Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
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,...
Jacqueline Crutchfield
Nov 1, 2017
Jacqueline "Hope" Crutchfield, 51, of Disputanta passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born January 26, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Jacob W. and Rachel L. Newton, and was also preceded in death by her son, Colby Dalton Crutchfield. After graduating from Hopewell High School in 1984, Hope worked for Food Lion Distribution...
John Emory
Oct 30, 2017
John Howard Emory, 68, slipped away to be with the Lord on October 30, 2017. He was a proud Vietnam veteran, volunteer firefighter, and a former member of Rolling Thunder VA5. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Hudson and her husband, Keith; three grandchildren, Olivia, Victoria, and Keith, Jr. and his wife, Emily; a number of nieces, nephews, and...
Ellsworth Spain
Oct 29, 2017
Ellsworth Miller Spain, 70, of Prince George passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Born October 25, 1947 he was the son of the late Walton Ellsworth and Mabel Drake Spain, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Walton Drake Spain; and his sister, Sarah Spain Britt. Mr. Spain was a member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church...
Raymond Nugent Jr.
Oct 28, 2017
Raymond "Buddy" Nugent, Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Ruby W. Nugent. Mr. Nugent was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was an outdoors enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved archery. Buddy was a big...
Brenda Randolph
Oct 28, 2017
Brenda Gale Lively Randolph, 67, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at John Randolph Hospital in Hopewell. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Winona Stover Lively. She retired as a cashier for over 32 years working for both the A&P and Food Lion grocery stores. She was a member of and devoted Christian of...
Ronald Ridout
Oct 27, 2017
Ronald "Glenn" Ridout, 85, of Matoaca, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his residence. Born on December 19, 1931, he was the son of the late Willie Snead and Iva Wray Ridout and was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Willis, Boyden, and Douglas Ridout. Glenn served in the Army National Guard and was a United...
Richard Phillingame
Oct 25, 2017
Richard "Rick" Phillingame, 59, of Hopewell passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born on January 27, 1958 he was the son of the late William B. and Barbara Stanley Phillingame. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert and John Phillingame; and his grandson, Ashton Somariva. He was a longtime truck...
Dana Leonowicz
Oct 24, 2017
Dana Lewis Haun Leonowicz departed October 24, 2017 at age 70, after a fierce 5-year war with ovarian cancer. Soulmate to husband Donnie, abiding mother to Matt, doting grandmother to Aiden and Max, Dana was born in Welch, WVA and raised in Miami, FL. Following her father's death, she returned to the Lewis home place (summer mecca for the cousins),...
Thelma Brittain
Oct 24, 2017
Thelma A. Brittain 98, of Colonial Heights, departed this life on October 24, 2017 to the Heavenly Gates to be with the Lord. She was born March 7, 1919 to the late Robert Vernie and Minerva Cynthia Miles Richardson. Ms. Brittain was preceded in death by her husband Albert Brittain and a granddaughter Catherine L. Disher. She was an avid...
Richard Mckinley
Oct 24, 2017
Richard Aldo McKinley, 80, of Hopewell passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born May 16, 1937, he was the son of the late Hoke and Wanda McKinley, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Pearl McKinley. Richard was a member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg. After 26 years of proud and...
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