Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Margaret Burnette Creasey
Sep 20, 2026
Margaret Burnette Creasey, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully and comfortably on September 20, 2026.
Margaret was born on January 17, 1936, in South Hill, Virginia, to the late Gladys and John Hanie Burnette. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and love to those fortunate enough to know her.
In addition to...
Charles Willard Boothe
Sep 18, 2026
Charles Willard Boothe, 83, of Hopewell passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born January 21, 1943, in West Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late Mary Ellen Gilbert and was the youngest of her children. He was also preceded in death by all of his siblings: brothers, Ken, Jack,...
Herbert Blackburn, Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
Herbert Blackburn, Jr., 95, of Petersburg passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born October 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Mary Larkins and Herbert Blackburn, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances V. Blackburn; brothers, Robert Blackburn and Julian Blackburn; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Woodcock.
Born and raised a country boy, Herbert...
June Elizabeth Cheatham Hunter
Sep 16, 2026
June Elizabeth Cheatham Hunter, age 95, went home to the Lord on September 16, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1930 in Lynchburg, Virginia and was the wife of the late Wilton “Tink” Gray Hunter Sr. June and Tink were married on September 11, 1948. They grew up together, marrying at 18 and 17, and Papa Tink was the...
Caroline Irene Michel
Sep 16, 2026
Caroline Irene Dufour Michel passed peacefully on September 16, 2026 at home surrounded by her favorite people. Born on August 20, 1950 in New Hampshire, she lived a life of going with the flow, looking on the bright side, and leading with empathy and compassion. She is rejoicing with her one and only love, Roger, in addition to her siblings...
Martha Kaleyta Ailstock
Sep 15, 2026
Martha Tillie Kaleyta Ailstock went to be with her Lord on September 15, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1926 in Prince George County, Virginia.
After graduating from high school, Martha worked first at Camp Lee and then Hercules until she married. After years as a stay-at-home Mom, Martha returned to work at Fort Lee. There she worked in the...
Anne Elizabeth Floyd
Sep 15, 2026
Anne Elizabeth Floyd, of Chesterfield, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday September 15, 2026, at the age of 94. She is proceeded in death by her husband Melvin E "Pat" Floyd, her brother James Petterson (wife Nancy), Her father and mother, Cecil E and Avis Tetter Peterson. She is survived by her son's Kevin L Floyd, Jeffery K...
Dennis W. "Smiley" Davis
Sep 15, 2026
Dennis W. Davis (Smiley), 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and was the son of the late Louis R. Davis, Jr. and Ethel P. Davis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Danny L. Davis and sister, Edna Pass.
He is survived by his sister, Carolyn D. Berry, numerous...
Cynthia Diane Travis
Sep 15, 2026
Cynthia Diane Travis, 63, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on September 15, 2026, following a long battle with illness and pain.
Those who knew Cynthia before illness took so much from her will remember a woman who was happy, vibrant, and truly the life of the party. She had a magnetic presence and a way of drawing people toward her...
Mitchell Charlie Simmons Jr.
Sep 12, 2026
Mitchell Charlie Simmons, Jr., 94, of South Prince George passed away on September 12, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1931, to the late Mitchell and Mary Washington Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willene Rideout Simmons and his sister Helen Kelso.
He is survived by his two daughters, Michele...
William Carlisle Griffin
Sep 11, 2026
William Carlisle Griffin was born on February 12, 1953, in Richmond, Virginia, to William H. Griffin and Katherine Prince Griffin of Freeman, Virginia. William, or “Griff" as he was lovingly known, went home to be with his Savior September 11, 2026 after a steadfast struggle marked by strength, dignity and faith.
He graduated from Brunswick Academy in 1971 and later attended...
Arlene Frances Drewry
Sep 11, 2026
Arlene Frances Drewry, 84, of Disputanta, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. Born February 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Francis Noel and Agnes Glennon Blake. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Viveiros, and her beloved daughter, Nancy Wyatt.
A dedicated and hardworking professional, Arlene retired from Philip Morris after more than...
James "Jim" Kirk Williams, Sr.
Sep 9, 2026
James “Jimmy” Williams, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, husband, Navy veteran, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1958, and was a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, VA.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He carried the strength, dedication, and sense of service he gained through his military...
Daniel Lewis Songer
Sep 8, 2026
Daniel Lewis Songer, 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born August 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Edwin Lee and Mattie Sue Epling Songer. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Kimberly Danet; three sisters; three brothers; and his cherished cat, Country.
A proud United States Army veteran, Danny served...
Prakash Dutt Upadhyaya
Sep 6, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Prakash Dutt Upadhyaya, fondly known as “Chacha” among his family and "Mr. U" to his friends and colleagues. He left this world peacefully at his residence in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on September 6, 2026, at the age of 87.
Prakash was born in a loving Hindu...
Linda Ann Moore
Sep 5, 2026
Linda Ann Moore, 70, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on September 5, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Curtis Wade Vinson and Maria Lüdl Vinson.
Linda worked as a Buyer for The Supply Room Co. for 20 years. Outside of work, she found happiness in gardening and in the company of animals, especially dogs....
Deborah "Debbie" Stevens
Sep 4, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Stevens, 72, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 4, 2026. She is the daughter of the late Elwyn “Sonny” Emory and Louise Jessup Emory. She is preceded in death by her husband, C.R. “Randy” Stevens, daughter, Lucy Stevens, brother, Bubba Emory, and sister, Regena Christansen.
She is survived by her children, Heather (Joe)...
Patricia "Pat" Nolan Nunnally
Sep 3, 2026
Pat Anne Nolan Nunnally, 70, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026. She was reunited in death with her parents, John and Mabel Nolan, and her sister, Angela Nolan Collins.
Born in Maryland on March 12, 1956, Pat traveled with her military family and lived in Hawaii and Germany. Pat loved working in her garden and...
Bonnie Jean Burton
Sep 2, 2026
Bonnie Jean Whitaker Burton, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born in Petersburg, VA on September 9, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Russell Everette Whitaker, Sr. and Myrtle Virginia Bowman Whitaker. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald “Donnie” Burton; her brother, Jerry Whitaker; and her niece, Tricia...
Viola Gibbs Wells
Aug 31, 2026
Viola Gibbs Wells, 94, of Carson, VA went home to the Lord on August 31, 2026. She was a lifetime member of Tabernacle Methodist Church. She was the late daughter of Samuel Clifton Gibbs and Ella Mae Brickhouse Gibbs. She was preceded in death by loving husband, William Lee Wells Sr. She was the last surviving of seven children.
She is...
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