Paul Woods McCarthy, 85, of Petersburg passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Percy Joseph McCarthy and Dorothy Faye Woods. Mr. McCarthy was a retired Master Sargent in the United States Army, with 21 years of service devoted to his country. He loved photography and was very computer literate. He is survived by his loving wife, Fumiko "Libby" McCarthy. Services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.