Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Jan 29, 2021

Margaret Ferguson Smith, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed at home with her beloved husband, and close-knit family at her side on Friday January 29, 2021.  She was born July 5, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Alfred L. and Elizabeth Myrick Ferguson, and was preceded in death by her stepmother Phyllis D. Ferguson and her twin sister Margie...

Jan 27, 2021

Ralph Winfree Moore, 88, of North Dinwiddie passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  Born on September 24, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas Hunter and Mabel Johnson Moore and was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Lacy and three brothers, Thomas Moore Jr., Percy Moore and Melvin Moore.

Mr. Moore proudly served...

Jan 26, 2021

Marie Archer Canoles, 75, of S. Chesterfield, passed away in her home on Jan 26, 2021. She was born Sept 23, 1945 in Matoaca, Virginia to the late George Washington Archer and Susie Woodson Archer. Mrs. Canoles was a long-time member of Enon Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Director, and on many committees throughout the years....

Jan 25, 2021

Carolyn Wilkins “Tiny” Anckaitis, 83, of Colonial Heights passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center.  She was born August 25, 1938 in Danville, Virginia to the late Sandy Nelson Wilkins and Nonnie Mae McDaniel Burnett and was preceded in death by her husbands, Linwood Irby Fraher Jr. and Lt. Col. William Henry Anckaitis,...

Jan 23, 2021

David Henry Por,74, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Louise Por; sister, Kathy Vandenbrink; and brother, James Por.

David was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a retired estimator for Shoosmith Brothers. ...

Jan 23, 2021

James Ronald Barry, most commonly known as Ron, Ronnie, Unk, Bubba, Uncle Rory, and Coach, 73 of Colonial Heights, has gained his wings. Ron passed away peacefully in his home Saturday January 23, 2021 after a brief battle with respiratory illness. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 23, 1947 to the late Harvey “Jiggs” and Edith Barry....

Jan 22, 2021

Loueen Droddy Minson, 88, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Louisiana and the daughter of the late Johnny and Iva Droddy.  Mrs. Minson was preceded in death by her husband, George William Minson, Sr.; a granddaughter, Melissa Doris Edmundson; three brothers, Clifton, Buddy and Junior; and three...

Jan 22, 2021

William Lloyd Arrington, Sr., 81 of Colonial Heights passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.  He was born April 7, 1939 in Crewe, VA to the late Lloyd and Ethel Swicegood Arrington.  William was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Bass Arrington; and three brothers, Elmer Arrington, George Arrington, and David Arrington.  William is survived...

Jan 22, 2021

Charlotte Faye Judy, 85, died peacefully at her home in Chester, VA on January 22, 2021.

Born in Romney, WV on August 15, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Hilbert Everett and Lelia Belle Everett.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Melvin F. Judy; her son,...

Jan 22, 2021

Janet D. Carter, 58, of Dinwiddie, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1962 in Petersburg.  She was preceded in death by her loving parents, James H. and Ila W. Carter of Petersburg; and several aunts and uncles. Janet is survived by a loving and caring uncle, Robert L. Carter (Barbara); an...

Jan 21, 2021

Roger B. Sutliff, 61, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born in Germany on June 22, 1959. Roger loved working with cars and enjoyed his time as a mechanic. He is survived by his son, Charles Sutliff (Vanessa); granddaughter, Lillian Sutliff; father and mother, Charles and Rosemarie Sutliff; brother, Jimmy Sutliff; sister, Marion Moore;...

Jan 20, 2021

Calvin Wilson Dawson, age 74, of McKenney, died Jan. 20, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda Adams Dawson, and two daughters, Heather Jean Dawson Tierney (Tim), and Sarah Woodrow Dawson Vance (Jim), and a granddaughter, Laura Tierney, as well as many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Carl...

Jan 19, 2021

James Daniel Blackwood, Sr. of Colonial Heights, Virginia, died Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021. He was 89 years old and a Memory Care resident of Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe in Henrico County.  He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina where he met his wife, Margaret; they were married 63 years.  He served in the US Army and later worked for...

Jan 17, 2021

James Ellis Dunkum, Sr., 82 passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021.  He was born August 5, 1938, the son of James Albert Dunkum and Mamie Fulcher Dunkum.   He was a graduate of Farmville High School and Virginia State University.  Until his retirement, Ellis worked as an appeals officer for the I.R.S.   He spent many years coaching a variety...

Jan 17, 2021

Donald Allen Helsel, Jr., 61, of North Dinwiddie, passed away, Sunday January 17, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Allen Helsel, Sr.  Donald is survived by his wife, Linda Diane Helsel; mother, Diana Grace Helsel; brother, Douglas Ray Helsel (Tammy); and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00...

Jan 15, 2021

Charlotte Dimirack, 80, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister departed this life to be with the Lord on January 15, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents Sarah Evelyn Hardy, and Howerton Hardy, her brothers Rocky Mosconi and Bobby Hardy. Charlotte is survived by her husband George Dimirack , her two children Buddy Dimirack (Mary) and...

Jan 15, 2021

Claude Davis Allen, 78, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in North Carolina on January 8, 1943 to the late Richard and Una Allen. He was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church where he loved to spend his time. He retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 30 years of service, and...

Jan 15, 2021

Ernest Clay Clarke, Jr., 58, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Ernest Clay Clarke, Sr. and to Sylvia Newcomb Clarke. Ernest Clay (or Ernie as he was known at work) graduated from Matoaca High School in 1980. Shortly thereafter, he began working for the company S.P....

Jan 15, 2021

Sandra Hile Moore, 63, of South Chesterfield, VA, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2021. She was born on March 21,1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence R. Hile and Carolyn W. Hile and her brother, Robert E. Hile. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas B. (Bernie) Moore, her daughters Jennifer A. Marshall (Keith),...

Jan 14, 2021

Betty Carol Milton, 74, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Born on April 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Fannie Sue Wade Traylor, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert A. Milton.

Betty was a 1964 graduate of Thomas Dale High School and worked for...