Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Mar 29, 2022

Emma Jane Belcher, 73, of Matoaca passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born July 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Emma Cox, and was also preceded in death by eight siblings.

Emma dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed spending time with her daughters, grandchildren, and...

Mar 25, 2022

Susan Pulley Daniels, 78, of Hopewell passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home Friday, March 25, 2022.  She was born July 7, 1943, to the late Samuel H. Pulley and Gladys Pauline O’Merry. Susan was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald H. Daniels; son, Michael Ryan Daniels; brother, Thomas E Nunnally and a...

Mar 25, 2022

Mary Katherine Harmon, 78, of Disputanta passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born in Hopewell on November 20, 1943 to the late Conrad Millard and Lily Ann Wills Hagen and was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Redgia Leo Harmon. Mrs. Harmon retired from Park 500 of Philip Morris after 20 years of service....

Mar 24, 2022

Ashley Lynn Ryan, 28, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She is survived by her loving son, Sylar Ryan of Colonial Heights; her parents, James C. Beasley-Holton and husband, John of Chesterfield, and Tammy Hailey of Colonial Heights; grandparents, Tim and Sandra French of Dinwiddie, and Pete and Lola Hailey of...

Mar 20, 2022

Maxine Jones Pollock, 94, of South Prince George (previously Colonial Heights), passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born in Hopewell on December 12, 1927 to the late John Edward and Maude Elizabeth Jones and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pollock; and seven brothers, William, Nelson, Gordon, Robert, Eldridge, Howard, and Lloyd Jones. Mrs. Pollock...

Mar 20, 2022

Paige Bolyn Sharpe Abeel, of Petersburg, died on March 20, 2022. She was born in Petersburg on February 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Ivey John Sharpe, Sr., and Lady Dean Hall Sharpe. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Elmer Raymond “Lefty” Abeel, and their infant son, Dan Gibson Abeel, and also...

Mar 18, 2022

Hazel Marie Able, 90, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. Born April 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Goldie Garrett Anderson and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Inman; sisters, Lillie Glass, Jean Russo and Dee Able and brothers, Ryland and Dickie...

Mar 14, 2022

Melvyn “Duke” Ellis, 70, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, March 14, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on December 15, 1951 in Petersburg, Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence W. Ellis, Jr., paternal grandparents who raised him, Lawrence W. Ellis, Sr....

Mar 14, 2022

Hershel Howard Criswell, 99 of Carson, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022.  He was born December 16, 1922 in Georgia to the late Oscar and Ethel Floyd Criswell.  Hershel was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Barrett Criswell; son, Hershel Howard Criswell, Jr. “Junior”; and son-in-law, Keith.  Hershel is survived by two sons, David...

Mar 13, 2022

Frances Tatum Joyner, 84, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Johnston Willis Medical Center.  She was born November 9, 1937 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late John Allen and Mary Walker Tatum, and was preceded in death by her husband, Glyn Carroll Joyner; and grandson, Jason Deming.

Mrs. Joyner was a lifetime member...

Mar 12, 2022

Lorraine, “Nana” age 79 of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on March 12, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, on  August 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eloise G. Harp and Marvin G Harp. She was the widow of Donald J. Daniel affectionately known as “Donnie/Don-Don” She is survived by her brother Wayne P. Harp, her two...

Mar 12, 2022

Mark John Edwards, 60, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Born March 18, 1961, he was the son of Ruth Irmgard Edwards and the late John Oliver Edwards.

Mark was a member of Matoaca High School class of 1979. A United States Navy veteran, he proudly served four years on...

Mar 12, 2022

Mr. Larry Darnell Jones, 67, of Chester, Virginia passed away from this life to his heavenly reward on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to Herbert Jones, Sr. and Ruth Taylor Jones (deceased). Larry was a master electrician and craftsman at Phillip Morris Tobacco Company in Richmond, Virginia, retiring in 2020 His greatest...

Mar 12, 2022

Ann Corbett Sovocool, 74 of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born in Regensburg, Germany on October 29th, 1947. Ann was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights She worked as a cashier at Lakeview Elementary, Tussing Elementary, and CHMS. She was always known as the lunch lady when she saw students...

Mar 11, 2022

Bobby Cameron Hamilton, 83, entered eternal life on March 11th, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Vairo Hamilton and nephew Jeff Hamilton.  Bobby is survived by his wife Alice Faye Hamilton (Matoaca), they were married 60 years and together raised two children.  He was member of Matoaca Methodist Church.  His greatest joy was his family. ...

Mar 11, 2022

David Lee Traylor, 78, of South Chesterfield, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Petersburg on May 30, 1943 to the late Lee and Helen Traylor. Mr. Traylor served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was retired from Brenco. He was a former president of the Iris Society and...

Mar 11, 2022

Leonard Garland Wheeler Jr., 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Glade Spring, Virginia on October 26, 1948 to the late Betty Girlene Wheeler and Leonard Garland Wheeler Sr. Mr. Wheeler served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war, and served as an...

Mar 9, 2022

Ilse Babette Jones, 89, of Prince George County, Virginia, went to her Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Born on July 3, 1932, in Regensburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Maria Watter Lehmeier. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Jones, and...

Mar 8, 2022

Helen Chavis Sheffield, 88 of Colonial Heights went to be with The Lord March Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husbands Richard Chavis Sr and George D. Sheffield Jr.; and her son, Richard "Ricky" Chavis Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda L Chavis; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews who...

Mar 8, 2022

Beverly A. George, 69 of Hartford, Connecticut, was quietly called by the angels on the morning of Tuesday March 8, 2022.  Beverly was born in Jamaica and moved to Hartford in 1967.  She worked for Travelers Insurance for over 20 years. She loved traveling and being near the ocean. Her vibrant and fun-loving spirit was displayed in her fondness...