Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Apr 5, 2021

Laura A. Lipford, 82, of Dinwiddie went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Hester Cabaniss; father, James Hammond; brother, Jimmy Hammond and loving husband, Lawrence Lipford. She was baptized at a young age in West End Baptist Church, but spent...

Apr 4, 2021

Grace Mae Newcomb, 95, of Dinwiddie passed away on April 4, 2021 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born May 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Jennie V. Tatum, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Newcomb; four brothers, George “Buster” Tatum, John “Cuttie” Tatum, Gordon Lee Tatum, James Early Tatum;...

Apr 3, 2021

Grace Crowe Harrison, 77 of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully to be with her husband, Saturday, April 3, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1943 to the late Maxie and Odessa Spain Crowe.  Grace was also preceded in death by her husband William Octave Harrison and her sister, Essie Spain Davis.  She is survived by her two sons; Will...

Apr 2, 2021

Janet Marie Toenniges, 57, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born September 7, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Peggy Parrish. For over 10 years, Janet worked at the Slip-In convenience center, where she will be remembered for her bright smile, laughter, and the love she had for everyone...

Apr 2, 2021

The name is WILLS not Willis: Wirt N. Wills, Sr. "Nicky" 90, of Matoaca passed away Friday, April 2nd at his home away from home, Dunlop House Assisted Living. Mr. Wills was a Petersburg native.  He served in both the U.S. Navy & the U.S. Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran.  His achievements were numerous as well...

Apr 2, 2021

Phyllis Grotz Shanahan, 66 of Colonial Heights passed away, Friday, April 2, 2021.  She was born August 3, 1954 to the late Clifford and Mary Grotz. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Shanahan and her sister, Toni Cook. She is survived by her son, Wyatt Walker and her niece, Katie Cook. Phyllis was a...

Apr 1, 2021

Karl Benjamin Wallace Pritchett Jr., 85, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully on Thursday April 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Fredericksburg, Va. on December 31, 1935, he was the son of the late Karl B.W. Pritchett & Cora Webb Pritchett, and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Boggis, & Thelma Griffin; and his...

Mar 31, 2021

Terry “Granddaddy” Craig Shipe, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 23, 1946 to the late Glenville “Buddy” and Izetta Shipe. Terry was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Chesterfield County, where he served as Lay Leader. He fiercely loved his...

Mar 30, 2021

Harold Lynn Sturgill, 74, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence Born January 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Ora and Mabel Sturgill and was also preceded in death by his son, Reinhard Birk; and brothers, Bill and Gene Sturgill. A United States Army veteran, Harold proudly served...

Mar 29, 2021

Michael Lynne Birchett, 74, of Chester Virginia, and formerly of Hopewell Virginia, passed away suddenly in his home on Monday March 29, 2021.  Born on May 4, 1946 in North Carolina and graduated from Hopewell High school in 1966. He was the only child of late Carlton Talmadge and Louise Mitchell Birchett. He was preceded in death by his wonderful...

Mar 29, 2021

Wayne Robertson, 76, of Dinwiddie passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence. Born September 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Willis and Marie Robertson. A United States Army and Army Reserve Veteran, Wayne proudly served his beloved country during the Vietnam War. After 40 years of dedicated service, he retired from Titmus Optical/Zeiss....

Mar 29, 2021

Edith Lewis Brockwell, 86 of South Chesterfield peacefully left this Earth on Monday March 29th, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born Edith Wilmoth on January 10th, 1935 in Scottsburg VA to Freddie W. Wilmoth and Cecelia Watts Wilmoth who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her brother Freddie...

Mar 28, 2021

Linda Jean White, 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  She was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts on September 26, 1950.  She was the daughter of the late Everett L. Durden and Hazel Doncaster Thompson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Charles White Sr.

She was the proprietor, along with her...

Mar 25, 2021

Merle Eugene Reedy Sr., 92 passed away peacefully at his home in Prince George on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Eileen of 69 years, his sons Douglas, Merle Jr. (Gene), Bradley, and Bryan, six grandsons, and 11 great-grandchildren. Merle was born in Hagerstown, Maryland and is a proud veteran of the Army Air...

Mar 25, 2021

Margie W. McGinnis, 81, of Sutherland, Virginia went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 25, 2021. She was born on April 2, 1939 to the late William and Mary Whitehurst. Margie was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who took in His word daily....

Mar 25, 2021

James Lewis Payne, 88, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Born May 23, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Leota Payne, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Iladel Esther Payne; son, Daniel Louis Payne; and seven siblings. James was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist in Petersburg....

Mar 25, 2021

Charles George “Teddy” Nicholson, 53, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  Born on November 25, 1967, he was the son of the late Thomas Perry Nicholson and Harriette Wagner Green.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, and a Construction Manager for 21 years at VDOT, Richmond District Construction - Southern...

Mar 23, 2021

JAMES WALTER BAILEY, JR., 98, OF CHESTER, VIRGINIA PASSED ON TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021, PEACEFULLY AT HOME. HE WAS BORN IN SUSSEX COUNTY, AUGUST 27, 1922. HE WAS A WONDERFUL SON, HUSBAND, FATHER, GRAND AND GREAT GRAND FATHER, BROTHER AND UNCLE.

HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE, JAMES WALTER, SR. AND MARY LIPP BAILEY. ALSO PRECEDED...

Mar 22, 2021

Richard Nolan Stanley, 73, of Prince George, VA, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, March 22, 2021 at home with his family. Nolan was born in Clay County, IL the son of Venice Zasloff, Las Vegas, NV and the late Monty M. Stanley. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Nita...

Mar 20, 2021

Donald E. Cameron, affectionately known as Tootles, 87, of S. Prince George passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born March 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Basil E. and Margaret Bowers Cameron and was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Cramer and four brothers, Arthur, Lloyd, Lyle and his twin brother, Ronald Cameron....