OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Campbell

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Campbell

Jul 7, 2025

Elizabeth Mae Campbell “Betty”, 81, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Berkeley Springs Medical Center, Berkeley Springs, WV. Born on July 7, 1944, in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. Gouyer and Madeline (Tankersley) Gouyer.

She was Catholic by faith, a loving mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by one...

Wilburn "Lee" Leroy Woodcock Jr.

Wilburn "Lee" Leroy Woodcock Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

Wilburn “Lee” Leroy Woodcock, Jr., 63, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on December 15, 1961, in Hopewell, Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilburn “Billy” Leroy Woodcock, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Gail E. Woodcock; sons, Wilburn “Tripp” Woodcock III (Melissa), Leonard Lee Parrish (Steffany), and Vincent Rice; daughter, Amanda...

Cody Wayne Smith

Cody Wayne Smith

Jul 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Cody Wayne Smith, age 17, of Clarksville who left this world far too soon on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born November 6, 2007, he was the son of Michael Wayne and Jennifer Lynn Smith. He was preceded in death by his Nanny, Pat Smith; grandpa, Dickie Smith; Papa, Jerry Farless; Auntie, Dot...

Charles Douglas Johnston

Charles Douglas Johnston

Jul 6, 2025

Charles Douglas Johnston passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world suddenly, his loving heart and generous ways leave an everlasting imprint on all our hearts. Charles was born in Richmond, Virginia, on November 20, 1946, and was the son of the late Frank and Hazel...

David George Hitchcock

David George Hitchcock

Jul 6, 2025

David George Hitchcock, 71, of Chester passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born May 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Durward Thorpe and Catherine Elizabeth Hitchcock.

A graduate of Colonial Heights High School, Class of 1972, David went on to carve out a truly unique path in life. He was a professional magician and clown, having graduated...

James "Jimmy" Arlin Ivey

James "Jimmy" Arlin Ivey

Jul 4, 2025

James “Jimmy” Arlin Ivey, 66, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on September 18, 1958, he was the son of Alice Faye Crumpler and the late Arlin Ivey, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Russell.

Jimmy was the longtime owner of Jerry’s Auto Electric, where he spent over...

Mary Grey Neatrour

Mary Grey Neatrour

Jul 3, 2025

Mary Grey Neatrour, 83, of Disputanta passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born August 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Cora Grey, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Duane Neatrour; sister, Betty Sue Handy, furry four-legged companions, Priscella and Mitzy.

Mary retired after 25 years of devoted service at Central State...

Darrell Wayne McCabe

Darrell Wayne McCabe

Jul 1, 2025

Darrell Wayne McCabe, 70, of Disputanta passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a short period of declining health. Born September 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Jacqueline Scott and John Stanley McCabe, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his twin brother, David S. McCabe.

He was known by many and loved by all—a friend...

Sandra Tucker Harris

Sandra Tucker Harris

Jul 1, 2025

Sandra Tucker Harris, 73, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Monday July 1st, 2025. She was a valuable and loved team member at AT&T. She is preceded in death by her parents, John R. Tucker and Doris W. Tucker.

Sandra is survived by her beloved husband, Billy Harris, son, Clinton Riley, daughter, Alecia Dopp, three sisters: Millie T. Evans, Laura...

Maria Port Hackley

Maria Port Hackley

Jul 1, 2025

Maria Port Hackley, 91, of Colonial Heights VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

A native of Germany and child of World War II, she was a loving wife, mother and Oma. She spent most of her adult life raising children — not only her own, but many others who were very special to her as well.

She...

Barbara Ann Cabrinha

Barbara Ann Cabrinha

Jun 30, 2025

Barbara Ann Cabrinha, 79, of Prince George passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born February 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Lake Elroy and Elaine Timmons Harris, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Roy Cabrinha; and brothers, Paul and Len Harris.

A woman of deep faith, Barbara was a longtime and active parishioner...

Herbert Cleveland Tatum

Herbert Cleveland Tatum

Jun 27, 2025

Herbert Cleveland Tatum, 75, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Richmond VA Medical Center. Born on July 16, 1949, Herbert was the son of the late Robert and Jessie Hubbard Tatum. He was also preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Christal Tatum McCollum. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Herbert lived a...

Mary Lou Padgett

Mary Lou Padgett

Jun 24, 2025

Mary Lou Padgett, born August 25, 1943, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Ambrose and Edna Brite Harris. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Ennis.

She is survived by her husband, the love of her life for almost 65...

John Bladon Jones

John Bladon Jones

Jun 24, 2025

John Bladon “JB” Jones, 82, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 22, 1942, he was the son of the late James Tazwell Jones and Gertrude Lillian Stroud Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. James Tazwell Jones, Jr. and Betty Jones Ridout, who...

John Harold Lamberson

John Harold Lamberson

Jun 23, 2025

John H. (Jack) Lamberson, 88, of La Grange, KY, passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his children, after a five-year courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucy (2002), youngest daughter Colleen (1996), and only sister Maryann Pirolli (2025).

Jack is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy...

Pamela Victoria Vaughan

Pamela Victoria Vaughan

Jun 20, 2025

Pamela Victoria Vaughan, 75, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born on August 24, 1949, in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Nester Vaughan and Sarah Aldridge Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by a host of aunts and uncles.

Pam retired from Fort Lee Army Kenner Hospital after 30 years...

Regena Emory Christiansen

Regena Emory Christiansen

Jun 19, 2025

Regena went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mother, and father, Louise and Elwyn “Sonny” Emory; her brother, Elwyn “Bubba” Emory; and her niece, Lucy Stevens.

She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Christiansen; her two sons, Phillip Chappell (Warunee), and Jonathan Chappell; two grandsons, River and Raiden;...

Neil Randolph Holser

Neil Randolph Holser

Jun 18, 2025

Neil Randolph Holser, 77, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, with family by his side.

Born in Washington, D.C., to Richard Charles Holser and Virginia Rose Holser (Reynolds), Neil was the eldest of six children. He spent his early childhood in the D.C. suburbs before his family moved to Rockville, Maryland, around 1955. Neil's love for...

Mary Lori Lane

Mary Lori Lane

Jun 18, 2025

Mary Lori Lane, a beloved resident of the Good Neighbors group home in Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on Wednesday June 18, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd William and Mary Turek Lane and was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Lane Hirn and a brother, Gordon L. Mallory. Mary was...

Brenda Barron Milhoan

Brenda Barron Milhoan

Jun 17, 2025

Brenda Barron Milhoan, 74, of Claremont, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on March 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Paul Barron and Josephine Gibbs Barron. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Yeckley.

She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony “Tom” Milhoan; son, Jimmy East (Trista);...

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