Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Sep 7, 2021

Janice Ferrell Whitley, 69, of Colonial Heights passed away on September 7, 2021, at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Petersburg, she was the only daughter of the late Adren Newton and Marian Breeden Ferrell.  Janice attended Midway School, graduated from Dinwiddie County High School, and took courses at Richard Bland College. After an early career in banking...

Sep 7, 2021

David Nolan Fleet, 81, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Born in Strasburg, Virginia on August 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles Fleet and Charlotte Sherman Robinson.  Mr. Fleet was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country while stationed in Korea and Germany.   He retired from Exxon as a Terminal...

Sep 6, 2021

Steve M. Breedlove, 59, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia on September 10, 1961 to the late Alexander M. and Dorothy P. Breedlove and was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda D. Breedlove; and brother, Carl A. Breedlove. Steve was a hard worker and loved his job as...

Sep 5, 2021

Nellie Elizabeth Kidd Hynst, 90, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, after a brief illness.  Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, William McGrew Kidd and Ethel Sadie Martin of Chester, Virginia; her brothers, Emory Kidd of Orange, Virginia; McGrew Kidd of Seattle, Washington; Willis Kidd of Richmond, Virginia; and her sisters, Flora Brubaker...

Sep 5, 2021

Phillip M. Alley, 72, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Chippenham Medical Center.  Born August 3, 1949, in Hopewell, Virginia, he was the son of the late Raymond George and Geraldine Lewis Alley, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret D. Alley. Phillip was a United States Air Force veteran and retired...

Sep 5, 2021

Dawn Marie Harris, 54, of Chester passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Born January 29, 1967, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis and Loretta Jean Clark, and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Ann Joseph and Jeanie Goble; and brother, Franklin Goble. Dawn was a member of The Church of...

Sep 3, 2021

Laura Blackmon, 62, of Colonial Heights, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

Born on January 17, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Betty Pearson. She was a dedicated employee at the Federal Reserve Bank. In her spare time, Laura enjoyed spending time...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary “Molly” Thomas-Parker, 60, of Colonial Heights went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was preceded by her father, Warner Thomas; brother, John Thomas Taylor; brothers-in-law, Tommy Jones and Chuck Parker.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, John M. Parker, Sr. of Colonial...

Aug 30, 2021

Stephen Lee “Hippy” Rigby, 54, of N. Prince George passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on October 7, 1966, in Petersburg, Virginia. Stephen loved motorcycles and fishing; and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also a life-time member of the National Rifle Association and worked for E. I....

Aug 29, 2021

John Andrew Sinkiewicz, 81, of Colonial Heights went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 1, 1940, the son of the late John Stanley and Ruth Traylor Sinkiewicz.

He was a member of Life Church (formerly Colonial Heights Assembly of God), and held various positions with...

Aug 27, 2021

Stewart Phillip “Phil” Driskill Jr., 91, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 27, 2021. Born on May 1, 1930, he was the son of the late, Stewart Phillip Driskill Sr. and Virginia Rebecca English Driskill, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Vaughan Driskill; and a...

Aug 26, 2021

Master Chief Robert L. “Bob” Denney, Sr., USN (Ret), 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  Born in New York on June 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry L. Denney and Thelma E. Williams.  Bob served over 20 years in the United States Navy earning a distinguished record...

Aug 25, 2021

Megan Rhae Forehand, 38, of Amelia Court House, passed away August 25, 2021. She was the co-owner of True Care Mobile Auto Repair and enjoyed making vinyl decals and t-shirts. She cherished the time she spent with her family, including her fur babies and chickens, and was the greatest mother her son could have asked for. Megan was preceded...

Aug 23, 2021

Margaret Virginia “Margie” Peters, 90, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1931, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Corban and Mary Tabler and was a member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her son, Richard “Rick” Peters. She is survived by her husband of...

Aug 22, 2021

In Loving Memory of Janice Ray Blick Drewry. Janice went to be with Jesus on August 22, 2021. Janice was born May 11, 1945, in Petersburg, Virginia to Virginia Daniel Blick and Raymond Acree Blick.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Baby Girl Drewry. She grew up with a loving sister, Eva Mae Blick Peppers...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Alice Guthrie, 77, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

She was born on October 17, 1943 in Sutherland, Virginia to the late James Oliver and Mildred Davis Williams, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Wilbur Williams, James Randolph Williams, John Albert Williams, Thomas Williams, Kitty Wright, and Rebecca Ponder.

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Warren Perkinson, 97 of Colonial Heights, passed away, Friday August 20, 2021.  She was born October 18, 1923, in Petersburg, Va to the late Percy and Margaret Edwards Warren.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband James Otis Perkinson and one son, Ricky Perkinson.  She is survived by two sons, Gerald Perkinson, Sr. and Donnie Perkinson, Sr.;...

Aug 18, 2021

William P. Archer, 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 23, 1930, in Petersburg, Virginia to the late John G. and Ella Parham Archer, and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia P. Archer; and grandson, Gregory E. Saunders.  William was a United States...

Aug 15, 2021

Oliver Ray Vinson, 57, of Colonial Heights passed away Sunday, August 15th , 2021. Ray was born in Petersburg, Va. He is the son of Jean and Harold Vinson. Ray was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and was employed by AAPCO. He will be remembered for his love of music, love of animals, and his quick wit....

Aug 13, 2021

Christl Ingried Henry, 76, of Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at her residence.  She was born August 25, 1944, in Germany to the late Adolf and Marie Jakobowski Wilczek. Ms. Henry was an Administration Assistant/Interpreter for Criminal Investigation Command, which she retired from in Germany and worked for Walmart in the Jewelry Department for twelve years. She...