Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Aug 12, 2021

SFC John William Clowdis, USA (Ret.), 78, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  Born in Florida, on August 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Albert W. and Velma Long Clowdis, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Benson.

Among SFC Clowdis’ proud service to his country, were three tours...

Aug 10, 2021

Mary Lou Young, 93, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2021. She was born on May 28, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ellison and Helen Shaffer Snyder and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Karl C. Young. She was also preceded in death by a son,...

Aug 8, 2021

Michelle Kaye Hackett, 70, of Edenton, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born in Wisconsin on August 10, 1950 to the late Coby and Catherine Stolberg and was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hackett was a retired Medical Transcriptionist and also served her country as a civilian Ombudsman aboard two US Navy...

Aug 7, 2021

Elwin “Woody” Carlos Hicks, Sr., 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in Newport, Vermont on February 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Guy Sidney and Blanche Hardy Hicks, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Davis Hicks; and daughter, Shelly Hicks Carter. A retired Staff Sergeant for...

Aug 2, 2021

Fonda Brown Miller was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born on September 22, 1959, in Hopewell, Virginia. Known for her bubbly personality, Fonda made friends that felt like family, and greeted all with kindness and a big smile. She worked for LB...

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Virginia Clements Nugent (Peggy), 87 of Colonial Heights, died August 1, 2021 at Elmcroft Assisted Living.

She was the daughter of the late Newton Lee Clements, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Funk Clements and was preceded in death by her husband Nelson R. Nugent, Sr., her son Nelson R. Nugent, Jr. (Ricky), and her sister Elizabeth Clements...

Jul 29, 2021

Josephine Baehr, 79, of Disputanta passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 29, 1942 in Nottingham, England to the late John and Pearl Williamson. Mrs. Baehr has lived in the United States since 1965 when she left England to become an English Nanny in California, then lived in Pennsylvania and finally moving to...

Jul 29, 2021

Lear C. Munford Sr., 89, of Prince George, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 6, 1932, in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Clarence and Carrie Overstreet Munford, and was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathryn Whitmore and Jane Swatts; and brothers, Paul H. Munford and Clarence Munford.

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Jul 25, 2021

Cheryl Janice Gibbs, 70, of Chesterfield passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Born in Sparta, Wisconsin on November 9, 1950, she was preceded in death by her father, Onslow Windley Gibbs, a brother, Chris Gibbs and a sister, Connie Honeycutt.

Cheryl was a retired Administrative Assistant for Chesterfield County.

She is survived by her mother,...

Jul 25, 2021

Thomas E. Hale, 66, of Surry, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 following a brief illness which he so bravely fought. He was born on September 30, 1954 to the late Thomas C. and Ruth D. Hale. Mr. Hale retired from Honeywell after 41 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debra M. Hale;...

Jul 24, 2021

Janet Mann Haskins, 96, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, with family by her side.  Born in Petersburg, Virginia on December 3, 1924, she remained connected to her community throughout her life.  On May 28, 1960, she eloped and married Robert Zehmer Haskins of McKenney, Virginia, who preceded her in death in...

Jul 23, 2021

Bob Steele Jones, 78, of Chesterfield died on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and a long-time truck driver.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and Gus Jones; sisters, Jeanette Cornett and Judy Dunlow; brother, Frank Jones;...

Jul 23, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021

Brenda Sue Campbell, 75, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born June 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Geraldine Holmes and was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Campbell; sons, Robert Wayne Campbell, Roy “Bubba” Campbell, Jr.; daughter, Robin Lynn Brown; and granddaughter, Tiffany Brown.

She...

Jul 22, 2021

Christine Anne Shults, 58 of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at her residence. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 8, 1963, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Erma J. Laughlin. She is survived by her husband, James R. Shults; son, Steven T. Laughlin (Tori); daughter, Melissa K. Moody (Nathan); beloved grandchildren,...

Jul 19, 2021

Betty Ann DeBose, 79, of Carson, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  Born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 14, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Mary Simpson Ange.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. DeBose.

Betty retired as the Vice President of DeBose & Sons Construction Company....

Jul 15, 2021

Albert Lee Hurt Jr., 79, Of Chester, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 26, 1942 to the late Albert and Edith Hurt, and later baptized at North Run Baptist Church.

Al Hurt retired from the United States Army as...

Jul 12, 2021

Georgie H. Roddy 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at home on  Monday, July 12, 2021.  She was born August 1, 1952, to the late Robert and Nancy Burkholder Henry, and was the widow of Phillip E. Roddy.

Georgie was fondly known by many students and parents within the Colonial Heights School system as the infamous...

Jul 11, 2021

Mrs. Janice Deros McManus Mack, daughter of the late Reverend B. F. McManus and Janie Barnes McManus was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on November 15, 1929. Her family later moved to Richmond County North Carolina and she grew up in the small city of Hamlet. She graduated from public school where she attended the Laurinburg Institute...

Jul 10, 2021

COL James L. O’Connell, USA (Ret.), 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  Born in Sanford, North Carolina on January 25, 1937, James was the son of the late Robert L. and Elma Kelly O’Connell.

He was born and raised in Sanford, graduated from college in Raleigh, North Carolina and joined the Army...