Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Sharon Langster Bristow
Jan 25, 2024
Sharon Langster Bristow, 78, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Virginia on January 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Garland W. Langster, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth Poole Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Hamilton Bristow; brother, Gary Langster; and sister, Rita Langster. Sharon was a devoted...
Garnetta Nalley Poe
Jan 24, 2024
Garnetta “Sue” Nalley Poe, 89, of Colonial Heights, born September 19, 1934, passed away on January 24 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mattie Nalley, brothers, George, Chester, and Freddie, sisters Pauline, Inez, Christine, and Margaret, her husband Edgar “Skippy” Poe, son Robert Poe, grandson Jeffrey Swiney Sr, and great grandson Jeffrey Swiney Jr. She...
George Lewis Sumner
Jan 23, 2024
George L. Sumner, whose deep Christian faith and kind spirit was known to everyone who encountered him, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2024 from complications of dementia and prostate cancer. The former Colonia Heights resident was 84. George Lewis Sumner was born in Harvey, West Virginia, to Delia Belle and Frank James Sumner, a coal miner who began...
Larry Allen Moore
Jan 22, 2024
A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride...
Starla Lynn Williams
Jan 22, 2024
Starla Lynn Williams, 38, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was a proud tribal member of the Potawatomie Indian Tribe, her Indian name being Nanimowe Kwe, meaning “Coyote Woman”. Starla was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 8, 1985. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sherry Lynn White Williams; paternal grandparents, Jerry...
Beverly Hall Waguespack
Jan 22, 2024
Beverly Hall Waguespack, 99, of Matoaca passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 surrounded her loving family. Born January 26, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Helen Gail Waggoner and Whitfield B. Hall, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Allen A. Waguespack. She was a lifelong devotee of Matoaca United Methodist Church, actively...
Mary Ellen Elizabeth St. Amour
Jan 21, 2024
Mary Ellen Elizabeth St. Amour, 65, of Disputanta, VA, passed away in Petersburg, VA, at Southside Regional Memorial Center, surrounded by loved ones on January 21, 2024. She was born in Montebello, CA at Beverly Hospital on July 4th, 1958, to Mary and John Mosler. The Mosler kids were legendary for their shenanigans around Big Bear Lake. Mary Ellen often...
Ralph Vinson Hiller
Jan 17, 2024
Ralph Vinson Hiller, 81, of Disputanta, VA, passed away peacefully at home with both of his daughters by his side on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, after a long battle due to complications of back surgery. Born on March 18, 1942 in Chesterfield County, he was the son of the late Ralph Vinson Lewis and Virginia Blankenship Hiller. He was also...
Patsy Carol Nanny
Jan 17, 2024
On January 17, 2024 Patsy Carol Nanny was taken by the hand of our Savior JESUS CHRIST and led to the same Paradise a thief who was crucified on a cross with HIM the time of HIS Crucifixion. She was born on the day of Love, Valentine's Day February 14, 1945, a lifetime resident of Dinwiddie County and was preceded...
Robert Aaron Joyner
Jan 17, 2024
Robert Aaron Joyner, 66, of Carson, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Bon Secours Southside Regional Hospital, Petersburg, Viginia. He was the son of the late Millard Aaron and Virginia Dare Ford Joyner. Robert was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Petersburg. He retired from McCormick Insulation Company in Richmond, Virginia. Robert enjoyed archaeological digs,...
Rose Driskill Harmon
Jan 16, 2024
Rose Driskill Harmon, affectionately known as Gommie, 78, of S. Prince George passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home. Born June 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Virginia English and Stewart Phillip Driskill, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Carl Grant Driskill, Sr., Stewart Phillip Driskill, Jr.
Rose dedicated...
William "Billy" W. Brown, Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
William “Billy” Wallace Brown Jr., 47, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1976 on an Army Base in Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, William Wallace Brown Sr. and his uncle, Robert Bruce Brown.
Billy was co-owner of Signature Plumbing for 19 years, where he took...
Jewell Maxine Murphy
Jan 14, 2024
Jewell Maxine Murphy, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia departed this life on January 14, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born May 2, 1935 in Brodhead, Kentucky to the late Pete and Elizabeth Burke.
After graduating from high school, she joined the Women’s Army Corps and was stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia, where she met her future husband, John “Jack”...
James Alton Bowles
Jan 13, 2024
James A. “Joe” Bowles
James A “Joe” Bowles, 81, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born in Virginia on January 7, 1943, he was the son of the late George Edward and Annie Pavey Bowles. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward N. Bowles, and George R. Bowles; sister, Elizabeth Ann Bogar; and brother-in-law,...
Sharon Faye Turner
Jan 12, 2024
Sharon Faye Turner, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Born in Virginia on August 29, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ernest Wall, Sr. and Shelva Jane Smith Wall. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gerald E. Wall, Jr. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her mother, and loved...
Iris Sheffield Coleman
Jan 12, 2024
Iris Sheffield Coleman, 96, a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. She was born December 17, 1927, to the late Louis Carlton and Hazel Johnson Sheffield and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Stell Sr., son, Leonard C. Stell Jr., a beloved daughter in-law, Judy...
LaNette Anna Shrock
Jan 11, 2024
LaNette Anna Lawrence Shrock was born on June 27, 1924, to John and Minnie Lawrence in Shamrock, Texas. On January 11, 2024 at the age of 99, she heard her Savior speak “Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away..”(Song of Songs 2:10) In true LaNette fashion, she listened and obeyed.
Her gravestone simply reads: LaNette Anna Shrock 6/27/1924–1/11/2024. That...
Russell Garrison
Jan 11, 2024
Russell Garrison went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Charlotte, N.C. on April 15, 1931, he was the son of the late James Herbert and Blanche Bost Garrison, and was also preceded in death by his son, James Garrison; daughter-in-law, Kim Garrison; his daughter, Julie Cervilla; and son-in-law, Jack Cervilla.
He grew up...
John Thomas Walker
Jan 10, 2024
John Thomas Walker, 56, of Dinwiddie passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born on December 6, 1967, he was the son of the late Harry Hillman Walker and Billie Fay Phillips. John was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Dinwiddie, VA and retired from VDOT after 30 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, loved Motocross, playing Pool, Ping Pong,...
Jesse Ernest Simmons, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Jesse Ernest Simmons, Jr., 63, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home. Born December 20, 1960, he was the son of the late Esther Darnell and Jesse Ernest Simmons, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brian Stone; and brothers-in-law, Mike Cash and Roy "Bubba" Morris
He served in the United States...
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