Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Faye Marie Scott
Jun 4, 2024
Faye Marie Scott, 75, of Berkeley Springs, WV; formerly of North Chesterfield, VA and Colonial Heights, VA, in her earlier years, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Virginia on August 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Warner Scott, Sr. and Carrie Peden Scott. She was...
Carolyn Shuman Gwinn
Jun 2, 2024
Carolyn S. Gwinn, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, joined the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024, after a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Gwinn of 63 years; sons, Michael Gwinn (Bonnie), Christopher Gwinn (Kena); daughter, Kathryn Gwinn; and grandson, Bryan Gwinn. She is preceded in death by...
Winnie Mae Mayton
Jun 2, 2024
Winnie Mae Mayton, 88, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born on August 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harold Mayton and Thelma Wells Mayton. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Mayton, II; sister, Nancy Cox; great-grandson, Maverick Harrison; and nephews, Michael Mayton, Ray Sprouse.
She was a devoted member...
Shirley Moore Laffoon
Jun 2, 2024
Shirley “Foon” – “Foonie” Laffoon, 89, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was the widow of Berkeley “Berk” Laffoon. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Moore; her father, Lionel Moore; two infant daughters, Kimi C. Laffoon and Baby Laffoon; special nephew, Arlie Nichols; and special niece, Alexis Nichols. She is survived...
Jerry Hopkins Lang Sr.
Jun 1, 2024
Jerry Hopkins Lang Sr, 73, also known as “Hoppy”, went home to be with Jesus on June 1, 2024, reuniting with Louis H. Lang, his Daddy, and Lillie Frances Easte Lang, his Momma; “Brothers” Ronald Lang, Michael Lang, and Tom Shipp; and so many others he missed dearly. His story will live on through his children, Bridget Lang Lipscomb (Wyatt)...
Charles Ray Myers Sr.
Jun 1, 2024
Charles Ray Myers, Sr. passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 89. Born January 31, 1935, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late William R. Myers and Marion H. Myers. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy C. Myers; sisters, Ruth M. Metts and Barbara M. Burkholder; and brother,...
Robert Phillip Miller
May 31, 2024
Robert Phillip Miller was born October 5,195l in Petersburg, Virginia to Sarah and Otis Miller. Sadly, he passed away from a heart attack on Friday, May 31, 2024. He is survived by his sister, Jane Stewart (Buck), niece, Tamara Robinson (Lonnie), and nephew Ryan Browning (Amanda). He lived his entire life in Petersburg. After graduating from Petersburg High School, he...
Cary Douglas Davis, Jr.
May 29, 2024
Cary Douglas Davis, Jr., 75, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born July 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Meryl Rice and Cary Douglas Davis, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ian Noah Butler; granddaughter, Brooke Ashley Davis; and two brothers, Wayne Allen Davis and Jerry Lee Davis.
Cary's faith was...
Lawrence Smith "JR" Lee Jr.
May 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Technical Sergeant Lawrence Smith Lee Jr, USAF (Ret.), who left us unexpectedly on May 25, 2024, at the age of 49. Lawrence, lovingly called JR, served his country with distinction and honor for 22 years in the United States Air Force, touching countless lives...
Kevin Lee Renn
May 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Lee Renn, who passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the age of 53. Born May 27, 1970, he was the son of the late Patricia Walters Brown and John Burns Renn, Jr.
Kevin dedicated 35 years of his career to Hajoca Corporation as an outside salesman. Throughout...
Mary Wells Driver
May 21, 2024
Mary Wells Driver, 85, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Virginia on May 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Y. Wells and Bertha A. Wells. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John Gilbert Driver, Jr., and her brother, Franklin Wells.
Mary was very devoted towards her Faith...
Nonia Turner Blaha
May 20, 2024
Nonia Turner Blaha, 91, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. in 1933, where lived there until her early teen years when she moved to Dinwiddie County with her father. She graduated from Dinwiddie County High school in 1952, where she was a cheerleader, treasurer, and vice president of the...
Joseph "Joe" G. Womack, Jr.
May 20, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Gilmore Womack, Jr., 76, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. He worked for and retired from Philip Morris after 23 dedicated years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph G. Womack, Sr. and Mary Wells Womack; his daughter, Theresa Lynn Womack; and his sister, Eunice Daulton. He is survived by his loving wife...
Joan Hutchinson Spencer
May 20, 2024
Joan Hutchinson Spencer, 91, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Monday May 20, 2024. Born September 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Dorothy Dale Hutchinson, and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Smigiel, Kyle Delp, and George Spencer.
She is survived by her daughter Karen S. Harris and husband, Doug; son,...
Lillian Marie Saunders-Mawyer
May 18, 2024
Lillian Marie Saunders-Mawyer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Marie Mawyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Saunders; sisters, Mary Quick and Mildred Mawyer; her brother, Thurman Mawyer; and her grandson, David...
Christopher Allan Stephenson
May 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Christopher, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was a light in our lives and brought happiness to all who knew him. While we mourn his loss so deeply, we find peace in knowing that he will live on in our hearts and memories forever. We appreciate...
Michael Gene Elder Sr.
May 18, 2024
Michael Gene Elder Sr., affectionately known as “Mike” to his friends and family, passed away on May 18th, 2024, in his home of Colonial Heights, VA. Born on March 13th, 1954, to Edith and Joe Elder, alongside his sibling JoAnn, he was a talented athlete who loved playing sports. His teammates knew him as “Eel”, and during this time, he...
Virginia Ann Thompson
May 16, 2024
Virginia Ann Thompson, 91, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born to the late James August Thompson and Annie James Callis Thompson on November 18, 1932, in Lunenburg County, VA. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1950, and started her civil service career at...
Bonnie Avent Eichler
May 11, 2024
Bonnie Avent Eichler, 81, of Richmond, VA, passed away at her home on May 11, 2024.
Bonnie was born on August 11, 1942, to Audrey Vernon Clark and Oscar William Avent in Petersburg, VA.
After Bonnie graduated from Petersburg High School in 1960, she went on to attend James Madison University. Later she also graduated from Richard Bland College in 1979 with...
Otis Lee Newton, Jr.
May 11, 2024
Otis Lee Newton Jr, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born December 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Otis Lee Newton Sr. and Annie Ruth Toler. He was also preceded in death by his sons; Otis Lee Newton III and Daniel K. Newton, and brothers James Newton and Richard Newton.
Otis was a U.S....
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