Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Jun 12, 2021

Mrs. Sue Reese Sharpe, 93, of Colonial Heights, Virginia received her angel wings on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Sue had been residing with her sister, Sadie, and enjoying their companionship until her sister's recent passing. Sue's health also declined, yet she was fortunate to remain at home to receive family and guest visitors and listen to soothing gospel music until...

Jun 9, 2021

Livesay, Virginia Harrison, 89, of Petersburg, also known as “Grandma” passed away June 9, 2021. She was born in Gumberry, North Carolina to the late Larry and Annie Harrison. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Larry V. Harrison Jr., Leonard F. Harrison, and Annie Mae Blazek. Virginia was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2021

James Renwick Alter Sr., 94, of Disputanta passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born June 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Samuel Elwood and Helen Johnston Alter and was also preceded in death by his wife, Anneliese Alter; daughters, Lolly Gilmore, Lizabeth “Sissy” Alter and sons, Alan Alter and Samuel “Buddy” Alter.  James...

Jun 7, 2021

Frank Edward Kipp, Jr., 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully Monday June 7, 2021.  He was born June 8, 1931 in Bronx, NY to the late Frank Edward Kipp, Sr. and Edna Haas Kipp.  Frank was preceded in death by granddaughter, Jacey L. Maxey; brother, Edward Kipp; sister, Dorothy Haupt; and son-in-law, Steve Edwards.  Frank is survived by...

Jun 4, 2021

Shirley Anne Royster Smith, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on June 4, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by parents, Ambrus Lee and Marguerite Crenshaw Royster; two husbands, William Clyde Duncan and J.C. Smith Jr.; and sister, Iris Royster Mitchell. She is survived by uncle, Jack Crenshaw and his wife Nancy; nieces and...

Jun 4, 2021

Patricia Louise Humphries, affectionately known by all as “Maw Maw,” 84, of Prince George passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 4, 2021. Born May 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Otha R. Smith and was also preceded in death by eleven siblings. She was a longtime member of the Colonial Heights...

Jun 3, 2021

Patricia Raye Nalepka, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born in Bath, North Carolina on April 30, 1944 to the late Robert and Meredith Mitchell. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her son, Edward John Nalepka Jr.; and brother, Robert Mitchell Jr. Mrs. Nalepka...

Jun 2, 2021

Sherry Ellen Francis Dutton, 54, of Colonial Heights, passed away on June 2, 2021. Born February 28, 1967, to Gloria Allen and Walter Francis Jr. Ms. Dutton was preceded in death by her father. She attended Immanuel Baptist Church. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, and acts of charity, particularly with the Walk for Life (for over 30 years) and many...

Jun 1, 2021

Ryan Scott Grant, 31, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  He was a Lab Technician with Evonik Chemical, Hopewell and a member of the Waverly Hunt Club for over 20 years.

He is survived by his father and mother, Russell E. and Irene McCormick Grant; a brother, Rusty E. Grant; aunts and uncles;...

May 30, 2021

On May 30, 2021, Jesse Thomas Yeattes, Jr., 64, transitioned peacefully in his sleep from this life to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus.  Mr. Yeattes was born February 17, 1957, the son of the late Jesse Thomas Yeattes, Sr. and Nancy Moss Yeattes of Disputanta, and was raised in Newport News, Virginia.  Mr....

May 28, 2021

Richard Edward Hines, 90 of Prince George County, went to be with The Lord Friday, May 28, 2021.  He was born December 1, 1930 to the late John and Nancy Waters Hines.  Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Adelheid Hildegard Hines; four children, Sheila Bowens (Vernon), Richard T. Hines, Angelina Hines-Ried (Steven), and Constance Newman (Michael);...

May 28, 2021

Margaret Ann (Maggie) Hargrave passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She will be missed by those who knew her throughout her 91 years on Earth, but she fought a good fight and has gone to a place where her memory and health are restored, she can once again fly with the doves and...

May 24, 2021

Barbara Tolker Sheffield, 79, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born on January 8, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Sarah White Tolker and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd V. Sheffield Jr. and sister, Jane L. Tolker.  Barbara was a member of the Colonial Heights Church of...

May 21, 2021

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May 19, 2021

Randall Leon Lamb, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born May 29, 1934, he was the son of the late Louis and Martha Lamb, and was also preceded in death by four brothers. Randall was a United States Army and Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician...

May 18, 2021

Post Command Sergeant Major, Jose A. Paulino, US Army (Ret.), 78, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  Born in Guam on March 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Mariano T. and Maria San Nicholas Paulino.  He is returning home to the Lord to be reunited with his parents, brothers and sisters.

May 16, 2021

Rachel F. Moser, 97, of Prince William, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Gainesville Health and Rehab.  She was born June 14, 1923 in North Carolina to the late William R. and Mamie Dale Wallace Flowers, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald T. Moser.  She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law;...

May 16, 2021

Annie Bradley, 89, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in England on March 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann Gaskel  Heyes and was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Elisha Bradley; brothers, George, Joe, Gerald and Allan and sister, Jean.

She was a member of Monumental...

May 15, 2021

Louise Bone Clay, 92 of DeWitt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home.  She was born October 7, 1928 in Petersburg, VA to the late Luther May and Leona Strickland Bone.  Louise was also preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Steffen.  She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Clifton S. Clay; two sons,...

May 11, 2021

Rudolph “Rudy” Alexandria Wells, 73 of Chester, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Horace and Dorothy Baxter Wells.  Rudy was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Wells.  He is survived by a loving wife of 37 years Amanda Holloway Wells; two brothers, John Franklin...