Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Ursula Bennett
May 10, 2026
Ursula Bennett, who was just shy of her 92nd birthday, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, a fitting and beautiful tribute to a woman whose life was so deeply defined by love, family, and caring for others. Her greatest joy, however, was her family. Ursula leaves behind her beloved son, Arthur C Bennett I and his wife, Joy L. Bennett,...
Frances Davis Garrett
Oct 11, 2026
Frances Davis Garrett, 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born August 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Flourian Riley, Sr. and Gladys Davis. She was also proceeded in death by her brother, Ronald “Buster” Davis, dear friend, Al Livengood, and loving husband, Charles Garrett.
Frances was active in her community, participating in the...
Joyce Marie Wilkerson
Oct 10, 2026
Joyce Marie Wilkerson, 92, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born on September 1, 1934, to the late Estel and Ruth Gee Stark. In addition to her parents, Joyce was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Michael Wilkerson; son, Keith M. Wilkerson; granddaughter, Ryan Wilkerson; and two sisters.
Joyce enjoyed the simple...
Cheryl Ann Auten
Oct 8, 2026
Cheryl Ann Auten, 81, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born March 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Leo Charles and Evelyn Frances Dombrowski. She was also preceded in death by her son, Brad Cherry; and siblings, Richard, Dorothy, and Roberta.
A remarkably creative spirit, Cheryl was a talented artist who enjoyed painting nature...
Rickey Allen Bowen
Oct 8, 2026
Rickey Allen Bowen, 72, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Born December 12, 1953, in Petersburg, Virginia, Rickey was the son of the late Allen Vernon Bowen and Mildred Crowder Bowen. He lived a life defined by kindness and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Rickey was an early member of the Southside Virginia Emergency...
Evelyn Jean Benefield Street
Oct 7, 2026
Evelyn Jean Benefield Street, 70, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Evelyn was born February 23, 1956, in Memphis, TN to the late James and Sylvia Benefield. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Johnny W. Street “John”; two daughters, Molly Davies-Street (Emily) of Raleigh, NC and Lauren Street Gray...
Hildegard Schwalm
Oct 2, 2026
Hildegard Schwalm, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Petersburg Healthcare Center. Born on March 31, 1927 in Westerholt, Germany, she was the daughter of Wilhelm and Auguste Sablotny. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bruce Schwalm and son, Henry A. Schwalm.
She is survived by her sons, Frank Schwalm, Timothy Schwalm (Janet), grandchildren,...
Matthew Clayton Tyler
Oct 1, 2026
Matthew Clayton Tyler, 47, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born October 23, 1979, Matthew was the beloved son of Adrian J. Phillingame of Chesterfield, and Joseph D. and Katherine B. Tyler of Prince George.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby and Beverly Jones, Joseph D. Tyler, Sr. and Myrtle C....
Albert Lee Brockwell
Sep 25, 2026
Albert Lee Brockwell, a proud Colonial Heights native, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born on December 19, 1960, Al’s love of community and service began in high school as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Colonial Heights. As a teenager, he and his father, Johnny, devoted their time for the preservation and construction...
Rodger Dwayne Chandler
Sep 25, 2026
Rodger Dwayne Chandler, 66, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. Born on April 21, 1960, he was the son of Myrtle Laformia Reese Chandler and the late Donald El Ray Chandler. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Keith Chandler, and his sister, Rhonda K. Chandler Hatchell.
Rodger spent many years as a toll collector on Interstate...
Franklin Delano Boyce, Sr.
Sep 22, 2026
Franklin Delano Boyce, 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Born October 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Oscar Kenneth and Evelyn Mae Caddy Boyce. He was also preceded in death by all six of his siblings.
A man of integrity and dedication, Franklin answered the call of duty at a remarkably young age,...
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...
Nancy Seay McDaniel
Sep 19, 2026
On September 19th, 2026, at the age of 85, the Lord called Nancy McDaniel to be with Him in her heavenly home. Her kids affectionately called her “Mom” or “Momma.” Her grandkids have a debate over what name she should be called. For some, that name is “Nana” and for others it is, “Lala.” Anyone who knew Nancy understood that...
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...
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