OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Neil Randolph Holser

Neil Randolph Holser

Jun 18, 2025

Neil Randolph Holser, 77, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, with family by his side.

Born in Washington, D.C., to Richard Charles Holser and Virginia Rose Holser (Reynolds), Neil was the eldest of six children. He spent his early childhood in the D.C. suburbs before his family moved to Rockville, Maryland, around 1955. Neil's love for...

Mary Lori Lane

Mary Lori Lane

Jun 18, 2025

Mary Lori Lane, a beloved resident of the Good Neighbors group home in Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on Wednesday June 18, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd William and Mary Turek Lane and was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Lane Hirn and a brother, Gordon L. Mallory. Mary was...

Brenda Barron Milhoan

Brenda Barron Milhoan

Jun 17, 2025

Brenda Barron Milhoan, 74, of Claremont, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Paul Barron and Josephine Gibbs Barron. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Yeckley.

She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony “Tom” Milhoan; son, Jimmy East (Trista);...

Jerry Lynn Underwood

Jerry Lynn Underwood

Jun 14, 2025

Jerry Lynn Underwood, 86, of Prince George, Virginia passed away June 14, 2025 at his memory care facility in Chesterfield. Born on August 29, 1938 in Hillsboro, West Virginia, Jerry was the son of the late Leo Howard Underwood and Harriet “Hattie” VanBuren Underwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and his 5 siblings.

Jerry proudly served his country...

Howard B. "Butch" Flexon

Howard B. "Butch" Flexon

Jun 13, 2025

Howard Balch “Butch” Flexon, 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Howard B Flexon and Gladys B. Flexon and was preceded in death by his son, H. Brian Flexon, grandson, Daniel Randolph Flexon, sister, Phyllis F Mangum, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Slaughter. He will be remembered for his...

Paul Wilfred DuVarney

Paul Wilfred DuVarney

Jun 11, 2025

Paul Wilfred DuVarney, 60, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on June 11, 2025. Paul worked 30 years in the distribution center at UPS and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. He survived by his parents Theodore and Elizabeth DuVarney, sister Elise DuVarney Krantz of Iowa, brothers, Christopher Michael DuVarney, Theodore “Ted” DuVarney both of Massachusetts. He will be...

Colton Patrick Edwards

Colton Patrick Edwards

Jun 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Colton Edwards, who left this world far too soon at the age of 32. Colton was a kind, gentle soul with a deep love for his family, friends, and beloved furbabies, Nylah and Revin.

Born with a compassionate heart, Colton was known for being dependable, loyal, and for caring too much at times...

Roland Joseph Messina

Roland Joseph Messina

Jun 4, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roland Joseph Messina, 74, of Prince George, Virginia. Roland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Chippenham Hospital. Born in Fort Lee, VA, Roland was the son of the late Joesph and Herta Messina. He is survived by his sisters, Anna Arnold (Chester), Karin Messina (Colonial Heights), and Butch...

Stephen Frank Posser, Jr.

Stephen Frank Posser, Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

Stephen Frank Posser, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was known by many names, My Love, Daddy, Po, PawPaw, Steve, Frankie, but he will most fondly be remembered as Superman.

Born on August 31, 1945, Stephen was the son of the late Violet Beatrice and Stephen Frank Posser, Sr. He was preceded in death by...

Jay David Bartlebaugh

Jay David Bartlebaugh

Jun 2, 2025

Jay David Bartlebaugh, at the age of seventy-four, was called home to rest on June 2, 2025, at his residence in Petersburg. Born on September 30, 1950, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Isaiah Bartlebaugh and Charlotte Gindlesberger.

Jay proudly earned his Master's degree in barbering and operated his own shop in Colonial Heights for many years. He was...

Robert "Bob" Earl Miller

Robert "Bob" Earl Miller

Jun 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Earl Miller, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania on January 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Miller and Eleanor Margaret Eisman Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Miller.

Bob retired from Philip Morris as an electrician after 22 dedicated years....

Walter Wayne Hogg

Walter Wayne Hogg

May 31, 2025

Walter Wayne Hogg, 77, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born August 21, 1947, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of Ann Hamlet Hawkins Hogg and Walter John Hogg.

Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Wayne spent years in retail followed by time in manufacturing until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling and dining...

Lily Marlene Qazi

Lily Marlene Qazi

May 29, 2025

Lily Marlene Qazi, 70, of South Chesterfield, passed away May 29, 2025. Born on April 19, 1955, to the late Grace Gunhild Thoner Barch, and Joseph William Barch Sr., she is preceded in passing by her brother, Jospeh Barch Jr., and sister, Patricia M. Barch Spano.

A member of Grace Baptist Church in North Dinwiddie, she retired as a unit secretary...

Ivana Gail Perkinson

Ivana Gail Perkinson

May 28, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ivana “Didi” Gail Perkinson, of Chesterfield, VA, after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Ivana was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph William and Cora Lena Perkinson. Her legacy of love, care, and laughter is carried forth by her brother, Joseph Edward Perkinson, and his wife Renee; sister...

Heather LeeAnn Dutra

Heather LeeAnn Dutra

May 28, 2025

Heather LeeAnn Dutra, 36, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born June 30, 1988, in California, she was the daughter of Melisa Phillingane and Victor Dutra. She is preceded in death by her son, Jax Dutra, and grandmother, Patricia Dutra.

Heather was a loving mother to her son and a caring aunt to her three nieces....

Karl Cook Rush

Karl Cook Rush

May 28, 2025

Colonel Karl Cook Rush, 90, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Karl was a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. He was a long-time member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, serving as deacon and chairman of the finance committee. Karl’s greatest accomplishment was sharing his love for God with his family, friends and grandchildren,...

Dorothy "Dot" Setliff Keslar

Dorothy "Dot" Setliff Keslar

May 27, 2025

Dorothy Keslar lived a long, loving and dedicated family life reaching the age of 97 when she passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She remained in her Colonial Heights home for 70 years, living an active and independent life until her passing, a proud personal accomplishment.

Dorothy was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia on December 29, 1927 to the late...

Celia Mae Rule

Celia Mae Rule

May 25, 2025

Celia Mae Edwards Rule, 97, of Chester passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born in Meherrin, VA, Mae moved to Roanoke, VA at an early age, and in 1960 moved to Chester, VA.

She started her career at age 14 at a lunch counter in downtown Roanoke and worked a variety of jobs during WWII including the American Viscose silk...

Katrina Clevenger Roberts

Katrina Clevenger Roberts

May 23, 2025

Katrina Clevenger Roberts was born May 9, 1960, in Hopewell, Virginia, and passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 23, 2025, at her sister Sheila's home, where she had been living for the last two years.

Katrina was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Elmer Clevenger and Rachel Hartless Clevenger, and brother Randy Clevenger. She is survived by...

Felton Henry Ragar Jr.

Felton Henry Ragar Jr.

May 23, 2025



Felton Henry Ragar Jr., age 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born on June 24, 1938, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Felton Ragar Sr. and Mary Ferrara.

Henry was a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi and enjoyed a successful career with Georgia Pacific, from which he retired...

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