OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Edith Crowder Harrelson

Edith Crowder Harrelson

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)...

Joseph Gravel

Joseph Gravel

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...

Curtis Nimmo

Curtis Nimmo

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;...

Ruth Sadler

Ruth Sadler

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...

Judy Dunlow

Judy Dunlow

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...

Dorothy Bobbitt

Dorothy Bobbitt

Jul 16, 2019

Dorothy Carter Bobbitt passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the age of 93.  Her beautiful and generous soul left with the same grace and dignity that she brought to her life.  She will be missed by all who knew her well.  She was born September 29, 1925, in Caroline County, Virginia to Emmett M. Carter and Thelma...

Shirley Roberts

Shirley Roberts

Jul 11, 2019

Shirley Maxine Roberts, 82, of S. Chesterfield, passed on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  “Maxine” was born in Wise, Virginia on July 20, 1936 and moved to S. Chesterfield in 1964.  Maxine loved and cherished her family and spending time together.  She enjoyed cooking, camping and especially gardening.  She made the best chocolate balls at Christmas! Maxine was a member...

Barbara Crummett

Barbara Crummett

Jul 10, 2019

Barbara Ann Martin Crummett went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph Colter Martin and Dorothy May Martin; husband, James Wesley Crummett; sister, Joyce Martin O’Berry (Edward). She is survived by sons, Karl Martin Crummett and David Wesley Crummett (Angela); grandchildren, David Wesley, Corey, and Amy;...

Guillermo Santini

Guillermo Santini

Jul 7, 2019

SFC Guillermo P. Santini, (USA, Ret.) 83, of Prince George, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019.  Born on June 24, 1936 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Tirso and Consuelo Perez Santini.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Luis Santini, Pedro “Pete” Santini, and Tony Santini; and a sister, Zoila Aponté.

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Vivian Eanes

Vivian Eanes

Jul 7, 2019

Vivian “Nita” Eanes, 90, of Colonial Heights passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Horace and Violet O’Neal Spence. Nita was preceded in death by her first husband, Linwood S. Hines, Jr. and husband, Garland J. Eanes. She was a retired federal employee from Bellwood and a current member of Second...

Lindsey Hutson

Lindsey Hutson

Jul 7, 2019

Lindsey Michelle Hutson, 37, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Born September 13, 1981, she was the daughter of June Hilary Hutson and the late Thomas Glenn Hutson, and was also preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Hazel Hilton and Elsie and George Hutson; sister, Tami Hutson; aunt and uncle, Brenda and Gordan LaVance; and her...

Wilbur Bridgeman, Sr.

Wilbur Bridgeman, Sr.

Jul 7, 2019

Wilbur Bowman Bridgeman Sr., 88, of Chester passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1930 to the late John and Margaret Bridgeman and was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Fannie Irene Bridgeman and a baby girl who was called home early. Mr. Bridgeman attended The Heights Baptist Church and enjoyed...

Robert Carden Iii

Robert Carden Iii

Jul 6, 2019

Service to be announced at a later date.

James Heinz

James Heinz

Jul 6, 2019

James W. Heinz, 79, of Disputanta passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1940 to the late Arthur and Myrtle Heinz. Mr. Heinz served his country in the United States Army and was a retired machinist from Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his sister. He is survived by his...

Gerald Belcher

Gerald Belcher

Jul 3, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Belcher, 80, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1938 to the late Ralph and Sarah Belcher and was the owner of G&E Construction. He loved to fish and to play poker, but above all he cherished the time he spent with his family. Mr. Belcher was preceded in death...

Olive Gill

Olive Gill

Jul 2, 2019

Olive Stewart Gill, 98, of Matoaca, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born September 27, 1920 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late J. Ernest and Cornelia E. Stewart and was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert C. Gill Sr., and her eight siblings.   Mrs. Gill retired after many years of service from...

Betty Holden

Betty Holden

Jul 2, 2019

Betty Owen Holden, - A.K.A.-“Betty Jane”, beloved mother, sister and friend of many dies at age 62.  Her life was cut short due to an unexpected accident while on vacation with close friends at Wrightsville Beach, NC on July 2nd, 2019.  Betty is survived by her daughters: Jennifer Gayle Holden and Mamie McNeil Holden, her brother: William Cline Owen,...

Gary True

Gary True

Jul 1, 2019

Gary Wayne True, 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on May 13, 1946 to the late John True and Frances Smith Gough in Hannibal, MO. Mr. True served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army, 3rd Infantry Division, and was a General Contractor throughout the area for over 25...

Virginia Vaughn

Virginia Vaughn

Jul 1, 2019

Virginia S. “Mrs. Sugg” Vaughn, 84, of Matoaca, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born in Chase City, Virginia to the late Richard and Jessie Simmons on June 22, 1935. Mrs. Vaughn was a retired machine operator for Brown and Williamson. She was an avid bingo player and loved her roses and cardinal birds, but above all...

Jimmy Shively

Jimmy Shively

Jun 30, 2019

Jimmy Ollyen Shively, 82, of Chesterfield and Ferrum, Virginia died June 30, 2019. A native of Virginia, he was born on January 30, 1937 in Endicott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou (Minucie); brother, Rodney Shively of Ferrum; and parents, Kermit and Geneva Shively of Ferrum. Jim (as he was known to all his friends...

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