Recent Obituaries
Charlotte Pearson Fleming
May 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Pearson Fleming, who passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Otis Blackwell and Florence Medlin Pearson, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linwood Fleming, Sr.; son,...
Shirley Margaret Sullivan
May 6, 2024
Shirley Margaret Sullivan, 89, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Prince George County on May 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle Estelle Ray Wall and Robert James Wall. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lee Sullivan, whom she married on November 21, 1956. She...
John Walter Slaughter
May 4, 2024
Johnny Slaughter, 61, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 4, 2024. Johnny was born in Petersburg, VA, and was known for his vibrant sense of humor, love of music and playing it loud, his love of the outdoors, fishing and hunting with his cousin Randy, love of classic muscle cars, and various sports. He had a special talent...
Sharon Gayle McLawhorn
May 2, 2024
After a long struggle with cancer, Sharon Gayle McLawhorn passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 77. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eldie and Mary Godfrey.
Sharon was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother, who also had many friends that she cherished dearly.
She graduated from Lawton High School in 1964. Post-grad, she...
Mary Frances Ramey
May 2, 2024
Mary Frances Ramey of Dinwiddie, Virginia went to be with her heavenly father on May 2, 2024 at the age of 85 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Nathaniel Ramey; daughter, Kathy Marie Ramey; and grandson, Donald Nathan Harris.
She is also preceded in death by her father, Clarence Theodore Haire; mother, Gertie Mae Adams Haire;...
Thomas "Dan" Gordon
May 1, 2024
Thomas “Dan” Gordon, 82, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on May 1, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 13, 1942, he was raised in Colquitt, Georgia by the late Harvey and Lorraine Gordon. He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Lonita McCann.
Dan was a man of remarkable honor who wholeheartedly devoted himself to serving the...
Baby Elsie Rene Etter
May 1, 2024
Baby Elsie Rene Etter went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and she is survived by her parents, Dustin Rhudell Etter and Christina Marie Etter. She is also survived by her sister, Hadley Marie Etter; two brothers, Heggar Rhudell Etter, and Everett Haddon Etter; maternal grandmother, Peggy Lorren; maternal...
Charles Allen Vaughan
May 1, 2024
Charles Allen Vaughan, affectionately known as Chuck, 69, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born August 4, 1954, he was the son of the late Allen Browder and Mary Charles Vaughan, and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deborah Vaughan.
Chuck was a beloved figure who lived life with flair and enthusiasm, inspiring everyone around...
Joyce May Orcutt Learnard
Apr 29, 2024
Joyce May Orcutt Learnard joined the Celestial Choir on the evening of April 28, 2024. Joyce was born August 14, 1932, at home in Colonial Heights, to Charles William Orcutt, Sr. and Laura Ethel Taylor. As a baby, Joyce contracted double pneumonia and nearly died. Her father later wrote, “Our little girl survived as God promised. … He not only...
Laura Crostic Pleasants
Apr 29, 2024
Laura Crostic Pleasants, a beloved former resident of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the age of 98. Born on January 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Emily Crostic, and was also preceded in death by three husbands, Charles Prosser Irving, Jefferson M. “Mac” Poe, Henry Elbert Pleasants; granddaughters, Jennifer...
Karen Ruth Chester
Apr 29, 2024
Karen Ruth Chester, age 81, ran to Jesus and earned her wings on Monday, April 29, 2024. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11am at Wood’s UMC 7200 Hickory Rd, S. Chesterfield with the funeral service at noon. Interment will take place following the funeral at Wood’s UMC cemetery. There will be a luncheon after interment in...
Virginia Inez Aldridge
Apr 28, 2024
Virginia Inez Aldridge, 86, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA, on April 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter O. Aldridge and Clara Pauline Jarratt. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Herbert L. Jarratt; sister, Frances Bosher; brother, Hunter Aldridge; nephew, Allen Aldridge; and niece,...
Bernice M. Golden
Apr 27, 2024
Bernice Morris Golden, a cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2024, at the age of 97. Born in Petersburg, VA, on March 14, 1927, Bernice lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and a deep love for her family and friends.
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her brothers and their...
Sonja Jean Davis
Apr 26, 2024
Sonja “Sunny” Jean Davis, 73, has passed away peacefully at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA on Friday, April 26, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband of over 52 years, Rev. Gerald Davis; her parents, Wesley and Sylvia Dane; and her sister, Donna Lawrence.
Sonja is survived by her children, Jon and Christi Davis of Leesburg, VA, Kristen...
Michael Lawrence Saxton
Apr 25, 2024
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Michael Lawrence Saxton, USA (Ret.), 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, peacefully at his home. Born in Boise, Idaho, on August 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Ervin Lawrence Saxton and Claretta Dollie Saxton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Darlene H....
Roger Darrel Jones
Apr 24, 2024
Roger Jones, 82, affectionately known as Pussell in North Carolina, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born September 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Ralph Allen and Bertie Smith Jones, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, April Riley; son, Michael Beeler; grandchildren, Jeffery Beeler and Anna Marie Riley; and sister,...
John Edward Styles
Apr 23, 2024
John Edward Styles, 65, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on October 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Styles and Helen Ruth Amburn Styles. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Walter “Sam” Samuel Styles.
John had multiple careers throughout his life. He owned his...
Vera Mae Arnold
Apr 18, 2024
Ms. Vera was a beloved member of the brotherhood of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In her most recent years, she was a member of the Chester Congregation located in Chester, Virginia. Previously she was a member of the Oyster Point Congregation in Newport News, Virginia and Montclair Congregation, Woodbridge, Virginia. Ms. Vera was a faithful military wife of Curtis L. Wrenn, Sr...
Stuart King Short
Apr 18, 2024
Judith Stuart King Flowers Short of Chester was born on April 20, 1942 and transitioned to her new home on Thursday, April 18, 2024. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful." 2nd Timothy: 7.
Stuart wrote her own obituary: I was the eldest of three daughters and the first grandchild on both...
Jeremiah Perry Sovocool
Apr 17, 2024
Jeremiah Perry Sovocool, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born in Ohio, on March 2, 1949. He was a devoted member of the Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights. Jeremiah served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1974 after 12 years of service. After his military career, he became...
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