Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Nov 18, 2020

Pamela “Pam” Boose, 58, of Colonial Heights departed this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Col. Gordon & Nancy Boose. Always a familiar bright, beautiful smile and friendly wave to others, Pam will be missed and cherished by the many lives she touched as a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, friend, co-worker...

Nov 17, 2020

Ernest Edgar Payne, 95, of Colonial Heights passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born in Charlottesville on July 7, 1925 to the late Manice E. and Nora Bibb Payne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Payne; and his six siblings. He is survived by his children, Philip Steven Payne (Mary Ruth) of Charlotte,...

Nov 16, 2020

David Brenson Martin, 65, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020.  Born in Ackerman, Mississippi on September 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Major Edward and Irene Murphy Martin.

David graduated from Colonial Heights High school class of 1974; he received his Political Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University...

Nov 14, 2020

Rudolph Williams “Rudy” Cogle, 89, of South Prince George, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.

Born in Colonial Heights, VA, on October 9, 1931, he was the son of the late Harold, Sr. and Callie Rives Cogle and was preceded in death by his first wife, Ophelia Spain Cogle, his...

Nov 13, 2020

William Norman "Norm" Benninghoff, Jr., 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully Friday, November 13, 2020.  He was born June 20, 1946 to the late William Benninghoff, Sr. and Helen McCaskie Benninghoff.  Norm is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Benninghoff; three sons, Bill Benninghoff (Nikki), Danny Benninghoff (Erika), and Scott (Jessica); seven grandchildren, Paige and Jules Benninghoff,...

Nov 12, 2020

Lawrence C. “Rex” Vairo, 92, of Matoaca, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  He was born on February 28, 1928 to the late Louis and Hessie May Purdy Vairo. Mr. Vairo was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Wynn Vairo; and a son, Louis Anthony “Tony” Vairo.

Rex was a lifetime member of Matoaca...

Nov 5, 2020

Jill Bennett Clay, 79, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.  She was born October 22, 1941 to the late George and Inez Bennett.  Jill retired from the Petersburg post office after over 30 years as a dedicated mail carrier.  She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Clay, Sr.; two sons, Robert Bowman of Glennville, Georgia and...

Oct 31, 2020

Louise Rainey Propst, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.  She born June 24, 1928 to the late Peter Epes Rainey and Marie Elwood Rainey.  Louise was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Lawrence Propst, Jr.; daughter, Marsha Propst; and sister, Jean Rainey.  She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church in...

Oct 31, 2020

Paul Ashton Spain, 59, of Colonial Heights, went to be with The Lord, Saturday, October 31, 2020. Paul is survived by his wife, JoAnna Michelle Spain; parents, Bernard Arnold Spain (Libby) and Ruth Longstreet Jenkins; stepdaughter, Madison Wellington; sister, Cindi Neal; niece, Ashton Bohannon (Vincent); great-nephew Alexander Bohannon; great-niece, Avalynn Bohannon; many other loving relatives; and three cats, whom...

Oct 27, 2020

Floyd V. “Flute” “Pops” Sheffield, Jr., 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  Born in Colonial Heights on August 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Floyd V. Sheffield Sr. and Dorothy B. Sheffield.  Floyd was a member of the Colonial Heights Church of the Nazarene.  He was a United States Army veteran...

Oct 27, 2020

Lucy Salmon Burns, 91, departed this life on October 27 following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Myrtle Salmon of Anthony, WV, her brother John Salmon of KY, her oldest son, Dennis Coldiron of Owingsville, KY, nephew Claude Mark Copher of Owingsville, KY, grandsons Timothy Bennett of Anchorage, AK, and Darrell Coldiron...

Oct 27, 2020

Joyce Fitzgerald Kestner, 90, of Chester passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  Born in Fort Eustis, Virginia on May 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William H. Fitzgerald and Mary Starnell Traylor.  Mrs. Kestner was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Lee Kestner, three brothers, William, Joe and Earl “Jack” and two sisters, Connie and...

Oct 25, 2020

Gladys L. Bailey, 92, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020. She was born in Chesterfield, Virginia on September 13, 1928 to the late Grason and Fannie Lipford. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jimmy Ricks and John Ricks; and 13 siblings. Ms. Bailey is survived by her daughter, Jane C. Stambaugh (David); granddaughter, Lisa...

Oct 24, 2020

On Saturday, October 24, a well-loved friend of many, Sally Ann Perkinson, 85, widow of David R. Perkinson, Sr. of Dinwiddie went to her Heavenly home after her courageous battle with lung cancer. A former smoker for over 60 years, she kicked, what she called, “a filthy habit,” over five years ago. Her wish was that everyone who smokes...

Oct 24, 2020

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Oct 21, 2020

Kathryn Lee “Katie” Choate, 92, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Tyler’s Retreat.  She was born July 22, 1928 to the late George Frank and Bessie Lee Evans Mullins, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Choate; and a daughter, Sharon Rackley.  Mrs. Choate is survived by a daughter, Katheryn Ford of South...

Oct 21, 2020

Betty Childress Winfree, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.  Born on May 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John T. Childress and Louise Thompson Lancaster.

Betty was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights.  She retired with 30 years of service as an Engineering Specialist for the...

Oct 20, 2020

Robert Walter Draben, 86, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  Bob was born September 16, 1934 to the late Elmer and Helen Draben.  He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wilmoth Draben; three sisters, Sharon Trujillo, Diane Blair, and Linda Prieb; and many nieces & nephews.  Bob was an educator for many years and a lifelong...

Oct 19, 2020

On Monday, October 19th Nellie C. McDonald (Nell) went to be with our Heavenly Father and her beloved husband of sixty-one years, Malcolm McDonald. Nell was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on May 15, 1927 to Albert and Edith Clemens. As the oldest daughter, Nell was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers, Jack, Tom and Albert; and sister,...

Oct 15, 2020

George Franklin Robertson, 94 of Sutherland, donned his Navy uniform, set sail heavenward, crossed the bar, and met his savior face to face on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was predeceased by his first wife of 55 years, Geneva Daniel; his parents Algie and Bertha Robertson; his sisters Minnie and Winnie; and brothers John and Howard.  Left to cherish...