Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Brian Keith Wilkins
Aug 2, 2025
Brian Keith Wilkins, 55, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born June 24, 1970, he was the son of Bonita Overton Wilkins and the late Paul Mathis Wilkins, Jr.
For many years, Keith was a dedicated Motor Grader operator for Buchanan and Rice Construction. His skill and precision behind the controls earned him the respect of coworkers...
Sylvia Sullivan Howlett
Aug 1, 2025
Sylvia Sullivan Howlett, 86, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Dahlgren, Virginia on January 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Carl Duke Sullivan and Dorothy Thomas Sullivan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Eugene Howlett, Sr.; previous husband, Master Mason Cloyd Morris Rush; and her sister,...
Vello Laidla
Jul 31, 2025
Vello Laidla, 86, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday July 31st, 2025. He took pride in serving as a doorman in New York City. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Colonial Heights Senior Center.
Vello is survived by his son, Robert Laidla, nephew, Peter Karo, niece, Kim Laidla, numerous nieces and nephews, and...
Patsy Wells Crowder
Jul 30, 2025
Patsy Wells Crowder, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 30,2025 surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, her warmth, humor, and unwavering kindness left a mark on those who had the privilege to know her. She had an extraordinary gift for listening and caring for others through her empathetic nature...
Melissa Dawn Womack
Jul 26, 2025
Melissa Dawn Womack, 42, of Chesterfield Va., went to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born October 3, 1982; and was the daughter of Vivian E. Womack and the late Joseph G. Womack Jr. She is also preceded in death by her older sister Theresa Lynn Womack. Her biggest achievement in life was graduating from Bird...
Michele Ryan
Jul 26, 2025
Michele (Shelly) Patricia Ryan, affectionately known as Nana Shells, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her residence in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
Remembered with love, she was born in Denver, Colorado on June 11, 1957 the youngest daughter of Hal & Enid Hughes with fiery red hair and big blue eyes.
She grew up in Colorado and loved the Broncos. In...
Susan Harris Johnson
Jul 26, 2025
Susan Harris Johnson, 75, of Colonial Heights, went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther Garland and Bertha Roe Harris, brothers Luke and Ricky Harris and her nephew Neal Harris. Susan was a graduate of Petersburg High School class of 1968, where she made many lifelong friends....
Danny Lee Davis
Jul 25, 2025
Danny Lee Davis, 77, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia to his late parents, Louis and Ethel Davis.
A proud former Marine, Danny served his country with honor and integrity. After his military service, he went on to work at DuPont as a machine operator, where he...
Joyce Mae Allen Johnson
Jul 24, 2025
Joyce Mae Allen Johnson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Joyce was born on September 10, 1928, in Rocky Mount, NC, the second daughter of Thomas Lewis Allen and Lula Mae Burnette.
In her 96 plus years, Joyce enjoyed a full life. She was married for over 68 years to Edward C. “Peanut” Johnson, until his death in 2019,...
Charles Joseph Wilusz
Jul 21, 2025
Charles Joseph “Chuck” Wilusz, 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on July 21, 2025. Born on December 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Kasmir Wilusz and Margaret Mary Foley Wilusz, and was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Mary Wilusz.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Chuck served his country...
Gene Bolling Wells
Jul 21, 2025
Gene Bolling Wells, 77, of Matoaca, Virginia, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Gene was born on September 2, 1947, in Petersburg, Virginia, and lived most of his life in Matoaca. He was part of the first graduating class of Matoaca High School and attended Richard Bland College and the college of William &...
Raymond Bryant Prater, Jr.
Jul 19, 2025
Raymond Bryant Prater, Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, 74, of Disputanta passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Born November 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Linda Maxine Turner and Raymond Bryant Prater, Sr.; and was also preceded in death by his nephew, Jeremiah D. Johnson.
Buddy served his country with honor as a U.S. Navy veteran, dedicating...
James George Criskos
Jul 13, 2025
Born August 7th, 1953, James George Criskos passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was known to many people by many different names. He was called James, Jim, Jimmy Jo, Cisco, Uncle Jimmy, Cousin, Lord of the Oinkers, Jimbeaux, Dad, and his proudest name- Papou. James was born in Manhattan, New York, to George James Criskos and Jennie Criskos....
Mike Pope
Jul 10, 2025
Mike Pope, 90, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born March 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Newton and Mattie Pope, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Ramsey; brother, Clifton Pope; and sister, Joyce Faye Caracci.
Mike proudly served his country as a Cryptologic Technician Collection in the United States...
Alton Dyce Lewis
Jul 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Alton Dyce “Walkie” Lewis was gently taken by the hand of our Savior Jesus Christ and led to the same Paradise that HE promised a thief who was crucified on a cross with HIM at the time of HIS crucifixion.
He was born on April 8, 1935, a lifetime resident of Dinwiddie County, and was preceded...
Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Campbell
Jul 7, 2025
Elizabeth Mae Campbell “Betty”, 81, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Berkeley Springs Medical Center, Berkeley Springs, WV. Born on July 7, 1944, in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. Gouyer and Madeline (Tankersley) Gouyer.
She was Catholic by faith, a loving mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by one...
Wilburn "Lee" Leroy Woodcock Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
Wilburn “Lee” Leroy Woodcock, Jr., 63, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on December 15, 1961, in Hopewell, Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilburn “Billy” Leroy Woodcock, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Gail E. Woodcock; sons, Wilburn “Tripp” Woodcock III (Melissa), Leonard Lee Parrish (Steffany), and Vincent Rice; daughter, Amanda...
Cody Wayne Smith
Jul 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cody Wayne Smith, age 17, of Clarksville who left this world far too soon on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born November 6, 2007, he was the son of Michael Wayne and Jennifer Lynn Smith. He was preceded in death by his Nanny, Pat Smith; grandpa, Dickie Smith; Papa, Jerry Farless; Auntie, Dot...
Charles Douglas Johnston
Jul 6, 2025
Charles Douglas Johnston passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world suddenly, his loving heart and generous ways leave an everlasting imprint on all our hearts. Charles was born in Richmond, Virginia, on November 20, 1946, and was the son of the late Frank and Hazel...
David George Hitchcock
Jul 6, 2025
David George Hitchcock, 71, of Chester passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born May 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Durward Thorpe and Catherine Elizabeth Hitchcock.
A graduate of Colonial Heights High School, Class of 1972, David went on to carve out a truly unique path in life. He was a professional magician and clown, having graduated...
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