OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Larry Pierce

Larry Pierce

Jul 9, 2018

Larry Evan Pierce, 68, of Chester, passed away, from Agent Orange exposure during his tour in Vietnam, on Monday, July 9, 2018. Born in Hopewell, on December 6, 1949, he was the son of the late William L. and Mavis Corbett Pierce. He was a retired Supervisor with Hercules, and a United States Army veteran. Mr. Pierce was a former...

Mary Fontaine

Mary Fontaine

Jul 8, 2018

Mary Louise Fontaine, affectionally known as "Ma," of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Rawlings Bishop. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Louise Fontaine; a brother, Robert Bishop Jr.; and sisters, Helen Bishop, Catherine Ellis and Elizabeth Bishop. She was a...

Elizabeth Potter

Elizabeth Potter

Jul 8, 2018

Elizabeth, 75, of Chester, VA passed away on July 8, 2018 after a hard fought battle with Parkinson's. Elizabeth was born to Millard Maples and Beatrice Reagan on July 10, 1942 in Tennessee. She was a devoted mother to her five children and cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Martha Bouganim

Martha Bouganim

Jul 7, 2018

On Saturday, July 7, 2018, Martha Meredith Bouganim passed away at the age of 73. She died peacefully in the company of family in Midlothian, Virginia. Martha was born to the late Ernest Landon Meredith and Julia Annette (Pond) Meredith in Petersburg, VA. She is survived by her two sons Michael and Paul (Judith), her grandchildren Christian, Tristan and Miya,...

Donald Faison

Donald Faison

Jul 6, 2018

Donald Wayne Faison, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. Born on May 5, 1941, he was the son of the late William Lee and Frances Robertson Faison. He was preceded in death by Justine Lynn Faison Good, Janet Patsy Darbyshire, and Barbara Faison Bookman. He was a Deacon and member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church,...

Laymon Vinson

Laymon Vinson

Jul 6, 2018

Laymon H. Vinson 81, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at John Randolph Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1936 in Texas, to the late Arthur H. and Beatrice Cole Vinson and was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Agerton Vinson and a brother, Richard H. Vinson. He was a United States Army...

Rodney Blair

Rodney Blair

Jul 6, 2018

Rodney S. Blair, 62, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on July 6, 2018. He was born May 20, 1956 in Richmond, Virginia to the late George Clark and Ola Estella Lamb Blair. Rodney is survived by his spouse, Deborah Atkins Blair; children, David, Kaydia, Rodney Jr., Mark, Matthew, and Christina; grandchildren, Madison, Aislynn, Ryan, Evan, Christopher, Matthew, Kellyann, Alexis, Izsabelle,...

Calvin Brewer

Calvin Brewer

Jul 5, 2018

Calvin Brewer 86, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1931, in Oklahoma to the late Arthur and Leona Hill Brewer and was preceded in death by three sisters. Calvin retired after 37 years as a supervisor from Brenco and was a member of Meadow Bank Hunt Club in...

William Foote Jr.

William Foote Jr.

Jul 5, 2018

William "Bill" George Foote, Jr., 61, of Henrico, passed away July 5, 2018. He was born to William George Foote, Sr. and Mildred Foote on February 27, 1957. Bill was a much loved son and brother who was an all around nice guy. Always pleasant, always friendly, always kind. He will be missed. He is survived by his son, Steven...

Gary Jones

Gary Jones

Jul 4, 2018

Gary Michael Jones, 65, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was born to Marion Lee and Mary Anne Jones on October 2, 1952. Gary was the former proprietor of Fiberglass Boat and Car Repair, Chesterfield County; belonged to Southern Nights Car Club, and Matoaca Sportsman Club; and enjoyed participating in NHRA Drag Racing, and Super...

Richard Bryant Sr.

Richard Bryant Sr.

Jul 1, 2018

Richard E. Bryant Sr., 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away on July 1, 2018. He was born November 6, 1926 in Colonial Heights. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Marcus Bernard Bryant Sr.; his mother, Clora Bell Bryant; his brothers, Alfred Bryant and Herbert Bryant; and his sister, Molly Bryant Vaughan. Richard served his country in the United...

Edward Cox

Edward Cox

Jul 1, 2018

Edward R. Cox, 59, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. He was born September 14, 1958 in Lynchburg, Virginia and was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Mae Swain Cox. Edward was a boilermaker with Local #45 and was very proud of his job, he enjoyed fishing, and was a...

Richard Tutwiler Jr.

Richard Tutwiler Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

Richard Clark Tutwiler, Jr. "Dick," 90, of Prince George, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born on February 12, 1928 to the late Richard Clark Tutwiler, Sr. and Louise Woodward Tutwiler. Dick is survived by his wife of 60 years, Davidina Partin Tutwiler; daughter, Davidina Sutherland "Muff" (James C. Sutherland, Jr.); son, Richard...

Joan Armentrout

Joan Armentrout

Jun 30, 2018

Joan Bennett Armentrout Well done, good and faithful servant, Joan Bennett Armentrout, 85, of Chester, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Born June 1, 1933, in Cumberland Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Bennett and Agnes Maphis Smith. Mrs. Armentrout was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and a retired Secretary with...

Kenneth Andrews

Kenneth Andrews

Jun 30, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Andrews, 67, of Chesterfield County, passed away June 30, 2018 in his home. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 19, 1950, he was the son of the late Wesley A. Andrews and Ruth H. Coon, both of Ettrick, Virginia. He was retired from Chesterfield County as a Deputy Sheriff after 25 years of service. He also worked at...

Charla' Short

Charla' Short

Jun 30, 2018

Charla' Toombs Short, 52, of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1966 and worked for Virginia Urology in Patient Accounting. Those who were lucky enough to try her food, knew she was an amazing chef and baker. She loved cats and dogs, but family was the most important thing in her life. Charla'...

David Mccay

David Mccay

Jun 26, 2018

David Samuel McCay, age 34, passed away unexpectedly in the home of a friend on June 26, 2018. He was born on January 19, 1984 at John Randolph in Hopewell, Virginia, to Phyllis and Charles Smith. He attended Surry County High School. He was employed as an equipment operator with Seward Lumber Company. He enjoyed working with his hands, whether...

Lawrence Tudor

Lawrence Tudor

Jun 26, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" E. Tudor, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tues, June 26, 2018 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1933 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Samuel H. and Gladys Turner Tudor and was preceded in death by his wife June Ann Tudor. Mr. Tudor was a Korean Conflict United States Army Veteran, a member...

John Ledford Sr.

John Ledford Sr.

Jun 23, 2018

John Lewis Ledford Sr., 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Born on July 28, 1944 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dennis F. and Ruby Brown Ledford, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ledford; and a brother, Richard Ledford. Mr. Ledford was a truck driver for 16 years...

John Wicks

John Wicks

Jun 21, 2018

John Preston Wicks, 80, of Dinwiddie County passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Born October 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Irving O. Wicks and Margaret E. Moody. He was a charter member of Second Chance Baptist Church. For 28 years, he worked as a supervisor for Green Leaf Dairy and later on worked as a...

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