Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Oct 11, 2021

David Bradley Moores, 64, of Hopewell, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Alton Moores.

Survived to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Moores; children Daniel Moores, and Amanda Moores; grandchildren Aiyana Moores, Aidan Moores, and Anayia Moores; siblings Linda Morgan (Mike)...

Oct 10, 2021

Clarence A. Willis 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Funeral services will be Private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com

Oct 9, 2021

Waverly Russell Bailey, also affectionately known as “Beetle” Bailey, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born on December 6, 1942, to the late Russell and Virgie Bailey. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sue Bailey. Waverly retired from Allied Chemical, now known as Honeywell, as a forklift operator in 2000. He...

Oct 9, 2021

Wayne (Wyatt Earp) Holt

David Wayne Holt, 62, of Courtland, passed away October 9, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1959 to the late Willie Sr. and Lula Holt. He was preceded in death by his brother, Willie Holt Jr. Mr. Holt served seven years in the United States Navy and was...

Oct 7, 2021

William Marvin Humphries, 83, of Prince George passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born September 12, 1938, he was the son of the late William and Rachel Humphries, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Humphries; and son, William “Skipper” Humphries, Jr.

Bill was a longtime member of the...

Oct 6, 2021

John Calvin Nold, 68, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born March 29, 1953, he was the son of the late James Calvin Nold and Herta Anna Arndt.

John graduated from the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and was a technician at Advanced Coffee Tech Service for many...

Oct 5, 2021

Cleon Randolph “Randy” Barnes, 53, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2021.  Randy was born to Barbara Ann Combs Barnes and the late Cleon Ray Barnes. In addition to his mother, Randy is survived by his Son, Zachary “Zach” Randolph Love; Brother and Best Friend, Terry Ray Barnes (Belinda); Sister, Sharon Barnes Johnson (Ricky); Nieces,...

Oct 3, 2021

Betty Ann Compton LaShea, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away October 3, 2021. She worked hard all her life and was most recently a caregiver to the disabled. She loved her cats, collecting Betty Boop, latch hook, and coloring. She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Compton; and former husband, Luke Compton. Betty is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2021

Robin Wray Hartless, 58, of Colonial Heights left us on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born May 6, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Emma Wray, and was also preceded in death by her brother Ike Wray.

She was a successful seller of many different and unique items on eBay,...

Oct 1, 2021

Octavia B. Bowman, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia died on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born in Bailey, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late John Edmond and Octavia Brantley Beard.  She was a graduate of University of North Carolina, where she was a part of the first co-ed class and had to pay her tuition with...

Oct 1, 2021

Stephen Lee “Steve” Sharpe, Sr., 61 of Prince George, passed away after his long battle with cancer that he finally won, Friday, October 1, 2021.  He was born June 17, 1960 to the late Thurman Sharpe, Sr. and Kate Stratton. Steve was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Marie Bennett.  He is survived by his wife of...

Sep 28, 2021

Christopher L. Austin, 48, passed away September 28, 2021.  He was born on July 25, 1973, in Colonial Heights, Virginia.  He was a graduate of the Colonial Heights High School class of 1991 and entered the Army in 1991. Chris was a certified Instructor for the National Rifle Association and was employed with Nextlink in Texas.  Judy, Mike, and...

Sep 28, 2021

Brenda Jackson Clark, 75, of Chester passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a courageous 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born December 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Jackson. For over 60 years, Brenda has been a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She was a retired receptionist from...

Sep 27, 2021

Raymond C. Morris, 94, of Ford, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021.  He was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia on March 5, 1927 to the late William Henry Morris Sr. and Hattie Menitree Morris. He worked for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company where he was a supervisor for 26.5 years and he was a part owner in R&D auto sales....

Sep 26, 2021

Lorenzo R. Tinoco, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born in California on May 18, 1962 and was a longtime member of Carpenters Local Union 388 then Carpenters Local Union 205. Lorenzo enjoyed fishing, watching WWE wrestling, and learning about history. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Perdue; and partner of 35...

Sep 26, 2021

Janet Darlene Hess, 64, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

For 15 years, Janet worked as a dispatcher for Petersburg Police Department and Amelia County Sheriff’s Department. When her sons were younger, she would coach their little league teams to spend as much time as she could with them. She enjoyed playing bingo...

Sep 25, 2021

Lesley Ann Ritenour, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at VCU Medical Center.  She was born December 29, 1952, to the late Thomas Earl and Beryl Irene Jones Cox, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Eugene Ritenour.

Lesley retired after 32 years of service with the Parole Board and the Department...

Sep 24, 2021

Robert William Riiber, of Hopewell, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was born September 11, 1957, in North Carolina to Suzanne Olmstead and William Deinema, and raised from the age of 3 by his mother, and adoptive father, Harald Riiber in Oslo, Norway. He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 23, 2021

Troy Steven McDaniel, 47, of Colonial Heights passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at home.  Born March 2, 1974, he was the son of Larry and Jaunita McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Barbara and Thomas Kirk; paternal grandmother, Francis McDaniel; uncle, Greg McDaniel; and brother-in-law, Chris Giles.

Troy...

Sep 23, 2021

Helen J. Mathews, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born on March 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Jones Sr. and Ellen Virginia Wells Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Clifton Mathews Jr.

Helen...