OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

George "Bobby" Robert Nagle

George "Bobby" Robert Nagle

Oct 3, 2025

George “Bobby” Robert Nagle, 67, born on April 14, 1958, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 3, 2025, while at work. He resided in Petersburg, VA, with his beloved wife, Maria Fe Nagle.

He was the son of the late Marie Nagle Jones and Elmer Connor Nagle in Trucksville, PA. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce W....

Victoria "Vicky" Beryle Wray

Victoria "Vicky" Beryle Wray

Oct 16, 2025

Victoria “Vicky” Beryle Wray, 62, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on March 4, 1963.

Vicky lived a simple yet fulfilling life, finding joy in the little things and the people she loved most. She worked as a dedicated cashier at Sam’s Club for 15 years, where her kindness and...

Charles Raymond Genga

Charles Raymond Genga

Oct 14, 2025

Charles Raymond Genga Sr., 86, of Church Road, VA, passed peacefully on October 14, 2025. Charles grew up in Marion, VA and graduated from Marion High School in 1957. He then served in the Navy and Army for 23 years and, later, attended and graduated from St. Leo's college.

Charles enjoyed playing golf, painting, spending time with his animals and grandkids,...

Glenice Irene Archer

Glenice Irene Archer

Oct 13, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Glenice I. Archer

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23

Glenice I. Archer of S. Chesterfield, VA went home to the Kingdom on October 13, 2025. She was the daughter of Stanley Cornett Sr. and Virginia Hepinstall-Cornett. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Stanley “Bubba” Cornett Jr (Tina), Wayne Cornett (Becky), David...

Richmond August Wollstein

Richmond August Wollstein

Oct 12, 2025

Richmond August Wollstein departed his earthly home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, after a brief illness. Richmond was born November 29, 1952, in Rome (Floyd County,) Georgia. He had resided in Chesterfield County Virginia for the past 50 years. Richmond was a member of the historic St. Joseph Catholic Church in Petersburg, Virginia.

Richmond was a graduate of Berry College, Mount...

Keith Y. Silvey

Keith Y. Silvey

Oct 11, 2025

Keith Y. Silvey, 58, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Southside Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Y. Silvey and many other family members, Herman Silvey, Dorothy Silvey, Mary Ayers, Nadine Burkheart, Fannie Rainey, John Peters, Teresa Moore. Keith was an avid Washington Redskins fan and a friend to all...

Willie Edward McCaffity

Willie Edward McCaffity

Oct 11, 2025

Willie Edward McCaffity, 83, of South Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Born in North Carolina on September 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Clyde Columbus McCaffity and Oma McLawhorn McCaffity. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Newton McCaffity, and his siblings, Lena Whitehead, Nancy Poole, JoAnn Young,...

Evelyn Wood Entsminger

Evelyn Wood Entsminger

Oct 11, 2025

Evelyn Wood Entsminger, 88, of S. Chesterfield, VA, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2025 following a battle with dementia.

Born August 7, 1937, Evelyn was the daughter of the late William H. Wood, Sr. and Arie P. Wood, and was also preceded in death by her brother, William H. Wood, Jr.; and sisters, Easter Mayes, Frances...

Walter "Dave" David Moore III

Walter "Dave" David Moore III

Oct 10, 2025

Walter David Moore III, 66, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born in Petersburg on February 22, 1959, to Ruby Jean Mosconi and Walter David Moore, Jr.

Whether you knew him as Walter… Dave… Bubba… He was so much to so many… a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, a businessman, a jokester,...

Kenneth "Ken" Walter Nikolaisen, Sr.

Kenneth "Ken" Walter Nikolaisen, Sr.

Oct 9, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Walter Nikolaisen, Sr., 88, of Coles Point and Chester, Virgina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Chippenham Hospital.

Ken will be remembered as a strong and loving father, a devoted husband, and a loyal friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Pauline Korb Nikolaisen; the love of his life and wife, Rebecca Dianne...

Anna B. Brooks

Anna B. Brooks

Oct 9, 2025

Anna Belle Baugh Brooks, 90, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 15, 1935, Anna was the daughter of Lloyd Phillip Baugh and Ethel McCann Baugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Jean Baugh Dice; and her husbands, Clayton “Buddy” Oliver and Howard Brooks. Anna dedicated...

Brenda Newsome Brewer

Brenda Newsome Brewer

Oct 7, 2025

Brenda Newsome Brewer of South Chesterfield, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after gracing us with 84 wonderful years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar, and Viola Newsom; birth mother, Dorothy Nelms; and brothers, Billy James, Paul Douglas and Joe.

She is survived by her lifelong loving friend of 54 years,...

Roy Lawrence Wells

Roy Lawrence Wells

Oct 2, 2025

Roy Lawrence Wells, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Known to friends and family as Sonny, he was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, glue guy on the ball field, coach, and role model to all who knew him. He was predeceased by his mother Ruby Hartless Wells, sister, Shirley McCoy, and brother, Donald Wells. He is...

Betty Jo Blackwood

Betty Jo Blackwood

Oct 1, 2025

Betty Jo Blackwood, went to her eternal home Wednesday October 1, 2025 after a brief illness.

She’ll always be remembered for her warm smile, upbeat manner and humor.

She spoke with a kind voice even if the subject was difficult. You left the conversation grounded in God’s love with hope and confidence for an optimistic future. A call to Betty Jo was...

Olive Doss Thweatt

Olive Doss Thweatt

Sep 29, 2025

Olive Doss Thweatt, 97, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Southside Medical Center. She was born on July 16, 1928, in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Jesse E. and Dorothy Sadler Doss and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clifford Epps Thweatt, Jr. 

Olive was a lifelong member of West End Baptist...

Rebecca Crowder King

Rebecca Crowder King

Sep 28, 2025

Rebecca Crowder King, 82, of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Virginia on July 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leon Crowder, III and Mamie Cook Crowder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. King; sister, Pamela C. Thrift; and her brother-in-law, John H. Thrift.

Rebecca devoted 17...

Anne Dix Chaney

Anne Dix Chaney

Sep 25, 2025

Anne Dix Chaney “Gaw”, 82, of North Chesterfield passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Anne was preceded in death by her mother and father, Margaret Thomas Dix and Theodore J. Dix, Sr.; and her beloved son, David Ray Chaney.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Anne will be remembered for her boundless love, creativity, and...

Anne Baird Cizek

Anne Baird Cizek

Sep 23, 2025

Anne Baird Cizek of Prince George went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after bravely battling a four-year illness. She was a loving and devoted wife, sister, favorite aunt, and faithful friend. She was a beautiful, selfless, and generous person whose thoughtful acts of giving and service brought joy to many others around her....

Patricia Jordan Melvin

Patricia Jordan Melvin

Sep 23, 2025

Patricia Jordan Melvin, 76, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on February 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Osborne “Dick” Jordan and Anna Bland Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Allen Rogers, Jr.; second husband, William Matthew Melvin; and her brother, Richard...

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