Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Oct 15, 2020

Gordon L. Nicely Sr., 93, of Prince George County, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2020. He was the son of the late Roy Jackson and Marry Ann Nicely. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Pauline R. Nicely and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by two sons, Perry W....

Oct 11, 2020

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Oct 10, 2020

Thomas Eugene Vaughan, 90, of Carson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born June 30, 1930 in Petersburg to the late, Ernest Eugene and Ruth Emory Vaughan.  He was the third of six children and moved with his parents and siblings to his grandparent’s farm in Sussex County while a young child, where he spent...

Oct 10, 2020

Patricia Burfoot Tucker, 76, of South Chesterfield, Virginia passed away on October 10, 2020. She was born on April 11, 1944 in Colonial Heights, Virginia to Thomas Matthew and Ruth Shell Burfoot who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband George “Earl” Tucker, Jr.; sons, Robert Clifton Fried, Jr. (Rita) and Michael Duane Fried (Kelly); stepdaughter,...

Oct 9, 2020

On October 9, 2020, Florence Carol Ekstrom got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 74 years old. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, Florence was a proud wife, mother, daughter, and friend to so many. Anyone who walked through her door was family, and family was her proudest achievement. Married to the love of...

Oct 8, 2020

John Warren Lowder, 53, of Dinwiddie passed away Thursday, October 8th, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evie and Shirley Nicol; and uncle, Alvin Hamlet. John leaves behind his wife, Stacy Davis; mother, Betty Lowder; sister, Mary McCormick (Larry); niece Jessica Brockwell (Glynn) and her sons, J.J., Tucker,...

Oct 6, 2020

Mae Kathleen Darby, 97, of Matoaca, Virginia passed away peacefully on October 6, 2020, after a very brief hospital stay.

She was born in the village of Matoaca and resided there her entire life.  She married the late William Clinton Darby and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together.

She is survived by two children, Clinton...

Oct 5, 2020

Brian Thomas (Lupi) Bacigalupi departed this life Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was born November 16, 1964 at F. Lee, Virginia to Barbara A. Bacigalupi and the late Frank S. Bacigalupi, SGM.

Brian is survived by his loving mother, Barbara A. Bacigalupi; sister, Sharon B. Bacigalupi; brother, Frank S. Bacigalupi, Jr.; and son, Timothy Bacigalupi.    He graduated...

Oct 4, 2020

Indie Alise Petree, 97, of Ettrick, Virginia peacefully went to be with her Lord on October 4 , 2020, in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Indie was born in Ettrick to Alger Turner and Ruth Cumbia - Turner on September 18, 1923. She went to high school at Petersburg High School and went on in life to work for the...

Oct 3, 2020

Warren Dollson Scott, 88, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1932 in Northampton County, North Carolina to the late, Charles W. & Anna T. Scott. Warren was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Sherman Scott, then late Elizabeth Andrews Scott; his devoted friend & companion, Hattie Pauline Hudson; and his daughter Laura Jeanette...

Oct 1, 2020

Eloise Britton Ward, 74 of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home on Swift Creek.  Eloise was preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Ward Jr., and parents Roland and Irene Britton. Eloise is survived by her children, Lauri Henderson (Eric), Alexis Ward, and Richard F. Ward III (Phyllis); three grandchildren, Abigail and Ward...

Sep 30, 2020

Carolyn Tench Harrison passed away September 30, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald C. Harrison; daughters, Christie Harrison Tipton (Jeff) and Kadee Harrison Rodenbo (Jerry); grandchildren, Bailey and Dalton Tipton, and Dillon and Kendal Rodenbo; and best friend of over 63 years, Donna Y. Martin. Our Mama...

Sep 30, 2020

Donna Jean Quinn, 66, of Matoaca, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Born on January 31, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert M.  and Sarah Jenkins Cromwell.  Donna was a retired EMT with the Ettrick Matoaca Rescue Squad. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by...

Sep 26, 2020

Ryan Dylan Buttari, 6, of Waverly, passed away suddenly to be with The Lord, Saturday, September 26, 2020.  Ryan was born August 8, 2014 to Samuel Anthony Buttari, Sr. and Jamie Lynn McCann.  He was a loving brother and son.  Everyone who knew Ryan loved him; and it did not take long for Ryan to put a smile on...

Sep 25, 2020

Frank A. Godwin, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Titus and Aline Godwin Locklear. Frank was a member of Second Chance Baptist Church and was a member of the Lumbee Indian Tribe.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired from...

Sep 24, 2020

Betty Geraldine Harman, 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed into eternal life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2020, after a life of faith, hard work, and love for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James Russell Harman. She is survived by her sister, Doris Froy, her four children;...

Sep 23, 2020

Anita Hayles Pead, 71 of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Noelle Jarratt and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Jarratt. Anita is survived by her husband, Merle Pead; son, Dustin Pead; four grandchildren, Chloe Russel, Blake Cousins, Ethan Pead, and Aubrey Pead.  Anita retired from John Randolph Medical Center after 40 years. ...

Sep 23, 2020

In loving memory of our beautiful wife, mother, and nonna, Elsa Pierucci Wilson, who passed peacefully on September 23, 2020 at the age of 93.  She was born in her beloved Livorno, Italy on August 31, 1927. Elsa was the daughter of the late Federico and Alfreda Pierucci.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life...

Sep 20, 2020

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not...

Sep 18, 2020

Jean Mallory Meek, 91 of Colonial Heights, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 18, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Clyde Webster Meek; and two sons, Richard Meek and Michael Meek.  Jean is survived by her six daughters, Debra Fields (Melvin),...