Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Gene Bolling Wells
Jul 21, 2025
Gene Bolling Wells, 77, of Matoaca, Virginia, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Gene was born on September 2, 1947, in Petersburg, Virginia, and lived most of his life in Matoaca. He was part of the first graduating class of Matoaca High School and attended Richard Bland College and the college of William &...
Raymond Bryant Prater, Jr.
Jul 19, 2025
Raymond Bryant Prater, Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, 74, of Disputanta passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Born November 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Linda Maxine Turner and Raymond Bryant Prater, Sr.; and was also preceded in death by his nephew, Jeremiah D. Johnson.
Buddy served his country with honor as a U.S. Navy veteran, dedicating...
James George Criskos
Jul 13, 2025
Born August 7th, 1953, James George Criskos passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was known to many people by many different names. He was called James, Jim, Jimmy Jo, Cisco, Uncle Jimmy, Cousin, Lord of the Oinkers, Jimbeaux, Dad, and his proudest name- Papou. James was born in Manhattan, New York, to George James Criskos and Jennie Criskos....
Mike Pope
Jul 10, 2025
Mike Pope, 90, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born March 10, 1935, he was the son of the late Newton and Mattie Pope, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Ramsey; brother, Clifton Pope; and sister, Joyce Faye Caracci.
Mike proudly served his country as a Cryptologic Technician Collection in the United States...
Alton Dyce Lewis
Jul 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Alton Dyce “Walkie” Lewis was gently taken by the hand of our Savior Jesus Christ and led to the same Paradise that HE promised a thief who was crucified on a cross with HIM at the time of HIS crucifixion.
He was born on April 8, 1935, a lifetime resident of Dinwiddie County, and was preceded...
Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Campbell
Jul 7, 2025
Elizabeth Mae Campbell “Betty”, 81, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Berkeley Springs Medical Center, Berkeley Springs, WV. Born on July 7, 1944, in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. Gouyer and Madeline (Tankersley) Gouyer.
She was Catholic by faith, a loving mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by one...
Wilburn "Lee" Leroy Woodcock Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
Wilburn “Lee” Leroy Woodcock, Jr., 63, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on December 15, 1961, in Hopewell, Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilburn “Billy” Leroy Woodcock, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Gail E. Woodcock; sons, Wilburn “Tripp” Woodcock III (Melissa), Leonard Lee Parrish (Steffany), and Vincent Rice; daughter, Amanda...
Cody Wayne Smith
Jul 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cody Wayne Smith, age 17, of Clarksville who left this world far too soon on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born November 6, 2007, he was the son of Michael Wayne and Jennifer Lynn Smith. He was preceded in death by his Nanny, Pat Smith; grandpa, Dickie Smith; Papa, Jerry Farless; Auntie, Dot...
Charles Douglas Johnston
Jul 6, 2025
Charles Douglas Johnston passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world suddenly, his loving heart and generous ways leave an everlasting imprint on all our hearts. Charles was born in Richmond, Virginia, on November 20, 1946, and was the son of the late Frank and Hazel...
David George Hitchcock
Jul 6, 2025
David George Hitchcock, 71, of Chester passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born May 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Durward Thorpe and Catherine Elizabeth Hitchcock.
A graduate of Colonial Heights High School, Class of 1972, David went on to carve out a truly unique path in life. He was a professional magician and clown, having graduated...
James "Jimmy" Arlin Ivey
Jul 4, 2025
James “Jimmy” Arlin Ivey, 66, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on September 18, 1958, he was the son of Alice Faye Crumpler and the late Arlin Ivey, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Russell.
Jimmy was the longtime owner of Jerry’s Auto Electric, where he spent over...
Mary Grey Neatrour
Jul 3, 2025
Mary Grey Neatrour, 83, of Disputanta passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born August 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Cora Grey, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Duane Neatrour; sister, Betty Sue Handy, furry four-legged companions, Priscella and Mitzy.
Mary retired after 25 years of devoted service at Central State...
Darrell Wayne McCabe
Jul 1, 2025
Darrell Wayne McCabe, 70, of Disputanta passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a short period of declining health. Born September 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Jacqueline Scott and John Stanley McCabe, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his twin brother, David S. McCabe.
He was known by many and loved by all—a friend...
Sandra Tucker Harris
Jul 1, 2025
Sandra Tucker Harris, 73, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Monday July 1st, 2025. She was a valuable and loved team member at AT&T. She is preceded in death by her parents, John R. Tucker and Doris W. Tucker.
Sandra is survived by her beloved husband, Billy Harris, son, Clinton Riley, daughter, Alecia Dopp, three sisters: Millie T. Evans, Laura...
Maria Port Hackley
Jul 1, 2025
Maria Port Hackley, 91, of Colonial Heights VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
A native of Germany and child of World War II, she was a loving wife, mother and Oma. She spent most of her adult life raising children — not only her own, but many others who were very special to her as well.
She...
Barbara Ann Cabrinha
Jun 30, 2025
Barbara Ann Cabrinha, 79, of Prince George passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born February 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lake Elroy and Elaine Timmons Harris, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Roy Cabrinha; and brothers, Paul and Len Harris.
A woman of deep faith, Barbara was a longtime and active parishioner...
Herbert Cleveland Tatum
Jun 27, 2025
Herbert Cleveland Tatum, 75, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Richmond VA Medical Center. Born on July 16, 1949, Herbert was the son of the late Robert and Jessie Hubbard Tatum. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Christal Tatum McCollum. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Herbert lived a...
John Alvin Slaughter Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
John Alvin Slaughter, Jr. closed his eyes on June 26,2025 and opened them in the presence of his Lord and Savior. He is finally reunited in heaven with his parents, John Alvin Slaughter, Sr. and Mary Drummond Slaughter, three adored wives, Laura Genevieve Rowland Slaughter, Jean Keatts Burian Slaughter, and Carolyn June Davis Slaughter, his son-in-law, Thomas Bernard Traylor, a...
Mary Lou Padgett
Jun 24, 2025
Mary Lou Padgett, born August 25, 1943, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Ambrose and Edna Brite Harris. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Ennis.
She is survived by her husband, the love of her life for almost 65...
John Bladon Jones
Jun 24, 2025
John Bladon “JB” Jones, 82, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 22, 1942, he was the son of the late James Tazwell Jones and Gertrude Lillian Stroud Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. James Tazwell Jones, Jr. and Betty Jones Ridout, who...
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