Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.
Linda Marie Beardsley Lewis
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Marie Beardlsey Lewis, 76, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born in Hawaii on April 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late LTC Leonard Nelson Beardsley, USAF and Laurine Lee Norfleet Beardsley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Richard Lewis; daughter, Brandi Lei Shaw; and her sister, Lora...
William Edward Rawlings III
Sep 11, 2025
William Edward Rawlings III, 87, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Born November 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Charlotte Baxter and William Edward Rawlings, Jr., and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Edwards Rawlings, mother of their children, Tommy and Janice.
Bill earned his B.S. in Elementary Education from...
Ivan Edward Forrester
Sep 7, 2025
Ivan Edward Forrester, Jr., 77, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1947, in Warrington, Virginia, to the late Ivan Edward Forrester, Sr., a United States Air Force veteran, and Phyllis Joan Forrester. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rita Forrester. Known to family and friends as...
Joan C. Alexy
Sep 7, 2025
Joan C. Alexy, 83, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Rockwood, Tennessee on August 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Reuben Houston Collett and Nellie Massengill Collett. She was also preceded in death by her son, Roger Garrison.
Joan was a longtime member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. She worked for...
Jean Baugh Dice
Sep 7, 2025
Jean Russelle Baugh Dice, age 95, passed away on Sunday September 7, 2025. Born October 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Phillip Baugh and Ethel McCann Baugh, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rodger Dice, Sr.; and son, John Phillip Dice.
She was a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights, having graduated from high...
James Benjamin Stewart, III
Sep 4, 2025
James B. Stewart III., 85, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1940, to the late James Benjamin Stewart, Jr and Mildred Frances Stewart.
James proudly served in the Army Reserves for seven years and always took the time to acknowledge veterans for their service to our country. He...
George Traylor Elder Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
George Traylor Elder, Jr., 80, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1945, to the late George Traylor Elder, Sr. and Esther Crocker Elder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ann Marie Hinds, Phillip Elder, and Larry Elder, and daughter-in-law, Patti Elder.
George was the...
James David Ice, Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
James David Ice, Sr., 88, of Chester went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on September 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Miles Ice and Florence Mauck. He was preceded in death by his son, James David William Ice.
He honorably served his country as a member of the...
Jack Leon Kidwell
Aug 31, 2025
Jack Leon Kidwell, age 92, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Arlington County, Virginia on August 3, 1933, one of nine children. In his early adult years his energy was spent raising six children and growing a business in turfgrass production. He was always bringing home little animals who were lost or abandoned,...
Rhonda Gail Lobaugh
Aug 31, 2025
Rhonda "Gail" Lobaugh, passed away Sunday, August 31,2025 surrounded by a loving family. Born November 4, 1953, she dedicated her life to creating a home for husband, Richard and son, Paul. Gail's greatest loves were family, shopping and decorating. She spent hours in her flower garden, which shows its colorful beauty. She is survived by her husband, Richard, son, Paul...
Robin Denise Scearce
Aug 30, 2025
Robin Scearce, whose laughter, love, and humor lifted everyone around her, passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
Robin was known for her quick wit, her gift of storytelling, and her deep compassion. She could make a room laugh in an instant, and her words, whether spoken or written, carried honesty, warmth, and wisdom.
To those blessed to know her, she was more...
Alice Mae LeBarnes
Aug 26, 2025
Alice LeBarnes 90, of Emporia, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. She was born in Blue Hill, Maine, and lived a long and full life centered on love, family, and cherished traditions.
She is survived by her two children, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, who will carry forward her memory and the many lessons she lovingly shared. She now...
Linda B. Kump
Aug 26, 2025
Linda Bristow Kump, 76, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 7, 1949.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, S Prince George, Virginia 23805. Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E....
Luis Alfredo Jaime
Aug 22, 2025
Luis Alfredo Jaime affectionately known as Buddy, was born on February 15, 1943 in the Dominican Republic to his loving parents, Alfredo Luis Jaime and Evelyn Hazlehurst Jaime. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and his sister, Noris.
At an early age, Luis made his home in New York City, where he would build a life filled with...
Bobby Lee Cain
Aug 21, 2025
Bobby Lee Cain, Sr., 90 of Carson, Va passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Bobby was born and raised in Carson, VA; the son of the late Wallace Timothy Cain and Zettie Emmons Cain. He was a Carson Volunteer Firefighter for over 50 years; Past Master of Edwards Lodge #308 AF...
Casey Stephen Culler
Aug 19, 2025
Casey Stephen Culler, 38, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1987, in California.
He is survived by his parents, Catherine Crowder and Stephen Culler; children, Blake Culler, Levi Culler, Bailey Culler, and their mother, Molly Miller; stepfather, Raymond Crowder, Jr.; siblings, Crystal Culler, Daniel Culler, Raymond Crowder, III, and Lauren...
Eleanor Nell Carper
Aug 16, 2025
Eleanor Nell Carper, 91, of Chesterfield County, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Nell was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church and dedicated her life to her family, faith and community. She retired from Richmond Clarklift after many years of service and began her career working in retail with Woolworths, Lerners and Sears.
She was the beloved wife of...
Frances Lovell Carraway
Aug 10, 2025
Frances Lovell Carraway, 75, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born on March 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Paulett , and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brock Carraway.
Frannie Carraway was a retired operator of the Reynolds Metals Corporation and worked there for many years doing multiple jobs including...
William Oliver Bandy
Aug 8, 2025
William “BB” Oliver Bandy, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, August 8th, 2025. He was born March 5th,1934 in Akron, Ohio to his late parents William McFarland Bandy and Josephine Mealy Bandy. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, James Edward Bandy.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bandy, married 72 years, brother, Jimmy...
Christopher R. "Chris" Drown Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Christopher R. “Chris” Drown Sr., 59, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born to the late Ronald Drown and Sharon Sutton Thompson, Chris was a man of remarkable skill, dedication, and heart. He was the proud owner of 2 The Top Tree Services, where he combined his love of the outdoors with his unmatched work ethic....
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