Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Oct 12, 2019

Ruth Hope Jordan, 84, of Chester, VA passed away peacefully in her home on October 12, 2019. Ruth was born on December 25, 1934 in Colonial Heights to John David Jordan and Ruth Alma Pate Jordan. She was born prematurely, so small that her first crib was just a small box placed near a space heater for warmth; yet...

Oct 8, 2019

Christopher Landrum Siefferman, 50, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  He was born in Petersburg on October 23, 1968.  Chris’ faith was broad and diverse, he grew up in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church family, and within the last few years was baptized into...

Oct 8, 2019

Louis Braxton, Jr., 91, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  He was born May 23, 1928 to the late, Louis and Lillie Braxton, and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Viola Ketcham Braxton.  He is survived by a son and caregiver, Wayne Braxton (Debbie); daughter and...

Oct 5, 2019

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Oct 1, 2019

MSG (Ret.) William “Bill” Andrew Dolinger, 88, of Prince George entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 comfortably in his home. Born in Grayson Co., Virginia on May 16, 1931, he was the son of the late Paul Cicero and Minnie Elizabeth (Hurley) Dolinger and was also preceded in death by his devoted...

Oct 1, 2019

Gayle Lee Beville, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. CW4 Beville was born in Petersburg on November 1, 1930 to the late Frank and Essie Beville. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Parker. CW4 Beville served his country for 42 years in the National Guard, United States Army, and Reserves. He was...

Sep 30, 2019

Ella Mae Hahn Wells, 87, of Petersburg went to be with the Lord Monday, September 30, 2019.  She was born May 24, 1932 in Meadowville, Virginia to the late, John and Okie Hahn.  Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Ernest Wells; two sons, David Lee Wells and William Ernest Wells and two daughters, Sheila Mae Cimburke...

Sep 30, 2019

Walter S. Gilliam, 84, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. Born July 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles Clyde Gilliam and Notie Dell Harrison, and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Clarke and Ruth Bird; and brother, Charles...

Sep 28, 2019

Roxann Weathers “Rocky” Todt, 53, of McKenney, went to be with The Lord, Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was born April 30, 1966 to the late Alfred and Alice Weathers.  Roxann and her husband, John Todt were involved in a fatal accident at the same time.  She is survived by a sister, Cristie Barrett (Robert); brother, Phillip Weathers (Alice);...

Sep 28, 2019

Mary Frances Prestwood, 88, of Colonial Heights died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Colonial Heights Convalescent Center.  She was a native of North Hampton County, Virginia.  Mary was the daughter of the late Hiawatha and Daisy Hickman Wyatt and was the widow of Benjamin Prestwood.  She was a retired nurse, where she worked at the Petersburg General Hospital...

Sep 28, 2019

John Allen Todt, 56, of McKenney, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born June 23, 1963 to the late John P. and A. Seline Todt, of Petersburg.  John and his wife, Roxann Weathers Todt were involved in a fatal accident at the same time.  He was preceded in death by a niece, Catherine Lipford.  John is...

Sep 27, 2019

Elijha Thornton Perkins 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond.  He was born January 13, 1937 in Farmville Virginia to the late Wilbur E. T. and Dolly Viola Harris Perkins and was preceded in death by his wife Rosalie Long Perkins, a brother William M. Perkins and a great-grandson Jayden...

Sep 23, 2019

Rebecca “Polly” Blunt Orcutt, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. Mrs. Orcutt attended Highland United Methodist Church where she was a member since the early 1950’s. She was a member of the Mary Murphy Bible Class and was a retired civil servant from Fort Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W....

Sep 20, 2019

Delores ‘Dee’ Ann Perkinson, 60, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her residence in Farmville, VA. Born in Covington, VA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Hugh and Thelma Jean Grogan; a sister, Dorothy Jean Grogan; and an aunt and uncle, Charlotte and Bill...

Sep 18, 2019

On September 18, 2019 the Lord called one of His angels home; Shirley Owen Fuller, 84, of Colonial Heights. Mrs. Fuller attended First Assembly of God Church, Petersburg, and was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lunette Harlow; husband, Robert Leslie Fuller; and son, Bobby Fuller. She is survived by her sons, Robert Peyton Fuller (Donna) of...

Sep 18, 2019

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Sep 16, 2019

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Sep 8, 2019

Richard Bruce “Dick” Denning, 90, of Hopewell, Va. passed away peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2019. Dick was the son of the late Bruce Denning and Rena Barefoot Denning. He was preceded in death by Wife, Shirley Denning; Son, Joe Denning; Brother, Phil Denning; Sisters, Mae Elizabeth Norris and Sue Godwin. Dick was survived by Son; Richard Dale Denning; Granddaughter,...

Sep 6, 2019

Beverly Jean Robinson “Bevie”, 58, of Colonial Heights, Va., passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, Friday September 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, John Robinson Jr.; mother, Pauline Harvey Robinson; son, Joey Lambert; and two brothers, Gary Don Robinson and Ronald Dale Robinson. Bevie is survived by two daughters, Tonya Kropp and Terrie...

Sep 6, 2019

Barbara Belcher Jackson, 83, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. Born on August 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Hazel McFredrick Belcher.  She was preceded in death by an aunt, Velvie Arpe, and cousins, James F. Arpe Sr. and Charles Wayne Arpe.

Mrs. Jackson worked for Titmus...