Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Shirley Jean Toler
Aug 4, 2026
Shirley Jean Toler, 90, of Petersburg, Virginia, walked through Heaven’s Gate on Wednesday, August 4, 2026 at Magnolia Post Acute Care in Colonial Heights, Virginia after a brief illness.
Shirley was born February 26, 1936 on a farm in Greene County, North Carolina, the first of ten children born to the late Jim and Etheleen Toler.
Besides her parents, she was also...
Annamma Joseph Nediyakalayil
Aug 4, 2026
Annamma Joseph Nediyakalayil, 92, of Kottayam, Kerala, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 22, 1934, in Kuravilangad, Kerala, Annamma (affectionately known as “Ammachi” by her loved ones) was the beloved daughter of Ouseph Thuruvakkel and Thressiamma Joseph and was the eldest of seven siblings. She was a faithful member of...
James Howard Fry Jr.
Aug 3, 2026
James Howard Fry Jr, 80, of South Chesterfield passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026. Jim was born in Petersburg, VA on April 18, 1946. He graduated from Matoaca High School in 1965. He worked for almost 20 years at Brown & Williamson. He retired at 62 from Stock Car Products. Jim was a dedicated member of Wood’s United...
Tom Kim Munson
Aug 2, 2026
Tom Kim Munson, 70, of Chester passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born in Seoul, Korea on January 6, 1956, Tom came to the United States as an adopted child to the late Bertha Mae Hardy and Charles George Munson and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. Coming up through the School of Hard Knocks, he learned early on what...
Vanessa Gayle Perkins
Jul 30, 2026
Vanessa Gayle Perkins of Chester passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 30,2026. She was 67 years old.
Vanessa was a nurse for more than 30 years, serving in many roles throughout her healthcare career, including the newborn nursery, pre-surgery testing, and case management. We believe her favorite role was always as a nursery nurse, caring for newborns...
Margaret Ripley Edwards
Jul 30, 2026
Margaret Ripley Edwards, 89, of Carson, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born on April 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Willie T. Ripley and Virgie A. Ripley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie C. Edwards; and her brothers, Willie, Calvin, and George Ripley.
Margaret began her career in retail sales at...
Thomas Allen Mathews
Jul 26, 2026
Thomas Allen Matthews, 82, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center.
In accordance with his wishes, all services will be private.
Arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia.
Katherine Bolton Kimbrough-Cook
Jul 25, 2026
Kathrine Bolton Kimbrough-Cook, 91, of Rockingham, North Carolina, formerly of Ivor, Virginia, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Warren County, North Carolina on January 3, 1935, to the late James Wright Bolton and Thelma Lee Felts Bolton.
With...
Francis "Wayne" Stevens
Jul 22, 2026
Francis “Wayne” Stevens, 78, of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Born in Petersburg, VA, on February 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Arthur Charles Stevens and Martha Pearl Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Mary Stevens; and his brothers, Claiborne Stevens (June), James Stevens, and Alton...
Gwen Smith Moseley
Jul 20, 2026
Gwen Smith Moseley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 20, 2026 at the age of 72. She was the daughter of the late John Cecil Smith, Jr. and Joyce Hammack Smith. Gwen was born in Laurel, Mississippi on February 19, 1954 and spent much of her youth there until moving to Colonial Heights, Virginia in 1967.
She...
Elfriede Elizabeth Wimmer Sharpe
Jul 20, 2026
Elfriede Wimmer Sharpe, age 89, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born in Germany on November 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Katharina Steeb Wimmer, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Walter.
Elfriede spent her early life in her homeland before falling in love with an American soldier. As a dedicated homemaker,...
Marguerite White Tatum
Jul 16, 2026
Marguerite White Tatum
On July 16, 2026, our most cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marguerite (“Rusty”) White Tatum, joined her beloved husband, Robert and son Steve, in Heaven.
Marguerite was born April 3, 1926, in Ayer, Massachusetts. After finishing her education in New England she moved with her family to Virginia where she met her future husband, Robert. After a few years...
Kenneth S. "Ken" Knight
Jul 7, 2026
Kenneth S. “Ken” Knight, 76, of Colonial Heights, VA, left to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his residence. Born in Baltimore, MD on September 26, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond and Virginia Knight. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Orville and Larry Knight.
He is survived by his wife,...
Janie Lucille Smith
Jul 7, 2026
Janie Lucille Smith, 97, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born in Virginia on January 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John D. Vest and Mary B. Vest. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Smith; son, Carl D. Smith; daughter, Dorcas L. Smith; son-in-law, Ernest Pope; daughter-in-law,...
Bobbie Lynn Wilson
Jul 6, 2026
Bobbie Lynn Wilson, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away at home on July 6, 2026. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia, August 21, 1937. Bobbie retired from Honeywell in Chester, Virginia. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Petersburg Masonic Lodge No. 15. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol Faye Wilson along with...
Trudy Denise Tiller
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Trudy Denise (Huffman) Tiller
Trudy, a woman of deep and infectious faith, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 1:12 a.m., leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and compassion that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents,...
Maxine Davis Vest
Jul 4, 2026
Maxine Davis Vest, 88, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from a traumatic head injury on May 27, 2026.
Born on October 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Murdie Newcomb Davis.
She is survived by her sister, Lucille Townsend, and numerous nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband,...
Richard Haney Loftis
Jul 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Richard Haney Loftis, 63 of Prince George, VA. Richard passed peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Loftis and James Loftis.
To know Richard was to love him. He was a kind soul with a welcoming spirit...
George "Georgie" Golding Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
George Richard “Georgie” Golding Jr., 63, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2026, holding the hand of his loving husband. Born on July 24, 1962, in Hanover, Virginia, George lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering love for those around him. To everyone who knew him, he was simply Georgie, a gentle...
Richard Ray Reid Jr. "Rick"
Jul 1, 2026
Richard Ray Reid Jr “Rick”, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Rick will be remembered for his servant’s heart. He served his community as a police officer for many years, his church in multiple ways and his family by being a wonderful spouse and father. He will also be remembered for...
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