OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Alice Tucker

Alice Tucker

May 17, 2019

Alice Myrick Tucker, 82, of Prince George passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Macon Myrick and Lane "Peck" Myrick. Alice is survived by her husband, Thomas Linwood Tucker; two sons Linwood Allen Tucker and Ronald Tucker; niece, Linda Myrick Rush; nephew, Ed Myrick and cousin, Mary Helen Hight. Alice was...

Jamison Senavitis

Jamison Senavitis

May 15, 2019

Jamison Anthony Senavitis, 26, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was an electrician who loved music and working on cars. His family will remember his witty personality and will miss how he made them laugh. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, James Pond; and grandfather, Raymond Senavitis. He is survived by his parents, Mark...

Mildred Bookout

Mildred Bookout

May 15, 2019

Mildred Crocker Bookout, 99, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Petersburg on May 7, 1920, she was the daughter of the late, Shellie V. and Nettie Adkins Crocker. Mrs. Bookout was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur L. Crocker; and a sister, Iradell C. Newcomb. Mildred is survived by...

Mary Perkinson

Mary Perkinson

May 13, 2019

Mary Betty Spain Perkinson, 86, of Colonial Heights, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Madison Spain and Mary White Spain. Mrs. Perkinson was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard Lee Perkinson; her son, Steven D. Perkinson; and three sisters. She retired from the Brown & Williamson...

Jean Crank

Jean Crank

May 13, 2019

Jean O'Donnell Crank, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Born on October 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Grace Collier O'Donnell, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Albert Crank; and a brother, James E. O'Donnell. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah C. Wells and...

Alice Jenkins

Alice Jenkins

May 12, 2019

Alice Trainham Jenkins, 78, of Chesterfield, formerly of Henrico, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Lucy Corr Health Center. Ms. Jenkins was born May 9, 1941 in Charlottesville, VA, and raised in Louisa County. She was the daughter of the late James and Hyburnia Trainham. She retired from the State of Virginia with over 35 years of...

Tony Blaha

Tony Blaha

May 12, 2019

Tony J. Blaha, 91, of Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born to the late Frank C. and Mary Kvasnicka Blaha on May 12, 1928 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Franck C. Blaha and Rudolph Blaha; two sisters, Mary Blaha Benitez and Christine Blaha Valenta. Mr....

Andrew Sheffield Jr.

Andrew Sheffield Jr.

May 9, 2019

Andrew passed in the company of his beloved bride of 34 years, Carolyn K. Sheffield, on May 9, 2019 at Hall's Care Home in Sandston, Virginia. He was born to Andrew Herbert Sheffield, Sr., and Addie Lee Meadows Sheffield in Dinwiddie County. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Margaret Feil and her wonderful family; son, Andrew Sheffield,...

Jerry Brooks

Jerry Brooks

May 8, 2019

Jerry Brooks, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born on December 10, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Blanche Davis Brooks, and was preceded in death by a son, Lee Lee; a brother, Paul Brooks; and a sister, Mary Barnes. Mr. Brooks was a United States Army veteran, a member...

Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess

May 8, 2019

Jimmie Wayne Hess, 84, of Colonial Heights went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2019 at The Crossings at Ironbridge. He was born in Excelsior, West Virginia to the late Lottie Cook Hess and Lucian Hess. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Hess, James McNeely and Eugene McNeely; sister, Dorothy Martin and son, Ronald Hess....

Phyllis Mangum

Phyllis Mangum

May 7, 2019

Phyllis Flexon Mangum, 72, of Sutherland, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was born to the late Howard and Gladys "Bunny" Flexon on August 24, 1946. She worked as a medical librarian at Central State Hospital for 30 years and at the Southside Regional Hospital Medical Library for 12 years. She loved travelling and making Sunday dinner for her...

Pablo Rivera

Pablo Rivera

May 5, 2019

SFC. Pablo Rivera, 98, of Prince George, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Rivera and all (7) siblings. Pablo, born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, joined the US Army at the age of 19 and fought numerous battles throughout WWII including the beach invasion of Normandy on D-Day. Years...

Josie Collins

Josie Collins

May 2, 2019

Josie Marie Collins, 76, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born on September 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph J. and Ercell Miller Elkins. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Collins; daughter, Tina Hall; son, Robert "Bo" Collins; and siblings, Penny, Eugene, Robert, Charles and George. She is survived...

Lily Wyatt

Lily Wyatt

Apr 29, 2019

Lily Mae Blick Wyatt, 91 of Chesterfield, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. Born on January 16, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Hester Mayer Blick. She was a member of Matoaca United Methodist Church. Lily was retired as a manager of over 30 years of service at Jeff's Place. She was preceded in death by...

Judith Lewis

Judith Lewis

Apr 29, 2019

Judith M. Lewis, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. Born on November 21, 1941 in West Virginia, she was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur T. and Opal Cunningham Webb; and two sisters, Nancy Douglas and Hattie Ridgeway. Judy is survived by her loving husband, Pete; daughter, Mina Snead (Byron); son, Rick Killingsworth (Pam);...

Dorothy Abercrombie

Dorothy Abercrombie

Apr 28, 2019

Dorothy Ann Abercrombie passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Captain Pierce B. Abercrombie, Sr. and Ann Petik Abercrombie; and her brother, Pierce B. Abercrombie, Jr. A proud retired Veteran of the United States Navy, she lived a very satisfying life, traveled the world and received numerous medals and accommodations. Lovingly remembered...

Jeffrey Coleman

Jeffrey Coleman

Apr 27, 2019

Jeffrey S. Coleman, 50, of N. Chesterfield passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1968 in Petersburg, Virginia. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Henry S. Coleman. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Audrey M. Coleman; mother, Lucille J. Branch; daughter, Chalsa A....

Viola Hirn

Viola Hirn

Apr 26, 2019

Viola J. Aldridge Hirn, 95, of Colonial Heights, passed away April 26, 2019. She was born in Colonial Heights to the late Monroe M. and Siberia Ida Aldridge on March 4, 1924. She was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and Women of the Moose, Dinwiddie Chapter 1296. Mrs. Hirn traveled the world with her husband and enjoyed the...

Maggie Phillips

Maggie Phillips

Apr 23, 2019

Maggie Mary Phillips, 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Greensville County, Virginia to the late Billy and Helen Eppes Williams. She was the widow of Marvin Edward Phillips and was preceded in death by a grandson Matthew Phillip Carwile. Ms. Phillips retired from the Colonial Heights Walmart. She is survived...

Thomas Watson

Thomas Watson

Apr 21, 2019

Thomas E. Watson, 73, of Disputanta passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born July 6, 1945 in North Carolina he was the son of the late Demsy Wayland and Ruth Hoell Watson. Mr. Watson was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Watson; children, William A. Watson (Crystal), Jennifer...

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