Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Dr. William Delano Bowling
Dec 11, 2024
Dr. William Delano Bowling, loving father and grandfather, and long-time educator in the state of Virginia, went to be with the Lord at age 86 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He lived a life filled with a strong passion and service towards others. He was known for his kind, loving, and cheerful spirit. Dr. Bowling is survived by his loving...
Carl Ray Bryant
Dec 10, 2024
Carl R. “Pete” Bryant, 91, of Chesterfield, native of Isle of Wight County, son of the late Walter and Bessie Bryant, passed on December 10, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Bryant; and a daughter, Bobbi Jo Bryant.
Carl was the former owner of Pete’s Car Clinic and Pete’s Automobile. He loved his family, and drag racing....
John Tipton Eldridge, Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
John Tipton "JT" Eldridge, Jr., 61, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born June 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Joleene Zelma Payne and John Tipton Eldridge, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Michael.
JT was the proud owner of Stage One Lighting, where his talent and expertise illuminated countless events....
Joseph "Joe" Leonard Papa
Dec 5, 2024
Joseph Leonard Papa, known as “Joe,” died peacefully at his Disputanta, Virginia, home on December 5, 2024, at the age of 80. Born the youngest of 6 on August 26, 1944, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Joe lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and a passion for the outdoors.
Joe proudly served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman...
Barbara McFarland Nugent
Dec 5, 2024
Barbara Joyce McFarland Nugent, 91, of South Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John William McFarland and Cauline Belcher McFarland. She is also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Gilbert Nugent, Jr. Barbara was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Ettrick...
Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts
Dec 4, 2024
Peggy Brockwell Townsend Watts, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home. Born July 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Rachel Bibb Brockwell, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard Samuel Watts, and great-grandson, Everest Townsend.
A woman of faith, Peggy was a devoted member...
Betty Mae Arwood
Dec 4, 2024
Betty Mae Arwood, 71, of N. Dinwiddie, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg. She was born August 27, 1953, to the late Bernard G. and Frances Bass Wootten, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Coleman and Jerry Fay Tyler. Betty retired after 25 years of service...
Shirley Blankenship Shell
Dec 3, 2024
Shirley Blankenship Shell, 84, of Prince George County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in Pearisburg, VA on June 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Fulton Virgil Blankenship and Ruby Dot Wyrick Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hall Shell; daughter, Kimberly Shell; son, Mark...
James Thomas Clarke
Dec 1, 2024
James (Jimmy) Thomas Clarke passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at his home in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on December 1, 2024. He was born to Flavius Fitzhugh Clarke and Bessie Roberson Clarke on June 2, 1937, in Rehobeth Virginia.
He served in the United States Navy from 1954-1957. He married his sweetheart Betty Jean Wrigglesworth on January 18, 1958....
Debra Lee Jabbour
Nov 29, 2024
Debra Lee Jabbour, a special child of God’s, was born to Frances and William on December 21, 1961. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, and is now reunited with her parents in Heaven. Debbie is survived by her brother, Mark and his wife Sara, their son Samuel, and sister Alice and fiancé Charles (Butch) Berberich, as well as...
Leonard Roy Martin Sr.
Nov 28, 2024
Leonard Roy Martin, Sr., 87, of Waverly, VA passed away at his residence on November 28, 2024. He was born in Hopewell, VA to Anna and Roy Martin on October 1, 1937. He attended Disputanta High School and served in the US Army. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our...
Earnest Earl "Ernie" Wyatt
Nov 27, 2024
Earnest Earl Wyatt (Ernie), 82 of Disputanta, VA passed away at home following a brief illness on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born in Hopewell, VA on April 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Melvin Glendon Wyatt and Mary Lucille Wyatt. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Wyatt, and Bobby Talton. He is survived by...
Lester L. Crocker, Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Lester (Les) L. Crocker, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the age of 94. The family is, however, joyful that he was called home peacefully.
Les proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years and when he retired was a Master Sergeant in charge...
Levi Austin Scott
Nov 23, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Baby Levi Austin Scott, who left this world far too soon on Saturday, November 23, 2024. In his short time here, Levi brought endless love, joy, and light to all who knew him. His tiny hands held our hearts, and his beautiful smile will forever shine in our memories.
He was preceded in...
Janet Staples O'Bryant
Nov 23, 2024
Janet Staples O’Bryant, 69, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born in Virginia on November 11, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Staples. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Waverly O’Bryant, and her sister, Betty Aders.
Janet was a cherished member of Covenant Christian Fellowship...
Raymond Lee Burton, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Raymond Lee Burton, Sr., 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born in Arlington, VA on November 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Melvin Cosby Burton, Sr. and Constance Simpkins Burton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Cosby Burton, Jr.
Ray dedicated over 30 years working for Reynolds Metals, and...
Brandon Keith Belcher
Nov 21, 2024
Brandon Keith Belcher, 38, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born in Virginia on January 26, 1986.
Brandon was a 2004 graduate of Prince George High School, and then went on to earn his Associate of Science degree from Richard Bland College in 2011. He worked for C&F Finance Company as a sales credit representative....
John Wayne Linkous
Nov 21, 2024
John Wayne Linkous, age 81, of Disputanta, Virginia went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024. Born on February 11, 1943 to the late Frank and Iva Linkous in Radford, Virginia.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Helen. His daughter, Jill Thompson, and her husband, Kevin. His brother, Jimmy Linkous and significant other, Linda. He...
James Charles McMillen
Nov 21, 2024
James “Jim” Charles McMillen, 80, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born August 27, 1944, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Howard Charles and Ruth Hundley McMillen. James was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He also spent over 30 years working as a parts salesman for several local John Deere dealerships. In his...
Steven Owen Sheffield
Nov 20, 2024
Steven O. “Gunk Gunk” Sheffield, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian. Born on June 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Alvin and Lola.
Steve was a dedicated Airman who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) in the...
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