Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Nov 30, 2020

Edward Linwood Gettings, 81, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020.  Born on June 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph Linwood and Ruth Fleming Gettings, and was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Ransone Gettings.

Linwood was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, and a retired Lieutenant with...

Nov 30, 2020

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Nov 29, 2020

Edna Baker “Ganny” Williams, 95, of Colonial Heights, went home to be with Jesus and her husband of 66 years on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born in Kershaw County, South Carolina on April 13, 1925 to the late Meredith and Blanche Baker. Mrs. Williams was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...

Nov 27, 2020

Katherine Gayle Anderson “Kathy” 65, of Dinwiddie, suddenly went to be with The Lord, Friday November 27, 2020.  Kathy was born to the late Edwin Allan Gayle, Sr. and Margaret Gayle Mason.  She was preceded in death by her husband William Bernard Anderson; and brother Edwin Allan Gayle, Jr.  Kathy is survived by two step-sons, Brian Anderson (Jennifer) and...

Nov 27, 2020

Richard Gareth “Gary” Eichler, went home to his Heavenly Father, Friday, November 27, 2020, whom he served his entire life through his music. Gary was born January 28, 1938 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and lived there until he enlisted in the Army, stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia, where he played trombone in the U.S. Army Band. Gary was well known...

Nov 20, 2020

Ruth Brockwell Lodge, age 98, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born on June 8, 1922, Ruth was a native of Chesterfield County and was the daughter of the late Philip Sheridan Brockwell and Naomi Moore Brockwell Kollman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shenton Bordon Lodge; sister, Maybelle Brockwell Landa;...

Nov 19, 2020

Donald Pleasants Baird, 94 of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Southside Regional Medical Center. He died from complications following a fall at home. Born in Petersburg, VA on September 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Henry Ruffin Baird and Katherine Nichols Baird. He was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine...

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...