Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
George Abernathy
Jun 20, 2018
George Allen Abernathy, Jr., 53, of South Prince George, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Abernathy, Sr. and his mother, Thelma Elmore Redford. George is survived by his wife, Tammy Clark Abernathy; two sons, Eric Allen Abernathy and Timothy Allan Abernathy; one grandson, Collan Mason; step-mother,...
Linda Sale
Jun 19, 2018
Linda Diana Garrett Sale, 57, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the VCU Health System. She was preceded in death by a brother, William B. Garrett; two uncles, John and Herbert Bish; cousin, Wayne Bish; and her ex-husband, Mark Anthony Setzer. Linda worked for over 20 years as a nurse and caregiver. She is survived...
Devon Procise
Jun 19, 2018
Devon Scott Procise, 21, of Colonial Heights, passed away June 19, 2018. Devon loved the fast life, and he loved his dog, Shadow. He was employed by Clearwater Pools. Devon was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Lena Bowles and Evelyn Letchworth; and sister, Elana. He is survived by his parents, Dana Procise (Elvis Keffer) and Donald Letchworth; grandfather, David...
Timothy House
Jun 18, 2018
Timothy Powers House, 67, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys Powers House. He is survived by his two sons Robert House (Barbara) and Jeffrey House; two sisters Susan Elliott (Jon) and Mildred Spence (Keith); and numerous nieces and nephews. Timothy worked as a floral designer...
Harley Sorensen Sr.
Jun 18, 2018
Harley C. Sorensen, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born June 17, 1925, he was the son of the late Arthur and Cora Sorensen and was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Cox Sorensen and brother, Richard Sorensen. Harley was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights for about 30 years....
Donald Pitchford
Jun 18, 2018
Donald Thomas "Tom" Pitchford, 73, of Carson passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born in Newport News, on June 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Sidney T. and Ethel Bryant Pitchford. Tom was a United States Army veteran and retired from Civil Service with the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Lee. He is survived by...
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