M. Jessup, Joseph Clyde Jessup, Jr.; and sisters, Louise Jessup Emory and Clara...

Carolyn Moon Gill

Carolyn Moon Gill

Jul 12, 2024

Carolyn Moon Gill was born June 3, 1938, in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1956 and Petersburg School of Nursing as an RN in 1961. Her nursing career spanned more than 30 years working in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Geriatrics and ended Administratively as an inspector for the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. She served as...

Lowita E. Paulino

Lowita E. Paulino

Jul 12, 2024

Lowita E. Paulino 74, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born in Hanau am Main, Germany, on November 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Heinz and Ottilie Bertram Roehser. She is being reunited with her husband of 54 years, Jose A. Paulino. She is survived by her three daughters, Maria Fultz (Scott), Jo...

Roberta Eaton Cozens

Roberta Eaton Cozens

Jul 9, 2024

Roberta “Bobbi” Jean Eaton Cozens, 81 of Chesterfield, passed away on 9 July 2024. Bobbi’s nursing career spanned almost 60 years. 

She received her bachelor’s of nursing from Columbia Union College, her master’s of nursing from The Catholic University of America, and Nurse practionership from University of Florida. She started her nursing career as a public health nurse in Washington DC....

Wayne M. Cole

Wayne M. Cole

Jul 9, 2024

Wayne M. Cole, 84, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Born July 6, 1940, he was the son of the late, Herbert Green Cole and Massouni Griffin, he also predeceased by his siblings. Wayne worked in the maintenance field for Chesterfield County. He was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Jerry Spain...

Ellen Lewis Ozmore

Ellen Lewis Ozmore

Jul 7, 2024

Ellen L. Ozmore, 82, of Richmond passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born on October 31, 1941, in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. Lewis and Thelma Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband Barry W. Ozmore; sons Gerald and James Ozmore; grandson Logan E. Ramsey and brothers Thomas and Kenneth Lewis. She...

Ida Elaine Hurlbut

Ida Elaine Hurlbut

Jul 6, 2024

Ida Ealine Hurlbut of Prince George County, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born October 6, 1947, in Dillon, Montana to Andrew Arrigoni and Dorothy Rabb Arrigoni and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ida was preceded by her parents. She was also preceded by two sisters, Mary Tradel, and Judith Nall; and...

Leonard Eugene Daniel

Leonard Eugene Daniel

Jul 5, 2024

Leonard Eugene Daniel 89, of Chester, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center. Gene was married to Louise Jefferson Daniel for over 59 years. Their children are John Milton & Allison S. Daniel; and Elizabeth (D.) & Ronnie Faulkner. He was “Poppa” to Joshua, Katie & Julianna Daniel and Rebecca & Danny Faulkner. A graduate of...

Edna Ruth Addison Griffin

Edna Ruth Addison Griffin

Jul 3, 2024

Edna Addison Griffin, 89, of Chester, VA, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1935, and grew up in “the village”, Lakeview Avenue in Colonial Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J.T. Griffin; her mother, Ruth Ayscue Hawkins; father, Joseph Rufus Addison; and her brother, Frank “Bubba”...

Joseph Alfred Montana

Joseph Alfred Montana

Jul 3, 2024

Joseph Alfred "Sonny" Montana, 98, a former New Jersey native, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Born April 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Angelo and Theresa Montana, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Lucretia Grace "Rhea" Milano (John Anthony).

Joseph bravely served his country with the United States Army during World War II,...

Richard O. Gill

Richard O. Gill

Jul 2, 2024

Richard O. Gill passed away on July 2, 2024, after an extended illness. He was Predeceased by his parents, John E. Gill II and Katie Bradley Gill and his brother, John E. Gill III. Richard was the youngest of the 4 boys and as a little boy with his red hair and freckles; he always had a mischievous grin. Richard's...

Jerry Dwayne Price

Jerry Dwayne Price

Jun 30, 2024

Jerry Dwayne Price, age 80, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away June 30, 2024. Born October 24, 1943, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Jack James Price and Mildred Pruett Price. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Procise Price and brother, Rick A. Price. He is survived by his son, Brad...

Charles "Poodle" H. Jessup, Jr.

Charles "Poodle" H. Jessup, Jr.

Jun 28, 2024

Charles “Poodle” Jessup, Jr., of Pleasant Hill, NC, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charles “Charlie” Jessup, Sr. and Edith Wray Jessup. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ann “Angel” Jessup; sister, Rose Jessup Fisher (Maitland); and brother...

Dorothy Louise Sigmon

Dorothy Louise Sigmon

Jun 27, 2024

Dorothy Louise Sigmon, 82, originally of Elon, VA, passed away at home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

Born on November 29, 1941, in Amherst County, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Reid Sigmon and Elsie Watts Sigmon. 

She was preceded in death by her brothers; Gene Sigmon, John “Toppy” Sigmon, and sisters; Lois Proffitt and Elsie Higginbotham. 

Dorothy most recently...

Herman Sterling Shell "Bookie"

Herman Sterling Shell "Bookie"

Jun 27, 2024

Herman Sterling Shell “Bookie”, 88, of Chester, VA, passed away on June 27, 2024, after a short illness. Bookie was born on June 5, 1936, and was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Rose Etta Bosher Shell; nine brothers; six sisters; his first wife, R. Janet Allen Shell; and second wife, Margaret Blackwell Shell. He is survived...

Jerry Matthew Brown

Jerry Matthew Brown

Jun 24, 2024

Jerry Matthew Brown, age 69, of South Chesterfield, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born on March 3, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Mildred Grammer Brown. Jerry dedicated over 20 years as a master mechanic at Darbyshire Motors in Petersburg. Jerry cherished spending time with his family, and especially supporting his grandson...

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