Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
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...
William Kent Engels
Nov 18, 2024
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, William Kent Engels, known by most as “Kent”, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Colonial Heights, VA. He was born and raised in Matoaca and was a proud graduate of Matoaca High School and a member of Matoaca United Methodist Church. His love for laughter and light-heartedness was the driving force in his goofy...
Vicki Lynn Bareford
Nov 16, 2024
Vicki Lynn Bareford, 69, of South Prince George, Virginia, passed away on November 16, 2024. She was born January 23, 1955, and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Merwyn McGill, and a brother, Robert Andrew McGill. Vicki worked for over 30 years at Philip Morris, where she was a dedicated employee. After retiring, she spent her days doing...
Barry Jay Maitland
Nov 15, 2024
Barry Jay Maitland
December 10, 1956 – November 15, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barry Jay Maitland on November 15, 2024, at the age of 67. Barry was a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend whose presence touched the lives of everyone around him.
Born on December 10, 1956, Barry’s early years were shaped by his love for...
Peggy Anne Cole
Nov 15, 2024
Peggy Anne Cole, age 77, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2024. Born on December 8, 1946, to the late Milton and Vena Nealy in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Peggy was raised with an unmatchable work ethic and will to survive through both the good times and the bad. She devoted many years...
Rose Marek Blevins
Nov 15, 2024
Rose Marek Blevins, 95, formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. Born August 3, 1929, in Hemphill, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Andy Marek and Nettie Marek. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Joey Marek, Frank Marek, Maude Watkins, Darlene Marek, and Mary Bell Marek Vincelle.
Rose retired from the Defense...
Lloyd Elwood Guerin
Nov 13, 2024
Lloyd Elwood Guerin, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Johnston Willis Hospital. Born in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen Guerin, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Claire Poitras Guerin.
After his service in the U.S. Army, Lloyd enjoyed a distinguished career in...
Samuel Newcomb Kirkland Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Kirkland Samuel Newcomb, Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Samuel was born on April 11, 1931, in Rome, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel N. Kirkland and Dorothy Reed Kirkland; and four siblings, Joan B. McMonagle, Sally D. Osta, James R. Kirkland and Peter S. Kirkland. He is survived by his wife of...
Elisabeth Lambertina Nored
Nov 10, 2024
Elisabeth Lambertina Nored, 71, of Prince George passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born February 13, 1953 in Spaubeek, Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Andre Joseph and Corrie Crombags Goessens.
In 1976, Elisabeth married the love of her life, and the following year, they welcomed their son into the world.
She is survived by her loving husband of...
Donna Maria Hall
Nov 7, 2024
Donna Maria Conger Hall, 69, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on November 8, 1954.
Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA.
Everett Clifton Smith Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Everett Clifton Smith Jr., affectionately known as Cliff, was born on September 20, 1938, and peacefully passed away on November 7, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Cliff's life was a testament to love, hard work, and a passion for learning. He proudly served our country as a Marine, embodying the values of discipline and dedication throughout his...
Randolph Spain Rose, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Randolph Spain Rose, Jr., 76, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born October 2, 1948, he was the son of the late Yetta Adams and Randolph Spain Rose, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Simpson Rose.
Randolph proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he had the honor of...
Barbara Elaine Moore
Nov 4, 2024
Barbara Elaine Moore, 72, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Born in Chesterfield, VA on December 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Dieterich Hopson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Russell A. Will, Jr.
Barbara was a loving homemaker who had a knack for crafting; she spent...
Marty Barry
Nov 3, 2024
Marty Barry, born Martha Lennell Willis on April 21, 1951, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron; parents, Robert and Charlotte Willis; in-laws, Jiggs and Edith Barry; and brother-in-law, Jim Wilson. She is survived by her brothers, Bob Willis and his wife, Darla, and Michael Willis and...
Nancy Sadler Church
Nov 1, 2024
Nancy Sadler Church, 78, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA, on July 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Lee Sadler and Minerva Lundie Sadler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Benton Church, Sr.; her brothers, Bernard Sadler, Jr., Jimmy Sadler, Gerald Sadler (Jewel),...
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