OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Dr. Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert

Nov 10, 2016

Dr. Lowell H. Gilbert, of Colonial Heights, Virginia went to his eternal rest Thursday, November 10, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Deborah L, and daughters, Amy Selfe and husband Stephen, and Kimberley Boyd and husband Tracy. He leaves four grandchildren, Kayla and Lauren Boyd, and Peyton and Noah Selfe. He is also survived by his sisters, Carleton Harper...

James Outlaw Jr.

James Outlaw Jr.

Nov 9, 2016

James Furman "Jimmy" Outlaw Jr., 53 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. A longtime resident of Colonial Heights, and a previous employee of VDOT, Home Depot, and Walmart Distribution Center. He will be remembered as a hardworking grandfather (Pimpy), a kind hearted man and a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan. Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia...

Leroy Underwood

Leroy Underwood

Nov 8, 2016

Leroy Hampton "Roger" Underwood, 89, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born on May 20, 1927 on his parent's farm in Howard County, Maryland to the late Charles Hampton Underwood and Hollis Catherin Moore Underwood, and was the widow of his beloved and cherished wife of 53 years, Grace Lee...

Franz Antis

Franz Antis

Nov 7, 2016

Franz Antis, 79, of Disputanta, VA passed away on November 7, 2016. Born in Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Stefan and Katharina Frieden Antis; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Francie Antis and Susanna A. Howard; and one brother, John Frieden. Mr. Antis was a longtime member of the Millwright Local Union #1402....

Jerry Braverman

Jerry Braverman

Nov 7, 2016

Jerry Braverman, 82, of Prince George passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at his residence. Jerry worked as a Paramedic for Long Beach Hospital in New York for 23 years before retiring. He enjoyed working on cars, and watching wrestling and boxing. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis, and is survived by his sons, Steven Braverman...

Sarah Curtis

Sarah Curtis

Nov 7, 2016

Sarah P. Curtis, 94, of Summerville, South Carolina, and formerly of Colonial Heights, Virginia, began her new life in the arms of Jesus on November 7, 2016. A member of Seacoast Christian Community Church, she will be remembered as a caring friend, compassionate to all and one who blessed many. Truly she had the heart of a servant. A devoted...

Rev. Schlutow

Rev. Schlutow

Nov 6, 2016

Reverend Bryant "Pooh" Kay Schlutow, 92, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Tyler's Retreat Rehab Center. Born in Cleveland, OH he was the son of the late Charles John and Elsa Irene Bryant Schlutow; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marray Schlutow and Charles John Schlutow, Jr.; and a sister, Maxine...

Benjamin Faison

Benjamin Faison

Nov 5, 2016

Benjamin Irvin Faison, 92, of Ettrick, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late James Irvin and Maggie Belcher Faison; and was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Faison. Mr. Faison was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War...

Michael Butler

Michael Butler

Nov 5, 2016

Michael Wayne Butler, 69, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Louis Franklin Butler Sr. and Gladys Lynch Butler. Michael retired from VDOT in 2003 after 35 years of service and was also a United States Coast Guard veteran. He is survived by his loving...

Danny Norwood

Danny Norwood

Nov 5, 2016

Danny Marvin Norwood of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on November 5, 2016 after a lifetime full of love and observance. Danny was born on December 21, 1949. As we spent our final moments with Danny, everyone observed that he had ‘never met a stranger.' This sentence could be the motto of Danny's life. He always wanted to connect with...

Paul James

Paul James

Nov 3, 2016

Paul James 88, of N. Dinwiddie, devoted husband and father, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Carter C. and Edna Leva James and was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorine L. James. Mr. James was retired MSGT after 20 years from the United States Army, he...

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis

Nov 3, 2016

Thomas Allen Davis, 82, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in McKeesport, PA he was the son of the late Frances Evans Donnelly and Raymond Hill. Tom retired from Hercules in Hopewell after 36 years of service as was also a longtime member and deacon at Colonial Heights Baptist...

Baby Reed

Baby Reed

Oct 31, 2016

Baby Oaklen Korey Reed, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. He was born September 14, 2016 to Brandon C. Reed, and Brittney C. Hahn. Oaklen is also survived by a sister, Jaiden L. Dailey; brother, Taigen M. Reed; maternal grandmother, Sherry L. Mickle and husband Robert E.; maternal grandfather, Stephen M. Hahn and wife, Judith A.; paternal...

Logan Henshaw

Logan Henshaw

Oct 25, 2016

Logan Henshaw, 22, of Prince George, Virginia died suddenly on October 25, 2016. Logan loved summertime, loved water, wearing a t-shirt and shorts year-round. He played soccer, enjoyed going fishing and had a love for all animals. He is survived by his loving parents, Janet Barnette and Richard Henshaw; brother, Chris Presson; sister, Summer Pittman; paternal grandparents, Richard Henshaw, Sr....

Raymond Penner

Raymond Penner

Oct 24, 2016

Raymond Earl "Buck" Penner, 95, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. He was born June 20, 1921 to the late Charles Raymond and Lela Pearl Long Penner, and was the widower of Elizabeth M. Penner. Mr. Penner was a W.W.II., European Theater, United States Army Veteran. He retired as an Electrician from Park 500 Phillip Moriss. Mr....

William Cromer

William Cromer

Oct 24, 2016

William C. Cromer, Sr., 89, of Petersburg, passed away Monday October 24, 2016 at Lexington Rehabilitation and Health Care. Mr. Cromer was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 284. He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Cromer Grimmer and husband William; son William C. Cromer, Jr.; grandchildren, Jaci Crabtree and Tammy L. Cromer;...

Ernest Mears

Ernest Mears

Oct 24, 2016

Ernest "Wayne" Mears, 67, of Prince George passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at his residence. Born on May 11, 1949, he was the son of Ernest Lloyd and Marion Shelton Mears, and was preceded in death by his father. From 1968-1974, Wayne served in the United States Army Reserves. Later, he began working for Vulcan Materials and became...

Velma Davis

Velma Davis

Oct 23, 2016

Velma Gertrude Neal Davis, 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late George V. Neal Sr. and Mae Horton Neal. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her son, Calvin L. Davis Jr.; two sister and one brother. She was a member of Highland United Methodist for...

Harry Barnes Jr.

Harry Barnes Jr.

Oct 22, 2016

Harry Charles "Chuck" Barnes, Jr. of Prince George, Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 4, 1945, He was preceded in death by his parents, H. C. Barnes, Sr. and Marie Sullivan Barnes. Chuck graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1963 and joined the United States Navy in 1967. He received...

Ethel Pride

Ethel Pride

Oct 20, 2016

Ethel Mae Brooks Pride, 90, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. Born in Virginia on January 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Thelma L. Worley Brooks and was also preceded in death by her husband, Waverly D. Pride and a sister Hazel Brooks Butler. Mrs. Pride is survived...

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