OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

James Allan Potts

James Allan Potts

May 25, 2023

James Allan Potts, 96, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born March 19, 1927, he was the son of the late Thomas Hamling and Lena Gay Potts and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Katie May Potts.

He was proud to be a United States Navy veteran, having served on the U.S.S. Mississippi...

Lottie Gray Clarke

Lottie Gray Clarke

May 25, 2023

Lottie Gray Clarke, aged 91, peacefully passed away in her sleep at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1931, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to her loving parents, Robert Louis Fisher and Winnie Fisher.

Lottie exemplified kindness and generosity, finding joy in the company of her beloved family. She loved entertaining, regularly opening her home...

Claude Henry Harpole

Claude Henry Harpole

May 23, 2023

Claude Henry Harpole, 93, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born and raised in Mississippi, Henry was the son of the late Oswald and Virgie Harpole, and was also preceded in death by his grandparents; son, Jerry Harpole; and sisters, Liza White and Billie Jean Barton.

At the age of 22, Henry was drafted into the...

Frank McDaniel

Frank McDaniel

May 23, 2023

On May 23, 2023, at the age of 77, The Lord called Frank McDaniel to be with Him in his heavenly home.

Frank was affectionately known as “Papa” by many family members including kids, grandkids, great-grand kids, and to many other students and children he loved and served in ministry. He was born on June 22, 1945 in Louisa Virginia...

Robert James Bishop

Robert James Bishop

May 21, 2023

Robert James Bishop, 84, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born in Hopewell on February 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward Glenn Bishop and Mary Ethel Lantz Bishop.

Robert retired from Honeywell as a Lab Technician after dedicating 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hopewell, VA. 

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Robert Earl Balducci Sr.

Robert Earl Balducci Sr.

May 19, 2023

 

Robert Earl Balducci Sr., 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born in Richmond, Virginia, on June 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Ugo and Inez Gunn Balducci. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Geraldine Balducci.

Robert served in the United States Army as Private...

Michael D. Beaver

Michael D. Beaver

May 19, 2023

Michael DeWayne Beaver, 58, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on the 9th of September 1964 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Shirley Beaver (80) and the late Mickey Beaver, and was raised in Forest, Mississippi.

After proudly serving for twenty years as a submariner in the US...

Janet D. Vaughan

Janet D. Vaughan

May 16, 2023

Janet D. Vaughan, 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Born in Virginia on February 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Dorcie Davis and Irene Nutter. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Darlene Hess; sisters, Corrine and Lila Jean; and a brother, Richard ‘Dick” Davis.

Janet was a...

Mary Lillian Kirkland

Mary Lillian Kirkland

May 14, 2023

Mary Lillian Kirkland, 76, a beloved mother, devoted caregiver, and a shining beacon of love and kindness, passed away on May 14, 2023. Born September 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lamm and Lillian Gill Lewis, and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Josephine Lamm, Betty Siegle; brothers, James and Charlie Lamm; and best...

Rose Marie Glass

Rose Marie Glass

May 13, 2023

Rose Marie Glass, 68, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born February 4, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Preston Arthur and Marie Grammar, and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Preston David Grammar, Preston Arthur Grammar, Jr., Ernest Roy Grammar and Vicky Lee Grammar.

She is survived by her husband, Jan Glass;...

Doris Jackson Thompson

Doris Jackson Thompson

May 12, 2023

Doris Jackson Thompson, 83, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Julius Manfield Jackson and Ruth Ann Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Claiborne Julius Jackson, Cathrine Jackson Eve, James Jackson, Frances...

Wayne Hubert Underhill

Wayne Hubert Underhill

May 10, 2023

Wayne Hubert Underhill, age 81, of Colonial Heights, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born in Petersburg on June 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Marion Storey and Wesley Lee Underhill. Also preceded in death was his beloved brother, Wiley Underhill, and sister, Donna Underhill Goff.

Wayne worked at the Post Office...

Lyman Warren Ange

Lyman Warren Ange

May 10, 2023

Lyman Warren Ange, 95, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born in Plymouth, North Carolina on January 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Donnar Warren and Ruth Browning Ange. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Ange, and his sister, Alta Smith. Lyman served in the United States...

Charles Ray Massey

Charles Ray Massey

May 8, 2023

Charles Ray Massey, 89, departed this life on May 8, 2023. Born on May 18, 1933, in the small farming community of Covington, IN, he was the youngest of six children born to the late Leland and Mary Massey. He was also predeceased in death by two brothers, Carter and Dale; two sisters, Marilee and his twin Charline; a son,...

Melvin Earl Gay

Melvin Earl Gay

May 8, 2023

Melvin Earl Gay of Prince George, Virginia entered his eternal resting place with the Lord on May 8, 2023. He was born February 2, 1933, in Chesterfield, Virginia to the late Annie E. Gay and Ivron B. Gay.  He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ann Yancey Gay, his son, Michael W. Gay (Diane) and daughter, Donna...

Lois Brickey Dix

Lois Brickey Dix

May 7, 2023

Lois Brickey Dix, 76, of Franklinton, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born in Norton, VA on October 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Eleana Jane and Joe Lonnie Brickey. She was the youngest of five children. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Rufus Junior Dix; two brothers,...

Jo Ann Moore

Jo Ann Moore

May 3, 2023

Jo Ann Moore, 80, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023. Born May 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Abel and Marina Martinez, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Moore; son, Elvie Apodaca; daughters, Rhonda Dillon, Theresa Adams; and sister, Judy Durbin.

She was a former...

James "Jim" Riley Damron

James "Jim" Riley Damron

May 2, 2023

James (Jim) Damron of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Mr. Damron has lived in Colonial Heights since 1995.  Born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, he spent his entire youth in Pasco, Washington.  After graduating from Pasco High School in 1958, he enlisted in the United States Army, and remained there for 38 years of continuous active duty.  He...

Jacob Herman Brandt

Jacob Herman Brandt

May 1, 2023

 

Jacob Herman Brandt, 63, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Texas to the late Masuko Y. Brandt and Johnnie A. Brandt. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gloria J. Stark, and brother, Ronnie J. Brandt.

 

Jacob dedicated an impressive 43 years of...

Dr. Vykuntapathi Thota

Dr. Vykuntapathi Thota

Apr 29, 2023

 

Dr. Vykuntapathi Thota, 82, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Vykuntapathi was born in Purushottama Patnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on November 3, 1940 to Seshadri Naidu Thota and Lakshamamma Byra Thota. He was the youngest of 12 siblings. Vykuntapathi received an academic gold medal and graduated top of his...

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