Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Edna Ruth Addison Griffin
Jul 3, 2024
Edna Addison Griffin, 89, of Chester, VA, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1935, and grew up in “the village”, Lakeview Avenue in Colonial Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J.T. Griffin; her mother, Ruth Ayscue Hawkins; father, Joseph Rufus Addison; and her brother, Frank “Bubba”...
Joseph Alfred Montana
Jul 3, 2024
Joseph Alfred "Sonny" Montana, 98, a former New Jersey native, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Born April 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Angelo and Theresa Montana, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Lucretia Grace "Rhea" Milano (John Anthony).
Joseph bravely served his country with the United States Army during World War II,...
Richard O. Gill
Jul 2, 2024
Richard O. Gill passed away on July 2, 2024, after an extended illness. He was Predeceased by his parents, John E. Gill II and Katie Bradley Gill and his brother, John E. Gill III. Richard was the youngest of the 4 boys and as a little boy with his red hair and freckles; he always had a mischievous grin. Richard's...
Jerry Dwayne Price
Jun 30, 2024
Jerry Dwayne Price, age 80, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away June 30, 2024. Born October 24, 1943, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Jack James Price and Mildred Pruett Price. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Procise Price and brother, Rick A. Price. He is survived by his son, Brad...
Charles "Poodle" H. Jessup, Jr.
Jun 28, 2024
Charles “Poodle” Jessup, Jr., of Pleasant Hill, NC, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charles “Charlie” Jessup, Sr. and Edith Wray Jessup. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ann “Angel” Jessup; sister, Rose Jessup Fisher (Maitland); and brother...
Dorothy Louise Sigmon
Jun 27, 2024
Dorothy Louise Sigmon, 82, originally of Elon, VA, passed away at home on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Born on November 29, 1941, in Amherst County, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Reid Sigmon and Elsie Watts Sigmon.
She was preceded in death by her brothers; Gene Sigmon, John “Toppy” Sigmon, and sisters; Lois Proffitt and Elsie Higginbotham.
Dorothy most recently...
Herman Sterling Shell "Bookie"
Jun 27, 2024
Herman Sterling Shell “Bookie”, 88, of Chester, VA, passed away on June 27, 2024, after a short illness. Bookie was born on June 5, 1936, and was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Rose Etta Bosher Shell; nine brothers; six sisters; his first wife, R. Janet Allen Shell; and second wife, Margaret Blackwell Shell. He is survived...
Jerry Matthew Brown
Jun 24, 2024
Jerry Matthew Brown, age 69, of South Chesterfield, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born on March 3, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Mildred Grammer Brown. Jerry dedicated over 20 years as a master mechanic at Darbyshire Motors in Petersburg. Jerry cherished spending time with his family, and especially supporting his grandson...
Peggy Ann Cutler Main
Jun 22, 2024
Peggy Ann Cutler Main, 87, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born in Washington, NC, on March 31, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Ola Cutler and Elsie Lee Jefferson Cutler. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Flo Darles Main, Sr. “Dobbie”; her son, Flo Darles Main, Jr....
James Joseph (Tre') Sette III
Jun 19, 2024
James Joseph (Tre') Sette III, 52 of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on June 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 14, 1972, in Petersburg, VA. He was the first grandson of the late Everett and Cecil Wall. Tre' graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1990 and furthered his education at Richard Bland College. Tre'...
Richard Wayne Dickey
Jun 19, 2024
Richard Wayne Dickey, 55, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at VCU Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1968, in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Richard Carl and Jacqueline Strickland Dickey. Richard served many different departments starting at the age of 16, with the Southside Virginia Emergency Junior Crew, the Petersburg and Colonial Heights Police Departments,...
Josiah Jameson Ur
Jun 18, 2024
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Josiah Jameson Ur, age 3, on June 18, 2024. Born March 27, 2021, Josiah brought incredible joy and light to everyone who knew him during his brief but unforgettable time on earth.
Josiah was a whirlwind of energy and laughter, always running around and making a mess, as any spirited...
Norris Earl Jones
Jun 17, 2024
On Monday June 17 2024, Norris Earl Jones, Jr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 88.
Norris was born in Petersburg, Va in 1935 to Norris and Glennis (Picardat) Jones of Chesterfield, Va. After graduating from Thomas Dale High School, he attended Richmond Polytechnic Institute (now VCU) then served in the US Army in Hawaii for...
Bertha Ortiz Phillips
Jun 17, 2024
Bertha Ortiz Phillips, affectionately known as Nana, 87, of Chester passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born April 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Manuela and Roberto Ortiz, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Phillips, Sr.; son, Michael Phillips; sisters, Amellia Kilbane, Hortencia Garcia, Felicita Adkins; brother, Roberto Ortiz, Jr.; and...
Jeremy Allen Vaughan
Jun 15, 2024
On June 15, 2024, a gentle, bright, and caring soul departed this earth and entered Heaven. Jeremy Allen Vaughan (35) was the son of Elizabeth and Michael Duesberry and Dale and Helene Vaughan. He was brother to Jessica Vaughan, Michael Ian Duesberry, Loretta Sexton, and Marshall “Bubba” Jarrell, Jr., uncle to Eli, and the grandson of Darryl and Jeanie Rhodes,...
Jo Ann Holloway
Jun 14, 2024
Jo Ann Holloway, 102, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024. Jo Ann was born to Laura Bollweg Neumeier and August Neumeier on March 18, 1922, in Scranton, Arkansas. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Henry Herman “Harry” Neumeier, Augusta Marie Neumeier Jansen, and Stephen Jospeh Neumeier.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Johnson,...
Betty Reynolds Leighton
Jun 13, 2024
Betty Reynolds Leighton, age 88, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Louise McCullough Reynolds and was the widow of Richard “Buck” Leighton. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Frances Johnson, and her grandson, Andrew Clarke.
She is survived by daughters Linda Coleman and husband...
Raymond Bryant Wolfrey
Jun 9, 2024
Raymond Bryant Wolfrey, 72, of Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was surrounded by family and friends in his last days. Raymond, also known as “Ray” was born to Frances and Wilton Wolfrey on May 8, 1952. He grew up in Petersburg, VA and was employed for many years as a welder. He...
Barbara Lee Millard
Jun 8, 2024
Barbara Lee Millard, 74, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Born March 20, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Alma and Charles Edward Stigall.
Barbara was a woman of great warmth and kindness, known for her unwavering love for those around her. As a member of The Heights Baptist Church, she cherished the fellowship with...
Lawrence Joseph Lupo
Jun 7, 2024
Lawrence Joseph Lupo, 77, of Midlothian, Virginia, transitioned on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 13, 1947, to the late Jasper Lupo and Lenora Louise Panzica Lupo.
He is survived by his brother, Jasper Charles Lupo and wife, Verena Vonlossberg Lupo; niece, Clarissa Adkins; nephews, Victor and Vincent Lupo; and great-nephews, Daniel, Eric,...
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