OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Sherry Dutton

Sherry Dutton

Jun 2, 2021

Sherry Ellen Francis Dutton, 54, of Colonial Heights, passed away on June 2, 2021. Born February 28, 1967, to Gloria Allen and Walter Francis Jr. Ms. Dutton was preceded in death by her father. She attended Immanuel Baptist Church. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, and acts of charity, particularly with the Walk for Life (for over 30 years) and many...

Ryan Grant

Ryan Grant

Jun 1, 2021

Ryan Scott Grant, 31, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  He was a Lab Technician with Evonik Chemical, Hopewell and a member of the Waverly Hunt Club for over 20 years.

He is survived by his father and mother, Russell E. and Irene McCormick Grant; a brother, Rusty E. Grant; aunts and uncles;...

Jesse Yeattes Jr.

Jesse Yeattes Jr.

May 30, 2021

On May 30, 2021, Jesse Thomas Yeattes, Jr., 64, transitioned peacefully in his sleep from this life to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus.  Mr. Yeattes was born February 17, 1957, the son of the late Jesse Thomas Yeattes, Sr. and Nancy Moss Yeattes of Disputanta, and was raised in Newport News, Virginia.  Mr....

Richard Hines

Richard Hines

May 28, 2021

Richard Edward Hines, 90 of Prince George County, went to be with The Lord Friday, May 28, 2021.  He was born December 1, 1930 to the late John and Nancy Waters Hines.  Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Adelheid Hildegard Hines; four children, Sheila Bowens (Vernon), Richard T. Hines, Angelina Hines-Ried (Steven), and Constance Newman (Michael);...

Margaret Hargrave

Margaret Hargrave

May 28, 2021

Margaret Ann (Maggie) Hargrave passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She will be missed by those who knew her throughout her 91 years on Earth, but she fought a good fight and has gone to a place where her memory and health are restored, she can once again fly with the doves and...

Barbara Sheffield

Barbara Sheffield

May 24, 2021

Barbara Tolker Sheffield, 79, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born on January 8, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Sarah White Tolker and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd V. Sheffield Jr. and sister, Jane L. Tolker.  Barbara was a member of the Colonial Heights Church of...

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

May 21, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael D "Mickey" Cole. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Randall Lamb

Randall Lamb

May 19, 2021

Randall Leon Lamb, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born May 29, 1934, he was the son of the late Louis and Martha Lamb, and was also preceded in death by four brothers. Randall was a United States Army and Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician...

Jose Paulino

Jose Paulino

May 18, 2021

Post Command Sergeant Major, Jose A. Paulino, US Army (Ret.), 78, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  Born in Guam on March 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Mariano T. and Maria San Nicholas Paulino.  He is returning home to the Lord to be reunited with his parents, brothers and sisters.

...

Rachel Moser

Rachel Moser

May 16, 2021

Rachel F. Moser, 97, of Prince William, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Gainesville Health and Rehab.  She was born June 14, 1923 in North Carolina to the late William R. and Mamie Dale Wallace Flowers, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald T. Moser.  She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law;...

Annie Bradley

Annie Bradley

May 16, 2021

Annie Bradley, 89, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in England on March 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann Gaskel  Heyes and was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Elisha Bradley; brothers, George, Joe, Gerald and Allan and sister, Jean.

She was a member of Monumental...

Louise Clay

Louise Clay

May 15, 2021

Louise Bone Clay, 92 of DeWitt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home.  She was born October 7, 1928 in Petersburg, VA to the late Luther May and Leona Strickland Bone.  Louise was also preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Steffen.  She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Clifton S. Clay; two sons,...

Rudolph "Rudy" Wells

Rudolph "Rudy" Wells

May 11, 2021

Rudolph “Rudy” Alexandria Wells, 73 of Chester, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Horace and Dorothy Baxter Wells.  Rudy was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Wells.  He is survived by a loving wife of 37 years Amanda Holloway Wells; two brothers, John Franklin...

Howard Cannon

Howard Cannon

May 11, 2021

Howard Rogers "Roger" Cannon, age 70, passed away following a period of declining health. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and grew up in Emporia, Virginia; the devoted son of William Howard and Edith Rogers Cannon. He served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and continued to be a strong and unwavering Patriot until...

Joann Rayfield

Joann Rayfield

May 11, 2021

JoAnn Berry Rayfield, 69, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Born December 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Josephine Berry, and was also preceded in death by her son, Morris Hudgins. She was a lifetime member at Trinity United Methodist in Petersburg. JoAnn dedicated her life to her...

Raymond Hill

Raymond Hill

May 9, 2021

Raymond Barry Hill, 71, of DeWitt passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. Born November 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond Powell and Annie Gardner Deadmon Hill and was also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie A. Heller. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, Barry graduated from Dinwiddie High...

Fitzhugh Yates Jr.

Fitzhugh Yates Jr.

May 9, 2021

Fitzhugh Lee “Sonny” Yates Jr., 94, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Southside Regional Medical Center.  Born March 21, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fitzhugh Lee Yates Sr. and Nancy Mae Chism and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Cole Yates; daughter, Brenda Y....

Betty Gordon

Betty Gordon

May 8, 2021

Betty Morrissette Gordon, 83, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Born May 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cleveland and Katherine Versa Morrissette and was also preceded in death by her husband, Rob Roy Gordon; son, David L. Garber; and brother, James C. Morrissette. She retired from the Federal Government...

Edna Wilson

Edna Wilson

May 8, 2021

Edna H. Wilson, 92, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was born in Wilson, North Carolina on February 16, 1929 to the late James and Annie Hathaway and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson loved cooking and was a devoted housewife and mother whose greatest passion was for her family. She...

Shirley Goodwyn

Shirley Goodwyn

May 7, 2021

Shirley B. Goodwyn, 67, of Stony Creek, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alice Blaha, and her husband, James S. “Jimmie” Goodwyn. Mrs. Goodwyn is survived by her two sons, James B. Goodwyn and his wife, Sarah of Stony Creek and Franklin G. Goodwyn and his wife, Kim...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes Obituaries and Tributes

E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes offers a collection of obituaries. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

GriefSteps Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.