OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

William Smith Sr.

William Smith Sr.

Jan 16, 2016

William Clay Smith, Sr. "Buck", 85 of Church Road, VA died on January 16, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Harry and Emma Smith. Buck graduated from Petersburg High School and continued his studies at VCU, receiving a BS Degree in...

Joseph Wilmer

Joseph Wilmer

Jan 13, 2016

Joseph Black Wilmer, 92, of Chesterfield County went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fay Russell Wilmer, and by his parents, James Gorman Wilmer and Blanche Black Wilmer of Covington, VA. He was born at Galts Mill, Amherst County, VA., and raised in Covington. He enjoyed spending...

Aubrey Beazley Jr.

Aubrey Beazley Jr.

Jan 13, 2016

Aubrey Lawrence Beazley, Jr., 71, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 13, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late, Aubrey Lawrence Beazley Sr. and Hazel Pittman Beazley; and was also preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Jessie and Ruby Lowery. Mr. Beazley was retired from Brown...

Daniel Payne

Daniel Payne

Jan 12, 2016

Daniel Louis Payne, 58, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on January 12, 2016. Mr. Payne is survived by his daughter, Melissa P. Suyes and husband, Brian; one son, Kevin L. Payne and wife, Janice; three grandchildren, London & Nolan Suyes and James Payne; a granddaughter on the way, Kendal Payne; his parents, James Louis and Iladel E. Payne; one...

Marjorie Todd

Marjorie Todd

Jan 12, 2016

Marjorie Ann Todd, 77, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born on September 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Dorothy M. Weliver, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Todd; and great-grandson, Zephaniah Lucas. Mrs. Todd retired after serving over 30...

James Nester Iii

James Nester Iii

Jan 10, 2016

James "Bubba" Nester III., of Prince George, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born January 2, 1954 to the late James Oscar Nester Jr., and Mary Daniel Nester. James was a Cold Mill Operator. He is survived by his wife, Pam Nester; two sons, James O. Nester IV., and wife, Maria, Matthew R. Nester; granddaughter Shailyn Nester; all...

Clyde Lee

Clyde Lee

Jan 8, 2016

Clyde E. "Gene" Lee, 79, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late, Emmett Harrison and Thelma Sheperd Lee; and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, George R. Lee and James F. "Jimmy" Lee. Gene was a 1958 graduate of Petersburg High School...

Wiley Underhill Sr.

Wiley Underhill Sr.

Jan 8, 2016

Wiley Rogers Underhill, Sr., 77, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born on April 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Wesley Lee and Marion Storey Underhill. Mr. Underhill served his country proudly during his time with the United States Navy and later retired from Hercules...

Jackie Hundley

Jackie Hundley

Jan 7, 2016

Jackie Ray Hundley, 80 of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2016, at Dunlop House Assisted Living. Born January 17, 1935, Jack was the son of the late Monroe and Agnes Hundley of Eden, N.C. and was raised by an uncle and aunt, the late Claude and Ethel Hundley during his teen-age years. A veteran of the U.S....

Aaron Durham

Aaron Durham

Jan 7, 2016

Aaron Matthew Durham, 12, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Aaron was born on February 21, 2003 in Petersburg, VA and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Eddie C. Walker. Aaron had a great sense of adventure, he loved life to fullest, especially his family, and was always...

Grace Hackney

Grace Hackney

Jan 6, 2016

Grace Everett Hackney, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at John Randolph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lydia Harrell Everett and the widow of William Henderson Hackney. Mrs. Hackney was preceded in death by eleven brothers and three sisters. She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church...

Donald Brittingham

Donald Brittingham

Jan 4, 2016

MSGT Donald Gordon Brittingham (Ret.), 86, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. Born on February 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Mabel M. Brittingham, and was also preceded in death by one brother, Francis E. Brittingham, Jr. Mr. Brittingham is survived by his loving wife, Judy; one son, Donald G....

Stephen Altorfer

Stephen Altorfer

Jan 3, 2016

Stephen Graves Altorfer was an amazing young man. He was born November 24, 1993, the second child of William and Estella Altorfer. Both of his parents and his siblings, Rebekah Lynn Steed, Emilie Faith, and Joseph William will miss him desperately. He will also be missed by his brother-in-law David, nephew Jacob and niece Lyla, and his grandparents Sandra Altorfer,...

Frances Cherry

Frances Cherry

Jan 3, 2016

FRANCES GWENDOLYN "GWEN" CHERRY March 25, 1927- January 3, 2016 Gwen is survived by her husband William "Bill" Cherry, sons Marvin and wife Rebecca and Jennings and wife Cindy, daughter Cindy Schardein and husband Brad, seven grandchildren, Brian, Matthew and wife Molly, Adam, Lauren, Allison, Courtney Schardein, and Tyler Schardein, and one great granddaughter Annabelle. Gwen was born to Ike...

Donald Radcliffe

Donald Radcliffe

Jan 2, 2016

Donald Franklin Radcliffe, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Daniel and Geraldine Smith Radcliffe; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hines Radcliffe; two brothers, Daniel and Kenny Radcliffe; and one sister, Deanne Brown. Mr. Radcliffe is survived by one daughter, Wanda Leigh Throckmorton and...

Evelyn Sullivan

Evelyn Sullivan

Dec 31, 2015

Evelyn Joyce Sullivan, 85, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Lucy Corr Village. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Cammie Maurice and Lucille Traylor Skelton; and was also preceded in death by one son, Leland Keith Sullivan. Affectionately known as Memaw to her family, she was a loving wife,...

Joyce Sacra

Joyce Sacra

Dec 31, 2015

Joyce Baumgardner Sacra, age 63, of Rapidan, Virginia, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 31, 2015, after maintaining her fighting spirit and sweet disposition through many health challenges. She completed her earthly journey at University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia, on her late mother's birthday. She was a Christian woman who loved serving God and others, even when...

Alice Hughes

Alice Hughes

Dec 28, 2015

Alice Vasko Hughes, 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Smolik Vasko. Mrs. Hughes is survived by three daughters, Bonnie Hopson and husband, Billy of Chesterfield, Patricia Butterworth and husband, Bruce of Kitty Hawk and Cary, North Carolina, and...

Mary Schindel

Mary Schindel

Dec 27, 2015

Mary Eileen Dubus Schindel, 58, passed away at home Sunday December 27th after a 9 year battle with Leukemia. She is survived by her husband Paul and children, Connor, Rory, Neil and Bridget: her parents Michael & Catherine Dubus of Chester, VA, and siblings: Kathleen (Bob) Cravens of Ellsworth, ME, Michael (Marietta) Dubus of Atlanta, GA), Tim (Dr. Mary Fox)...

Floyd Wilson Jr.

Floyd Wilson Jr.

Dec 26, 2015

Floyd "Butch" Spencer Wilson, Jr., 66 of Dinwiddie County, passed away on December 26, 2015 at his residence. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Floyd Spencer, Sr. and Margaret Estelle Rawlings Wilson. Mr. Wilson had worked for the local 388 Carpenters Union for many years. Butch was a lifetime member of the Namozine Volunteer...

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