Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Roger Bowyer
Nov 20, 2017
Roger Allen Bowyer, "A Good Man", 73, of Carson, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. Born February 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Durward Allen Bowyer and Lula Hudgins Bowyer, and was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kayla Bowyer. Mr. Bowyer was a United States Marine veteran, having served his country from 1961-1969, and...
Catherine Dubus
Nov 20, 2017
Catherine Teresa Dubus passed away on November 20 surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born July 15, 1932 in Morristown, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Michael Thomas Dubus, her parents, William and Helen Callahan, her infant son Thomas and her daughter, Mary Schindel. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (Bob) Cravens of...
Joyce Bridgman
Nov 19, 2017
Joyce Ann Bridgman, 78, Passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017, in Chester, Virginia. Born to the late Mary Henry and Wesley Edison Bridgman, Sr., Joyce is also preceded in death by her brother, Wesley E. Bridgman, Jr., and her sister, Judith Riggs. Joyce had worked in the grocery industry for nearly 50 years as an all-around employee, working in...
Ruth Schrum
Nov 19, 2017
Ruth Martin Schrum, 90, of Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, at her home. Born May 18, 1927, in Chesterfield, Virginia, to the late John Luther and Dora Elam Martin, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. "Mitz" Schrum, Sr. Mrs. Schrum was a founder and a lifelong member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church. She often...
Alma Reekes
Nov 15, 2017
Alma Reekes, 83, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born July 27, 1934 to the late Harvey and Myrtle McRaw Vaughn and was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Thomas Reeks Jr. Mrs. Reekes retired from Phillip Morris and was a member of the OES Alpha Chapter #1. She is survived by her son...
Robert Grandstaff
Nov 14, 2017
Robert K. Grandstaff, 82, of Prince George passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at his home. Born December 31, 1934, he was the son of the late Glendon O. and Anna E. Grandstaff, and was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Matthew Grandstaff; and brother, Waldo Grandstaff. He was a long-time member of Monumental Baptist Church, where...

James Rice Jr.
Nov 11, 2017
James "Bo" Coleman Rice Jr,46, of Sutherland, born August 5, 1970 and passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. He was a 1988 graduate of the Colonial Heights High School. Bo was survived by his most beloved children; Emma Rice Conway and husband David of North Carolina, Eric Branson Rice of Chester, Savanah Rice of Colonial Heights; mother and father,...
Thomas Hutson
Nov 10, 2017
Thomas Glenn Hutson, 77, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at his residence. Born April 18, 1940, he was the son of the late George S. and Elsie M. Hutson and was also preceded in death by his siblings, George B. Hutson and Elsie Reese. Tommy had a very strong personal relationship with his Lord and...

Betty Blalock
Nov 9, 2017
Betty Jane Boisseau Blalock, 79, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born on September 7, 1938, to the late William Edward and Libby Lawson Boisseau, and was also preceded in death by her husband, of 57 years David M. Blalock, and a brother, William Edward Boisseau III. Betty was a member of Wood's United Methodist Church where...
Agnes Jones
Nov 9, 2017
Agnes Blaha Jones, 90, of Chesterfield went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2017. She was born January 4, 1927 to the late Frank J. and Mary Mentlik Blaha. Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughters, Carol Conyers of Chester and Valerie Coleman of Jacksonville, North Carolina; a son, James P. Jones of Chesterfield; eight grandchildren; three...
Marion Smith
Nov 9, 2017
Marion Clay Smith, 78, of Petersburg, and formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Clay, Sr. and Flora Hart Clay, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph W. Clay, Jr.; and sister, Joan Annette Beverly. Marion was an active member of Monumental Baptist Church....

John Gormley Sr.
Nov 9, 2017
John Robert Gormley Sr., 67, passed away at Petersburg Healthcare Center on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born to the late Robert and Mary James Gormley, John was also preceded in death by his two brothers, David P. Gormley and Richard P. Gormley. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran of six years, John had spent over 30 years as an automotive...
Matthew Mcmullen
Nov 8, 2017
Matthew "Stump" McMullen 32, of Chester, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Cecil Douglas Persinger and his paternal grandfather Franklin Delano McMullen Sr. Matthew was an Automobile Mechanic, he loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, working on cars, no matter what he always was a very personable type of person and loved...
Frances Lang
Nov 8, 2017
Frances East Lang, 87, passed away at Chippenham Medical Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Born to the late Ramie and Sarah Lettie East, Frances was a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church and worked as a devoted Nurses' Aid for over 17 years at Colonial Heights Healthcare. Frances is survived by her Daughters, Mary Weaver (Larry) of S. Chesterfield, and...

Carol Fenning
Nov 6, 2017
Carol Ann Fenning Carol Ann Flint Fenning, 72, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday November 6, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Theodore "Ted" and Lina Mae Scott Flint. Mrs. Fenning was a Jewelry Consultant and sales associate at Sams Club ( "Mrs. Carol") She enjoyed sewing, drawing and designing home décor. She cared about...
Norma Pulley
Nov 6, 2017
Norma Jean Pulley, 77, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away after a long battle, fought with grace and dignity at John Randolph Medical Center on Monday, November 6, 2017. Born to the late Rosebud Cousins and Ralph Dowdy, Norma was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert "AP" Robert Pulley; siblings, Nancy Hundley, Becky Dowdy, James Dowdy, and Jerry...
Brian Jolly
Nov 4, 2017
Brian Patrick Jolly, 43, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Brian worked as a Master Electrician by trade for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by two grandparents, Alfred A. and Mary Francis Watko. Brian is survived by his daughters, Haley Alexa and Sydney Amber Jolly; his mom and dad,...
Joseph Perkins
Nov 3, 2017
Joseph Logan Perkins 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Chippenham Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1924 to the late Harvey W. and Julia McGlothlin Perkins. Mr. Perkins was a WW II., United States Navy Veteran, and retired after 28 years of services with the Bureau of Prisons. He was a member of...
Jean Waymack
Nov 2, 2017
Jean Williams Waymack died Thursday, November 2, 2017, after a brief period of declining health. Mrs. Waymack was the daughter of William Preston and Maggie Epperson Williams and was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Irvin Walton Waymack and her brother, Herbert A. Williams. Born in Petersburg, she was a longtime resident of Prince George County. She retired from...
Marti Smith
Nov 2, 2017
Marti E. Smith, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in McKenney, Virginia. Born to Phillip Eugene and Elizabeth Reese Smith (Colonial Heights), Marti worked as a truck driver for Vender Supply in Hopewell. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, going fishing, and spending time with his family. Marti is survived by his son, Justin Blake Rodriguez of Alexandria,...
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