Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Charles Edward Smith
May 8, 2025
Charles Edward Smith, 69, of Spring Grove, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born September 28, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Vaughnie Alvena Smith, and was also preceded in death by his son, David Samuel Mccay; and brothers, John Smith, Jake Smith, Vaughan Smith.
Charles was a faithful member of Rock Church of...
Connie Kay Christensen
May 7, 2025
Connie Kay Christensen, 78, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Born in Harlan, Iowa on August 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Virginia Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerald John Christensen; and brothers, Brian Nelson, and Bruce Nelson.
Connie worked at Food Pride for many years...
Ryker Maverick Matheny
May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of precious baby boy, Ryker Maverick Matheny, of Prince George County, Virginia, who passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born on November 18, 2024, Ryker brought an abundance of joy, light, and sweetness into the lives of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Theresa...
Johnny Charles McDaniel
May 1, 2025
MSgt Johnny Charles McDaniel, USAF (Ret.) of Dinwiddie, VA went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025. Johnny was born on September 19, 1937, in Rutherford County, NC to the late Frank McDaniel and Virginia Tate McDaniel.
Johnny proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the USAF, he was a dedicated employee at...
Laura "Peggy" Ashby Clements
Apr 28, 2025
Laura “Peggy” Ashby Clements, 86, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA on March 10, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ashby and Lucy B. Ashby. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Herbert L. Clements, Sr.; granddaughter, Amy J. Cornett; brother, William Ashby; and...
Eugene R. "Rudy" Rowland
Apr 28, 2025
Eugene Rudolph “Rudy” Rowland 96, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his residence. Born September 1, 1928, in Petersburg, Virginia he was the son of the late Junius Lloyd and Gady Viola Schrock Rowland and was also preceded in death by his wife, Nell W. Rowland; three brothers, Junis L. Rowland Jr., Charles H. Rowland,...
Karen Rose Coleman
Apr 27, 2025
Karen Rose Coleman, 72, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born in Front Royal, Virginia on March 28, 1953.
She loved flowers and took great joy in growing her own.
Karen is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert Coleman Jr.; daughters, Lisa Coleman and Krystle Smith; grandsons, Robert Mayo and Kyle Smith;...
Franklin Avery Brockwell
Apr 25, 2025
Franklin Avery Brockwell, 82, of N. Prince George passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born June 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Ethel and Archie Brockwell, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Brockwell.
Franklin retired as a mechanic from Dupont after over 40 years of dedicated service.
He is survived by his wife of...
Thomas Dale Beckner
Apr 24, 2025
Thomas Dale Beckner, 68, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born June 19, 1956, he was the son of the late Anne Turner Dennis. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Turner; sister, Katherine Jones; and stepbrother, Rodney Dennis.
Thomas served in the Army from 1975 to 1979. Afterwards, he worked for various concrete...
Matilda Mae "Sally" Stedman Lipford
Apr 21, 2025
Matilda Mae “Sally” Stedman Lipford, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Hopewell, VA on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Petersburg, VA on May 12, 1947. Sally was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Horace R. Lipford, and her daughter, Michelle Dawn Williams Lipford.
Sally worked for DCI for over 20 years as a...
Michael Lawrence Elmore
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Lawrence Elmore, 61, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born February 13, 1964, he was the son of the late Dolores and Collin Eldred Elmore, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Clarke; and brother, Collin Eldred Elmore, Jr.
For over 30 years, Mike oversaw road construction for Stantec, formerly Greenhorne and...
Helen Ruth Turner
Apr 21, 2025
Helen Ruth Turner, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on April 21, 2025. Born July 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Helen Irene Vick, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry O. Turner, Sr.; and brother, Linwood Jarrett.
Mrs. Turner was the bookkeeper for Turner & Son Lawn Service for 42 years.
She is survived...
Fenton L. Bryant Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Fenton L. Bryant Jr., 90, of Colonial Heights, Va. passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Southampton County on October 6, 1934. Bryant was the son of the late Fenton L. Bryant Sr and Eunice Bryant of Sedley Va. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Bryant, and granddaughter Melissa Johnson. He is...
Betty J. Keeton
Apr 17, 2025
Betty J. Keeton, 81, of Church Road, Virginia, was called home to God on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born in North Carolina on February 8, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jane Johnson. She lived in Hopewell until 1986, and then moved to Church Road Dinwiddie County.
Betty retired from Fort Lee in Prince George County after...
Pauline Beryl Kirchoff
Apr 15, 2025
Celebrating the vibrant life of Pauline B. Kirchoff, who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her. Pauline, 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, bid farewell to this world on April 15, 2025. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she graced Colonial Heights with her presence for nearly half a century, becoming a cherished member of...
Nancy Eileen Williams
Apr 15, 2025
Nancy Eileen Williams, 66, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Born August 15, 1958, she was the daughter of Mary Williams and the late Willis Williams. She is also preceded in death by numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.
Before retiring, Nancy spent 35 years working at DuPont in several divisions. She had a deep love for animals...
William Wear Stamey
Apr 13, 2025
William “Bill” Stamey, age 79, passed away on April 13, 2025. He was born October 18, 1945, in Orlando, Florida and raised in Morganton NC. He was the son of Elva and Ella Stamey.
It was in Morganton that Bill later met and married his high school sweetheart, Wanda, and the couple began to build their wonderful and adventurous life together....
Kimberly Rena Danet
Apr 11, 2025
Kimberly Rena Danet, 57, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. She is survived by her parents, Daniel and Jean Songer; her husband, Jesse Ray Danet; son, Blake Aspen Songer and his fiancée, Rebecca Huffman; daughter, Heather Renee Yandle and husband, Cody; sister,...
James V. Ruppel
Apr 10, 2025
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Route 1, S Chesterfield, VA 23834. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the mass from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E....
Betty Foster Jones Ridout
Apr 10, 2025
Betty Foster Jones Ridout passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Petersburg Home for Ladies on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on July 24, 1927, to the late Elizabeth Sherertz Foster and Eugene B. Foster, Betty was a beloved only child. She grew up in Petersburg, Virginia and attended Mary Washington College. Betty married Dr. James Tazewell Jones, Jr...
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