OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Peggy Ann Akins

Peggy Ann Akins

Jun 29, 2023

Peggy Ann Akins, 79, of Arcadia, Florida, formerly of Prince George County, went peacefully to be with the Lord in Heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Born January 31, 1944, she was the daughter of the late David Linwood Warren, Sr. and Dorothy Hawks Carter, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, David Linwood Warren, Jr., Thomas Earl...

Miladi Asuncion Fletcher

Miladi Asuncion Fletcher

Jun 29, 2023

Miladi Asuncion Fletcher, 83, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on August 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Pedro Nunez and Carmen Morales. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Adolph Mannin; her second husband, Charles Lee Fletcher; and brother, Manuel Nunez. Miladi...

Lucky Dwayne Burruss, Sr.

Lucky Dwayne Burruss, Sr.

Jun 26, 2023

Lucky Dwayne Burruss, Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Born on April 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Elsie Burruss.

 

Lucky served his country with honor and valor during the Vietnam War as a proud member of the United States Army. His service to his country was a testament to his...

Mereldyn Carol Hord Lowery

Mereldyn Carol Hord Lowery

Jun 25, 2023

Mereldyn Carol Hord Lowery, 83, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born on October 19, 1939 in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Jesse Hord and Bessie McCallum Hord. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis “Ray” Lowery; three brothers; and two sisters.

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Raymond Charles Arnold Jr.

Raymond Charles Arnold Jr.

Jun 25, 2023

Raymond Charles “Ray” Arnold Jr., 71, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children.  He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Arnold Sr.

He started his career with Safeway while in high school and learned every job and managed to work his way up to store manager.  His goal was to retire...

Norma Maxine Beemer

Norma Maxine Beemer

Jun 24, 2023

Norma Maxine Lucas Beemer was born to Georgia Myrtle Croy on August 4, 1929 in Giles County, Virginia. Her family moved to Petersburg, Virginia when Norma was between 8-9 years old. She was the second oldest child of seven siblings; one sister and five brothers, who predeceased her. They lived on Grove Avenue. She met her future husband, Emmett Eugene...

Iris Jean Richards

Iris Jean Richards

Jun 21, 2023

Iris Jean Richards, affectionately known as "Mama Jean", 90, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Her departure leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love that will forever echo in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Iris was born on April 4, 1933 in Troutville, Virginia, the daughter of the...

Travis Scott Cooper

Travis Scott Cooper

Jun 19, 2023

Travis Scott “Coop” Cooper, 24, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence after a long battle with addiction. He was born on September 16, 1998, to the late Christopher Scott “Scotty” Cooper and Lori Leigh Bauschatz of Colonial Heights, VA. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, JC “Papa” Cooper,...

Pastoria A Bryant

Pastoria A Bryant

Jun 19, 2023

Pastoria A. Bryant, 101, of Chester, VA passed away on June 19 2023 after a brief illness.

Prior to moving to Chester in the early 1980's, Pat and her late husband, Bruce, lived in Sandy Point, VA, overlooking the lower Potomac River. She and Bruce loved spending time on the water in their boat, the "Lady Pastoria," and catching bluefish....

Josie Moore Landers

Josie Moore Landers

Jun 17, 2023

Josie M. Landers, 90, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1933 to the later Charles Joseph and Clara Estelle Dobbs Moore, Josie was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Clifton Landers, son, Steven Wayne Landers, three sisters, Shirley Moore Cole, Brenda Peyton Blaha and Nettie Moore Mason. She...

Irene Marie Woolf

Irene Marie Woolf

Jun 16, 2023

Irene Marie Inman Woolf was born on July 23, 1942, in Sandpoint, Idaho. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, Sam, and family members on June 16, 2023, from congestive heart failure.

Irene was such a gentle, loving, and caring soul to everyone she met. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, putting puzzles together and experiencing new adventures. She cherished...

Nettie Lee "Doolie" Cutler

Nettie Lee "Doolie" Cutler

Jun 14, 2023

 

Nettie Lee “Doolie” Cutler passed away on June 14, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 101.  She was the daughter of the late Mebbie Moody and Durant Alphin of Pink Hill, NC; wife to the late Stan Cutler; and mother to the late Rom Cutler.  She is survived by her son Gary Cutler and wife, Beth; granddaughters, Stephanie...

Carlyle Philip Comer

Carlyle Philip Comer

Jun 13, 2023

 

Carlyle Philip Comer, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  He was born September 17, 1934 in Vinton, Virginia to Marvin and Christine Sublette Comer. He was predeceased by wife, Barbara Altice Comer; and second wife, Ingrid Westerholm Comer; daughter, Debra McDaniel; son, Philip Comer; brother, William Comer; and sister, Virginia Dudley.

Carlyle graduated from William...

Charlotte Mann Browder

Charlotte Mann Browder

Jun 10, 2023

Charlotte Mann Browder, 98, of Colonial Heights, departed this life in the early morning of June 10, 2023. She was born June 21, 1924, in Ettrick, VA, to the late William B. and Bella D. Mann. She was just 11 days away from happily celebrating her 99th birthday! Charlotte was raised in Ettrick and was a member of Ettrick United...

Clifton Sutherland Clay

Clifton Sutherland Clay

Jun 8, 2023

Clifton Sutherland Clay, 90 of DeWitt, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  Born September 4, 1932, in Dinwiddie, VA he was the son of the late James and Sadie Clay and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Louise Bone Clay; three sisters, Mary Graves, Inez Bennett, and Alice Green; and two brothers, James...

Wirt H. Hailey III

Wirt H. Hailey III

Jun 3, 2023

Wirt Henry “Pete” Hailey III., 77 of Colonial Heights, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born September 30 1945 to the late Wirt H. Hailey Jr., and Violet Biggers Hailey. Pete was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashely Lynn Hailey, and a brother, Gerald Hailey.  He was a longtime member of...

Mildred Ann Randolph

Mildred Ann Randolph

Jun 3, 2023

Mildred Randolph, 88, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in her loving home surrounded by family.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Sidney Shuford and Leila Weber, her husband; of 48 years R.D. Randolph, a daughter; Robin Gail Hensley, an infant son; Robert Douglas, her sisters; Doris Baucom and Margaret Lewis. Mildred loved celebrating...

Doris Sue Gilbert

Doris Sue Gilbert

Jun 1, 2023

 

Doris Sue Phillippi Gilbert 81, of Chester, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023.  She was born August 4, 1941 to the late Earl and Dorothy Clemmons Pillippi.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirlee Jones.  Mrs. Gilbert was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church.  She is survived by her husband; Billy Gilbert, sister; Velva Giddings,...

Michael Wayne Brown

Michael Wayne Brown

May 31, 2023

Michael Wayne Brown, 58, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Born on March 23, 1965, he was the son of the late Gerald William and Grace Vaughan Brown.

Michael was a former superintendent electrician, working for the construction industry. He loved working and being outdoors, building things, and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his...

Curtis Edward Wheeler

Curtis Edward Wheeler

May 29, 2023

 

Curtis Edward Wheeler, 79, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Born June 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Howard Edward and Daine Frances Wheeler, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Ann Wheeler.

Curtis was a United State Army Veteran, who served during the Korean Conflict. He had a...

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