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Andrea (Ange) Lynn Barrett "YaYa"

Andrea (Ange) Lynn Barrett "YaYa"

Oct 22, 2024

Andrea Lynn Barrett, lovingly known as "Ange" or "YaYa", 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in New Jersey on June 22, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Leonard and Margo Schoch VanderGroef. She was also preceded in death by her beloved four-legged friend, Milo.

Born and raised in Northern New Jersey,...

Marie Hill Hastings

Marie Hill Hastings

Oct 18, 2024

Marie Hill Hastings, a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, died on Friday, October18, 2024, surrounded by love at the Petersburg Home for Ladies in Petersburg, where she had lived for almost three years. She was 95 years old.

Mrs. Hastings had been married for 58 years to Glen T. Hastings Jr., a prominent home builder in Colonial Heights, who died in...

Doris Ann Lewis

Doris Ann Lewis

Oct 15, 2024

Doris Lewis, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, formally of Victoria, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman Lewis, parents, Richard Milton and Mae Cordle; sons, Milton Jordan and Donnie Jordan; and four siblings. 

Mrs. Lewis is survived by her children, Debbie Buchanan (Montgomery) and Linda...

Sandra Lee Richardson

Sandra Lee Richardson

Oct 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Sandra Lee Richardson. She suffered many years with Alzheimer’s disease, but she suffers no more. She is preceded in death by her father, Reverend Edgar Mortimer Richardson; her mother, Barbara Eloise Minter Richardson; her son, Tommy Sykes; brothers, Marvin Lewis Richardson and William Lawrence Richardson; and...

Stewart Commodore Autrey

Stewart Commodore Autrey

Oct 14, 2024

Stewart Commodore Autrey, affectionately known as "PaPaw", 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born on February 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Doc and Nellie Autrey, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Doc "Junior" Autrey and Jeter Autrey. A man of faith, Stewart attended Matoaca Gospel Hall, where he...

Boyd M. Rhodes

Boyd M. Rhodes

Oct 14, 2024

Boyd Rhodes, 80, of Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Grady Breese Rhodes and Mariella Nicholson Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judith Rhodes. He is also preceded in death by his brother G.B., sisters Lois and Lil, and grandson, Jonathan. Mr. Rhodes is...

Donna Sapp Richardson

Donna Sapp Richardson

Oct 13, 2024

Donna Sapp Richardson, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in an automobile accident. Born in Virginia on February 12, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Lester Eugene Sapp and Agnes Mae Childress Carlisle. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Marie Livesay.

Donna spent her working years as a Licensed Practical...

Arthur Leroy Henderson

Arthur Leroy Henderson

Oct 12, 2024

Arthur L. Henderson 1942 – 2024

Arthur was born in a time when the world was at war and lived through decades of change and prosperity for his country, which continue to this day. He lived proudly as a naval spouse creating a lifestyle in which he could follow his beloved literary pursuits.

Arthur was a single child born to Thomas L....

June Bucy

June Bucy

Oct 12, 2024

June Bucy, 75, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born August15, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mona Pristosh.

June spent her life working various retail jobs, where she made friends out of coworkers and customers alike.

In her free time, June found happiness in the small things. She loved coloring, filling each page...

Linwood Miller Parrish

Linwood Miller Parrish

Oct 10, 2024

Linwood “Lin” Miller Parrish, 81, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA on April 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Linwood Franklin Parrish and Esther Drake Parrish. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gregory Allen Parrish; beloved hunting dog, Dot; and his beloved canine companion, Buddy.

In his younger...

James Monroe Teems

James Monroe Teems

Oct 10, 2024

James Monroe Teems Jr. 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born in Cummings, Georgia to the late James Monroe and Avice Buice Teems. He is also preceded in passing by his brother, William Sanford Teems, of Barnesville, Georgia; sisters, Dorothy Aleene Mayfield, of Norcross, Georgia, and Helen Jeannette Bunn of Barnesville, Georgia; nephews, Ricky Alan...

Barbara Jean Wheelhouse

Barbara Jean Wheelhouse

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara Jean Wheelhouse, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Born in South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, James “Jimmy” Wheelhouse, Sr.; her father, Elbert N. Clark; brother, Roger E. Clark; and sister, Rachel A Sheffer.

Barbara dedicated several years to her career at Dupont Richmond before transitioning to a fulfilling role...

Kimberly Wolfe Miles

Kimberly Wolfe Miles

Oct 9, 2024

Kimberly Wolfe Miles, 61, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away on a cold, crisp autumn morning on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1963 in Morgantown, WV.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur William Wolfe. She is survived by her children, Haley Michelle Miles and Hunter William Miles; mother, Mary Wolfe; brother, Jerry Wolfe;...

Eugene Carlton Cogle

Eugene Carlton Cogle

Oct 9, 2024

Eugene Carlton Cogle, 82, of Disputanta passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his home. Born August 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Sarah Bicking and Alexander Cogle, Jr. 

A dedicated worker, he worked for Brown & Williamson for 24 years before continuing his career as a forklift operator at Pfizer, where he worked for 19 years...

Lenville "Len" Franklin Hall, Sr.

Lenville "Len" Franklin Hall, Sr.

Oct 8, 2024

Lenville “Len” Franklin Hall, Sr., of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born in Kentucky on December 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Floyd George and Jessie Lee Tacket Hall. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Ellen Hall; brothers and sisters, James Hall, Homer Hall, Charlie Hall, Dan...

Barbara Long Hack

Barbara Long Hack

Oct 8, 2024

Barbara Long Hack, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born in Hopewell, VA on January 18, 1833, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude Long She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, John Lewis Hack, Jr.

Barbara dedicated many years to the banking industry, serving a...

Kyle Samuel Whitley

Kyle Samuel Whitley

Oct 7, 2024

Kyle Samuel Whitley, 37, of Disputanta passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Born October 9, 1986, he was the son of Timothy James Whitley and the late Louise Marie Whitley, who passed in April 2023. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Travis Lee Whitley.

A fisherman through and through, Kyle didn’t need to catch anything to be...

Bessie Arrington Munford

Bessie Arrington Munford

Oct 6, 2024

Bessie Arrington Munford, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born into a large family on June 19, 1951, she was the youngest of 13 children to the late David Stokely and Ardys Evelyn Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Munford; special friend, Gerald Brown; grandson, Lawson Motley; siblings, Hattie, Lucy, Melvin, Ralph, Howard,...

James N. Wells "Pete"

James N. Wells "Pete"

Oct 4, 2024

James N. Wells (Pete) went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd E. Wells and Frances M. Wells. He leaves a brother, Dan Wells of Salem, VA, and a sister, Linda W. Shearer of Hide Away, TA; along with four nieces and nephews.

James was born on July 14,...

Patrick Terry Knighton

Patrick Terry Knighton

Oct 2, 2024

Patrick Terry Knighton, well known as “Patty” (38) of Colonial Heights. Was called home by our Heavenly Father on 10/02/2024, to gain his wings, and reunite with his beloved grandmother (Patricia Ann Mott) known as “saint momma” Patrick is survived by his mother Sandi Tharp and her husband James Tharp of Colonial Heights, Bonus parents Stephen and Lisa Robertson of...

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