OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Cheryl Jean Pope

Cheryl Jean Pope

Jan 31, 2025

Cheryl Jean Pope, 53, of Emporia, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1971, in Fort Lee, Virginia.

Cheryl was a devoted homemaker who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a deep love for her family and cherished every moment spent with them. She also loved dolphins and enjoyed collecting...

Larry W. Brown

Larry W. Brown

Jan 30, 2025

Larry W. Brown, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on September 10, 1943 in Rixeyville, VA, he was the son of the late John Silas Brown and Laura Ruth Woodward Brown. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Hicks, and his brother, John Silas Brown, Jr. 

Larry served in the United...

Sylvia Jean Newcomb Clarke

Sylvia Jean Newcomb Clarke

Jan 30, 2025

Sylvia Jean Newcomb Clarke, 83, of Chesterfield, Virginia went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1941, to the late Andrew Washington Newcomb and Mattie Mae Williams Newcomb in Rehoboth, Virginia and was one of 12 children. Sylvia Jean (AKA Grandma Jean) was a lifelong collector, a frequent passenger on road trips,...

Charles Everett Williams

Charles Everett Williams

Jan 28, 2025

Charles Everette Willams Jr., “Charlie Jr.” 61 of Prince George passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on January 28, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1964 at Petersburg General Hospital, grew up in Dinwiddie County. Charlie Jr., was preceded in death by his father, Charles Everette Williams Sr., and mother, Dorothy Stell Harris. He is survived...

Lynn Calder Burnett

Lynn Calder Burnett

Jan 26, 2025

Lynn Calder Burnett, a devoted Christian and beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. Born on August 1, 1947, in Hemingway, South Carolina, Lynn lived a life filled with faith, love, and dedication to those around her. Her Christian faith, deeply rooted in her upbringing as the daughter of a preacher, guided Lynn...

Bruce Wayne Butler

Bruce Wayne Butler

Jan 24, 2025

Bruce Wayne Butler, 73, of Ford, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born August 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Norris and Francis Butler.

Bruce was a proud graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, better known as Virginia Tech. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a major in Marketing...

Shirley Whitley Bishop

Shirley Whitley Bishop

Jan 23, 2025

Shirley Wright Bishop, 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born in Isle of Wight County, VA on October 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Whitley and Fannie Butler Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert James Bishop, and her sister, Evelyn Harris.

Shirley...

Barbara J. Gilliland

Barbara J. Gilliland

Jan 22, 2025

Barbara J. Gilliland, 85, devoted wife and mother, passed away on January 22, 2025 at Bon Air Nursing Home. Barbara was born January 31, 1939, in Phoenix, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd D Gilliland. 

She is survived by her three kids, Brenda C. Moogalian, Charles K. Gilliland (Cindy Lou), and Michael L. Gilliland (Sandra Jean); six grandkids,...

Chester Bud Grant

Chester Bud Grant

Jan 22, 2025

Chester Bud Grant, 89, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born in Clarion County, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1935, he was the son of the late William Arnold Grant and Olive Best Grant. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher R. Gates.

After graduating from high school, Bud proudly served in the United...

Brian Davis

Brian Davis

Jan 21, 2025

Brian Davis, 54, of Hopewell, VA, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2025, his birthday. He was born January 21, 1971 in Hopewell, VA to Clyde and Barbara Davis. Brian dedicated many years of his life as an HVAC and Refrigeration Technician, demonstrating remarkable skill and passion for his work. He had an unwavering love for computers, gaming, and working...

Donald Harvey Lehsten

Donald Harvey Lehsten

Jan 21, 2025

Donald (Don) Harvey Lehsten, 88 of Prince George died suddenly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Dinwiddie Health and Rehab Center with lengthy health issues.

He was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Maslowsky Lehsten formerly from Buffalo, NY

He was born on August 21, 1936, in Buffalo, New York and moved to Virginia in 1954 with the family.

He is...

Thomas Edward Strum

Thomas Edward Strum

Jan 21, 2025

Thomas Edward Strum, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025. He was born December 21, 1949, to the late James Samuel and Annie Lange Strum and was preceded in death by his wife Mary Power Strum. Mr. Strum retired after 49 years of services as a Communications Technical Support Technician for Verizon. He is survived by...

Karla Budleman Scruggs

Karla Budleman Scruggs

Jan 20, 2025

Karla Budelmann Scruggs, 94, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born March 23, 1930, in Bremen Germany. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Olga Budelmann and was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Boyd E. Scruggs Jr., her daughter Monica Scruggs Belvin and her husband James Baxter Belvin, Sr. Karla...

Ouida Malon

Ouida Malon

Jan 20, 2025

It is with great jubilation we announce the arrival of Ouida McBride Malon into heaven with her savior Jesus Christ. The 99-year-old passed away in a serene state of comfort on Monday, the 20th of January 2025. Born and raised in Vidette, Georgia to Letitia Sheppard McBride and Thomas Gardiner McBride she was one of 9 children. Ouida lived in...

Willene Rideout Simmons

Willene Rideout Simmons

Jan 19, 2025

January 10, 1933 - January 19, 2025

Willene Rideout Simmons, 92, passed away on Sunday January 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Nannie Lee Rideout, and sister Nancy Elder.

She was a member of Gary’s United Methodist Church.

Willene was a loving, caring wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Mitchell C....

James Arthur Jaquins

James Arthur Jaquins

Jan 18, 2025

James Arthur Jaquins of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born and raised in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Lillian and Albert Jaquins, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Jaquins, Jr.; and sister, Laurie Fellows.

A proud United States Army veteran, James served two tours in Vietnam. After...

Andrew "Andy" Ray Eller, Sr.

Andrew "Andy" Ray Eller, Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Andrew “Andy” Ray Eller, Sr., 59, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 17, 2025, and is now “catching fish with his hands”. He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on November 7, 1965.

Andy was a master carpenter whose skilled hands crafted countless projects throughout his lifetime, a trade he began as a teenager and perfected over...

Linwood "Lin" Jarrett

Linwood "Lin" Jarrett

Jan 16, 2025

Linwood “Lin” Jarrett, 86, of Prince George County, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home. He was a native of Waverly, Virginia and grew up in Blandford. He was the son of the late Helen Vick. He was preceded in passing by his brothers, James, Herbert, and Buddy Jarratt; uncles, Henry, Eldridge, and Hinton Vick. Lin was the...

Steven Wayne Blalock

Steven Wayne Blalock

Jan 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steven Wayne Blalock, 65, of Petersburg, on January 16, 2025. Wayne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. His love for life and his many passions will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wayne was born on...

Donald Ray Hewett

Donald Ray Hewett

Jan 14, 2025

Donald Ray Hewett, 77 of South Chesterfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 14, 2025 in Richmond Va.

Donald was born in Southport, NC on April 1, 1947 son of Hazel Babson Hewett and Jasper Hewett, Jr.

He was a decorated Army combat veteran who served in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. Donald was awarded a Bronze Star...

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.