Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Jun 22, 2021

Alvin Elvert Doyle Sr., 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  Born in New York, on March 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Clifford G. and Eulene Rudder Doyle.  He was preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth Doyle, Dolores Lynch, Marvin Doyle, Edmond Doyle, Leonard Doyle and Ernie Doyle.

He...

Jun 22, 2021

Barbara Bishop Badershall, 85 of Colonial Heights, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  She was born November 19, 1935, in Petersburg, Va to the late Joseph Bishop and Bessie Fowler.  Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband Larry W. Badershall; daughter, Kathy M. Wilson.  She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie, Terri,...

Jun 21, 2021

Ruth Spottswood (Wilkinson) Bury, 93, of Colonial Heights, Virginia.  She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 10, 1927, and departed this life in her home on Monday, June 21, 2021, for her savior “Jesus,” and her promised heavenly mansion, and all other loving family members gone on before her.

She was predeceased by her loving soulmate,...

Jun 19, 2021

Ruth C. Rich, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her residence.  She was born February 4, 1945, and was preceded in death by her father, William Vernon York; mother, Edith Fisher Hall; first husband, James Walter Taylor Sr.; brother, William Jefferson York; and stepmother, Bessie York.  Ruth was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Jun 18, 2021

Dorothy “Billie” McIlveen Hurst, 87, of S. Prince George, Virginia, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 30, 1934 to the late William and Dorothy McIlveen. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Massies Mill and was preceded in death by her son, Lewis “Kit” Hurst; and great-granddaughter, Kennedy Grace Briggs....

Jun 18, 2021

Clora “Betty” Watson, 84, passed away in her home June 18, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Anderson County, Kentucky, she was preceded in death by her parents, Nellon Faye and James C. Sea.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Audie Watson, Sr.; sons Michael L. Dean and...

Jun 16, 2021

Merle Glenwood Pead, 70, of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife Anita Hayles Pead; daughter, Noelle Jarratt; and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Jarratt. Merle is survived by his son, Dustin Pead; four grandchildren, Chloe Russel, Blake Cousins, Ethan Pead and Aubrey Pead.  He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in...

Jun 16, 2021

Donald L. Wilson II of Quinton VA, a devoted husband, father, and follower of Christ, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1945, in Richmond, VA. Don is survived by Cheryl White Wilson, his loving wife of 57 years, his three sons; Michael Wilson, Timothy Wilson, and...

Jun 16, 2021

Joseph “Mike” Virostek, 62, of Disputanta, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on May 22, 1959 and was preceded in death by his father, Victor Virostek Sr. Mike served the Richmond area as a Master Transmission Technician for about 40 years. In that time he earned some of...

Jun 16, 2021

Sara Buckwalter Ballard, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Born in Richmond, Virginia on July 30, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Franklin S. and Sara Trout Buckwalter.  Mrs. Ballard was a retired Medication Technician at Petersburg General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, William...

Jun 14, 2021

Lucinda (Lu) Gentry Knarr was born in Petersburg on the 25 th of April in 1960 to Bill and Jessie Gentry. Bill and Jessie (later known as Grandaddy and Jedi) raised Lu with the values of compassion, kindness, and the importance of family. Lu and her older sister, Betsy, were raised together in Colonial Heights where Lu made many...

Jun 13, 2021

Margaret Gettings, 89, of N. Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born on December 30, 1931 to the late Walter and Gladys Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Otis Gettings. She is survived by her daughters, Diane King (Jimmy) and Tammy Hanchey (David); four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and...

Jun 12, 2021

LTC Vincent Roy Paletta, USA (Ret.), 99, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Born in Weed, California on November 29, 1921, he was the son of the late Michele and Rosina Mazzei Paletta.

Mr. Paletta proudly served his country serving in the United States Army, and was a Purchasing Manager for Honeywell, with over...

Jun 12, 2021

Mrs. Sue Reese Sharpe, 93, of Colonial Heights, Virginia received her angel wings on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Sue had been residing with her sister, Sadie, and enjoying their companionship until her sister's recent passing. Sue's health also declined, yet she was fortunate to remain at home to receive family and guest visitors and listen to soothing gospel music until...

Jun 9, 2021

Livesay, Virginia Harrison, 89, of Petersburg, also known as “Grandma” passed away June 9, 2021. She was born in Gumberry, North Carolina to the late Larry and Annie Harrison. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Larry V. Harrison Jr., Leonard F. Harrison, and Annie Mae Blazek. Virginia was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2021

James Renwick Alter Sr., 94, of Disputanta passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born June 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Samuel Elwood and Helen Johnston Alter and was also preceded in death by his wife, Anneliese Alter; daughters, Lolly Gilmore, Lizabeth “Sissy” Alter and sons, Alan Alter and Samuel “Buddy” Alter.  James...

Jun 7, 2021

Frank Edward Kipp, Jr., 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully Monday June 7, 2021.  He was born June 8, 1931 in Bronx, NY to the late Frank Edward Kipp, Sr. and Edna Haas Kipp.  Frank was preceded in death by granddaughter, Jacey L. Maxey; brother, Edward Kipp; sister, Dorothy Haupt; and son-in-law, Steve Edwards.  Frank is survived by...

Jun 4, 2021

Shirley Anne Royster Smith, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on June 4, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by parents, Ambrus Lee and Marguerite Crenshaw Royster; two husbands, William Clyde Duncan and J.C. Smith Jr.; and sister, Iris Royster Mitchell. She is survived by uncle, Jack Crenshaw and his wife Nancy; nieces and...

Jun 4, 2021

Patricia Louise Humphries, affectionately known by all as “Maw Maw,” 84, of Prince George passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 4, 2021. Born May 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Otha R. Smith and was also preceded in death by eleven siblings. She was a longtime member of the Colonial Heights...

Jun 3, 2021

Patricia Raye Nalepka, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born in Bath, North Carolina on April 30, 1944 to the late Robert and Meredith Mitchell. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her son, Edward John Nalepka Jr.; and brother, Robert Mitchell Jr. Mrs. Nalepka...