Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Apr 8, 2022

Dorothy C. Warf, 98, of Waverly, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born June 14, 1923 to the late Robert Roe and Ola Mae Coulborn, and was also preceded in death by her husband, William T. Warf Sr. She is survived by her two sons, William T. Warf Jr. (Bertie) and Robert R. Warf Sr. (Doris);...

Apr 7, 2022

Milton Howard Skelton, 93, of Heathsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Born March 31, 1929, he was the son of the late Benjamin Howard and Lucy Green Skelton, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Lena Skelton; and six siblings.

Milton worked in many barbershops throughout the years...

Apr 6, 2022

Lori Nicole Mingloski, 25, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born on June 4, 1996, in Petersburg, Virginia, she is the daughter of Craig and Karen Mingloski. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Jean Mingloski, Clarence and Ingelore Dean, and...

Apr 6, 2022

Sue Anthony Bopp, passed peacefully on April 6, 2022. Sue was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Carl Anthony and Dorothy Kitts Bopp and is survived by her dear devoted sister,  Lynn Bopp White (Pood) and her husband, George of Georgetown, South Carolina and her brother, Robert Bopp and wife, Kathy of Pulaski; niece and god daughter, Erin...

Apr 5, 2022

Adam Newton (38) of Prince George, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022.

He graduated from Southern Nash High School in Nash County North Carolina in 2004. He lived in Prince George, VA with his wife and dog Rambo.

His family is deeply saddened, he will continue to...

Apr 5, 2022

Arnett “Arnie” Higginbotham, 59, of Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1962, to Nathan and Betty Higginbotham. Arnie was an avid outdoorsman and was part of the Matoaca Sportsman Club. He loved NASCAR and golf, and was a New York Yankees fan. Arnie loved family get-togethers and his grandkids were the loves...

Apr 4, 2022

Sherri Lynn Gordon, 59, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 4, 2022. Born on April 17, 1962, in Hopewell, Virginia, she was the daughter to the late John L. Archer Jr. and Louise W. Archer. She is also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Eddie Gordon.

Sherri...

Apr 3, 2022

Brigitte Margarete Puskeppeleit King, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully, Sunday,  April 3,2022 at MCV VCU Hospital in Richmond. Born in Berlin Germany, she was the daughter of the late Marianne Puskeppeleit and wife of the late Arthur L. King. A U.S. Army wife she spent most of their service career at Fort Lee and working numerous managerial...

Apr 3, 2022

Alvin Gresham Cridlin, 66 of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He was born November 17, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late William and Margaret Cridlin.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Angela Cridlin.  Alvin is survived by his son, Christopher Michael Cridlin; three brothers, William G. Cridlin, Jr., Chiles Cridlin, Sr.,...

Apr 2, 2022

Sean Patrick Higgins, 67, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, after a four-year battle with cancer.

He was an avid adventurer who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, and hunting. He also loved history and traveling to historical sites, particularly Civil War battlefields. After spending most of his...

Apr 2, 2022

Angela Denise Gilchrist Edwards age 48 passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 unexpectedly.  She is preceded in death by her father, William (Gilly) Gilchrist, grandparents, Mary L Wills and Lewis F Bowen Sr. and William and Emily Gilchrist all of Hopewell an aunt Faidra Bowen and a cousin Mathew Higgins. She is survived by her mother Janie B....

Apr 2, 2022

Charles W. Wilson, 80, passed away on April 1, 2022 at his home in Dallas, Georgia.  He was born May 14, 1941 in Danville, VA, the son of Welton (Slim) Wilson and Hazel Shumate (Leet).

After marriage to Brenda Walker (Wilson), he started work at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Petersburg, VA.  Charles became...

Apr 2, 2022

After decades of public service, Lloyd Goddard, III, was called home on April 2, 2022, at the age of 67. Lloyd, known as “brickhead” to some, dedicated his life to the safety and well-being of the residents of Colonial Heights through his work. He was generous with his time and energy, and he touched countless lives all throughout the...

Apr 1, 2022

Peggy Elizabeth Bishop, 73, beloved sister loving aunt, and friend to many passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, as the angels welcomed her into Heaven with open arms. Born July 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Bishop, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Anne.

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Mar 31, 2022

John Monroe Dees Jr., 87, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to be with our Lord on March 31, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer. “Johnny” was born in a small farmhouse in Coffee County, Georgia, on July 18, 1934. He grew up as the youngest son of a rural postmaster in the community of Ambrose, Georgia,...

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...