Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Aug 10, 2020

Neil Elliot Pegram (Big Neil), April 15, 1960 - August 10, 2020. Saved by God's grace at Perseverance Church, he joined God's angels on August 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Neil died suddenly from a flesh-eating disease and two forms of strep.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eugene Pegram of North Carolina and...

Aug 9, 2020

William “Bill” T. Watkins, 85, of Disputanta, Virginia, formerly of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.  Born in Petersburg, Virginia on May 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Roland S. and Lillian Gibbs Watkins.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Wanda L. Watkins, and a son, Stephen...

Aug 8, 2020

Boyd Gordon Griggs Jr., 70, of Prince George Virginia, left us to be with the good lord in heaven, on Saturday August 8 th , 2020.

He passed in his Prince George home where he had raised a family with his loving wife, Rachel Bailey Griggs and son, Boyd Griggs 3rd.

Boyd was born in...

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Lou Anderson, 94, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020.  She was born April 26, 1926 to the late Matthew and Sarah Marion Hardee.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roye Anderson.  Mrs. Anderson was a member of Highland United Methodist Church. She was the past president of the United Methodist Women...

Aug 6, 2020

Lawrence H. Corrigan 81, of Petersburg, passed away August 6, 2020. He was born in Pennsylvania on July 24, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Dawn Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Newville United Methodist Church. He was a professional chef and more than anything, he loved his family...

Aug 4, 2020

Hisako (Tsukuda) Barker, 87, of Colonial Heights passed peacefully August 4, 2020. She was born in Yakoya, Uozaki Cho, Hyogo-ken, Japan on November 19, 1932. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States and lived in Colonial Heights since 1956. She was the daughter of Fusae (Miyamoto) Tsukuda and Isao Tsukuda. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 2, 2020

Barry Woodruff Barlow, 63 of Chester, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He was born September 15, 1956 to the late George W. Barlow, Sr. and Bobbie Sue Woodruff Barlow.  Barry is survived by his wife Mary J. Barlow; two children Amy Cutrone and Barry “Jason” Barlow (Andrew J. Friski); two granddaughters, Hannah Blevins and...

Aug 2, 2020

Marie Bauer Mullins, 82, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away in Jacksonville, FL on August 2, 2020.  She was born in Hlas, Czechoslovakia on Christmas Eve, 1937.  In the aftermath of World War II and following the death of her father, Marie’s family was forced to move to West Germany.  Settling in the Giessen area, it was there...

Aug 2, 2020

Virginia F. Newcomb, 93, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Sarah G. Lane. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam L. Newcomb; brothers, Roy F. Lane, Lloyd W. Lane, and Bernard F. Lane; and sister, Alice L. Garrison. She...

Jul 31, 2020

Joyce Rae "Jo" Morris, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina and formerly of Colonial Heights, Virginia peacefully transitioned from life to eternity on July 31, 2020.  Jo, her friends knew that they had better call her "Jo," was born October 3, 1937 in Spiro, Oklahoma.  She grew up in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Jo loved to read, especially Danielle Steel. ...

Jul 31, 2020

Earl F. Holt, 84, of Disputanta, passed away July 31, 2020. He was born in South Hampton County on September 30, 1935 to the late Clarence and Betty Holt. Mr. Holt was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist Church and served his country in the United States Air Force. He also retired from Brown and Williamson and Prince George...

Jul 29, 2020

Dorothy “Ann” Richardson, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Southside Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 21, 1939 in Petersburg, Va. to the late, Collin Rudolph Beale and Nellie Marian Carter Beale.  Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Richardson; two brothers, Robert C. Beale, Sr. and William R....

Jul 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that the loving family of Bret Howard Akins, 53, would like to make known that he has gone to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  He was the eldest son of deceased parents, Howard Munson Akins and Aura (Teddi) Akins.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wendy McDaniel...

Jul 26, 2020

Jeffress Craddock Primmer, 75, of Powhatan, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in New York on June 12, 1945 to the late Jeffress and Greta Craddock. Mrs. Primmer graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1963 and Virginia Commonwealth University in 1967, and retired from the Virginia Employment Commission after 42 years of service. She is...

Jul 24, 2020

Helena Evelyn Newton, 80, of Prince George, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.  She was born May 27, 1940 to the late Raymond and Fannie Bish Shumate. Helena was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie B. Newton, Sr.; sister, Pat Elmore; and brother, Delmer Shumate. Lena found happiness in her crafts, and in her family and friends....

Jul 23, 2020

Charles A. “Chuck” Boswell, Jr., MSG (Ret. U.S. Army) passed away on July 23, 2020.  A native of Virginia, Chuck was born July 10, 1939 in Pittsylvania County to the late Charles A. Boswell, Sr. and Bernice Sue Herndon.  He resided in Colonial Heights, VA for the past 39 years.

Chuck served his country in the U.S....

Jul 23, 2020

Debbie Lynne Watts, 55, of Colonial Heights, departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the Watts’ family home after a courageous battle against cancer. She was the daughter of the late Robert harry and Mary Ann Pruett Watts; and was preceded in death by a sister, Gale Diane Watts; and a brother, Terry Wayne Watts formerly of...

Jul 22, 2020

Charles Thomas “Charlie” Barham Sr. of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on the 22nd of July 2020 peacefully at his home after a long battle with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.  He was born on 25 July 1933 in Petersburg, Virginia and grew up in Matoaca.  Charlie was the son of the late Thomas Iredell Barham and Mable Irene Minton Barham Furgerson. ...

Jul 21, 2020

Isom E. Hubble of Chester, Virginia, transitioned from this life into Eternity on July 21, 2020.  He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, of a very brief illness caused by cancer.

Isom was born July 29, 1935 in Marion, Virginia.  He grew up, with his two siblings, on the family farm in the area called...

Jul 20, 2020

James Thomas Navary was a wonderful man who truly loved his family and friends. He passed from this life peacefully at home with his family on Monday, July 20, 2020. His life was his family and close friends. He was funny, smart, and caring. He loved music and knew all the groups and musicians and all the words to...