Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Aug 29, 2019

Christina Anne Franciscus, 89, of Prince George, has gone to be with the Lord, Thursday August 29, 2019.  She was born June 25, 1930 to the late Martin and Theresa Gerum.  Chris was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Franciscus; son, Joe Allen Franciscus; granddaughter, Desiree Franciscus; two brothers, Hubert Gerum and Manfred Gerum; and one sister,...

Aug 26, 2019

Debra Yeatts “Debbie” Ricks, 67, of Matoaca, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019.  On April 28, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Jessie C. and Geraldine Buchanan Yeatts.  She attended Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights.  She is survived by her husband, Ronnie L. Ricks; a son, Steven Wayne Ricks of Ettrick; one grandchild; brother,...

Aug 25, 2019

Kathleen (Kitty) Burris Mathieson Carty of Richmond, Va, passed into eternal life on August 25, 2019.  She was born and lived much of her young life in Dinwiddie County but spent her mid-years in Petersburg and Colonial Heights.  She relocated to Richmond in her senior years. The most tremendous love and joy of her life were her two sons,...

Aug 24, 2019

SFC William “Bull” Martin Durham, U.S. Army Ret., 70, of Chesterfield passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Henry and Jose Mae Durham on September 15, 1948. He served in the 11th Armored Cavalry “Black Horse” in Vietnam where he met and married his wife. He later retired from Fort Lee...

Aug 24, 2019

Thomas Mann Boyd, 66, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Tom was preceded in death by a son Alex Boyd.  He is survived by his wife Sherrie Burgess Boyd; son John Boyd; two stepdaughters Danielle and Diana Lindsey; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends Thursday August 29, 2019 and Friday August 30,...

Aug 24, 2019

Evelyn Blickenstaff Godwin, 100, of Chesterfield passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born March 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Viola Blickenstaff, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Max Pernay Godwin; four sisters; and many dear friends. She was a longtime member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church,...

Aug 23, 2019

Katie May Potts, 83, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019.  She was born February 19, 1936 to the late Rommie and Iola Twisdale Rawlings.  Katie is survived by her husband, James Allan “Jimmy” Potts; brother, Gilbert Lee “Buddy” Rawlings; sister, Laura Poarch; sister-in-law, Pearl McGill; and many nieces and nephews.  She...

Aug 22, 2019

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Aug 22, 2019

Dolores C. “DeDe” Elder, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1929 to the late Clarence and Vera Elder in Petersburg, Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clarence “Bubba” Elder Jr.; and nephew, William “Ray” Elder (surviving wife, Michelle). Ms. Elder retired as a bookkeeper from...

Aug 22, 2019

Sandra Wayner Dunlap, 75, of Evington, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born December 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Ethel B. Wayner. She was a lifetime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she was a servant of God in treasury and administration. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Aug 20, 2019

Jody Christine Palombo, 61, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  She was a longtime member of City Point Restoration Church of God, Hopewell, and the Colonial Heights Optimist Club.  Jody was a sales associate with Walmart for 15 years. She loved riding around town on her Harley Davidson and enjoyed playing BINGO.

She...

Aug 19, 2019

Alma “Dee Dee” Cairns Anderson, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday August 19, 2019.  Born in Dinwiddie County on January 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Cairns and Emma Westmoreland Cairns.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Melvin Lee “Dikey” Anderson, Sr.  She is the last of her siblings, her...

Aug 19, 2019

Peter Leicester Downey, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday August 19, 2019.  He was born February 9, 1938 to the late Porter and Frances Dennis Downey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia McCaffrey; and his brother, Porter Downey.  Peter is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Vaughan Downey; two sons, Peter...

Aug 17, 2019

John William Freeman, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late, William H. and Christine Freeman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from public service with the State of Virginia.

He is survived by his sons, John...

Aug 16, 2019

Doyle Wayne Wilding, 72, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Sugar City, Idaho, he was the son of Russell and Lela Wilding who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Claudia, sons Jared Wilding, and Jordan Wilding; daughters Whitney Jordan (Evan), and Victoria Montagna (John), and three wonderful grandchildren: Blake,...

Aug 16, 2019

Lieselotte Lee, 90, of Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. She was born on July 20, 1929 to the late Heinerich and Mariea Frischkorn in Hanau, Germany. Mrs. Lee was passionate about cooking and baking, and loved to be sure that everyone was well fed. She was a kind and devoted mother and grandmother and will be missed...

Aug 15, 2019

Walter P. Norwood, 81, of Colonial Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Born June 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Louise and Willie Norwood, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Irene G. Norwood; his daughters, Darlene Norwood, Arlene Turner...

Aug 13, 2019

Joseph Kara Denny “Grandpa Joe” Allen, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born on May 17, 1946 to the late Kara and Edna Sarah Looney Allen. Mr. Allen received a master’s degree in education and served as a teacher for 20 years. He also served 16 years as a security guard for John Randolph...

Aug 11, 2019

Mildred Fay Thayer Leys passed away Sunday morning, August 11, 2019. She was born in Petersburg on October 18, 1927 to William Henry Thayer and Janie Lucille Cutchin and lived within sight of the house she was born in. She loved her town and her church, Crater Road Baptist Church, and her smile and potato salad will be missed....

Aug 10, 2019

Thomas L. Wilcox, Sr., 70, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Born December 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Berry Logan and Margaret Williamson Wilcox. And was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Helen Baxter. He is survived by his loving wife, Romona Wilcox; two sons, Thomas L. Wilcox, Jr....