Local obituaries for
Colonel (Ret.) Gerald F. Holman
Jun 16, 2026
Colonel (Ret.) Gerald F. Holman passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on November 28, 1938, in Muskegon, Michigan, Gerald Frederick Holman lived a life defined by service, leadership, learning, and devotion to family. After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the...
Samuel Weisiger Grossmann III
Jun 15, 2026
Samuel Weisiger Grossmann III, 54, of Prince George, passed away on June 15, 2026, at his home. Sam was born in Petersburg, VA, and was preceded in death by his dad, "Joe" Samuel W. Grossmann, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Julie Beckwith Grossmann, and his uncle, Thomas Stanly Beckwith, Jr. A graveside funeral service will be held for...
Vida May Colby
Jun 14, 2026
Vida May Colby, 89, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2026.
Born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Earle and Katherine Crowell. She carried her New England roots with her when she moved to Virginia later in life, where she spent the remainder of her years surrounded by family and friends.
She...
Regina Carlson Foster
Jun 14, 2026
Regina Carlson Foster, age 78, of Chester, Virginia, died peacefully on the morning of Sunday, June 14th, after a very long illness.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Foster; her son and daughter-in law, Michael and Elizabeth Foster; her son, Peter Foster; her grandchildren, Catherine, Matthew, and William Foster; her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Susan Carlson;...
Catherine "Cathy" Harris
Jun 13, 2026
Catherine "Cathy" Harris, 85, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to family and friends that will be treasured forever.
Born and raised in Danville, VA, Cathy was a proud graduate of George Washington High School and later earned her cosmetology license. She embraced life with enthusiasm, finding joy in traveling, shopping, and...
John Henry Carnifax Sr.
Jun 11, 2026
John Henry Carnifax, Sr., passed away on June 11, 2026, while in hospice care in Chesterfield, VA. He was 87 years old. Born August 13, 1938, in Fenwick, WV, John was the second child born to Austin Jack (Bus) and Beulah Carnifax. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, James Carnifax. John has three children (John...
Michael Allan Likavec
Jun 10, 2026
Michael Allan Likavec, 76, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Chippenham Hospital.
Michael was born November 30, 1949 in Georgia to the late Henry and Margaret (Hullett) Likavec. He spent his early years growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. After honorable discharge, he graduated from Ohio University...
Nora Jean "Jeani" Thompson
Jun 9, 2026
Nora Jean "Jeani" Thompson, 61, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026.
Born on January 22, 1965, in South Hill, Virginia, Jeani lived a life defined by love, loyalty, and devotion to her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Luvenia Clark Thompson Howell and Robert M. Thompson. She was also preceded in death...
Barbara Ann Binkley Taylor
Jun 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Binkley Taylor, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 8, 2026. She was born July 15, 1940, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Emanuel Binkley and the late Bea Haley Williams.Barbara is survived by her husband, Burnell Taylor, who she met at a dance at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He...
Margaret Beard
Jun 8, 2026
Margaret Beard, 80, passed away on June 8, 2026. Margaret was born in Germany and later settled in Chester, VA, where she raised her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Morris Beard; children, Daniel & Jenny Beard, Travis & Jessica Beard, and Joe & Julie Beard; six grandchildren; and brother, Juergen & Maria Kuhnel.Margaret cherished...
Hugh Waverly Brown, Sr.
Jun 8, 2026
Hugh Waverly Brown, Sr., 93, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Buckingham County, VA he was the son of the late Clyde and Martha Taylor Brown; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Adcock Brown; two sisters, Margaret Bryant and Betty McFadden; and one brother, James Brown....
Patricia Ann Jeglijewski
Jun 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Jeglijewski, 74, of Chesterfield, passed away June 7, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Mitchell Jeglijewski and Laura (Abrewczynski) Jeglijewski, who preceded her in death along with her sister, Carol Jeglijewski. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business and was a lab analyst for Reynolds Metal Company and Alcoa. Patricia was a devoted wife, nurturing...
Mark Lester Lasky
Jun 5, 2026
Dr. Mark L. Lasky passed into the hands of God on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Irvington, NJ, he spent his childhood in North Arlington, later moving to Fords, NJ, as a teenager.
He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1969 and his Masters in Biology from Seton Hall University in 1972. In 1975, he...
Barbara VonDeck Tucci
Jun 5, 2026
Barbara VonDeck Tucci, 94, of Durham, NC and formerly of Tucson, Arizona and Alexandria, VA passed away on June 5, 2026 at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Hazel and Edward VonDeck and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank J. Tucci. Barbara spent her life caring...
Elsa Eloisa Smith
Jun 4, 2026
Elsa Eloisa Smith, of Chester, VA, died June 4th, 2026 at home of natural causes. Born Elsa Eloisa Eslava Del Carpio on January 15, 1951 in Chiclayo, Peru to Carlos Alberto Eslava Ubillus and Felipi Del Carpio Chavarry, she is survived by her sister, Carmen Velasquez and family; her daughters, Amanda Hengle and Alison Velazquez; six grandchildren, Kalum Griffin, Kelby...
Judith Bray Bowman
Jun 4, 2026
Judith "Judy Carol" Bray Bowman, 82, of Petersburg, Virginia, departed this earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. Her legacy is one of boundless love and kindness, shared generously with her family, friends, and the many children she taught throughout her over 40 year career as an educator.
Judith was the daughter of...
Brandon Lee Childers
Jun 3, 2026
Brandon Lee Childers, 27, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon was raised between Maryland and Dinwiddie, Virginia. Brandon was the beloved son of Melissa and Carl "John" Childers; and a proud son, brother, uncle, and friend. Brandon loved deeply and fiercely; he was a natural protector whose loyalty and devotion to those...
Crystal Gayle Pickering-Dutton
Jun 3, 2026
Crystal Gayle Pickering-Dutton passed peacefully on June 3rd, 2026, extending her journey with her Lord and Savior. She was a loving mother, sister, wife, and friend—a radiant soul whose warmth touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Crystal carried the sunshine with her wherever she went. Her love of the outdoors, the open sky, and the sound of waves brought her...
Juanita Harris Surdam
Jun 3, 2026
Juanita Harris Surdam, of Chesterfield County, VA., passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Juanita was welcomed into heaven by her two sons, Mark and Wayne.
Juanita worked as a secretary at Central State Hospital until retiring in 1995. In retirement, she devoted her time and resources to caring for homeless animals, ensuring they had food, shelter, and medical care....
William "Bill" Peterson, Sr.
Jun 3, 2026
William "Bill" Peterson, Sr., of Chesterfield, Virginia, entered God's eternal rest on June 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mae Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joanne; sons, Billy (Vickie), Jimmy (Stephanie); four grandchildren, Whitney, McKenzie (Bryce), Carter, and Emily; and great-grandson, Stetson.
Growing up in Armagh, Pennsylvania, Bill found...
