OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Patsy Moore

Patsy Moore

Dec 2, 2022

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Patsy Ann Sadler Moore, 80, peacefully passed in her sleep into the presence of Jesus. Patsy was born at home in Colonial Heights, VA to Bernard and Minervia Sadler in 1942.

She is preceded in death by her beloved Donald Earl Moore, her parents, her brothers, Bernard Sadler...

Leroy Williams Jr.

Leroy Williams Jr.

Nov 30, 2022

Leroy Williams, Jr., 89 years old, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was cared for by his loved ones and Chester Intrepid Hospice. He was a member of The Celebration Center in Chesterfield, VA and loved Pastor Danny Ray and Sharon Meads. He retired from Southern...

John Talley

John Talley

Nov 30, 2022

John William Talley from Colonial Heights, passed away unexpectedly November 30,2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents A.W. and Ruth Stamos, parents James William Talley and Rebecca Ann Talley, brother Thomas Earl Talley, and a nephew Nicholas Ryan Sokol.  John was born in Petersburg VA on June 9, 1974, and grew up in Colonial Heights. He was...

William "Jarrett" Shelton

William "Jarrett" Shelton

Nov 29, 2022

William “Jarrett” Shelton, 42, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina passed away November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adam Shelton. Jarrett was a self-employed scuba diving instructor who enjoyed one wheeling, traveling and motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Shelton; children, Triston, Hunter and Katelyn Shelton; mother, Sheila Kollman Railey (Skeeter);...

Gerald Jennings

Gerald Jennings

Nov 29, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Jennings, 60, of McKenney, passed away November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charleen Jennings. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisher, and sports fan who especially loved the Washington Commanders. More than anything, he cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Holly Nesbitt (Joseph) and...

Orazio Ciccarelli

Orazio Ciccarelli

Nov 27, 2022

Orazio A. Ciccarelli, Ph. D., 79, of South Chesterfield, passed away November 27, 2022. He was born in Rome, Italy on April 19, 1943 to the late Antonio and Maria Ciccarelli and was preceded in death by his sister, Eleuteria. Dr. Ciccarelli was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, S. Chesterfield, and was a professor and...

Margaret Andrews

Margaret Andrews

Nov 27, 2022

Margaret R. Andrews, 76, of Chesterfield County, passed away November 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1946 to the late Sidney and Margaret Carman and was also preceded in death by her brother, Bob Carman. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church, Chesterfield and was a retired machine operator from Philip Morris. She loved gardening and...

Betty Mcdaniel

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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Paul Shauger

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

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

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

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,...

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