Recent Obituaries

Mar 19, 2024

Kenneth W. Milton, age 72, entered into eternal rest on March 19,  2024. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Mayes Milton, and his mother, Audrey Nadine Milton. Surviving him is his devoted wife, Vera Lynn Milton; his daughter, Kristin Nicole Milton; son, Jason Todd Millis and wife, Lisa Michelle Millis; and grandsons, Hunter Todd Millis and Conner...

Mar 17, 2024

Linda Proffitt Beasley, 82, of Chester passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Petersburg to the late Albert and Audrey Proffitt and was preceded in death by her husband, William Beasley; stepmother, Annette Proffitt; brother, Al “Buddy” Proffitt; and son, Skipper Humphries. Mrs. Beasley loved to travel with her husband Bill, fishing, bird...

Mar 15, 2024

David Ray Johnson, Sr., 78, of Prince George died on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home. Born October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Norris Lasley and Roberta Center Johnson, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Norris K. "Butch" Johnson.

He was a 1967 VMI graduate. David was a United States Army veteran, having...

Mar 12, 2024

Larry Bivins Jefferson, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Larry was born December 30, 1941, to Milton and Lillian Jefferson of Petersburg.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shaaron Jefferson, and brother Frank Jefferson (Sandra).   He is survived by his daughter, Kelly J. Wilson (Pat), stepdaughters, Christine T. Ramsey (Billy), and Stacey...

Mar 11, 2024

Mar 11, 2024

Kay Kitchens Belvin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 11, 2024, after an extended illness. Born September 8, 1942, in Waynesboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William I. and Grace Chance Kitchens and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Harry L. Patterson, Charles K. Strough, and Robert G....

Mar 10, 2024

It is with sadness and rejoicing that the Ohana of Clarence A. Toussaint, announce his peaceful transition due to illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the age of 51. Clarence was born in Trinidad and Tobago, immigrated to the United States, and served 23+ years in the U.S. Army (first as an enlisted soldier and retiring as a commissioned...

Mar 10, 2024

Melvin Davis was born on August 1, 1939, and passed to Heaven on Sunday, March 10, 2024, peacefully at home with his children and grandchildren at his side.

Melvin was born in Edenton, North Carolina. He was raised by his maternal grandparents and graduated high school there, but moved his family to Virginia to pursue a career in carpentry. He was a...

Mar 8, 2024

Ray Wilson Martin, 90, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born June 16, 1933, he was the son of the late Grover Clevland and Eva Elizabeth Smith Martin and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Crawford Martin, James Harold Martin, Edward Franklin Martin; sisters, Mary Eloise Martin, Francis Lee Martin, Erma Christine Martin, and...

Mar 6, 2024

Howard Louis Mills, Sr., 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence.  Howard was a man of strong faith, making sure to read his bible daily.   He was a United States Army Veteran, having served in combat in Vietnam. His hobbies consisted of reading the Richmond Times Dispatch every day, doing crossword puzzles, and...

Mar 5, 2024

Peggy Wommack Baird, 94 of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Tyler’s Retreat, Chesterfield. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was well thought of and admired by all who knew her and was blessed to have a number of special friends throughout her long life. Born in...

Mar 5, 2024

Neil Lawrence Seifried, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was born September 13, 1937, to the late Albert E. Seifried and Mary Ann Gagian Seifried, and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Seifried, brother, Gary Seifried, daughter, Vicki Seifried Ellis, and grandson, Jeremy R. Mayberry.

 Neil was a veteran in the U.S. Army...

Mar 3, 2024

John Paul Fish, 56, of Prince George, Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born on October 3, 1967, in Connecticut, he was the son of Patricia DaSilva and the late John A. Fish. 

John worked as a forklift operator in multiple warehouse jobs including Noland, Infra-Metals Co, Perdue, Food Lion Distribution Center, and Walmart Distribution Center. 

He is survived by...

Mar 3, 2024

Reverend James H Blankenship Sr., 94, of Dinwiddie, departed this life on Sunday March 3, 2024. Born in Ettrick, Va on January 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Horace and Ethel Blankenship and was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Anne Davis Blankenship and his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth Hancock. James, known to most as...

Mar 3, 2024

Sandra Daniel Brooks 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at her home.  She was born May 21, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John Crawley Daniel and Bertha Rhue Roberts Daniel.  Sandra retired after 30 years of service from Philip Morris Tobacco Company. She was a member of the Petersburg Eagles Club 882 Auxiliary, and...

Mar 1, 2024

Arlene Price Faison, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Danville, Virginia on September 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Rachel Hildred and Calvin Tilford Price, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne Faison; daughter, Justine Lynn Good; and grandchildren, Ashley and Brittany Good.

Arlene devoted herself to...

Feb 29, 2024

Lani Jo Davis, 63, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born in New York on September 13, 1960, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Delores Joyner. 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters, Rachel Stevens (Matthew), and Lisa Crist (David); her son, Sean Davis; grandchildren, Sawyer, Mason, Easton, and Charlie; brothers,...

Feb 29, 2024

Boyd Edward Scruggs, Jr., 94, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born July 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Lenora and Boyd Edward Scruggs, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Herbert, Earl and Paul Scruggs; and daughter, Monica Belvin and her husband, James Baxter Belvin, Sr.

He navigated a distinguished...

Feb 28, 2024

Nicholas Kolesar, 101, of Colonial Heights, passed away on February 28, 2024. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, on December 3, 1922, Nick was the son of the late Michael Kolesar, Sr. and Anna Kochera. He was preceded in death by his brothers Michael Jr., Emil and Joseph; his sisters Dorothy Zipovsky and Elizabeth Brekke; and granddaughter Laura Elizabeth Kolesar.

A World War...

Feb 26, 2024

Karl Finley Saunders, 69, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born March 23, 1954 to the late Finley Lee and Lucy Ann Thompson Saunders, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Saunders Underwood, a brother Randy Saunders and a sister, Mona Cole.  Karl was a United States Army Veteran having served in Korea,...