Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Pamela Beckner Harville
Jan 1, 2026
Pamela Beckner Harville, 79, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born in Richmond, VA, on February 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Winfield Scott Beckner and Barbara Marie Wray Beckner. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Mera Stilette Harville, and her sister, Jacqueline Beckner.
She is survived by her loving...
Sherman Owen Halstead
Dec 31, 2025
Sherman (Chip) Owen Halstead Jr quietly left this world December 31,2025, at the age of 65. Born with a brilliant mind, he graduated from Hopewell High School in 1978 where he achieved a perfect score on his college entrance test. Chip was awarded a full scholarship from UVA followed by attendance at Stanford University School of Law where he graduated...
James Ray Perdue
Dec 30, 2025
James Ray Perdue, age 90, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Born on July 20, 1935, in Matoaca, James Ray lived a life marked by love, service, and unwavering faith.
James Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife Charlene Kinker Perdue and his longtime sweetheart Carolyn Williams; parents Walter Raleigh Perdue and Josie Kersey Perdue;...
Jerry Bolling Seymour, Sr.
Dec 29, 2025
Jerry Bolling Seymour, Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born February 26, 1941, he was the son of late Leslie "Buck" and Thelma Seymour, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd "Bubba" Seymour.
Jerry was, above all else, a devoted husband and a wonderful father. His family was the center...
Joyce Ann Cain Simmons
Dec 29, 2025
Joyce Ann Cain Simmons, 93, of Colonial Heights, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA on April 17, 1932, she was the beloved daughter of the late Russell Christian Cain and Daisy Cummins Cain. She will now spend eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be...
Debra "Debbie" Ann Braxton
Dec 27, 2025
Debra Ann “Debbie” Braxton, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church in Dinwiddie.
Debbie was the beloved daughter of Donald Lee Perkins, Sr. and Peggy Delean Perkins. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Wayne Braxton, Sr.
She is survived by...
Phillip Charles Stevens
Dec 27, 2025
Phillip Charles Stevens, born May 14, 1959, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, William (Ed); his sister, Rhonda; his dear mother, Edna; and his brother, Billy.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, with whom he shared more than 45 years of marriage; his son Kenny...
Franklin H. Motto
Dec 24, 2025
Franklin Hill Motto, 91, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was born in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to the late Peter Paul Motto and Eleanor Mayes Motto.
Franklin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Fay Adkins Motto; his parents; his siblings; and many dear friends. He is survived by his son, Kevin...
Rudolph (Rudy) W. Bartol
Dec 21, 2025
Bartol, Rudolph (Rudy) W. 89
Died Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Rudolph J, and Anna Matthews Bartol. He graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School, attended V.C.U. and John Randolph Colleges. His parents, and a sister, Patricia Ann Bartol, a brother Francis L. Bartol, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his...
Joseph Totoritis
Dec 21, 2025
Joseph Totoritis, 94, of S. Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. Born on November 14, 1931, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Joseph, known to family and friends as Joe or Pop, lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to his family, faith, and community.
At the age of seventeen, Joe joined the United States Navy. He served honorably...
Janie Whirley Ozmore
Dec 21, 2025
Janie W. Ozmore, 87, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Bon Secours Petersburg Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jannie Whirley; her brother, William Ross Whirley; and her sisters, Margaret Clary and Ruby Anderson.
Janie is survived by her devoted husband, Linwood Ozmore; her daughter,...
Gregory W. "Greg" Connelly
Dec 18, 2025
Gregory Walter “Greg” Connelly, also known as “Twitty” by his friends, 55, of Chesterfield, VA, known for his infectious laugh, love for his family, and legendary tales from the woods and water, peacefully embarked on his final adventure on December 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on January 4, 1970, in Petersburg, Virginia, Greg was a man whose heartbeat was...
Richard Wesley Fitzke
Dec 13, 2025
Richard Wesley Fitzke was a man who loved hard and lived harder, known as “Ricke, Dad, Papa, or “Old Fart,” passed away at the age of 89 in Chester, Virginia. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Addie Lumley Fitzke and Ernest Robert Fitzke, and lived a long, full life marked by love and laughter. It’s hard to find the...
Louise Virginia Harrison
Dec 12, 2025
Louise Virginia Harrison, 89, of Sutherland, VA, went home to the Lord on December 12, 2025. She attended Southside Baptist in Petersburg. Louise dedicated 28 years to healthcare as a nursing aide. She was the daughter of the late Truman and Esta Lamp. She is preceded in death by sons, Charles Mullenix and James Mullenix, and granddaughter, Rachel Ney.
She is...
Ida Mae Hartsoe
Dec 12, 2025
Ida Mae Hartsoe, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in Greensville County, she was the daughter of Jesse Brown Powell and Rosa Mae Grizzard. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, her two sons Eddie “Butch” Thrailkill and Gerald “Jerry” Tomlinson. She is survived by her children Yvonne Thompson, Vivian Padgett (Rodger), Wanda Brooks, Harry...
Larry G. Turner, Sr.
Dec 11, 2025
Larry G. Turner, Sr., 75, of Chester passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on March 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mercedes Turner, and was also preceded in death by his older brother, Rudy.
Larry was a longtime member of Chester Presbyterian Church, where his faith and sense of community were important anchors throughout...
Tommy Peden
Dec 10, 2025
Marshall Thomas “Tommy” Peden Jr., 63, formerly of Colonial Heights and a resident of The Virginia Home for the past five years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on July 19, 1962, Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Marshal Thomas Peden Sr. He enjoyed fishing and water-skiing. He is survived by his devoted mother, Patricia...
Teresa Ann Deffely McKay
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa Ann (Deffely) McKay, 65, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Norfolk, VA on September 30, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Joseph James Deffely, Jr. and Barbara Jean (Adams) Deffely. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William. Teresa and her daughter, Samantha McKay Scarlett, age 44, passed away...
Dennis Gilbert Nugent, Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Dennis Gilbert Nugent Sr, 95, of Chesterfield, VA peacefully passed away on December 8,2025. He was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church; he was active in the Men’s Methodist Association at both Wesley and Ettrick and was always willing to lend a hand where needed. Dennis proudly served his country as a Merchant Marine and later in the...
Susan Honeycutt Ethridge
Dec 8, 2025
Susan Honeycutt Ethridge, born on September 27, 1950, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by love and grace. Susan was a steady and cherished presence in her community, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she cared about. She is preceded in death by her father, Travis Jackson Honeycutt, mother, Meredith Lucille Honeycutt, and her...
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