Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Kay Quinn Walker
May 23, 2025
Kay Quinn Walker, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born in Duplin County, North Carolina on August 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ernest L. and S. Javan Jarman Quinn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raeford W. Walker, and her brother, Ronald S. Quinn.
She is survived by...
Michael Edward Belcher Sr.
May 21, 2025
Michael Edward Belcher, Sr., 68, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on May 21, 2025. Born on June 8, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Columbus Belcher and Pearly Mitchell; sister, Patricia “Pat” Harris. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Belcher; brother, David Belcher III; children, Michael Belcher, Jr. and fiancée, Rachel Evans, and Brian Taylor,...
Ildefonso Matias Lopez
May 21, 2025
Ildefonso “Freddy” Matias Lopez, 77, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1948, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to his late parents, Lorenzo Matias Rodriguez and Francisca Lopez Caban. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Ana Elba Matias Lopez, Lorenzo Matias Lopez, Carmen Gloria Matias Lopez, and Wifredo...
John Fielding Kidd
May 13, 2025
John Fielding Kidd, 54, of Stoney Creek, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Born on June 30, 1970, he was the son of Richard Grey Kidd and Mary Hunt Rose Kidd. He is preceded in passing by his father; his wife, Amy Philips Kidd; and his older brother George Kidd.
John loved the simple things in life. He enjoyed...
George A. Palmer
May 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George A. Palmer, a devoted partner, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend. He was born on April 14, 1970, and passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. George was a man of great skill and passion, always happiest with his hands at work, whether under the hood of a car or...
Roy Benjamin Coleman
May 11, 2025
Roy Benjamin Coleman, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born September 21, 1935, to the late Leonard and Gertie Coleman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Linda Wootten Coleman; son, Leonard “Bubba” Blevins; sister, Lillian Coleman; and brother, John “Shacky” Coleman.
For more than 30 years, Roy worked for VDOT,...
Norman Richard McIntyre
May 10, 2025
Norman Richard McIntyre, 93, of Prince George, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oral and Lelia McIntyre.
Norman proudly served in the United States Army as a Korean War veteran. During his military service, he was assigned to the 594th Transportation...
Charles Edward Smith
May 8, 2025
Charles Edward Smith, 69, of Spring Grove, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born September 28, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Vaughnie Alvena Smith, and was also preceded in death by his son, David Samuel Mccay; and brothers, John Smith, Jake Smith, Vaughan Smith.
Charles was a faithful member of Rock Church of...
Connie Kay Christensen
May 7, 2025
Connie Kay Christensen, 78, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Born in Harlan, Iowa on August 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Virginia Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerald John Christensen; and brothers, Brian Nelson, and Bruce Nelson.
Connie worked at Food Pride for many years...
Ryker Maverick Matheny
May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of precious baby boy, Ryker Maverick Matheny, of Prince George County, Virginia, who passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born on November 18, 2024, Ryker brought an abundance of joy, light, and sweetness into the lives of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Theresa...
Johnny Charles McDaniel
May 1, 2025
MSgt Johnny Charles McDaniel, USAF (Ret.) of Dinwiddie, VA went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025. Johnny was born on September 19, 1937, in Rutherford County, NC to the late Frank McDaniel and Virginia Tate McDaniel.
Johnny proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the USAF, he was a dedicated employee at...
Laura "Peggy" Ashby Clements
Apr 28, 2025
Laura “Peggy” Ashby Clements, 86, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA on March 10, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ashby and Lucy B. Ashby. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Herbert L. Clements, Sr.; granddaughter, Amy J. Cornett; brother, William Ashby; and...
Eugene R. "Rudy" Rowland
Apr 28, 2025
Eugene Rudolph “Rudy” Rowland 96, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his residence. Born September 1, 1928, in Petersburg, Virginia he was the son of the late Junius Lloyd and Gady Viola Schrock Rowland and was also preceded in death by his wife, Nell W. Rowland; three brothers, Junis L. Rowland Jr., Charles H. Rowland,...
Karen Rose Coleman
Apr 27, 2025
Karen Rose Coleman, 72, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born in Front Royal, Virginia on March 28, 1953.
She loved flowers and took great joy in growing her own.
Karen is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert Coleman Jr.; daughters, Lisa Coleman and Krystle Smith; grandsons, Robert Mayo and Kyle Smith;...
Franklin Avery Brockwell
Apr 25, 2025
Franklin Avery Brockwell, 82, of N. Prince George passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born June 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Ethel and Archie Brockwell, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Brockwell.
Franklin retired as a mechanic from Dupont after over 40 years of dedicated service.
He is survived by his wife of...
Thomas Dale Beckner
Apr 24, 2025
Thomas Dale Beckner, 68, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born June 19, 1956, he was the son of the late Anne Turner Dennis. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Turner; sister, Katherine Jones; and stepbrother, Rodney Dennis.
Thomas served in the Army from 1975 to 1979. Afterwards, he worked for various concrete...
Matilda Mae "Sally" Stedman Lipford
Apr 21, 2025
Matilda Mae “Sally” Stedman Lipford, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Hopewell, VA on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Petersburg, VA on May 12, 1947. Sally was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Horace R. Lipford, and her daughter, Michelle Dawn Williams Lipford.
Sally worked for DCI for over 20 years as a...
Michael Lawrence Elmore
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Lawrence Elmore, 61, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born February 13, 1964, he was the son of the late Dolores and Collin Eldred Elmore, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Clarke; and brother, Collin Eldred Elmore, Jr.
For over 30 years, Mike oversaw road construction for Stantec, formerly Greenhorne and...
Helen Ruth Turner
Apr 21, 2025
Helen Ruth Turner, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on April 21, 2025. Born July 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Helen Irene Vick, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry O. Turner, Sr.; and brother, Linwood Jarrett.
Mrs. Turner was the bookkeeper for Turner & Son Lawn Service for 42 years.
She is survived...
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