Recent Obituaries
Elizabeth "Lisa" Sloan Bradshaw
Oct 15, 2023
Elizabeth "Lisa" Sloan Bradshaw, 67, born in Washington D.C. on May 2, 1956, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Lisa worked at Clover Hill High School for 34 years as a beloved Health and P. E. teacher and also as the head coach of the school's women's Softball, Volleyball and Basketball Varsity and JV teams.
Her zeal for life...
Robert H. Edwards
Oct 15, 2023
Robert H. “Bob” Edwards, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Born March 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Ruby Abernathy Edwards, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Dobson Edwards; daughter, Karen L. Edwards; and brother, J. Manfred Edwards.
Bob successfully completed his...
John Franklin Wells
Oct 14, 2023
John Franklin Wells, 78, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born April 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Horace and Dorothy Wells, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rudy and Larry Wells. John was a lifetime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, and also attended Second Chance Baptist...
Ruth Elizabeth Reibold Punday
Oct 13, 2023
Ruth Elizabeth Punday, 97, of Colonial Heights, VA, currently in Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in Mannheim Germany on August 26th, 1926.
Ruth was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and worked for many years as the Assistant Manager of the America House (Restaurant/Hotel) in Petersburg, VA. She was an esteemed member of...
Ramona Delores Kincaid
Oct 13, 2023
Ramona Delores Kincaid, formerly Long, departed this life on October 13, 2023. She was 77 yrs old. Ramona was born in Wenatchee, Washington, on November 9, 1945, and she grew up in Ephrata, Washington. Her parents were William “Bill” C. Long and Evelyn Long (formerly Hoff) and her sister was Christy Long. Bill and Evelyn were life-long residents of Ephrata, where...
Deborah Ann Coates
Oct 13, 2023
Deborah Ann Coates, 71, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and kindness. She was a devoted Catholic, her vibrant spirit touched the hearts of many. Born December 29, 1951, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Harry and Frances Eleanore Coates. She was known for her unwavering...
Sharon Ann Suprun
Oct 13, 2023
Sharon Ann Suprun (previously Sullivan), age 72, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023. Sharon was born on December 6, 1950, in Richmond, Virginia, to Lewis "Eddie" Sullivan and Georgie Sullivan. She was a caring, kind, and focused individual, both in her family and work life.
Sharon had a fulfilling career in military civil service, dedicating 30...
Arline Holt Small
Oct 12, 2023
Arline Holt Small, 95 of Colonial Heights, passed on to a better life at home on October 12, 2023. Born January 3, 1928 in Matoaca, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Naomi Holt and was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Holt Partin and Mildred Holt Robertson. She met and married the love of her life, Herbert...
Rodman Eugene Nichols Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
Rodman "Gene" Eugene Nichols Jr 66, of Chester, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was the son of the late Rodman Eugene Nichols Sr and Catherine Green Nichols. Gene worked at Philip Morris for nearly 40 years before retiring. He enjoyed traveling, auto racing, working on projects and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife Pamela...
Barbara "Bobbie" Wray Wells
Oct 11, 2023
Barbara Wray Wells, affectionately known as Bobbie, 75, of Disputanta, formerly of Havelock, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born August 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Doris Warnell and William Edward Wray Sr. and was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Wray and beloved four-legged companion, Fergus.
After years of raising...
Dorothy Anne Porter Stevens
Oct 10, 2023
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a choir of angels came and took Anne Porter Stevens to meet her beloved husband, Bill, to their Heavenly Home.
Anne was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church for the last 25 years and Wesley United Methodist Church from childhood to 1994. She was an organist in the area churches for...
Coleman Ray Gross
Oct 10, 2023
Coleman Ray “Papa” Gross, 82, of Prince George, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born and raised in Hazard, Kentucky, Ray learned from a young age what it was like to work hard, help those who need it, and love your family. Walking uphill both ways in the snow to school was...
Merle Staton Jennings
Oct 8, 2023
Merle Staton Jennings, 84, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born in Georgetown County, South Carolina on November 21, 1938, and was raised in Scottsville, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dabney R. Staton, Sr. and Eva Hunt Staton; Willard R. Jennings, her loving husband of 35 years; and ten siblings....
Ernest Joseph "Joe" Gibson
Oct 8, 2023
Ernest Joseph “Joe” Gibson, 80, passed away October 8, 2023 at Southside Regional Medical Center after an extended struggle with COPD. He was born March 15, 1943 in Arthurdale, West Virginia to the late Earnest Dale Gibson and Josephine Powroznik Gibson of Morgantown, West Virginia. He was also preceded in death by his brother Andrew Paul Gibson of Shinnston, West...
Robert "Bobby" Franklin Ryder
Oct 5, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Franklin Ryder, AKA; Moon Dog, Sunrise October 8th 1956 Sunset October 5th 2023. Son of the late Betty Rose Strumb and Virgil Franklin Ryder. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Polly and Angle Milliner , Alice and Thomas Ryder; two brothers, Donnie Leon Ryder, Buddy Allen Ryder; niece Daesha Rae Robinson; and uncle Larry Wayne Ryder...
Mildred Frances Mawyer
Oct 5, 2023
Mildred Frances Mawyer, 76, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher F. Mawyer, Sr. and Marie Fulford Mawyer. She was also preceded in death by her cherished aunt “momma” who raised her, Mary Thompson; brother, Thurman Mawyer, and her sister, Mary...
Marciano Latrell Thorne
Oct 3, 2023
Marciano Latrell Thorne was born October 19, 2001 in Hopewell, Virginia. He departed this earthly life suddenly and went home to Jesus Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 21. Marce had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was loving, generous, and loyal. He made a positive impact on those around him with his...
Paul Lawrence Hardy
Oct 2, 2023
Paul Lawrence Hardy, 78, of Disputanta passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home. Born December 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Monroe Simpson Hardy and Delores Royston, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lorenzo Hardy, Carl Hardy, and Monroe Hardy. He was a longtime member of Cornerstone Ministries and Rock Church...
William Nathaniel Crowder, Jr.
Sep 29, 2023
William Nathaniel Crowder, Jr., 64, of Prince George passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home. Born March 3, 1959, he was the son of Norma Joan Harper and the late William Nathaniel Crowder, Sr.
William dedicated a significant portion of his life to his work at Alstom Power, where he served as a gas turbine specialist for...
Elizabeth Gayle Hatcher Rhoads
Sep 27, 2023
Elizabeth Gayle Hatcher Rhoads, 60, of Chester passed on peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born April 23, 1963, she was the daughter of Billy Preston and Phyllis Gayle Hatcher.
Elizabeth was an active member of several churches throughout her life, where her presence was a source of inspiration for many. Her faith was not just a belief but a...
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