Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Claude Calvin Rowland
Feb 18, 2026
Claude Calvin Rowland, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Claude began his career at the age of 18 with Ashland Chemicals (Hercules), where he worked faithfully as an electrician until his retirement. His strong work ethic and steady presence were hallmarks of his life. During his early years at the plant, he proudly answered the call to serve...
John Benjamin Conyers
Feb 18, 2026
John Benjamin Conyers, 58, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after a hard-fought battle against brain cancer diagnosed in September.
He is the son of the late H. Meade Conyers, Jr. John is survived by his mother, Carol J. Conyers; brother, Brian Meade Conyers (Allison); nieces, Katie and Audrey Conyers of Waterbury, VT;...
Francis "Frank" Edward Hallman
Feb 17, 2026
Francis “Frank” Edward Hallman, 70, of Varina, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Germany on December 28, 1955, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Thomas J. Hallman, Sr. and Anne Joyce Lord Hallman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Maj. Tom J. Hallman, Jr.
He is survived by his brothers, Walt...
Ann Elizabeth Hotz Michalek
Feb 16, 2026
Ann Elizabeth Hotz Michalek, affectionately known as Betty, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at her residence in Chester, Virginia. The youngest of seven siblings, Betty was born at her parents’ home and spent the majority of her life near her birthplace, the former Hotz Family Dairy Farm, acquired by her family in 1900.
Betty received her education at Saint...
Philip A. Lea Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Philip A. Lea Sr (Daddy Lea), 88, of Matoaca, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Philip was born at home to the late Roy and Daurice Lea. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. Philip dedicated many years of his career working as a pressman and plant manager for...
Jason Burke Williams
Feb 12, 2026
Jason Burke Williams left this life unexpectedly for eternal peace on February 12, 2026, at the age of 47 in South Chesterfield, Virginia. He was born on March 12, 1978, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Patricia Williams and Aulick Williams (Bubba). He was an alumni of Thomas Dale High School. He was employed by Virginia Marble Manufactures as a Regional Sales...
Carmen E. Smith
Feb 11, 2026
Carmen Ercell Smith, age 100, a resident of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
She was born on June 6, 1925, in Covington, Virginia, the daughter of the late Albert Munsie Smith and Minnie Alice Rucker Smith.
Carmen spent much of her working life at Allied Chemical, where she worked in the laboratory. Beginning her career at a...
Lawrence "Larry" Desouza Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
Lawrence Francis Henriques DeSouza, 96, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 surrounded by family.
He was born in Washington, DC and moved with his family to Petersburg, Virginia as a teenager where he attended Petersburg High School and met his wife of 64 years, Margaret Ann Wells.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann DeSouza, his...
Shawn Mathew Humphrey
Feb 10, 2026
Shawn Mathew Humphrey, 24, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away on February 10, 2026. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Shawn was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence brought light and laughter to those who knew him.
Shawn is survived by his parents John and Nadja Humphrey; his sister, Brandy Banty; his maternal grandmother Linda Newman; his paternal grandmother,...
Dr. James Harris Jr.
Feb 8, 2026
Dr. James Harris Jr. was born on May 31, 1947, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He was the oldest child of the late Rev. James Harris Sr. and Emma Gadsden Harris. He married Gwendolyn, his wife of 50 years, in Detroit, Michigan in 1975.
Affectionately known by his family as “Junior,” James was reared in a nurturing home that focused on...
Bryan Curtis Tipton
Feb 6, 2026
Bryan Curtis Tipton from Richmond, Virginia, died suddenly in his home at the age of 61 on February 6, 2026. Bryan was the eldest son of Donald and Janet Tipton of Chester, Virginia, and was employed by Windstream Holding, Inc. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Dorian Tipton and Frank and Ruby Payne, his aunts Bonnie...
Michael William Clemens
Feb 6, 2026
Michael “Mike” W. Clemens, 67, of Colonial Heights went home to be with our Lord on February 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” Clemens and Barbara “Bobbi” Clemens. He is survived by 2 children, Kristin M. Musick and Dillon M. Clemens; 2 grandchildren, Addison “Addy” and Kayden; siblings, Patricia “Patti” Mitchell (Danny), Gregory “Greg”...
William Craig Kiser
Feb 5, 2026
William “Craig” Kiser, 66, of Matoaca, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father and best friend, Herman LaVaughn “Bill” Kiser. Craig leaves behind his beloved mother, Janet Lee Kiser, of Colonial Heights, VA; his daughter, Lauren K. Kiser (Troy), of Chester, VA; his brother, Mark Kiser, of Hopewell, VA; his sister, Lonna Freeland...
William "Bill" Joseph Sweeney, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
William Joseph “Bill” Sweeney, Jr., 89, of South Chesterfield passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A proud New Yorker, Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 6, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Sweeney and Lillian McNamara Sweeney; and by his beloved brother, Raymond “Ray” Sweeney.
Bill lived a full and spirited life,...
Michael Dwaine Jarrell
Feb 3, 2026
Michael Dwaine Jarrell, 69, passed away on February 3, 2026. Born on October 31, 1956, in Kinwah Valley, West Virginia, to the late Rudolph Jackson Jarrell Sr. and Dorothy Jarrell. Preceded in death by his son Aaron Jarrell, Michael is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tammy Jarrell, sons Shawn Jarrell, Christopher Carter, brothers Marshall Jarrell (Terri) and Jack...
Patricia "Pat" Valenta O'Berry
Jan 31, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Valenta O’Berry, 88, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. She was born May 15, 1937, in Petersburg, VA, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Annie Nemecek Valenta. She grew up in Petersburg, VA where she met her husband, Obie O’Berry and they were married on St. Patrick’s Day in March...
Loretta Elizabeth Hartle
Jan 31, 2026
Loretta Elizabeth Hartle, 93, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD on July 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Swinton Vincent Wise and Virginia Ruth Taylor Wise. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Harold O. Hartle; her stepmother, Eleanor Wise; and her...
Nicholas Franklin Carico
Jan 30, 2026
Nicholas Franklin Carico, 47, of Chester passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born December 1, 1978, he was the son of Gary Carico and Sharon Orr. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Randy Messenger.
After graduating high school, Nick proudly served in the United States Navy for approximately four years. He was stationed aboard the USS Cape St....
Barbara Wicks
Jan 28, 2026
Barbara Sheffield Wicks, 83, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born April 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Leo Benjamin and Gladys Mae Sheffield. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, John Preston Wicks.
She is survived by her children Susan Kimberly “Kim” Wicks of Colonial Heights, Virginia,...
Joseph Edward Lowery
Jan 27, 2026
Joseph Edward Lowery, 83, of Enon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born on February 1, 1942, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Joseph was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a faithful servant to his church and community. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ethel Lowery; his brothers, Willie Lowery Jr., John...
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