Theda Hale Peterson, 67, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was born August 3, 1945 to the late David Elmo and Ruby Leete Hale. Mrs. Peterson is survived by her husband, William F. Peterson Sr.; son, W. Ray Graham II; brother, David Brent Hale; step-children, William F. Peterson Jr. and Janet Peterson; and many special friends. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.