Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Aug 22, 2020

Jason identified with the verse James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God” because it was a daily prayer and reminder of how God was still growing him.

Jason Dan Jordan, age 42,...

Aug 21, 2020

On Friday, August 21, 2020, God said, “You have fought long enough” so he fit you with your heavenly wings and you ascended peacefully into eternity from Southside Regional Medical Center.

MSG. Clayton G. Smith, Sr., affectionately known as “Smitty,” was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 23, 1937 to the late Oren R and Grace C...

Aug 16, 2020

Pamela “Pam” Faye Conklin of Colonial Heights, VA died Sunday August 16th, 2020. Pam wrote her obituary as follows: “In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2. I have loved well and been well loved in this earthly...

Aug 16, 2020

Timothy Price Sr., 67, of Dinwiddie County, Va. passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020.  Tim grew up in Savannah, Ga.  He graduated from Sol. C. Johnson High in Savannah, Ga. in 1971. He worked for International Paper of Savannah, Ga. as a supervisor of the box plant where he worked for 35 years. Tim married Marie Jones in...

Aug 15, 2020

Bonnie “Lee” Sutherland Johnson of Oxford, Florida, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the age of 89. She was born on October 3, 1930, in Roda, Virginia, the only child of Dewey and Marie Sutherland. She is predeceased by her loving husband of eighteen years, Dr. Joseph Belton “J.B.” Johnson. She is survived by her son, Brian (Carmelita) Huneycutt...

Aug 14, 2020

Rebecca Elizabeth “Becky” Truax, 73, of Chester, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at John Randolph Medical Center.  She was born March 21, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Clyde W. and Jean Joan Haynes Truax.  Becky was a 1965 graduate of Weir High School in Weirton, West Virginia, a 1969 graduate of the College of Steubenville, now...

Aug 10, 2020

Neil Elliot Pegram (Big Neil), April 15, 1960 - August 10, 2020. Saved by God's grace at Perseverance Church, he joined God's angels on August 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Neil died suddenly from a flesh-eating disease and two forms of strep.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eugene Pegram of North Carolina and...

Aug 9, 2020

William “Bill” T. Watkins, 85, of Disputanta, Virginia, formerly of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.  Born in Petersburg, Virginia on May 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Roland S. and Lillian Gibbs Watkins.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Wanda L. Watkins, and a son, Stephen...

Aug 8, 2020

Boyd Gordon Griggs Jr., 70, of Prince George Virginia, left us to be with the good lord in heaven, on Saturday August 8 th , 2020.

He passed in his Prince George home where he had raised a family with his loving wife, Rachel Bailey Griggs and son, Boyd Griggs 3rd.

Boyd was born in...

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Lou Anderson, 94, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020.  She was born April 26, 1926 to the late Matthew and Sarah Marion Hardee.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roye Anderson.  Mrs. Anderson was a member of Highland United Methodist Church. She was the past president of the United Methodist Women...

Aug 6, 2020

Lawrence H. Corrigan 81, of Petersburg, passed away August 6, 2020. He was born in Pennsylvania on July 24, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Dawn Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Newville United Methodist Church. He was a professional chef and more than anything, he loved his family...

Aug 4, 2020

Hisako (Tsukuda) Barker, 87, of Colonial Heights passed peacefully August 4, 2020. She was born in Yakoya, Uozaki Cho, Hyogo-ken, Japan on November 19, 1932. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States and lived in Colonial Heights since 1956. She was the daughter of Fusae (Miyamoto) Tsukuda and Isao Tsukuda. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 2, 2020

Barry Woodruff Barlow, 63 of Chester, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He was born September 15, 1956 to the late George W. Barlow, Sr. and Bobbie Sue Woodruff Barlow.  Barry is survived by his wife Mary J. Barlow; two children Amy Cutrone and Barry “Jason” Barlow (Andrew J. Friski); two granddaughters, Hannah Blevins and...

Aug 2, 2020

Marie Bauer Mullins, 82, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away in Jacksonville, FL on August 2, 2020.  She was born in Hlas, Czechoslovakia on Christmas Eve, 1937.  In the aftermath of World War II and following the death of her father, Marie’s family was forced to move to West Germany.  Settling in the Giessen area, it was there...

Aug 2, 2020

Virginia F. Newcomb, 93, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Sarah G. Lane. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam L. Newcomb; brothers, Roy F. Lane, Lloyd W. Lane, and Bernard F. Lane; and sister, Alice L. Garrison. She...

Jul 31, 2020

Joyce Rae "Jo" Morris, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina and formerly of Colonial Heights, Virginia peacefully transitioned from life to eternity on July 31, 2020.  Jo, her friends knew that they had better call her "Jo," was born October 3, 1937 in Spiro, Oklahoma.  She grew up in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Jo loved to read, especially Danielle Steel. ...

Jul 31, 2020

Earl F. Holt, 84, of Disputanta, passed away July 31, 2020. He was born in South Hampton County on September 30, 1935 to the late Clarence and Betty Holt. Mr. Holt was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist Church and served his country in the United States Air Force. He also retired from Brown and Williamson and Prince George...

Jul 29, 2020

Dorothy “Ann” Richardson, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Southside Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 21, 1939 in Petersburg, Va. to the late, Collin Rudolph Beale and Nellie Marian Carter Beale.  Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Richardson; two brothers, Robert C. Beale, Sr. and William R....

Jul 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that the loving family of Bret Howard Akins, 53, would like to make known that he has gone to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  He was the eldest son of deceased parents, Howard Munson Akins and Aura (Teddi) Akins.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wendy McDaniel...

Jul 26, 2020

Jeffress Craddock Primmer, 75, of Powhatan, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in New York on June 12, 1945 to the late Jeffress and Greta Craddock. Mrs. Primmer graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1963 and Virginia Commonwealth University in 1967, and retired from the Virginia Employment Commission after 42 years of service. She is...