Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Betty Mcdaniel
Nov 27, 2022
Betty Ziegenfuss McDaniel of Chester, Virginia passed away on November 27, 2022, at 77 years old.
Betty was born in Petersburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late John and Lula Ziegenfuss. Betty grew up and lived in the Tri-cities area for most of her life. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School...
William Perkinson Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
William H. “Whimpy” Perkinson Sr., 62, of S. Chesterfield, passed away November 27, 2022. He worked as a mechanic for Wheel Service for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, son, Poppy, and brother. Mr. Perkinson is survived by his wife, Alice Perkinson; dad, Joe Perkinson; mom, Mary Perkinson; brothers, Joe “Mocas” Perkinson...
Lena Denton
Nov 22, 2022
Lena Meadows Denton, 85, of Colonial Heights, peacefully passed away into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, three sisters, and three brothers. Mrs. Denton was a devoted member of Swift Creek Baptist Church since 2000 and served faithfully on several committees throughout the...
James Merhout
Nov 19, 2022
James Michael (Jim) Merhout, 87, recently of West Chester, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2022. Jim was born and raised on his family farms in Chesterfield and Prince George counties in Virginia. He spent three years in the US Army, including two years in England. A pipefitter by trade, he retired from Hercules Chemical...

Cathay Deaver
Nov 18, 2022
Cathay A. Deaver, 65, of North Chesterfield passed away November 18, 2022. She was born in Little Falls, New York on November 9, 1957 and was a manager at Citi Financial for 26 years before her most recent position at Bank of America. Animal rescue was Cathay’s passion. Her first dog, Pandy, was her inspiration to save...
Thomas Traylor
Nov 18, 2022
Thomas Richard Traylor, Jr. “T.R.”, 88, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Born September 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Alice Barricks and Thomas Richard Traylor, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Robertson Traylor; and brother, Hardy B. Traylor.
T.R. was a longtime member of...
Frank Orrell Jr.
Nov 17, 2022
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Frank J. Orrell, Jr. devoted husband and father, went to be with the Lord. He was 95. Born the oldest of five children to Anna and Frank J. Orrell, Sr. Frank graduated from Petersburg High School in 1944. He served his country with pride during WWII as a Sergeant in the United States Army,...
Garland Hayden, Jr.
Nov 16, 2022
Garland Lee Hayden, Jr., of Disputanta, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born July 2, 1953, he was the son of the late Mary Phyllis and Garland Lee Hayden Sr., and was also preceded in death by his sister, Caroline “Dena” Hayden.
Garland enjoyed a simple life, where he thrived outdoors....
Wanda Hays
Nov 16, 2022
Wanda Rose Hays, 89, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, sadly passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Pasadena, California. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went. Wanda was a member of Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, and River Rock Church in Caroline County.
...Paul Shauger
Nov 15, 2022
Paul Avery Shauger, 55, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Nona Lee, and Charles Decker; his brothers, Keith Shauger and Craig Shauger; his sister, Linda Shauger; and a niece, Amanda Shauger.
He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist...
Michael Montgomery
Nov 15, 2022
Michael Tyrone “Ty” Montgomery, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Michael, lovingly known as Tyrone or “Ty,” was born on January 19, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ty was loved by all, and he will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Jane Procise
Nov 14, 2022
Jane Elizabeth Procise, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born on April 27, 1934 in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter to the late Richard Earley Procise and Alice Pritchett Procise. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Craig and her special friend, Raymond Harward.
Debra Uzzle
Nov 14, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Debra B. Uzzle on Monday, November 14, 2022 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Butcher; her adored husband, Joseph Uzzle; and stepson, Jason Uzzle. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Butcher; siblings, Patty Piner, Barbara White, Pamela Gohn (Steve Gohn), and Jimmy Butcher; nephew,...
Deborah Belcher
Nov 10, 2022
The life of an exceptional woman ended as Deborah “Debbie” Frances Baldwin Belcher gave her heart and soul peacefully to God in Chesterfield, VA on November 10, 2022. Debbie was born March 11, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Thomas Frances Baldwin and Betty Glenn Baldwin. While her father was serving our country in the Army,...
Flora Ainsley
Nov 8, 2022
Flora Spruill Ainsley, 92, of Petersburg passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born December 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Gladys Adelia Spruill and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Mann Ainsley and brothers, Jimmy Carlton Spruill and Raymond Earl Spruill.
Flora was...
John Wade Jr.
Nov 7, 2022
John William Wade, Jr., 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born July 3, 1939 in Nelson County, he was the son of the late John William Wade Sr. and Louise Phillips Wade of Afton. John was also predeceased by his sister, Calista Duncan.
John was a graduate of...
Joseph “Scott " Dipardo
Nov 5, 2022
Joseph “Scott “DiPardo, 69, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Born in Richmond, Virginia on March 30, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph L. DiPardo and Ruby T. DiPardo.
Scott graduated from Spotsylvania High School and Mary Washington College. Early work experience was at Raub Pipe and Supply in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He...
Marie Daniel
Nov 5, 2022
Marie Hancock Daniel, 83, of Colonial Heights passed away November 5, 2022. She was born in Hasty, Arkansas on June 19, 1939 to the late Norma Thompson Harrison and Loyal Edward Hancock. Mrs. Daniel was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard M. Daniel and...
Joseph Morris
Nov 4, 2022
Joseph Edward Morris, 86, of North Dinwiddie, passed away November 4, 2022. He was born in Southampton County, Virginia on February 10, 1936 to the late Bennie F. and Virginia Morris and was also preceded in death by his sons, James Kump Jr. and William B. Kump; two brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Morris was a member of Second...
Shirley Branch
Nov 3, 2022
Shirley Holland Branch, 85, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Born on May 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Reuben B. Holland and Elsie M. Bauls.
Shirley loved her church families at Grove Church in Richmond, and Highland United Methodist Church of Colonial Heights. She...
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