Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Sep 3, 2021

Laura Blackmon, 62, of Colonial Heights, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

Born on January 17, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Betty Pearson. She was a dedicated employee at the Federal Reserve Bank. In her spare time, Laura enjoyed spending time...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary “Molly” Thomas-Parker, 60, of Colonial Heights went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was preceded by her father, Warner Thomas; brother, John Thomas Taylor; brothers-in-law, Tommy Jones and Chuck Parker.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, John M. Parker, Sr. of Colonial...

Aug 30, 2021

Stephen Lee “Hippy” Rigby, 54, of N. Prince George passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on October 7, 1966, in Petersburg, Virginia. Stephen loved motorcycles and fishing; and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also a life-time member of the National Rifle Association and worked for E. I....

Aug 29, 2021

John Andrew Sinkiewicz, 81, of Colonial Heights went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 1, 1940, the son of the late John Stanley and Ruth Traylor Sinkiewicz.

He was a member of Life Church (formerly Colonial Heights Assembly of God), and held various positions with...

Aug 27, 2021

Stewart Phillip “Phil” Driskill Jr., 91, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 27, 2021. Born on May 1, 1930, he was the son of the late, Stewart Phillip Driskill Sr. and Virginia Rebecca English Driskill, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Vaughan Driskill; and a...

Aug 26, 2021

Master Chief Robert L. “Bob” Denney, Sr., USN (Ret), 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  Born in New York on June 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry L. Denney and Thelma E. Williams.  Bob served over 20 years in the United States Navy earning a distinguished record...

Aug 25, 2021

Megan Rhae Forehand, 38, of Amelia Court House, passed away August 25, 2021. She was the co-owner of True Care Mobile Auto Repair and enjoyed making vinyl decals and t-shirts. She cherished the time she spent with her family, including her fur babies and chickens, and was the greatest mother her son could have asked for. Megan was preceded...

Aug 23, 2021

Margaret Virginia “Margie” Peters, 90, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1931, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Corban and Mary Tabler and was a member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her son, Richard “Rick” Peters. She is survived by her husband of...

Aug 22, 2021

In Loving Memory of Janice Ray Blick Drewry. Janice went to be with Jesus on August 22, 2021. Janice was born May 11, 1945, in Petersburg, Virginia to Virginia Daniel Blick and Raymond Acree Blick.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Baby Girl Drewry. She grew up with a loving sister, Eva Mae Blick Peppers...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Alice Guthrie, 77, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

She was born on October 17, 1943 in Sutherland, Virginia to the late James Oliver and Mildred Davis Williams, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Wilbur Williams, James Randolph Williams, John Albert Williams, Thomas Williams, Kitty Wright, and Rebecca Ponder.

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Warren Perkinson, 97 of Colonial Heights, passed away, Friday August 20, 2021.  She was born October 18, 1923, in Petersburg, Va to the late Percy and Margaret Edwards Warren.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband James Otis Perkinson and one son, Ricky Perkinson.  She is survived by two sons, Gerald Perkinson, Sr. and Donnie Perkinson, Sr.;...

Aug 18, 2021

William P. Archer, 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 23, 1930, in Petersburg, Virginia to the late John G. and Ella Parham Archer, and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia P. Archer; and grandson, Gregory E. Saunders.  William was a United States...

Aug 15, 2021

Oliver Ray Vinson, 57, of Colonial Heights passed away Sunday, August 15th , 2021. Ray was born in Petersburg, Va. He is the son of Jean and Harold Vinson. Ray was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and was employed by AAPCO. He will be remembered for his love of music, love of animals, and his quick wit....

Aug 13, 2021

Christl Ingried Henry, 76, of Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at her residence.  She was born August 25, 1944, in Germany to the late Adolf and Marie Jakobowski Wilczek. Ms. Henry was an Administration Assistant/Interpreter for Criminal Investigation Command, which she retired from in Germany and worked for Walmart in the Jewelry Department for twelve years. She...

Aug 12, 2021

SFC John William Clowdis, USA (Ret.), 78, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  Born in Florida, on August 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Albert W. and Velma Long Clowdis, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Benson.

Among SFC Clowdis’ proud service to his country, were three tours...

Aug 10, 2021

Mary Lou Young, 93, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2021. She was born on May 28, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ellison and Helen Shaffer Snyder and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Karl C. Young. She was also preceded in death by a son,...

Aug 8, 2021

Michelle Kaye Hackett, 70, of Edenton, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born in Wisconsin on August 10, 1950 to the late Coby and Catherine Stolberg and was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hackett was a retired Medical Transcriptionist and also served her country as a civilian Ombudsman aboard two US Navy...

Aug 7, 2021

Elwin “Woody” Carlos Hicks, Sr., 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in Newport, Vermont on February 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Guy Sidney and Blanche Hardy Hicks, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Davis Hicks; and daughter, Shelly Hicks Carter. A retired Staff Sergeant for...

Aug 2, 2021

Fonda Brown Miller was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born on September 22, 1959, in Hopewell, Virginia. Known for her bubbly personality, Fonda made friends that felt like family, and greeted all with kindness and a big smile. She worked for LB...

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Virginia Clements Nugent (Peggy), 87 of Colonial Heights, died August 1, 2021 at Elmcroft Assisted Living.

She was the daughter of the late Newton Lee Clements, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Funk Clements and was preceded in death by her husband Nelson R. Nugent, Sr., her son Nelson R. Nugent, Jr. (Ricky), and her sister Elizabeth Clements...