Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
William Albert Robertson
Aug 30, 2026
William Albert Robertson, 79, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Born May 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Claiborne Albert and Ruth Marie Robertson, and was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Ray Robertson.
William spent his career as an electrician and maintenance engineer, ultimately retiring from Alcoa Metals. He was a...
James Edward Lewis Sr
Aug 29, 2026
James Edward Lewis Sr., 85, of Dinwiddie, VA went home to the Lord on August 29, 2026. He was the late son of Frank and Lena Lewis. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Emily Nanny Lewis, brothers, Frank Lewis and Robert Lewis, and sister, Shirley Lewis.
He is survived by his devoted girlfriend and caregiver, Helen Branch Richardson,...
Richard Earl Martin Sr.
Aug 29, 2026
Richard Earl Martin Sr., 91, of South Chesterfield, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Richmond VA Medical Center. Born on October 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Thomas and Gracie Webster Martin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jack, Sunny, and Douglas Martin.
Richard proudly served his country as a veteran...
Jennifer Anne Lilliston Walker
Aug 28, 2026
Jennifer Anne Lilliston Walker, 53, departed this life and took her first breath in Heaven on Friday, August 28, 2026. For seven weeks, Jennifer suffered much pain after having a catastrophic car accident on July 19, 2026.
Though Jen’s life was brief, she had many accomplishments- graduating from the Business School of Braxton, many paralegal positions, and an office manager of...
Raul Lopez, Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
Raul Lopez, Jr., 74, of Chester passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born August 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Sarah Virginia Reyes and Raul Lopez.
Raul was a dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church. He spent his professional career working as a skilled machinist at S.P. Kinney until his retirement. Always one to stay active and...
Mary Charlotte Miller
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Charlotte (Kelly) Miller, 83, passed away on August 22, 2026. Known to those who loved her as Charlotte, she was born and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia. Her father, Joseph Kelly, served in the U.S. Army and was killed in World War II; Charlotte was raised by her mother Alice Kelly.
After marrying her beloved husband, James “Jim” Walter Miller,...
Derek Ross Cannady
Aug 22, 2026
Derek Ross Cannady, 41, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born April 22, 1985, he was the son of Beverly Scott and John William Cannady III. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Grace Elizabeth and John William Cannady, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Anna Elizabeth and David D. Scott; uncle, David Bruce Scott; and beloved...
Ingeborg Margarete Westmoreland
Aug 21, 2026
Ingeborg Margarete Westmoreland, 98, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at the Moosehaven Health Care Center in Orange Park, Florida.
Born on August 27, 1927, in Gorlitz, Germany, Inge was the daughter of Frederich and Martha Bluemel.
On September 3, 1986, in South Carolina, Inge married the love of her life, Mr. James ‘Jim’ Westmoreland. They spent 39 beautiful years supporting...
Carolyn Wilmoth Draben
Aug 19, 2026
Carolyn Wilmoth Draben, 87, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Chester, VA on June 14, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William Baylor Wilmoth and Agnes Dorothy Taylor Wilmoth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walter Draben and her siblings, Joy Harris, Betty Bosher, and Kendall Wilmoth.
She...
Dianne Maitland Hack
Aug 18, 2026
Dianne Maitland Hack, 76, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 21, 1950, to the late Kathleen Turner and Thomas Bernard Maitland, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burrell Conrad “Connie” Hack, and daughters Cathy and Linda.
During her early career, Dianne worked in the Petersburg banking industry. Following her marriage...
Mary Jo "Joey" Behne
Aug 18, 2026
Mary Jo “Joey” Behne passed peacefully on August 18, 2026, after a valiant battle with heart failure and pneumonia. She was a woman who gave everything she had to the people and things she loved. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, caregiver, crafter, cook, artist and woman of faith, Mary Jo had a remarkable way of making everyone who...
Esther L. Fuller
Aug 18, 2026
Esther was born July 27, 1940, in Petersburg, Virginia. She went home to the Lord on August 18, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lester David Pecht and Josephine May Swain Pecht.
She was preceded in death by her son, David Leslie Fuller; her son-in-law, Garvis Rudolph “Rudy” Downey III; her brother, Lester David Pecht, Jr.; and her sister,...
Mark David Rowland
Aug 16, 2026
Mark David Rowland, 66, of South Chesterfield, Virginia gained his wings on August 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Weeks and brother, Scott Rowland.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, who served as his loving and dedicated caretakers, Bonita and Mike Abernathy, nephew, Michael Abernathy, wife Kathryn, and their two children, Avery and Ayden,...
Ralph R. Daniels
Aug 16, 2026
Ralph R. Daniels, 86, of Cartersville, Virginia, formerly of Colonial Heights, Virginia died on August 16, 2026.
He was born September 13, 1939, in Elkins, W. Virginia, a son of the late Harold Bryant Daniels and Edna Hinchman Daniels Newsom.
He was predeceased by his brother Arthur B. Daniels and sister Winifred D. Heckel.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Lillian Burkett Mercer...
Donna Brockwell Jones Mitchell
Aug 13, 2026
Donna Brockwell Jones Mitchell, 90, of Carson, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Born on May 20, 1936, in Carson, Virginia, Donna lived a life defined by unwavering faith, unconditional love, and lifelong devotion to her family.
Donna was a devoted and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was...
Timmy Stevin Herald
Aug 13, 2026
Timmy Stevin Herald, 65, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Born in Virginia on February 2, 1961, he was the son of the late Hubert Preston Herald and Nancy Carol Brown. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Lou Herald.
After high school, Timmy went on to join the United States Army, and served...
Eileen Retha Reedy
Aug 12, 2026
Eileen Rethea Reedy, 96, passed away on August 12, 2026. She was the widow of Merle Eugene Reedy Sr. and is survived by her sons Douglas, Merle Jr. (Gene), Bradley, and Bryan; six grandsons; and nine great-grandchildren. Faith and family were the foundations of Eileen’s life. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a long-time member of Monumental Baptist...
Carlos Gulisao
Aug 11, 2026
Carlos Gulisao, 83, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Born December 11, 1942 in Maunawili, Hawaii, he was the son of the late Rufino and Miguela Golisao and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Dolly Anongos and Goldie Castillo; brothers Joseph, Albert, Gary and Mareno Gulisao.
Carlos devoted 30 years of his life to the...
Edward Hunter Burton, Sr.
Aug 10, 2026
Edward Hunter Burton, known to his family and close friends as “Paw Paw,” passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and entered into heaven to spend eternity with his Saviour.
Edward, or “Sonny,” as he was called as a young man, was born in Grundy, Virginia, on July 12, 1931 to his parents, Virginia...
Walter Randall "Randy" Myrick
Aug 9, 2026
Walter Randall “Randy” Myrick, 71, of Prince George, VA passed on August 9, 2026. He was the late son of Thomas Erwin Myrick and Martha Elizabeth Myrick. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Pamela Myrick, and niece, Peggy Myrick.
He is survived by his brother, Tom Myrick Jr, daughters, Brittany Carneal (Kris), Kristen Myrick, grandchildren, Violet and Baby Carneal...
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