Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Anna Scott Newcomb
Nov 1, 2024
Anna Scott Newcomb, 97, left this earth for her Heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Newcomb, and her parents, Anna and CW Scott of Northampton County, NC.
Anna was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was an active, faithful servant for many years until she became homebound. She always...
Theresa Jean Matheny
Nov 1, 2024
Theresa Jean Matheny, 59 years of age. Born in Montgomery Pa on June 23, 1965, died on Friday November 1st, 2024.
Theresa was an incredibly strong woman who was loved by many. Theresa was a very talented crafter and would spend many hours making things for her family and friends. For her occupation, Theresa was a care giver to children both in...
Kirby Gene Rakes, Sr.
Oct 30, 2024
Kirby G. Rakes, Sr., 86, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in his home. Born January 13, 1938, he was the son of the late John Henry Rakes and Rebecca Willis Rakes. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Fonta Rakes and Cecil Rakes. Life wasn’t always easy for Kirby. He was born to...
Gerda Hedwig Frenzel
Oct 30, 2024
Gerda Hedwig Frenzel, 92 of Midlothian, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Lodz, Poland to parents Berthold and Olga Schiller, she immigrated to the United States post WWII at the age of 17 with her parents and four siblings. She married William Norbert Frenzel in 1953 and remained married...
Byron Hunter Simmons
Oct 27, 2024
Byron “Bunk” Hunter Simmons, age 62, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was the son of the late Emmett Byron Simmons Jr. and the late Agnes Rose Cleaton.
Bunk was a lover of all thing’s music; you could often find him in the garage watching and listening to music on YouTube. He was an avid...
Reginald A. Booth, Jr.
Oct 27, 2024
Reginald A. Booth, Jr., 76, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Thelma Fulcher and Reginald A. Booth, Sr., and was preceded in death by his sister, Maryanne Drake.
Reginald had a lifelong love for the outdoors, where he found his peace. Whether casting his line across still waters or...
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Cox
Oct 26, 2024
Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Cox, 81, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born in Colonial Heights, VA on February 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late David Aubrey Emory and Lizzie Mae Crocker Emory. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald Raymond Cox, Sr.
Bobbie was a strong-willed,...
John Barry Hayhurst
Oct 25, 2024
John Barry Hayhurst, 71, of Disputanta passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born November 20, 1952, he was the son of Bettie Mae Hayhurst and the late John Leroy Hayhurst, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Wolfrey Hayhurst; and sister, Bettie Ann Wicklund.
He began with the Petersburg Police Department, where he rose to the...
Jomae Tumino Cole
Oct 24, 2024
Jomae Tumino Cole, 79, of Petersburg, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born in New York to the late John and Maria Tumino. She is preceded by her aunt, Gertrude Vallone; cousin, Richard Richter; and various other aunts and uncles.
After living in various other states, she settled in Petersburg in 1969. She was a member of Monumental Baptist Church. Jomae...
Donald Roberts Pond
Oct 22, 2024
Donald Roberts Pond, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 22 at The Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Howard Butts Pond and Willie Irene (Roberts) Pond. Donald was preceded in death by the mother of his three sons, Katherine Roberts Pond, his identical twin brother, Ronald Lee...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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