Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Bryan Curtis Tipton
Feb 6, 2026
Bryan Curtis Tipton from Richmond, Virginia, died suddenly in his home at the age of 61 on February 6, 2026. Bryan was the eldest son of Donald and Janet Tipton of Chester, Virginia, and was employed by Windstream Holding, Inc. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Dorian Tipton and Frank and Ruby Payne, his aunts Bonnie...
Tommie Myers Lawrence, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Tommie Myers Lawrence, Jr., 97, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after a long illness.
He was born in Lewiston, NC on February 14, 1929. He joined and served in the United States Navy for two years at age 17. After high school graduation, he moved to Richmond, VA, where he attended Barbering School and later...
Herbert Marshall Shelton
Apr 13, 2026
Delivered by a Mid-wife on July 5, 1936, Herbert Marshall Shelton was the sixth child born to Josephine S. and Alvin M. Shelton, Sr., at Matoaca, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Herbert would live to be a life-long resident of Chesterfield County.
Herbert Shelton was educated at Matoaca Elementary School and in Petersburg City secondary schools. During the course of his work...
Ada Louise Brooks
Apr 13, 2026
Ada Louise Brooks, a woman of unwavering faith, quiet strength, and enduring devotion to her family and community, was born on October 21, 1931, in Leonardtown, Maryland, to the late James Richly Brooks and Mildred Brooks (Butler).
Ada received her early education through the Saint Mary’s County Public School System and distinguished herself academically, graduating as Salutatorian at the remarkable age...
Rose Blaha O'Steen
Apr 13, 2026
Rose Blaha O’Steen, formerly of Dinwiddie, Virginia and a resident of Colonial Heights, Virginia for the past 30 years, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia, to the late Adolph Frank “Eddie” Blaha Sr. and Virginia Southall Blaha. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas L. O’Steen,...
Lisa A. Crowder
Apr 12, 2026
Lisa A. Crowder, 64, of Chesterfield, VA passed on April 12, 2026. She is the daughter of the late Rufus and Ruby Evans Mitchell. She was a proud mother to one daughter, grandmother to four, and step-grandma to two. She loved spending her free time with her grandchildren, always on the sidelines at their sporting events cheering them on. Summer...
Sidney Ricks Cook, Jr.
Apr 11, 2026
Sidney (“Sid”) Cook, 83, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Born August 15, 1942, to Maude Williams Cook and Sidney Ricks Cook, Sr., Sid was predeceased by both of his parents.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Beverly Hawks Cook; two daughters, Jacqueline Hedblom (Troy) and Julianne Eldredge (Alden); and...
Ramon Luis Santiago-Rosario
Apr 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, the Lord welcomed home our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, whom we as a family lovingly knew as “Neno”, “Daddy” and “Pipa”.
We were blessed to have had the most honorable, exceptional, and giving man as an example of what it means to live life with integrity and always keep a kindness of soul. He blessed...
Betty Mae Jarratt
Apr 8, 2026
Betty Mae Jarratt, 83, of North Dinwiddie, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born in Jena, Louisiana, Betty was the daughter of the late Dalton E. Greene and Iris Ineta Taylor Tullis. She loved God, family and friends, and Louisiana. Betty was a member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg. She worked as a cashier while raising her three sons...
Evelyn Susan Henderson
Apr 7, 2026
Evelyn Susan Henderson, 78, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Whitesburg, KY on October 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe Williams and Doris Annie Buddle Williams. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, John Williams (Ruth);...
Lee Irene Shannon
Apr 6, 2026
Lee Irene Shannon, 83, of Richmond, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service to others on April 6, 2026. A devoted member of For Lee (Catholic) and Memorial Korean Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia, she found strength and comfort in her faith, often spending time reading her Bible and nurturing her spiritual life.
Lee dedicated her...
Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Hayes
Apr 6, 2026
Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Hayes, 80, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born in Hopewell, Virginia on March 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Joe Ashton Hayes and Mattie Daniel Hayes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Ashton Hayes, Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Harrison Hayes; daughters,...
Diana Leigh Boisseau
Apr 6, 2026
Diana Leigh Boisseau, 82, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born April 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leonidas Johnson and Dorothy Leigh Boisseau, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Leon "Butch" Boisseau; and aunt, Augusta “Gus” Hardy Kyle.
Diana began her dance training at the age of 4 and is...
Mary Frances Watson
Apr 6, 2026
Mary Frances Watson, 89, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. Born on July 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Levy and Elva Collier McGee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Richard Watson. Mary dedicated many...
Earl Paul Cain Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Earl Paul Cain, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Robeson County, North Carolina, Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He moved to Virginia and retired from Aqualon as an air conditioning and refrigeration specialist and later worked part-time at Standard Motors, enjoying...
Stanley William Deloach, Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Stanley William Deloach, Jr., 66, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1959.
William was a graduate of Liberty University and devoted much of his life to education. He had a natural passion for teaching and took pride in sharing knowledge with others, both in the classroom and in everyday conversations. He had a deep interest...
Margaret Jolly Hardy Fontaine
Mar 27, 2026
Margaret Jolly Hardy Fontaine entered the gates of Heaven on March 27, 2026 at the age of 98. She was born on April 10, 1927 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Clarence Linwood Jolly and Louise Winckler Jolly and resided in Colonial Heights, Virginia most of her life.
Former member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church where she raised her daughters and...
Clara Rivers Evans
Mar 26, 2026
Clara Rivers Evans, 92, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Born on November 7, 1933, in Durham, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George F. Rivers and Myrtle Clarke Rivers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles W. Evans, Jr.; her son, John Paul;...
George Neal Plocek
Mar 23, 2026
Retired Colonel George Neal Plocek (86) was called home by his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2026. Neal was born in Bishop, Texas in 1939 to George Joe and Alpha Boswell Plocek. Although his life and career took him to many places around the world, Neal always considered himself to be a proud Texan and Bishop to be his...
Marion "Polly" Rush
Mar 23, 2026
Marion “Polly” Spain Rush, 89, was reunited in Heaven with her devoted husband of 67 years, Karl, on Monday, March 23, 2026. Polly was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, Memaw, great-grandmother and cherished wife. Polly was a resident of the Dunlop House and was known for her bright, colorful wardrobe and matching earrings. She was a long-time member of Mount...
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