Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Mar 29, 2023

Clara Louise Pruess Peck, 93, of Chester, Virginia, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Born on July 6, 1929, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Harry Pruess and Gladys Emelia Trappe Pruess. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Glen Dell Peck.

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Mar 29, 2023

Paula Jean Southall, 68, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Born on July 22, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lilly Hunt.

Paula worked for Capital One as a customer service representative for over 10 years, before having to retire due to her health. She...

Mar 28, 2023

Mark Everett Pond, 69, of Colonial Heights VA, passed away on March 28th, 2023. Mark was the son of late William Everett Pond Sr. and Phyllis Ann Pond of Colonial Heights. He was born on August 11th, 1953, in Petersburg Virginia and grew up in Colonial Heights, where he graduated in 1971. Mark was a talented and...

Mar 27, 2023

Ralph Dean McNew, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Ralph was born on February 26, 1958, in Germany, to the late Donald Dean McNew and Phoebe Miller, and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law,  Kevin Bowers.

Ralph started working at Allied Chemical, where he spent many years...

Mar 25, 2023

Harry Lewis Larch Jr., 78, of Colonial Heights went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Born on February 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Harry Lewis Larch and Dolly Dee.

He served in the United States Army, and after leaving he proudly served 35 years for the United States Postal...

Mar 24, 2023

Max Apodaca, Jr., 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, whom he loved and served, on Friday, March 24, 2023. During his last days, he could be heard praying and singing hymns. He was born on June 7, 1936, in Colorado to the late Max Apodaca, Sr. and Rose DeLeon Apodaca. He was...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Nelson Brantley, 91, of Colonial Heights, departed this life March 20, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Thelma Hunt Nelson; and was also preceded in death by her husband, William P. Brantley with whom she shared 51 wonderful years; and her sister, Marian N. Veazey.

Mary, also...

Mar 19, 2023

Carol Jean Gilfone (Maiden name: Maready) was born November 28, 1938, in a small town in Duplin County, Beulaville, North Carolina. On the afternoon of Sunday, March 19, 2023, Jean passed away at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va.,after a long and tiring battle against Multiple Myeloma, she was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Jean...

Mar 19, 2023

Kathleen Anne Porwoll, 74, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on March 19, 2023. Kathy, the chosen child to the late Otto and Romaine Porwoll and sister to the late Richard Porwoll, was born June 14, 1948 and raised in Leonia, New Jersey. As a child and into adulthood Kathy formed friendships with many people that she carried on...

Mar 17, 2023

Virginia Ann Tench Cates, 86, of Matoaca VA, passed away on Friday, March 17th, 2023. Born in Petersburg VA on March 7th, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Virginia Simmons Tench. Virginia was a 1955 graduate of Petersburg High School and was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church since 1967. She served her...

Mar 16, 2023

Irie Jeanette Roney, 86, of Disputanta passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born July 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Nellie Strickland, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edgar Roney; and son, Kerry Roney.

A loving and devoted mother, she leaves to cherish her memory her daughters,...

Mar 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Wilson "Bob" Grove, the proprietor of the Leather Saddle Craftsmen, also known as "The Saddle Doctor." Bob passed away peacefully at the age of 79, on March 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Raymond and Marie Hiser Grove.  Bob...

Mar 15, 2023

Martha Lee Wall Davidson, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Born on April 16, 1939, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Tilden Wall and Mildred Lucille Clark Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Cheryl Francis Davidson.

Martha was...

Mar 15, 2023

Esther Castro, 100, of Colonial Heights went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Born on January 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Rosa Gouveia, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Castro.

Esther was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, where she found great...

Mar 15, 2023

Bennie Bruce Foster, 76, passed away on March 15, 2023.  Born on November 2, 1946, in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Bennie Addison Foster and Myrtle Irene Gill.

Bennie was also preceded in death by his son, Kerry W. Lynch, Sr, and his sister, Faye Foster Dolan.

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Mar 14, 2023

Barbara Lee Kormanec Pittman, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, James F. Funk and Lelia M. Cutchin. She was the eldest of four siblings and predeceased her brothers and sister. She was married to David A. Kormanec and widowed, and again widowed by Roy A. Pittman after 38 years...

Mar 14, 2023

Charles "Jumbo" Anderson, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Ettrick, Virginia on November 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Thomas and Laura Anderson.

Charles served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he bravely fought for his country. He...

Mar 12, 2023

Florence Plakas Rochelle, 97, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.  She was born on October 11, 1925, in Colonial Heights, but lived her young school years in Blandford. In the early forties, her family moved to South Chesterfield. In 1947, she married Claude Rochelle and lived the remainder of their lives in Matoaca....

Mar 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Willie B. Brown IV, age 4, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, after a fearless battle with Jeune's Syndrome. Willie brought endless joy and happiness to everyone he met, and the world is a little dimmer without his light.

Willie was known for...

Mar 11, 2023

Leon Eugene Riggs (Gene) of Colonial Heights passed away on March 11, 2023. He was born November 11, 1934 to the late Henry L. and Leola W. Riggs and was preceded in death by his wife, Judith B. Riggs. He is survived by his son David Riggs (RuthAnn) of Cumming, GA, daughter Karen Riggs of Midlothian, VA;...