Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Michael Gene Elder Sr.
May 18, 2024
Michael Gene Elder Sr., affectionately known as “Mike” to his friends and family, passed away on May 18th, 2024, in his home of Colonial Heights, VA. Born on March 13th, 1954, to Edith and Joe Elder, alongside his sibling JoAnn, he was a talented athlete who loved playing sports. His teammates knew him as “Eel”, and during this time, he...
Virginia Ann Thompson
May 16, 2024
Virginia Ann Thompson, 91, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born to the late James August Thompson and Annie James Callis Thompson on November 18, 1932, in Lunenburg County, VA. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1950, and started her civil service career at...
Bonnie Avent Eichler
May 11, 2024
Bonnie Avent Eichler, 81, of Richmond, VA, passed away at her home on May 11, 2024.
Bonnie was born on August 11, 1942, to Audrey Vernon Clark and Oscar William Avent in Petersburg, VA.
After Bonnie graduated from Petersburg High School in 1960, she went on to attend James Madison University. Later she also graduated from Richard Bland College in 1979 with...
Otis Lee Newton, Jr.
May 11, 2024
Otis Lee Newton Jr, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born December 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Otis Lee Newton Sr. and Annie Ruth Toler. He was also preceded in death by his sons; Otis Lee Newton III and Daniel K. Newton, and brothers James Newton and Richard Newton.
Otis was a U.S....
Eli Alexander Freeman
May 9, 2024
The most loving, considerate, and respectful young man has gone to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Eli Alexander Freeman passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dinwiddie, Virginia on Thursday, May 9, at the age of 13. He lived his life to the fullest until his very last day. He was born on November 24, 2010 to Keith and...
Donald Lee Tiedeken
May 8, 2024
Donald Lee Tiedeken, 70, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on May 8, 2024. He is Preceded in death by his parents, E. G. Tiedeken, and Almeda Tiedeken.
Don Is Survived by his wife of 44 years, Michelle Vesely Tiedeken; sister-in-law, Sharon Vesely Kidd; brother-in-law, Henry Kidd; nephew, Brian Kidd (Sarah); great niece, Scarlett Kidd.
Don graduated from Colonial Heights High School in...
Charlotte Pearson Fleming
May 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Pearson Fleming, who passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Otis Blackwell and Florence Medlin Pearson, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linwood Fleming, Sr.; son,...
Shirley Margaret Sullivan
May 6, 2024
Shirley Margaret Sullivan, 89, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Prince George County on May 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle Estelle Ray Wall and Robert James Wall. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lee Sullivan, whom she married on November 21, 1956. She...
Baby Desmond Ashton Dodds
May 5, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Desmond Ashton Dodds, who graced us with his presence for just three short days, from May 2, 2024, to May 5, 2024.
Desmond is survived by his devoted parents, Kayla and Billy Dodds, whose love for him was boundless from the moment he was born. He is also cherished by...
John Walter Slaughter
May 4, 2024
Johnny Slaughter, 61, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 4, 2024. Johnny was born in Petersburg, VA, and was known for his vibrant sense of humor, love of music and playing it loud, his love of the outdoors, fishing and hunting with his cousin Randy, love of classic muscle cars, and various sports. He had a special talent...
Sharon Gayle McLawhorn
May 2, 2024
After a long struggle with cancer, Sharon Gayle McLawhorn passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 77. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eldie and Mary Godfrey.
Sharon was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother, who also had many friends that she cherished dearly.
She graduated from Lawton High School in 1964. Post-grad, she...
Mary Frances Ramey
May 2, 2024
Mary Frances Ramey of Dinwiddie, Virginia went to be with her heavenly father on May 2, 2024 at the age of 85 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Nathaniel Ramey; daughter, Kathy Marie Ramey; and grandson, Donald Nathan Harris.
She is also preceded in death by her father, Clarence Theodore Haire; mother, Gertie Mae Adams Haire;...
Thomas "Dan" Gordon
May 1, 2024
Thomas “Dan” Gordon, 82, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on May 1, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 13, 1942, he was raised in Colquitt, Georgia by the late Harvey and Lorraine Gordon. He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Lonita McCann.
Dan was a man of remarkable honor who wholeheartedly devoted himself to serving the...
Baby Elsie Rene Etter
May 1, 2024
Baby Elsie Rene Etter went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and she is survived by her parents, Dustin Rhudell Etter and Christina Marie Etter. She is also survived by her sister, Hadley Marie Etter; two brothers, Heggar Rhudell Etter, and Everett Haddon Etter; maternal grandmother, Peggy Lorren; maternal...
Charles Allen Vaughan
May 1, 2024
Charles Allen Vaughan, affectionately known as Chuck, 69, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born August 4, 1954, he was the son of the late Allen Browder and Mary Charles Vaughan, and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deborah Vaughan.
Chuck was a beloved figure who lived life with flair and enthusiasm, inspiring everyone around...
Joyce May Orcutt Learnard
Apr 29, 2024
Joyce May Orcutt Learnard joined the Celestial Choir on the evening of April 28, 2024. Joyce was born August 14, 1932, at home in Colonial Heights, to Charles William Orcutt, Sr. and Laura Ethel Taylor. As a baby, Joyce contracted double pneumonia and nearly died. Her father later wrote, “Our little girl survived as God promised. … He not only...
Laura Crostic Pleasants
Apr 29, 2024
Laura Crostic Pleasants, a beloved former resident of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the age of 98. Born on January 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Emily Crostic, and was also preceded in death by three husbands, Charles Prosser Irving, Jefferson M. “Mac” Poe, Henry Elbert Pleasants; granddaughters, Jennifer...
Karen Ruth Chester
Apr 29, 2024
Karen Ruth Chester, age 81, ran to Jesus and earned her wings on Monday, April 29, 2024. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11am at Wood’s UMC 7200 Hickory Rd, S. Chesterfield with the funeral service at noon. Interment will take place following the funeral at Wood’s UMC cemetery. There will be a luncheon after interment in...
Virginia Inez Aldridge
Apr 28, 2024
Virginia Inez Aldridge, 86, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA, on April 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter O. Aldridge and Clara Pauline Jarratt. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Herbert L. Jarratt; sister, Frances Bosher; brother, Hunter Aldridge; nephew, Allen Aldridge; and niece,...
Bernice M. Golden
Apr 27, 2024
Bernice Morris Golden, a cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2024, at the age of 97. Born in Petersburg, VA, on March 14, 1927, Bernice lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and a deep love for her family and friends.
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her brothers and their...
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