Recent Obituaries
Donald Page Williams
Mar 14, 2024
Donald “Donnie” Page Williams, age 62 of Matoaca, Virginia, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in CJW Johnston Willis Medical Center. Born March 31, 1961, he was the son of the late Richard Page William and Doris Lipford Ragsdale, and was also preceded in death by his son, Dale Lee Williams; and his sister, Melody Lane Williams.
After dedicating many years...
Michael Lawrence Saxton
Apr 25, 2024
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Michael Lawrence Saxton, USA (Ret.), 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, peacefully at his home. Born in Boise, Idaho, on August 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Ervin Lawrence Saxton and Claretta Dollie Saxton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Darlene H....
Roger Darrel Jones
Apr 24, 2024
Roger Jones, 82, affectionately known as Pussell in North Carolina, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born September 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Ralph Allen and Bertie Smith Jones, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, April Riley; son, Michael Beeler; grandchildren, Jeffery Beeler and Anna Marie Riley; and sister,...
John Edward Styles
Apr 23, 2024
John Edward Styles, 65, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on October 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Styles and Helen Ruth Amburn Styles. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Walter “Sam” Samuel Styles.
John had multiple careers throughout his life. He owned his...
Vera Mae Arnold
Apr 18, 2024
Ms. Vera was a beloved member of the brotherhood of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In her most recent years, she was a member of the Chester Congregation located in Chester, Virginia. Previously she was a member of the Oyster Point Congregation in Newport News, Virginia and Montclair Congregation, Woodbridge, Virginia. Ms. Vera was a faithful military wife of Curtis L. Wrenn, Sr...
Stuart King Short
Apr 18, 2024
Judith Stuart King Flowers Short of Chester was born on April 20, 1942 and transitioned to her new home on Thursday, April 18, 2024. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful." 2nd Timothy: 7.
Stuart wrote her own obituary: I was the eldest of three daughters and the first grandchild on both...
Jeremiah Perry Sovocool
Apr 17, 2024
Jeremiah Perry Sovocool, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born in Ohio, on March 2, 1949. He was a devoted member of the Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights. Jeremiah served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1974 after 12 years of service. After his military career, he became...
Nancy P. Bresko
Apr 17, 2024
Nancy P. Bresko, 71, of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1952 to the late Andrew John Popoczy Jr. and Nell Bickings Popoczy Daniel. Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Lee Bresko and her stepfather, Willis Lee Daniel. She was a long-time employee for over...
Elaine Akers Nance
Apr 16, 2024
Elaine Akers Nance went to be with our heavenly father on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life Ralph Elbert Nance, Jr., and her daughter Linda Nance Worrell. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen and Theresa Nance, her son Mark Nance (Kim), grandchildren Keith Bosher (Nancy) and Mark...
Steven Alan Aldridge
Apr 15, 2024
Steven Alan Aldridge, 70, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that resonates through the keys of countless pianos, the echoes of numerous choirs, and the hearts of all who were touched by his music. Born May 1, 1953, he was the son of the late William Armstead Aldridge and Lucille Aldridge Parker...
Joseph Jeffery Messier
Apr 14, 2024
Joseph Jeffery Messier, 55, known by friends and family as Jeff, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from complications with renal cancer that he battled with courage and quiet dignity since 2020. Born September 25, 1968, at NAS Corpus Christie, Texas, he was the son of Joseph and Jeannette Messier. Jeff is preceded in death by his stepson, Zacharie...
Barbara Barger Perkins
Apr 13, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Barger Perkins of Colonial Heights, Va, who passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 92. Barbara was born and grew up at Natural Bridge, Va and graduated from Natural Bridge High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Perkins, in 1949.
She was predeceased by...
Bernard Ritchie Roane
Apr 12, 2024
Bernard Ritchie Roane of Matoaca, Virginia passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 83.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet H. Roane; his daughters, Christie R. Steglik (Tony), Wendy K. Ross; grandchildren, Abbey C. Hensley, Benjamin R. Hensley, Alexa M. Ross, Zachary H. Hensley; great-grandchildren, Ryder Ross, and Christy Hubbard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can...
Raymond Lee Atkinson, Sr.
Apr 12, 2024
Raymond L. Atkinson, Sr., 87, of Prince George, formerly of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born August 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Edward and Emma Keaton Atkinson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Forsen, Eunice and Virginia Atkinson; and brothers, Mack and Alfred Atkinson.
Raymond worked for 41 years as...
Lawrence "Larry" Howard Bickings
Apr 11, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Howard Bickings, 75, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on January 22, 1949, to Howard Major and Essie Taylor Bickings.
Larry began working for Hercules Hopewell Plant, eventually becoming President of the Union. After leaving the plant, he became a real estate broker. Larry became a site acquisition...
Marjorie Clay DeDanko
Apr 10, 2024
Marjorie Clay DeDanko 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Southside Medical Center Petersburg, Virginia. She was born September 27, 1946, to the late William H. Clay and Leora Lindsey Clay, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Lynn DeDanko, sister, Scarlette Lee Muehler; niece, Lisa Clay Alascio; and beloved dog, Prissy Lynn....
Thelton Ray Rockwell
Apr 10, 2024
Thelton Ray Rockwell (“T.R.”), 78, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born on January 18, 1946, he was the son of the late David Franklin Rockwell and Beulah Radford Rockwell. He graduated from Park View High School in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was...
Doris Capps Colbert
Apr 10, 2024
Doris Capps Colbert, 84, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Braxton Colbert, Jr., her parents, Charlie and Rosa Capps, and many beloved brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Temple (Derrick), granddaughter, Danielle Cummins (Joey), grandson, David 'Braxton' Bookman (Ashley),...
William "Bill" Michael Birkett
Apr 9, 2024
William "Bill" Michael Birkett, 63, a dedicated retired Colonel from the United States Army, rode into the sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of valor, service, and a spirit as free as the open road. Born in Wisconsin on September 12, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert and Chloe Birkett.
With a distinguished career...
Patsy Joyce Ketcham
Apr 8, 2024
Patsy Joyce Ketcham, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Born November 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lively and Winona Stover Lively. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ketcham and her sister, Brenda Randolph. Patsy (Pat-Pat) was a devoted friend and caretaker to many in the Village of...
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