Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Shirley Ann Stotesberry
Sep 23, 2024
Shirley Ann Stotesberry, 88, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1936, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Reese Rigby. Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, William Stotesberry, Sr. and Fred Mason; one daughter, Sherry Mason; and her siblings, Bubba, Buckjack, Edith, Dot, and Mary.
Shirley is survived by...
Dale Wayne Clark
Sep 23, 2024
Dale Wayne Clark 65, of Chester, passed away Monday, September 24, 2023. Funeral services will be held at a later date. The Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard are handling the arrangements.
Russell "Cone" George Pellerito
Sep 21, 2024
Russell George Pellerito was born on October 14th, 1948, in Long Island, New York. He passed away peacefully at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA on September 21, 2024. Russell was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Pellerito and his father, George Pellerito. He is survived by his two daughters, Tamara Almany and Kirsten Pellerito, granddaughter, Alexis Dennis, great-granddaughter,...
Robert "Sporty" Steve Simmons, Jr.
Sep 20, 2024
Robert Steve Simmons, Jr., AKA “Sporty”, 66, of Matoaca, VA, went to be with the lord on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1958 to Helen Thomason Simmons & the late Robert Steve Simmons, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Lowman Simmons; his sister, Lisa Howerton (Bart); his daughter, Ashley Klimek; his stepdaughters, Morgan...
Austin Ross Nichols
Sep 20, 2024
Austin Ross Nichols, 37, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Born February 5, 1987, he was the son of Annie Nichols and the late Arley Nichols. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Alexis Nichols; paternal grandfather, William Riggan; maternal grandparents, Gordon Ross and Maria Ross; and cousin, Vinnie Rinker.
Austin graduated from Manchester High...
Teresa Eledge Merkel
Sep 18, 2024
Teresa Eledge Merkel, 66, of Boydton, VA, passed away unexpectedly at VCU Health Hospital on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Angus Eledge; her mother, Laura Eledge; and her daughter, Kimberly Eledge. Teresa is survived by her husband, George Merkel; her daughter, Stephanie Nuckols (James); and two grandchildren, McKenzie Nuckols (Wyatt) and James Nuckols,...
Kristen Marie Stidham
Sep 16, 2024
Kristen Marie Stidham, 36, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born in Petersburg, VA on July 28, 1988. She was a member of Poole Christian Church, Church Rd, VA.
She was preceded in death by her brother, James Vernon Stidham; her paternal grandparents, James Parkis Stidham, Sr. and Cynthia Louise Stidham; and her maternal grandfather,...
Donna Gill Freeman
Sep 13, 2024
Donna Gill Freeman, 76, of Colonial Heights passed away on September 13, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on September 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Frances Bowman and Edward R. Gill, Sr.
Donna was a beloved and lifelong member of The Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, where she found great joy in attending Sunday School, supporting the...
Theresa Marie Williams
Sep 13, 2024
Theresa Marie Linder Williams, 72, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 4, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John H. Linder and Elizabeth D. Linder (LaCivita). She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lori Linder and Betty Linder; and her stepdaughter, Starla Williams.
Terry waitressed...
Stella Matthews Staley
Sep 12, 2024
Stella Matthews Staley, 94 of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born December 15, 1929. She was proceeded in death by her husband, George Thomas Staley, her parents, William Edd and Miley Bass Matthews, brothers, David Earl Matthews, Jack Noble Matthews, and sister Jane Matthews Bass. Mrs. Staley was a member of Immanuel Baptist...
Yvonne Jones Miles
Sep 11, 2024
Yvonne Jones Miles, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born February 19, 1938, to the late Donald Hicks and Kinkead Young Voshall. Yvonne dedicated many years of service to the Colonial Heights Public Schools as the director of Food Services. She was a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Colonial...
Thomas Martin Valenta
Sep 10, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandpa Thomas Martin Valenta, 85, who died at home on September 10, 2024. We are comforted to know that Tom is now once again united with the love of his life, Ann Mason Bailey Valenta, who preceded him in death in December 2022. Tom...
Eileen Isabell Schall
Sep 9, 2024
Eileen Isabell Schall, 95, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born May 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry Grover and Gertrude Hidinger Raybuck, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gillion Schall; son, Jeffery G. Schall; and grandson, Justin Jenkins.
Eileen spent much of her life as a loving...
William O. Johnson
Sep 9, 2024
William O. Johnson, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born in 1948 in Muskegon, MI, he was the son of the late Victor R. Johnson, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Marron Johnson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Johnson; two daughters, Michelle L. Johnson and husband, Scott Holcomb of Astoria, NY, and Renee M....
Theodore Joseph Leshen
Sep 5, 2024
TJ Leshen, age 54, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on September 5, 2024 very unexpectedly. TJ was a member of the US Navy for 4 years (1989-1993). He was a very proud member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers-Local 45 as well as an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, also known...
Carol Ann Cregger
Sep 3, 2024
Carol Ann Cregger, 80, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home. The daughter of the late William and Inaze Call, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Everett.
She worked for Hercules in Hopewell, for many years. Carol dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving and devoted wife and...
Barbara "Bobbie" Wray Rhodes
Sep 3, 2024
Barbara “Bobbie” Wray Rhodes, 77, died peacefully at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Landon Armstead Wray and Amelia Brame McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Landon “Buddy” Wray. Bobbie is survived by her husband of...
Deborah Sharon Edwards
Sep 3, 2024
Deborah Sharon Nold Edwards was called home by our Creator Tuesday morning, 3 September 2024. Deborah was born a military brat in Nuremburg, Germany returning to Fort Lee at the age of 4. She grew up in Prince George County, attended Prince George High School (Class of 1980), completed her AS at Richard Bland College and her BS at Virginia...
Sarah Dolan Smith
Sep 3, 2024
Sarah Dolan Smith, 92, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Warwick County, Virginia, on November 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Franklin Dolan and Margaret Dale Lawman Dolan. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Curtis Smith, and her eight siblings.
Sarah was a longtime...
Angela Rudy
Sep 2, 2024
Angela Rudy, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. Born in Virginia on February 8, 1965, she was the daughter of Reatha Culbertson and the late James Culbertson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Rudy, and sister, Vickie Greeno. Her faith was important to her, and she was an active member of Woods...
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