Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
James V. Ruppel
Apr 10, 2025
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Route 1, S Chesterfield, VA 23834. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the mass from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E....
Betty Foster Jones Ridout
Apr 10, 2025
Betty Foster Jones Ridout passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Petersburg Home for Ladies on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on July 24, 1927, to the late Elizabeth Sherertz Foster and Eugene B. Foster, Betty was a beloved only child. She grew up in Petersburg, Virginia and attended Mary Washington College. Betty married Dr. James Tazewell Jones, Jr...
Kenneth "Kenny" L. Eaton, Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
Kenneth L. Eaton, Jr. “Kenny”, 57, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Chippenham Hospital. He was born on November 17th, 1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Eaton, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Patricia B. Eaton of Chester, Virginia; his two sisters, Lisa Eaton Battle and Tammy Eaton Lipscomb;...
Clinton Y. Wells Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Clinton Y. Wells, Jr., 97, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on April 5, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, living most of his life in McKenney. At the time of death, he was residing with his youngest daughter, Susan Martin and her husband, Jeff in Colonial Heights, VA.
He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy...
Caroline W. Carrington
Apr 3, 2025
Caroline W. Carrington, 92, of South Prince George, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA on November 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Ida Dunn Tench Wohlhueter. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James R. Carrington, Sr., and her brothers, Clifford A....
Mark Allan Minson
Mar 31, 2025
Mark Allan Minson, 65, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1960, in Virginia to his late parents, George Sr. and Loueen Minson. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Melissa Doris Edmundson.
He is survived by brothers, George W. Minson, II and John Henry Minson; sisters, Elizabeth Minson...
Jared Lief Olsen
Mar 30, 2025
Jared Lief Olsen, 40, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Richmond, VA on June 30, 1984, Jared was a 2003 graduate of Thomas Dale High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Virginia State University in 2008. Upon graduating, Jared was hired by the Chesterfield County Juvenile Detention...
Haston Presnell
Mar 29, 2025
Haston Presnell, 91, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born on July, 29, 1933 in Burnsville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Lonnie Lee and Mae Bell Wiseman Presnell. Preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Elena Intrepido Presnell, and was also...
James David Willcox Sr.
Mar 29, 2025
James David “Dave” Willcox, Sr., 76, of Bracey, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 3, 1948, to the late Robert Crawford and Marion Jeanette Lynn. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, James E. Willcox.
Dave dedicated much of his life to hard work and service; he proudly served in the...
Mildred Mingea Ruble
Mar 29, 2025
Mildred Mingea Ruble, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born May 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Roy Wilson Hogue, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her first husband, David Gerald Mingea; and son, Mark David Mingea. She was a devoted member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for many years,...
Dolores Benson Slachter
Mar 29, 2025
Dolores Benson Slachter, 89, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born August 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Neil T. and Edna Norton Benson, and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Benson Payne and Irene Benson Jackowski.
A devoted member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Dolores was a Charter member and...
Joyce Cole Slaughter
Mar 27, 2025
Joyce Cole Slaughter, 81, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born in Halifax County, VA on July 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Holland Cole and Mattie Velma Lowery Cole. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sherrell Cole; sister-in-law, Joyce Cole; brother-in-law, Dave Morgan; and...
Brenda Louise Ange
Mar 23, 2025
With the grace of a butterfly, Brenda Louise Ange, 83, of Colonial Heights, spread her wings and took flight into eternity on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born November 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Baxter and Louise Williams Griffith, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Ange.
Brenda spent over 20 years serving as...
Glenn Allen Browder
Mar 23, 2025
Glenn Allen Browder, 86, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home. Born May 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Ethelle Clarke and Alvin Lee Browder, Sr.
For over 15 years, Glenn was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, where he found great joy in worship and fellowship. Glenn answered...
David Russell Krupp
Mar 22, 2025
David Russell Krupp, 69, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1955 in Camp Lejeune, NC to his late parents, Russell J. and Marion E. Krupp. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Ann Krupp.
He is survived by his sons, Russell Krupp (Ashley) and Craig Krupp (Amanda), along...
Pamela Sue Edwards
Mar 21, 2025
Pamela Sue (Hayes) Edwards, age 64, of Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven B. Edwards; father, Norris (Skip) Hayes; stepfather, Frank Kipp; and niece, Jacey Maxey.
A proud graduate of Lee-Davis High School, Pam had a gift for making everyone feel welcome—she truly never met a stranger.
She found...
Laura Jean Anderson
Mar 21, 2025
Laura Jean Anderson 80, of Chesterfield, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1944, to the late Curtis E. Anderson Sr. and Ethel Totty Anderson. A native of Ettrick, she was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She worked as an inventory clerk for the Federal Government. Laura was a devoted Redskins...
Alexander Claiborne Ogburn
Mar 21, 2025
Alexander Claiborne Ogburn Jr., known to many as “Snookie” of North Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1928, to the late Alexander Sr., and Pauline Starnes Ogburn. He is predeceased by his beloved and devoted wife, Mercer Storey Ogburn, and his brother-in-law, Robert Foster.
Claiborne was a man who loved his God, loved his...
Janet F. Charvat
Mar 21, 2025
Janet Fay Charvat 77, of N. Prince George, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. All services will be private. The Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory are handling the funeral arrangements.
Louis Wayne Braxton Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Louis Wayne Braxton Sr., 70, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born January 14, 1955, he was the son of the late Viola Ketchum Braxton and Louis Braxton, Jr. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents and sister, Judy Lou.
He was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church in Dinwiddie. He was a retired...
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