OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Bryan Curtis Tipton

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...

Ramon Luis Santiago-Rosario

Ramon Luis Santiago-Rosario

Apr 9, 2026

On April 9, 2026, the Lord welcomed home our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, whom we as a family lovingly knew as “Neno”, “Daddy” and “Pipa”.

We were blessed to have had the most honorable, exceptional, and giving man as an example of what it means to live life with integrity and always keep a kindness of soul. He blessed...

Betty Mae Jarratt

Betty Mae Jarratt

Apr 8, 2026

Betty Mae Jarratt, 83, of North Dinwiddie, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Her family is currently composing an obituary, which will be posted soon by the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 3935 South Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805.

Evelyn Susan Henderson

Evelyn Susan Henderson

Apr 7, 2026

Evelyn Susan Henderson, 78, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Whitesburg, KY on October 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe Williams and Doris Annie Buddle Williams. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, John Williams (Ruth);...

Lee Irene Shannon

Lee Irene Shannon

Apr 6, 2026

Lee Irene Shannon, 83, of Richmond, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service to others on April 6, 2026. A devoted member of For Lee (Catholic) and Memorial Korean Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia, she found strength and comfort in her faith, often spending time reading her Bible and nurturing her spiritual life.

Lee dedicated her...

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Hayes

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Hayes

Apr 6, 2026

Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Hayes, 80, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born in Hopewell, Virginia on March 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Joe Ashton Hayes and Mattie Daniel Hayes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Ashton Hayes, Jr.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Harrison Hayes; daughters,...

Diana Leigh Boisseau

Diana Leigh Boisseau

Apr 6, 2026

Diana Leigh Boisseau, 82, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born April 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leonidas Johnson and Dorothy Leigh Boisseau, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Leon "Butch" Boisseau; and aunt, Augusta “Gus” Hardy Kyle.

Diana began her dance training at the age of 4 and is...

Mary Frances Watson

Mary Frances Watson

Apr 6, 2026

Mary Frances Watson, 89, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. Born on July 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Levy and Elva Collier McGee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Richard Watson. Mary dedicated many...

Earl Paul Cain Sr.

Earl Paul Cain Sr.

Apr 3, 2026

Earl Paul Cain, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Robeson County, North Carolina, Earl proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He moved to Virginia and retired from Aqualon as an air conditioning and refrigeration specialist and later worked part-time at Standard Motors, enjoying...

Stanley William Deloach, Jr.

Stanley William Deloach, Jr.

Mar 27, 2026

Stanley William Deloach, Jr., 66, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1959.

William was a graduate of Liberty University and devoted much of his life to education. He had a natural passion for teaching and took pride in sharing knowledge with others, both in the classroom and in everyday conversations. He had a deep interest...

Margaret Jolly Hardy Fontaine

Margaret Jolly Hardy Fontaine

Mar 27, 2026

Margaret Jolly Hardy Fontaine entered the gates of Heaven on March 27, 2026 at the age of 98. She was born on April 10, 1927 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Clarence Linwood Jolly and Louise Winckler Jolly and resided in Colonial Heights, Virginia most of her life.

Former member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church where she raised her daughters and...

Clara Rivers Evans

Clara Rivers Evans

Mar 26, 2026

Clara Rivers Evans, 92, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Born on November 7, 1933, in Durham, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George F. Rivers and Myrtle Clarke Rivers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles W. Evans, Jr.; her son, John Paul;...

George Neal Plocek

George Neal Plocek

Mar 23, 2026

Retired Colonel George Neal Plocek (86) was called home by his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2026. Neal was born in Bishop, Texas in 1939 to George Joe and Alpha Boswell Plocek. Although his life and career took him to many places around the world, Neal always considered himself to be a proud Texan and Bishop to be his...

Marion "Polly" Rush

Marion "Polly" Rush

Mar 23, 2026

Marion “Polly” Spain Rush, 89, was reunited in Heaven with her devoted husband of 67 years, Karl, on Monday, March 23, 2026. Polly was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, Memaw, great-grandmother and cherished wife. Polly was a resident of the Dunlop House and was known for her bright, colorful wardrobe and matching earrings. She was a long-time member of Mount...

David Lance Grammer

David Lance Grammer

Mar 20, 2026

David Lance Grammer

May 12, 1953 - March 20, 2026

David “Bubba” Lance Grammer passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 20, 2026. David was born May 12, 1953 in Chester, Virginia to David Evans and Beulah Mae Grammer, who precede him in death. He was blessed with great love in his life, including his devoted wife and partner of...

Susan D. Chitty

Susan D. Chitty

Mar 17, 2026

Susan D. Chitty, 46, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born May 1, 1979, and was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Wayne Gauldin, Sr. Susan dedicated many years of service to the Colonial Heights Rite Aid, where she was known for her kindness, reliability, and the friendships she built with coworkers and customers...

Gloria Mae Doughty

Gloria Mae Doughty

Mar 13, 2026

Gloria Mae Doughty, 86, of N Dinwiddie, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brunswick County, Virginia on October 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Gauldin and Ocie Mae Gammon Gauldin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin D. Doughty,...

Harold McArthur Townsend

Harold McArthur Townsend

Mar 12, 2026

Harold M. Townsend, 82, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on March 12, 2026. Harold was born on May 6, 1943, in Rawlings, Virginia to the late Willard Waverly & Lena Wynn. He grew up farming and developed a love of hunting from an early age. He played several sports, of which basketball was his favorite. As a child he...

Alfred "Buck" Ray Cox

Alfred "Buck" Ray Cox

Mar 12, 2026

Alfred “Buck” Ray Cox, 93, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Buck was born on June 21, 1932, in Evington, Virginia to the late Rucker and Carrie Cox.

He served his country for four years as an Air Policeman in the United States Air Force, stationed in Delaware and Alaska. After returning to...

Jeffrey Scott Hatcher

Jeffrey Scott Hatcher

Mar 11, 2026

Jeffrey Scott Hatcher, 62, of Prince George, Virginia passed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Hopewell, Virginia on February 14, 1964, he was the son of William J. Hatcher, and the late Mary Josephine (Lilly) Hatcher. He is preceded by his mother Mary Hatcher, and Theresa E. Hatcher.

Scott’s love for his family came first. He loved the outdoors, hunting,...

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