OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Roger Bowyer

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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