Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

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....

Aug 9, 2019

Marjorie T. Minetree, 87, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. Born October 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Berkley and Lynne Brooks Tucker, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Young Minetree, Sr. Marjorie was a longtime member of Kenwood United Methodist Church and retired as...

Aug 9, 2019

Jerry Wayne Lee, Sr., 76 of North Prince George, passed away Friday August 9, 2019.  He was born March 30, 1943 in Hopewell, VA to the late James and Eva Butler Lee.  Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Gwendolyn Lee and two brothers Wilbur F. Lee and James J. Lee.  He is survived by three sons Jerry...

Aug 8, 2019

Doris Belle Ebbert, 100, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania to the late William and Florence Ebbert on June 16, 1919. Ms. Ebbert was a longtime resident of Washington D.C. where she retired as an officer from Columbia Federal Savings and Loan. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 7, 2019

SSG Joshua David Earley, United States Army, 37, of Blackstone, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  Born on July 11, 1982, in Fredericksburg, Virginia he was preceded in death by his father, James David Earley; and a brother, James David Earley.  SSG Earley served with the 276th Engineer Battalion at Fort Pickett, Virginia, and was previously deployed...

Aug 6, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Louis John Battagliola Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 4, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Linda Lilley Hawthorne. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 31, 2019

Phyllis Martin Pilout was born Phyllis Delores Martin in Amelia County, Virginia, on April 15, 1939, to Mitchell David and Ruth-Ellen Martin. Shortly after her birth, Mitchell David Martin was drafted for war-time service into the Army in 1942. As the result of that Phyllis and her siblings went to live with several different family members in North Carolina...

Jul 30, 2019

Patricia Waddell Vaughan, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. She was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia to the late Rufus A. and Lottie May Waddell on October 15, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd R. Vaughan Sr.; and daughter, Rebecca Daniels. Mrs. Vaughan is survived by her daughter, Constance Wilkerson (Wayne); son, Lloyd...

Jul 27, 2019

Joyce Frith Burton, 77 of Chesterfield, went to be with The Lord Saturday, July 27, 2019.  She was born March 1, 1942 in Petersburg, Va to the late Garland “Bill” Frith and Ada “Kay” Lilley Frith.  Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years John W. Burton, Sr.  She is survived by her son John W....

Jul 25, 2019

Randy O. Meadows, 46, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. He enjoyed watching sports, especially wrestling, racing, and football. He was a kindhearted man and he will be missed dearly by those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmon Meadows; and uncles, Steve and Richard Meadows. He is survived by his mother,...

Jul 24, 2019

It is with the deepest sorrow, we announce our beloved, Robert “Rob” Edward Donaldson, 39, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the hospital. For those who knew Rob, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Rob was affiliated with Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Newport News Virginia and worked diligently...

Jul 24, 2019

Carolyn K. Sheffield, 90, of Sandston, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.  Born in New London, Connecticut on June 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Cari Hendrix Kirkis.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew H. Sheffield, Jr. on May 9, 2019.

She was a retired...

Jul 23, 2019

Charles Dewey “Bud” Pruett Jr., 87, of Chesterfield passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  Born on September 22, 1931, in Bartley, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dewey Charles Pruett Sr. and Ora Nellie Brooks Pruett. He was preceded in death by his son, David Byron Pruett; siblings, Lula Ann “Petie,” Lois Bellomy, Betty “Pickie,”...

Jul 23, 2019

Edith Crowder Murray Harrelson, “Sis,” 87, of Chesterfield, formerly of Fredonia, KS, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  Born in Chesterfield, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Darrell Ray Harrelson; parents, Robert W. and Lucy King Crowder; two brothers, Robert, Jr., and Richard Crowder.  She is survived by two children, Dr. Philip A. Murray (Ken)...

Jul 23, 2019

Joseph Edward Gravel, 62, of Disputanta passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Born April 21, 1957, he was the son of the late Cecil and Sarah Gravel. He was a United States Marine veteran, proudly serving his country for four years. Joe loved riding his Harley and enjoyed taking part in the Teddy Bear Run where bikers from...

Jul 22, 2019

Curtis Orville Nimmo, 97, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday July 22, 2019 at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, Richmond, Virginia. Born in Ettrick, he was the son of the late James H. and Ethel Todd Nimmo. Mr. Nimmo was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Hattie Virginia “Sissy” Murdock Nimmo; son, Gary Orville Nimmo;...

Jul 17, 2019

Ruth Jane Marsee Sadler, 97, of Colonial Heights was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Ruth was born in Bakersville, North Carolina on April 17, 1922 and was the eldest of nine children to the late Herschel Ralph Sr. and Rosa Burleson Marsee.  Ruth was preceded in death by her...

Jul 16, 2019

Judy Jones Dunlow, 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  Born on May 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Mary Virginia Jones, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Dunlow.  Mrs. Dunlow was retired from Titmus Optical.

She is survived by her children, Karla R. Wilkinson...