Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Feb 2, 2021

Robert Ervin Hudson, Jr., 73, of DeWitt, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  He was born March 3, 1947, to the late Robert Hudson, Sr. and Mary Barnette Hudson.  Robert is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sue Rasmussen Hudson; three sons, Keith Robert Hudson (Julia), Justin A. Hudson, David Irvin (Noelle); two daughters, Kimberly Hudson Souders...

Feb 2, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Tomney, 87, of Prince George passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Anthony Tomney; and her two brothers and two sisters. She was private duty CNA.

She is survived by her two daughters, Katherine Lynn Belvin and husband, James Belvin of Prince George and Rebecca Sue...

Feb 1, 2021

Walter Forrest Dance III (known as “Papa Bear”), 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on June 27, 1931 in Chesterfield County, he was the son of the late Walter Forrest Dance II. and Doris Crowder Dance.

WF Dance joined the Air Force in January of 1951. Upon...

Feb 1, 2021

John Edward Davis, 73, died February 1st, 2021 surrounded by family.  He was born to Elizabeth Hartle Davis and John Baptist Davis on September 22nd, 1947. He had three siblings Elizabeth Jane Wiseman, William Francis Davis, and Pamela Ann Woolridge.

John graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1966 going on to finish his master's degree in...

Jan 31, 2021

Edwin William “Bill” Robbins Jr., 83, of Colonial Heights, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1937 in Bar Harbor Maine, to the late Edwin Robbins Sr. and Flora Young. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester & Violet Young; wife, Faith McKay Robbins; son, Scott...

Jan 31, 2021

Gary Allan Booth, 61, of Prince George, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021.  Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Harry W. Booth Jr. and Joyce Ann Booth, and was preceded in death by a nephew, David Michael McKinney.

Mr. Booth was employed as a Quality Control Manager with Atlantic Constructors Inc....

Jan 29, 2021

Lillie Dale Rodenbo, 71, of Disputanta, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born on December 20, 1949 in Littleton, North Carolina to the late Willie Lee and  Ettie Pauline Walker. Mrs. Rodenbo was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and paved roads for Burton P. Short Paving Company for over 15 years. She loved scrapbooking, but most...

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...