Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Howard B. "Butch" Flexon
Jun 13, 2025
Howard Balch “Butch” Flexon, 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Howard B Flexon and Gladys B. Flexon and was preceded in death by his son, H. Brian Flexon, grandson, Daniel Randolph Flexon, sister, Phyllis F Mangum, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Slaughter. He will be remembered for his...
Colton Patrick Edwards
Jun 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Colton Edwards, who left this world far too soon at the age of 32. Colton was a kind, gentle soul with a deep love for his family, friends, and beloved furbabies, Nylah and Revin.
Born with a compassionate heart, Colton was known for being dependable, loyal, and for caring too much at times...
Roland Joseph Messina
Jun 4, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roland Joseph Messina, 74, of Prince George, Virginia. Roland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Chippenham Hospital. Born in Fort Lee, VA, Roland was the son of the late Joesph and Herta Messina. He is survived by his sisters, Anna Arnold (Chester), Karin Messina (Colonial Heights), and Butch...
Stephen Frank Posser, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
Stephen Frank Posser, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was known by many names, My Love, Daddy, Po, PawPaw, Steve, Frankie, but he will most fondly be remembered as Superman.
Born on August 31, 1945, Stephen was the son of the late Violet Beatrice and Stephen Frank Posser, Sr. He was preceded in death by...
Jay David Bartlebaugh
Jun 2, 2025
Jay David Bartlebaugh, at the age of seventy-four, was called home to rest on June 2, 2025, at his residence in Petersburg. Born on September 30, 1950, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Isaiah Bartlebaugh and Charlotte Gindlesberger.
Jay proudly earned his Master's degree in barbering and operated his own shop in Colonial Heights for many years. He was...
Robert "Bob" Earl Miller
Jun 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” Earl Miller, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania on January 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Miller and Eleanor Margaret Eisman Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Miller.
Bob retired from Philip Morris as an electrician after 22 dedicated years....
Walter Wayne Hogg
May 31, 2025
Walter Wayne Hogg, 77, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born August 21, 1947, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of Ann Hamlet Hawkins Hogg and Walter John Hogg.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Wayne spent years in retail followed by time in manufacturing until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling and dining...
Lily Marlene Qazi
May 29, 2025
Lily Marlene Qazi, 70, of South Chesterfield, passed away May 29, 2025. Born on April 19, 1955, to the late Grace Gunhild Thoner Barch, and Joseph William Barch Sr., she is preceded in passing by her brother, Jospeh Barch Jr., and sister, Patricia M. Barch Spano.
A member of Grace Baptist Church in North Dinwiddie, she retired as a unit secretary...
Ivana Gail Perkinson
May 28, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ivana “Didi” Gail Perkinson, of Chesterfield, VA, after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Ivana was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph William and Cora Lena Perkinson. Her legacy of love, care, and laughter is carried forth by her brother, Joseph Edward Perkinson, and his wife Renee; sister...
Heather LeeAnn Dutra
May 28, 2025
Heather LeeAnn Dutra, 36, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born June 30, 1988, in California, she was the daughter of Melisa Phillingane and Victor Dutra. She is preceded in death by her son, Jax Dutra, and grandmother, Patricia Dutra.
Heather was a loving mother to her son and a caring aunt to her three nieces....
Karl Cook Rush
May 28, 2025
Colonel Karl Cook Rush, 90, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Karl was a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. He was a long-time member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, serving as deacon and chairman of the finance committee. Karl’s greatest accomplishment was sharing his love for God with his family, friends and grandchildren,...
Dorothy "Dot" Setliff Keslar
May 27, 2025
Dorothy Keslar lived a long, loving and dedicated family life reaching the age of 97 when she passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She remained in her Colonial Heights home for 70 years, living an active and independent life until her passing, a proud personal accomplishment.
Dorothy was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia on December 29, 1927 to the late...
Celia Mae Rule
May 25, 2025
Celia Mae Edwards Rule, 97, of Chester passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born in Meherrin, VA, Mae moved to Roanoke, VA at an early age, and in 1960 moved to Chester, VA.
She started her career at age 14 at a lunch counter in downtown Roanoke and worked a variety of jobs during WWII including the American Viscose silk...
Katrina Clevenger Roberts
May 23, 2025
Katrina Clevenger Roberts was born May 9, 1960, in Hopewell, Virginia, and passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 23, 2025, at her sister Sheila's home, where she had been living for the last two years.
Katrina was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Elmer Clevenger and Rachel Hartless Clevenger, and brother Randy Clevenger. She is survived by...
Felton Henry Ragar Jr.
May 23, 2025
Felton Henry Ragar Jr., age 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born on June 24, 1938, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Felton Ragar Sr. and Mary Ferrara.
Henry was a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi and enjoyed a successful career with Georgia Pacific, from which he retired...
Kay Quinn Walker
May 23, 2025
Kay Quinn Walker, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born in Duplin County, North Carolina on August 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ernest L. and S. Javan Jarman Quinn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raeford W. Walker, and her brother, Ronald S. Quinn.
She is survived by...
Michael Edward Belcher Sr.
May 21, 2025
Michael Edward Belcher, Sr., 68, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on May 21, 2025. Born on June 8, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Columbus Belcher and Pearly Mitchell; sister, Patricia “Pat” Harris. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Belcher; brother, David Belcher III; children, Michael Belcher, Jr. and fiancée, Rachel Evans, and Brian Taylor,...
Ildefonso Matias Lopez
May 21, 2025
Ildefonso “Freddy” Matias Lopez, 77, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1948, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to his late parents, Lorenzo Matias Rodriguez and Francisca Lopez Caban. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Ana Elba Matias Lopez, Lorenzo Matias Lopez, Carmen Gloria Matias Lopez, and Wifredo...
John Fielding Kidd
May 13, 2025
John Fielding Kidd, 54, of Stoney Creek, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Born on June 30, 1970, he was the son of Richard Grey Kidd and Mary Hunt Rose Kidd. He is preceded in passing by his father; his wife, Amy Philips Kidd; and his older brother George Kidd.
John loved the simple things in life. He enjoyed...
George A. Palmer
May 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George A. Palmer, a devoted partner, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend. He was born on April 14, 1970, and passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. George was a man of great skill and passion, always happiest with his hands at work, whether under the hood of a car or...
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