OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Lewis Richard Chartier

Lewis Richard Chartier

Aug 7, 2024

Lewis Richard Chartier, 46, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born April 11, 1978, he was the son of Richard Norman Chartier and the late Nancy Ellen Jusczyk Burns; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Mark Brian Chartier. 

Lewis was a United States Army veteran. 

He is survived by his wife, Amber Leigh Chartier; daughter,...

James Walter Miller

James Walter Miller

Aug 7, 2024

James Walter Miller, 81, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, with his devoted wife and family by his side. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary Charlotte (Kelly) Miller, his children James Walter II (Adrienne Lynn Eoppolo) and Charlotte Michele (David Paul Dempsey); and his grandchildren, Ireland Rose Miller, and Bridget Claire Dempsey. He is...

George VanBuren Sims

George VanBuren Sims

Aug 7, 2024

George VanBuren Sims, 73, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in Bellvue, Pennsylvania, on October 16, 1950, he was the son of the late George Addison and Nancy Bowser Sims. He was also preceded in death by his son, George Aaron Sims, and his mother-in-law, Zella Wilson.

George retired from Walmart Distribution Center as a truck...

Jean Seay LeGrand

Jean Seay LeGrand

Aug 6, 2024

Jean Seay LeGrand, 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away on August 6, 2024, at Southside Medical Center. She was born November 19, 1932, in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Claude L. and Rachel A. Mann Seay, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert C. Seay. After many years of dedicated service at Safeway Stores and later at...

Josephine "Jo" Adams Funk

Josephine "Jo" Adams Funk

Aug 2, 2024

Josephine “Jo” Adams Funk, 88, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA on June 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Willis Thomas and Viola Oakes Adams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Frederick Funk; her significant other, Brooks Melson; siblings, Randy Adams, Lois Jarratt, Janis...

Laura E. Dooley

Laura E. Dooley

Jul 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Dooley, at the age of 76. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with stage 4 lung cancer surrounded by her beloved family and her devoted Dachshund “BoBo” on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home in Prince George County. Born on March 8, 1948, she was...

Carl Louis Ladd, Sr.

Carl Louis Ladd, Sr.

Jul 29, 2024

Carl Louis Ladd, Sr. (Bad-Ladd) of Dinwiddie, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2024 at the age of 69, at his residence. Carl was a member of the Heights Baptist Church in Chesterfield, VA.

Carl was born in Petersburg, Virginia. He attended and graduated from Dinwiddie High School.

His passion in life was playing music from...

Betty Jane Higginbotham

Betty Jane Higginbotham

Jul 26, 2024

Betty Higginbotham, 81, of Chesterfield, Virginia went to meet her Lord and Savior on July 26, 2024. Betty was born in Redstar, West Virginia to the late Reese and Retta Fitzgerald. She was also preceded in death by her son, Arnie Higginbotham.

Betty’s whole life was her family. She enjoyed family cookouts, especially seafood boils. She also enjoyed spring or fall...

Margaret DeKay Davis

Margaret DeKay Davis

Jul 25, 2024

Margaret DeKay Davis, 94, of S. Chesterfield passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home. Born March 28, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Benton DeKay and Katie Jordan Fulton, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "T.L" Davis, Jr.; son, James "Jimmy" Davis; sisters, Mary Ackerman,...

Jeanne Turner Davis

Jeanne Turner Davis

Jul 24, 2024

On this day, July 24, 2024, Jeanne Davis, born June 27, 1951, in Petersburg, Virginia, has gone to be with her daughter Teresa Tuck in the arms of Jesus. She is survived by Reese and Ellie Tuck whom she loved deeply and was very compassionate about. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Cimburke; son-in-law, Sam Tuck; numerous nieces...

Mary Mothershead Crowder

Mary Mothershead Crowder

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Pierce Mothershead Crowder, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born May 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles Aubrey Mothershead Sr. and Mabel Luttrell Mothershead. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Allen Crowder Sr.; two sons, Horace Allen Crowder Jr, and David Lee Crowder;...

Howard Gerald Procise

Howard Gerald Procise

Jul 19, 2024

Howard “Jerry” Procise, 80, of Chesterfield County passed away July 19th, 2024. Jerry was born in Petersburg, to the late Ruby Parr and Arthur Procise. He is preceded in passing by his wife, Elizabeth Mary Procise; grandson, Devon Procise; and beloved dog, Dixie.

Jerry was a soft spoken and loving man. He always had the best stories to tell and in...

Helen Kerr Heller

Helen Kerr Heller

Jul 19, 2024

Helen Kerr Heller, 99, of Sutherland VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a devoted Christian woman who served the Lord faithfully and who loved her family unconditionally.

Helen was born on October 12, 1924, in McCool, MS, to the late Everette Gladney and Alice...

William Jimmy Morris

William Jimmy Morris

Jul 17, 2024

William “Fats” Jimmy Morris, 77, of Dinwiddie County, departed this life Wednesday, July 17, 2024. William was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Franklin Morris and Virginia Babb Morris, brothers Bennie Morris, Joe Morris and Mack Morris, and sisters Geraldine Vaughan, Katherine Pond, and Edith Wilson. He is survived by his sister, Emily Williams, brother-in-law Wayne Vaughan, nephew Howard...

David Alan Cornett

David Alan Cornett

Jul 16, 2024

David Alan Cornett, 64, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born December 28, 1959, he was the son of the late James Stanley and Virginia Hope Cornett, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Cornett; and sister, Carol Gordon.

David enjoyed attending Word Spirit and Life Ministries, where he found peace in his faith.

His...

Katherine Kiloczki Dickens

Katherine Kiloczki Dickens

Jul 15, 2024

Katherine Kiloczki Headrick Dickens, Katy, 93, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John and Stella Kiloczki and was preceded in death by four of her sisters, Mary Piekaz, Stella Newcomb, Annie Mayo, and Sophie Babineau. Katy grew up in Franklin, New Hampshire, but spent most...

Brandon Ray Lively

Brandon Ray Lively

Jul 14, 2024

Brandon R. Lively, 21, of Chester, Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born December 26, 2002, he was the son of Mindy Sands and Gary Lively. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen Jenkins, and great-grandparents, Barbara and Ralph Thoner. 

Brandon was a member of the Kenwood United Methodist Church. He had recently joined Dupont as a machine...

Joan Race Motto

Joan Race Motto

Jul 14, 2024

Joan Race Motto, 84, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1940, in Hopewell, Virginia to the late John and Mary Schulze Race. Joan was a member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia, where she served on the nominating committee and assisted with the food bank. She was also a...

Nancy Jessup Tyler

Nancy Jessup Tyler

Jul 13, 2024

Nancy Jessup Tyler, 83, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born December 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Katie Grissom and Joseph Clyde Jessup, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Tyler, Jr.; brothers, Charlie M. Jessup, Joseph Clyde Jessup, Jr.; and sisters, Louise Jessup Emory and Clara...

Carolyn Moon Gill

Carolyn Moon Gill

Jul 12, 2024

Carolyn Moon Gill was born June 3, 1938, in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1956 and Petersburg School of Nursing as an RN in 1961. Her nursing career spanned more than 30 years working in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Geriatrics and ended Administratively as an inspector for the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. She served as...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes Obituaries and Tributes

E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes offers a collection of obituaries. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

GriefSteps Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.