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Edward Cox

Edward Cox

Jul 1, 2018

Edward R. Cox, 59, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. He was born September 14, 1958 in Lynchburg, Virginia and was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Mae Swain Cox. Edward was a boilermaker with Local #45 and was very proud of his job, he enjoyed fishing, and was a...

Richard Tutwiler Jr.

Richard Tutwiler Jr.

Jul 1, 2018

Richard Clark Tutwiler, Jr. "Dick," 90, of Prince George, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born on February 12, 1928 to the late Richard Clark Tutwiler, Sr. and Louise Woodward Tutwiler. Dick is survived by his wife of 60 years, Davidina Partin Tutwiler; daughter, Davidina Sutherland "Muff" (James C. Sutherland, Jr.); son, Richard...

Joan Armentrout

Joan Armentrout

Jun 30, 2018

Joan Bennett Armentrout Well done, good and faithful servant, Joan Bennett Armentrout, 85, of Chester, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Born June 1, 1933, in Cumberland Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Bennett and Agnes Maphis Smith. Mrs. Armentrout was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and a retired Secretary with...

Kenneth Andrews

Kenneth Andrews

Jun 30, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Andrews, 67, of Chesterfield County, passed away June 30, 2018 in his home. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 19, 1950, he was the son of the late Wesley A. Andrews and Ruth H. Coon, both of Ettrick, Virginia. He was retired from Chesterfield County as a Deputy Sheriff after 25 years of service. He also worked at...

Charla' Short

Charla' Short

Jun 30, 2018

Charla' Toombs Short, 52, of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1966 and worked for Virginia Urology in Patient Accounting. Those who were lucky enough to try her food, knew she was an amazing chef and baker. She loved cats and dogs, but family was the most important thing in her life. Charla'...

David Mccay

David Mccay

Jun 26, 2018

David Samuel McCay, age 34, passed away unexpectedly in the home of a friend on June 26, 2018. He was born on January 19, 1984 at John Randolph in Hopewell, Virginia, to Phyllis and Charles Smith. He attended Surry County High School. He was employed as an equipment operator with Seward Lumber Company. He enjoyed working with his hands, whether...

Lawrence Tudor

Lawrence Tudor

Jun 26, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" E. Tudor, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tues, June 26, 2018 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1933 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Samuel H. and Gladys Turner Tudor and was preceded in death by his wife June Ann Tudor. Mr. Tudor was a Korean Conflict United States Army Veteran, a member...

John Ledford Sr.

John Ledford Sr.

Jun 23, 2018

John Lewis Ledford Sr., 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Born on July 28, 1944 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dennis F. and Ruby Brown Ledford, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ledford; and a brother, Richard Ledford. Mr. Ledford was a truck driver for 16 years...

John Wicks

John Wicks

Jun 21, 2018

John Preston Wicks, 80, of Dinwiddie County passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Born October 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Irving O. Wicks and Margaret E. Moody. He was a charter member of Second Chance Baptist Church. For 28 years, he worked as a supervisor for Green Leaf Dairy and later on worked as a...

George Abernathy

George Abernathy

Jun 20, 2018

George Allen Abernathy, Jr., 53, of South Prince George, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Abernathy, Sr. and his mother, Thelma Elmore Redford. George is survived by his wife, Tammy Clark Abernathy; two sons, Eric Allen Abernathy and Timothy Allan Abernathy; one grandson, Collan Mason; step-mother,...

Linda Sale

Linda Sale

Jun 19, 2018

Linda Diana Garrett Sale, 57, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the VCU Health System. She was preceded in death by a brother, William B. Garrett; two uncles, John and Herbert Bish; cousin, Wayne Bish; and her ex-husband, Mark Anthony Setzer. Linda worked for over 20 years as a nurse and caregiver. She is survived...

Devon Procise

Devon Procise

Jun 19, 2018

Devon Scott Procise, 21, of Colonial Heights, passed away June 19, 2018. Devon loved the fast life, and he loved his dog, Shadow. He was employed by Clearwater Pools. Devon was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Lena Bowles and Evelyn Letchworth; and sister, Elana. He is survived by his parents, Dana Procise (Elvis Keffer) and Donald Letchworth; grandfather, David...

Timothy House

Timothy House

Jun 18, 2018

Timothy Powers House, 67, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys Powers House. He is survived by his two sons Robert House (Barbara) and Jeffrey House; two sisters Susan Elliott (Jon) and Mildred Spence (Keith); and numerous nieces and nephews. Timothy worked as a floral designer...

Harley Sorensen Sr.

Harley Sorensen Sr.

Jun 18, 2018

Harley C. Sorensen, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born June 17, 1925, he was the son of the late Arthur and Cora Sorensen and was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Cox Sorensen and brother, Richard Sorensen. Harley was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights for about 30 years....

Donald Pitchford

Donald Pitchford

Jun 18, 2018

Donald Thomas "Tom" Pitchford, 73, of Carson passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born in Newport News, on June 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Sidney T. and Ethel Bryant Pitchford. Tom was a United States Army veteran and retired from Civil Service with the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Lee. He is survived by...

Shirley Keyes

Shirley Keyes

Jun 15, 2018

Shirley Hawkins Keyes, 83, of Prince George, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Boyce R. Keyes; daughter, Sherryl D. Wolosuk; granddaughter, Kara B. Lespier; grandson, Kenneth Scott Smith; two great-grandsons, Gavin T. Kilgore and Logan B. Kilgore; niece, Toni Hallman and husband, Jerry; nephew, Jeb Hawkins and many other loving nieces and nephews. Shirley...

Joe Pientka Sr.

Joe Pientka Sr.

Jun 14, 2018

Command Sergeant Major Joe Pientka, U.S. Army (Ret.) was born in Dante, Virginia on February 7, 1925 to Constant and Mary Pientka. He was the last surviving child of Constant and Mary Pientka's seven children. Joe received his final Permanent Change of Station orders to the big golf course in the sky on June 14, 2018. Joe entered military service...

Lonnie Taylor

Lonnie Taylor

Jun 12, 2018

Lonnie Taylor passed away June 12, 2018, peacefully at home. Born in Mt. Airy, NC, August 2, 1952, he was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Novella Taylor Wiggins; father, Belvin R. Taylor; and brother, Thomas R. Taylor. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Patty of 29 years; son, Lonnie Christopher (Tiffany); 3 grandchildren, Christian, Shaha,...

Daniel Propst Jr.

Daniel Propst Jr.

Jun 12, 2018

Daniel Lawrence Propst, Jr., 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Lawrence Propst Sr. and Maggie Bame Propst; and one daughter, Marsha Bame Propst. Dan is survived by his wife, Louise Rainey Propst; one daughter, Alice Propst Coats of Chester; son-in-law Oaker R. Coats, Jr of Chester; two...

Delilah Vaughan

Delilah Vaughan

Jun 10, 2018

Mrs. Delilah Maureen Vaughan "Dee Dee" ended her Earthly journey, very peacefully, June 10, 2018. She is joined by her husband, Bobby Gene Vaughan Sr.; her daughter, Frances "Sista" Dee Vaughan; her father and mother, Dreama and Frances Chance; her sisters, Patty Mayes & Beatrice Butler; and brother, Wayne Chance. Delilah was an amazing mother to many but none more...

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