Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Mary Harper

Jan 11, 2018

Mary "Ann" Harper, 78, passed away at her home in Colonial Heights on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Born to the late Elizabeth Lewis Hefflen Scarboro and James Ernest Davis, Ann was also preceded in death by her son, David Earl Harper; sisters, Agnes (Dolly) Mathis and Roberta (Bobbi) Remy; and her brother, James Linwood Davis. Ann was a loving and...

Mary Nichols

Jan 10, 2018

Mary Virginia Nichols, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2018, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Haywood C. Jessup and Lula Mae Jessup. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis C. Nichols Sr. She co-owned Nichols Upholstery with her husband in Petersburg while she was also dedicated to her family as...

Stephanie Barlow

Jan 10, 2018

Stephanie Marie Barlow, 63, of Chester passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Barlow Sr.; one brother, Jimmy Wayne Moss; and one sister, Carolyn Sue Ford. She is survived by her two sons, David Allen Barlow Jr., and Michael Todd Barlow (Mary); four grandchildren, Sarah, Tanner, Mckenzie, and Madison Barlow; one...

Dolores Gonos

Jan 9, 2018

Dolores Marie Hood Gonos, aged 86, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Stella Pochmara Hood and David J. Hood. At an early age, Dolores was nicknamed "Tootsie." She was captain of St. Rosalia's basketball team. She had fond memories of her life in Pittsburgh. She met Jim (James) Gonos at Kennywood Amusement...

Martha Ranson

Jan 8, 2018

Martha Ranson, 77, passed away from natural causes January 8, 2018. She was born March 23, 1940 in Kinston, North Carolina, and was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Alma Gillikin of Snow Hill, North Carolina; and her only sister Elizabeth (Skee) Waid of Carrolton, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Ranson; two...

Anna Pearce

Jan 7, 2018

Ann "Betty" Pearce, 85, of Dinwiddie passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, Born October 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Emoch and Mary Lorine Dean, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Milford Glynn Pearce, Sr.; brother, Raymond Dean; and sister, Carolyn Capps. Betty was proud to be a soldier's wife and loved...

William Rose

Jan 5, 2018

William Briggs Rose, 91, of Colonial Heights. Va., passed away peacefully into Heaven on January 5, 2018. He was born on April 6, 1926, son of Caesar Edward and Kate Fennell Rose, and was raised from childhood through high school on a farm in rural Dinwiddie County. As he neared graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy,...

Thomas O'Steen Sr.

Jan 3, 2018

Colonel Thomas L. O'Steen, Sr., 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tom was preceded in death by his �rst wife, Wilda J. O'Steen; and two sons, Thomas L. O'Steen Jr. and Patrick W. O'Steen. Tom was born in Monroe, Louisiana on December 15, l929. Upon...

Kayla Ball

Jan 3, 2018

Kayla Rae Ball, 30, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born June 15, 1987, she was the daughter of Gregory Evert and Bambi Dawn Ball. Kayla married the love of her life, Michael Andrew Davis, on January 15, 2016. She was pursuing a degree in nursing at Bryant and Stratton College and was a Certified Nursing Assistant....

Carlisle Weaver

Jan 3, 2018

Carlisle "Charlie" Wayne Weaver, 88 of Sutherland, VA passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late Cline Carson and Mamie Elizabeth Weaver. At the age of 11 Carlisle's mother passed away and he was raised by his "second" mother, Mary Parks Palotta . He was preceded in death by his son,...

Mary Luck

Dec 31, 2017

Mary Williamson Luck, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin and Viola Jewell Williamson, and the widow of Julian A. Luck. She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Minnie Leigh Williamson and a sister, Ann Brooks. Mrs. Luck was a member of the Prospect United Methodist...

Robert Belvin Sr.

Dec 28, 2017

Robert G. Belvin, Sr., 84, of Chester passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home. Born February 10, 1933, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bessie Belvin, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Bettie Nell Belvin. Mr. Belvin was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church. He worked as...

Marie Dorsett

Dec 28, 2017

Visitation Details

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small

Service Information

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 11:00am, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small

Marion King

Dec 27, 2017

Marion S. "Mucky" King, 91, of Disputanta, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdaline Lipchak King; his parents, Marion S. and Elsie Andrews King, and five brothers. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Disputanta, and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in WWII. Mucky retired...

Joan Jackson

Dec 25, 2017

Joan Jeannette Jackson, 69 of Ford, Va., passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, David Pinkney Jackson, Jr. Joan is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Pinkney Jackson, Sr.; four daughters, Melony Jackson, Jeanette Faye Pack (Len), Jennifer Avelsgard and Montana Jackson; three grandchildren, Terry Edwards, Christopher Avelsgard and Kevin Avelsgard;...

Ian Butler

Dec 24, 2017

Ian Noah Butler, 16, of Colonial Heights, tragically passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. He is survived by his loving mother, Sherrie Davis; father, George Butler, Jr.; two sisters Sara Edwards and Megan Phillips; grandparents, Cary and Trudy Davis; and many other loving relatives. Ian loved sports, especially baseball. He coached a special needs baseball team in Colorado. Ian loved...

Rose Jessup

Dec 22, 2017

Rose Ann M. "Angel" Jessup, 68, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, Norbert M. Arlt. Angel retired as a manger from the former Steven Kent Restaurant. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Charles H. "Poodle" Jessup Jr.; her mother, Ilse "Lisa" Arlt; son, David...

Angelina Gurganus

Dec 21, 2017

Angelina Gay Gurganus left this earth on December 19, 2017, to go home and be in arms of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Annie Wilson, and Father, William Gurganus. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and great-grandmother. Angie loved butterflies, dancing, music, and visiting friends, but most of all, she loved her family. She will...

Robert Fuller

Dec 20, 2017

Robert Leslie Fuller, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1932 to the late Joseph Thomas and Ruby Hargrave Fuller. Mr. Fuller was a United States Army Veteran and retired after 37 years from Allied Chemical. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in...

Arlick Brockwell Jr.

Dec 18, 2017

Arlick L. Brockwell Jr., 80, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away suddenly December 18, 2017, at his home in Dinwiddie, Virginia. Arlick was a graduate of Duke University and the University of Virginia. He had many roles he enjoyed and for which he was cherished during his lifetime: loving husband; adoring father and grandfather; devoted church member and Sunday School teacher...