Local obituaries for
Carl Waverly Wells
Oct 29, 2025
Carl Waverly Wells, 84, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late Alvin Waverly and Lula Poole Wells; and was also preceded in death by his niece, Tanya Wells. Mr. Wells faithfully served his country in the United States Army Reserves, and was the owner and...
Lowell Wayne Singleton
Oct 28, 2025
Lowell Wayne Singleton, 87, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rebecca Singleton; three sons, Teddy W. Singleton (Gayle), Larry L. Singleton (Shelly), and Scott D. Singleton (Sherrie); six beloved grandchildren, Jennifer G. Siberman (Andrew), Jessica A. Singleton, Tony L. Singleton (Meagan), Daniel W. Singleton (Lindsey), Chris...
Jackie Lee Taylor
Oct 28, 2025
Jackie "Jack" Lee Taylor, known affectionately as Big Jack, Daddy, and Papa Jack, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, with his sons, whom he loved so fiercely, by his side. Born on Valentine's Day in 1953, it was fitting because Jack loved with his whole heart from the moment he entered this world.
Jack retired in 2006 after a long...
Thomas Edward Gibbs, Sr.
Oct 28, 2025
Thomas Edward Gibbs, Sr., 93, of DeWitt, passed away October 28, 2025, at Dunlop House Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Colonial Heights, VA. He was born on the family farm in DeWitt, VA, to Ruth Ladd Gibbs and Thomas Mitchell Gibbs, on August 6, 1932. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Nancy Carol Chambers Gibbs....
Louis Edgar Hinch, Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Louis Edgar Hinch, Jr., "Butch", departed his earthly home on Monday, October 27, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born June 4, 1950, in California. He resided in Colonial Heights, Virginia, for 51 years.
Butch was a devoted follower of his Lord and Savor, Jesus Christ. He was a member of The Heights Baptist Church for over 30 years. It...
Thomas O’Carroll
Oct 26, 2025
We honor the life and legacy of Thomas O'Carroll - a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved brother, and proud U.S. Army veteran.Born with a spirit of service and strength, Tom dedicated 20 honorable years to the United States Army, serving his country with unwavering commitment, courage, and integrity. His military career was marked by discipline, leadership, and a...
Larry David Jones
Oct 25, 2025
Larry David Jones, 90, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born on September 28, 1935, in Lavonia, Georgia, he was the beloved father of Michelle Cundiff and Dean Jones.
Larry was born to Leonard and Hatti Jones, and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He attended Manchester High School, and pursued a long...
Thomas Fred Westendorf
Oct 24, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Fred Westendorf, 84, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, October 24, 205. Born in Kelly Station, PA, he was the son of the late William J. and Anna Paraside Westendorf; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jackie Westendorf; and a brother, Bill Westendorf. Mr. Westendorf faithfully served his country in the United States...
Mary C. Wooldridge
Oct 22, 2025
Mary "Millye" C. Wooldridge, 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Larry Williams and Richard Wooldridge. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Joe Decook, Karen Shealy, and Connie Mountcasel; grandsons, Ryan Filager and Neal Filager; sister, Nancy Humphries; and other extended family and friends. All services will...
Helen Eleanor Johnson
Oct 21, 2025
Helen Eleanor Johnson, 83, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Louis Blank, Sr. and Mamie Bradshaw Blank; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Johnson, Jr.; one grandson, James Ryan Johnson; and four siblings, Samuel Blank, Louis Blank, Jr., Nick Blank,...
Graham Kennedy Tiller
Oct 20, 2025
Graham Kennedy Tiller, known to all as Ken, passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 92, after a period of declining health. He was born on October 25, 1932, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, to the late Graham Alexander and Janie "Ruth" Kennedy Tiller. Ken spent his formative years in Dickenson County, Virginia, and graduated from high school...
Gloria Peffer Crowson
Oct 20, 2025
Gloria Peffer Crowson, 93, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on October 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Crowson; and her son, John N. Bowman, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Schrum; her son, Jimi Bowman (Joni); and her daughter, Paula Wallace (Amos). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Thad Bowman,...
Joseph C. Hillier
Oct 20, 2025
Joseph C. Hillier passed away October 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community. A proud graduate of Thomas Dale High School, Hampden-Sydney College, and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, Joe began his career serving in the U.S. Navy at the Norfolk Naval Air Station before establishing a family...
Dora Cothran Togna
Oct 19, 2025
Dora Cothran Togna, born October 21, 1931, passed away in the early morning of October 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo; grandson, Alden; and daughter-in-law, Saralyn. She is survived by her sons, Michael, Mark, and Keith (Molly); grandchildren, Matthew, Amy Jones (Matt), Gabriel (Kayla), Cothran (Nicky), and Owen (Reilly); and great-grandchildren, Austyn, Harrison, Harper, and...
Bernard Hartwell Howard
Oct 18, 2025
Bernard Hartwell Howard "Bernie", affectionately known as "Bun", left this earth to join his wife, Shirley Murray Howard, in Heaven on October 18, 2025. Born July 1, 1935, in Bedford, VA, to Ernest Oscar Howard and Myrtle Pedigo Howard.
Bun leaves behind his daughters, Cindy Howard Cherry (Jennings Cherry) and Melinda Howard Haddon (Johnny Haddon); granddaughters, Lauren Cherry and Allison Davis...
Gary Lee Simmons
Oct 17, 2025
Gary Lee Simmons, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 17, 2025. Born in 1952 and raised in Matoaca, Virginia, Gary was a proud graduate of Matoaca High School and a lifelong Virginian who cherished his roots, his family, and his friendships.
Gary dedicated 37 years of his life to Brenco Bearings in Petersburg, where he built...
William James McClellan, Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
William "Bill" James McClellan, Jr., 77, of Prince George, VA, passed away on October 17, 2025. Born and raised in Pennsauken, NJ, he was the son of the late William James, Sr. and Dolores Mary McClellan. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Mr. McClellan was a veteran of the United States Navy and the United States Air Force, something...
Thomas M. Strickland, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Thomas M. "Mack" Strickland, Jr., of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on October 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Thomas Strickland, Sr. and Florine Strickland. He was a loving husband of 38 years to Janice Strickland and "father" to his beloved dog, Amber. Mack...
The Reverend James Russell Traylor
Oct 16, 2025
The Reverend James Russell Traylor, 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on October 16, 2025. Born in Ettrick, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Churchill Traylor, Jr. and Lucille Wilson Cain Traylor. He was a 1957 graduate of Petersburg High school, a 1967 graduate of the College of William and Mary, and attended the Marshall Wythe School of Law there. He was admitted...
Carolyn Elizabeth Wilson
Oct 16, 2025
Carolyn Elizabeth Wilson (known as Kay and Aunt Kay to many) passed away peacefully at home with her children Beth, Barbara, and Tom close by her side. Left with loving memories of their Grandma Carolyn are Matthew, Jennifer, Jacob, Sara, Rachel, and Ryan along with their children, Corey, Lane, Walker, Ragnar, and Anna Jo. She is also survived by her...
