Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Howard Michael Branzelle
Sep 15, 2023
Howard Michael “Mickey” Branzelle, 62, of Louisa passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Born April 3, 1961, he was the son of Mary Jayne and the late Ronald Wayne Branzelle, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Wayne Branzelle, Jr.
Mickey enjoyed watching football and NASCAR on the weekends. He also loved listening...
Bertice Paige Williams
Sep 14, 2023
Bertice Paige Williams, a cherished mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on September 14, 2023 at age 82. She was predeceased by her parents, Edmond C. Edwards and Hazel E. Livesay Edwards, her husband, Glenn S. Williams, her son, Robert M. Reinhardt Jr., her brothers, Carl Edwards and Robert Edwards and her grandson, William Kyle III. Bertice was a devoted...
Jerry L. Farless
Sep 12, 2023
Our Heavenly Father gained a wonderful man on September 12, 2023 Jerry L. Farless of Kill Devil Hills, NC, age 82, went home to join his parents and sister. Born July 22, 1941. Jerry served his country in the Air Force and his son followed in his footsteps. He loved fishing with his wife and grandkids, he also liked having...
Louis Blank III
Sep 12, 2023
Louis Blank III, 60, of Chester passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born August 27, 1963, he was the son of the late Ella Emory and Louis Blank, Jr.
Louis worked at AdvanSix, formerly Honeywell/Allied Signal, for 35 ½ years as a shipper and receiver. He also worked on the plant’s brigade, providing fire and rescue services. He...
Gary Lee Arrington
Sep 11, 2023
Gary Lee Arrington, 68, of Dinwiddie, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 29, 1954, he was the son of the late Lonzie Lester Arrington and Leona Frances Short Arrington.
Gary owned and operated Arrington Construction as a contractor for over 40 years. Construction was his true passion, and he was very dedicated...
Alvis Lowery Beazley
Sep 10, 2023
Alvis Lowery Beazley of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Henrico Doctors Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Ruby Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Beazley. She retired from American Filtrona and served as a union representative. She was an avid cat lover, and also loved to...
Allen Wayne Morrison
Sep 10, 2023
Allen Wayne Morrison, 60, of Prince George passed away peacefully on Sunday September 10, 2023. Born on August 20, 1963, he was the son of Doratha E. Morrison and the late Ronald K. Morrison and was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John H. Neely Sr. He was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving...
Lowell Paige Barnes
Sep 9, 2023
Lowell Paige Barnes, of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Shirley Barnes. Cherished son of the late Joe and Ruth Barnes. Devoted father of Tiffany Paige Barnes.
In his professional and personal life Lowell provided a strong and steady foundation for himself and others to live life generously...
Norris Lee Cross
Sep 7, 2023
Norris Lee Cross, 81, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 22, 1942. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Francis Cross, and his mother, Mary J. Langley. Norris was a member of the Society of Stranders (SOS), where he loved to dance to and enjoy...
Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Jr. of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home, his happy place, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born on December 6, 1965, he was the son of Margaret A. Moore (Horace) and the late Bernard Emmanuel Eanes, Sr.
He is survived by his loving fiancé, Gail Roth; stepdaughter, Kaitlyn Roth; sister, Stella Mayton (John); stepsister, Debbie...
Wilma Lorraine Pruett
Sep 3, 2023
Wilma Lorraine Sheets Pruett peacefully passed into God’s glorious kingdom on September 3, 2023, just one day before her 92nd year. Wilma, affectionately known as “Teada” by her family and friends, was born September 4, 1931, in Coretta, WV, the third of nine children to Henry Clifford and Nettie Arizona Sheets. She taught school in West Virginia and Ohio upon...
Rebecca Dianne Nikolaisen
Sep 2, 2023
Our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Rebecca Dianne Nikolaisen of Coles Point, VA, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the family home in Chester, VA. Mom lived for 81 years, touching the lives of everyone she met. Her love of family was an inspiration to many. Mom passed on her love for cooking and gardening to her children,...
John Thomas Barton, Sr.
Sep 2, 2023
John Thomas Barton, Sr., 86, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Guy Arvel and Esta Swaim Barton, and was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Eloise Brock, Mary Turner; and two brothers, Howard Barton and Guy...
Francis Smith Bacigalupi, IV
Aug 31, 2023
Francis “Frank” Smith Bacigalupi IV, 61, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully on Thursday August 31, 2023, at his home. Born on January 5, 1962, he was the son of Barbara Ann Harrison Bacigalupi and the late Francis Smith Bacigalupi, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, Brian Thomas Bacigalupi.
Frank was a proud graduate of...
Joshua Adam Abt-Barnett
Aug 30, 2023
Joshua Adam Abt-Barnett, 38, affectionately known as Squeaky or Leprechaun, of Richmond left this world on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Joshua was a free spirit, an uncontainable force of joy, and a beacon of selflessness who brought light and laughter into the lives of all who knew him.
Joshua was a true seeker, a poet-philosopher who traversed the corridors...
Jerry Hunter Chappell
Aug 29, 2023
Jerry Hunter Chappell, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born June 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Sidney Graham and Agnes Arey Chappell, and was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Julie Kristine Robinson Chappell.
Jerry spent several years as a general manager in the hotel industry. His journey...
Eva Caroline Woodfin
Aug 28, 2023
Eva "Eve" Caroline Woodfin, 90, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born October 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Sol Benjamin and Myrtle Olivia Fleming and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Monte Eugene Woodfin; an infant daughter; and ten siblings.
Eve dedicated her life to the role of...
Nancy Grey Archer Valenta
Aug 23, 2023
Nancy Grey Archer Valenta, 85, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Ettrick, Virginia, on September 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. Archer and Ina Worley Archer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Joseph Valenta, Sr.; son, Robert “Jay” Joseph Valenta, Jr.; and her...
Cynthia "Cindy" James Bruce
Aug 23, 2023
Cynthia "Cindy" James Bruce, 64, of Chester, Virginia, passed away at home on August 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born in Petersburg, to the late Allen and Marjorie J. James of Colonial Heights. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Carroll Bruce, and two sisters, Susan J. Thompson and Cathy J. Fisher (Dan), all from Chester....
Richard William McGrath
Aug 21, 2023
Ric was born the only son of William Joseph and Vera Elizabeth Fordham McGrath in Jacksonville, NC. Survivors include: Sandy McGrath, high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years; Daughters, Shelley Lundie (Frank) and Holly Roddenberry (Jay); Six grandchildren – Mac, Eli, Lana Lundie and Lily Drewry (Raymond); Reed and Miles Roddenberry; sisters-in-law, Laura Perez and Laura Gagne. Ric’s passion for...
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