OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Stanley Eugene Cornett Sr.

Stanley Eugene Cornett Sr.

Feb 14, 2024

Stanley Eugene Cornett Sr., 84, of Chester, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on November 15, 1939 to the late James Stanley and Virginia Heptinstall Cornett. Stanley was a United States Navy Veteran, a member of both the American Legion Post 146 and Post 284 and the VFW Post 637.  He...

Lloyd Michael Havens II

Lloyd Michael Havens II

Feb 13, 2024

It is with a heavy heart the family of Lloyd M Havens II, also known as Mike announces his passing on February 13 2024 after recent vehicle accident trauma and subsequent complications. 

Mike was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend to many. He is survived by his father, Lloyd M Havens; mother, Wanda Elaine Pardoe; sisters, Terri Sanderson, Lucy Lamm;...

John Lee Rowland Hoeckel

John Lee Rowland Hoeckel

Feb 13, 2024

John Lee Rowland Hoeckel “Huck” went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 83.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 9, 1941, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Lorraine Bowers and John Rowland Hoeckel, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bruce Bernard Hoeckel and Stuart Frances Hoeckel.

Lee...

Ilse Johanna Maria Arlt

Ilse Johanna Maria Arlt

Feb 13, 2024

Ilse Johanna Maria Arlt, lovingly known as 'Oie' to family and friends, 93, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Arlt retired as a cocktail waitress from the Fort Lee Officers Club after 29 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert M. Arlt, and her daughter, Rose...

Mabel Logan Harpole

Mabel Logan Harpole

Feb 12, 2024

Mabel Logan Harpole, 90, of Petersburg, Virginia, peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on February 12, 2024. She was born in Smithfield, Virginia, on May 12, 1933. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, John D Harpole, Sr.; her daughter, Donna Harpole Bishop Taylor; her son, John D. Harpole, Jr.; four sisters; one brother; and her granddaughter,...

Ingrid Elizabeth Stewart

Ingrid Elizabeth Stewart

Feb 11, 2024

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Ingrid Elizabeth Stewart, 75, of Prince George, Virginia.

 

Born September 17, 1948 in Dachau, Germany, Ingrid Elizabeth (Toenniges) Stewart passed away peacefully on Sunday, February, 11, 2024, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Sylvia Toenniges, and her brothers, Ashley Hart, Fred Toenniges, and Glen...

William Russell Simmons

William Russell Simmons

Feb 11, 2024

William Russell Simmons, 69, affectionately known as “Rusty” of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born May 26, 1954, he was the son of Joyce Cain Simmons and the late Henry William Simmons.

Rusty loved being by the pool, where he spent hours swimming and relaxing in the water. The great outdoors held a special place in his...

Pamela "Pam" Wallack Cooke

Pamela "Pam" Wallack Cooke

Feb 10, 2024

Pamela Wallack “Pam” Cooke, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights.   She was the daughter of the late Stephen Wallack and Betty Creasey Porter and was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas D. Cooke Sr.  Pam retired after many years of service with the United States Postal...

Pamela Jean Oak

Pamela Jean Oak

Feb 6, 2024

Pamela Jean Oak, 67, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  Born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 8, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. Oak, Jr. and Bonny Kathleen Fish Oak. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, she was an avid gardener of roses and hibiscus as well as devoted mother...

James Cannon Bradford

James Cannon Bradford

Feb 6, 2024

Lt. Col. James C. Bradford, Jr., U. S Army, Retired, died February 6, 2024. Colonel

Bradford served for 24 years as an Army officer with overseas tours of duty in Vietnam,

Germany, Norway, and Turkey and at military installations within the Continental United

States. His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple

Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious...

Nancy Vaughan Downey

Nancy Vaughan Downey

Feb 5, 2024

Nancy Vaughan Downey, 83, of Colonial Heights passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence.  She was born July 13, 1940 to the late Louis and Marjorie Byrd Rich Vaughan and was preceded in death by her husband, Peter L. Downey Sr. and a brother, Louis Vaughan. Mrs. Downey was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights...

Judith Ann Morelle

Judith Ann Morelle

Feb 4, 2024

Judith Ann Morelle, aged 74, passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family, after a short battle with cancer. Judy was born on January 3rd, 1950, to the late, Rosemary and William Schuff in Utica, NY where she grew up with her brother Jim.

 

After high school, in 1968 Judy married John R. Morelle I, going...

Therese Michelle Smith

Therese Michelle Smith

Feb 1, 2024

Therese Michelle Smith, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away on February 1, 2024. Born May 9, 1964, she was the daughter of Lola Howell Haley and the late Wirt Henry Haley III. Therese was preceded in death by her partner of 30 years, Earl Carter; and niece, Ashley Ryan.  She was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, always cheering them on...

Lori Suzanne Wall

Lori Suzanne Wall

Feb 1, 2024

Lori Suzanne Wall, 58, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 5, 1965, she was the daughter of Randal Floyd Belcher, Thomas L. Moore, and the late Nancy Rose Whitehead. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kelly Mason. 

 Lori was known for her hardworking demeanor...

Thomas "Ben" Mawyer

Thomas "Ben" Mawyer

Feb 1, 2024

Thomas “Ben” Mawyer, 84, of Chesterfield, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1939, in Virginia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mildred Frances Mawyer. Surviving him are his beloved children, Sandi Peterson and husband, Steve, Michael Mawyer and wife, Heather, and Ashley Mawyer; two beautiful...

Keith M. Belangia

Keith M. Belangia

Jan 30, 2024

Keith Morgan Belangia, 58, of Carson, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born in Virginia on May 28, 1965, he was the son of the late Clarence Morgan Belangia and Betty Ann Crumpler Belangia. 

 Keith was a longtime active member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Dinwiddie, Virginia. He has worked in the construction and HVAC business all his...

Ernest Eugene Field

Ernest Eugene Field

Jan 28, 2024

Army Staff Sergeant Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Field, former lumberjack, lifelong auto mechanic, proud Vietnam war vet, hard-as-a-rock jack-of-all-trades, died on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at the age of 80 from colon cancer in his home in Petersburg, Virginia.



There was nothing he could not do and absolutely nothing to complain about in life.  His rote response to “I’m exhausted,” was “Be...

Diana Grace Helsel

Diana Grace Helsel

Jan 28, 2024

Diana Grace Helsel, 83, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg. Born June 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Gordon Jones and Helen Grace McConkey Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Couch; son, Donald A. Helsel Jr. and grandson, Mark W....

Allen Robert Stoll

Allen Robert Stoll

Jan 27, 2024

Allen Robert Stoll, SFC U.S. Army Retired, 79, of Petersburg, Virginia, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, died on January 27, 2024.  He was preceded in death by wife, JoAnne Ruth Humphrie Stoll; his parents, George and Betty Stoll; and brother, Ken Stoll.

He is survived by sister, June Phelps (George) of Cincinnati; brothers, George Stoll (Susan) of Wilder, Kentucky, and Jim Stoll...

Susan Jane Redford

Susan Jane Redford

Jan 27, 2024

Susan Jane Redford, 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence. Born March 8, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Wallace Alfred and Vermadel Burke Redford, and also preceded in death by her beloved Jimmy Alvin Parrish. Susan is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Leigh Wells of Colonial Heights and Brandy Wells...

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