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Robert Phillip Miller

Robert Phillip Miller

May 31, 2024

Robert Phillip Miller was born October 5,195l in Petersburg, Virginia to Sarah and Otis Miller. Sadly, he passed away from a heart attack on Friday, May 31, 2024. He is survived by his sister, Jane Stewart (Buck), niece, Tamara Robinson (Lonnie), and nephew Ryan Browning (Amanda).  He lived his entire life in Petersburg. After graduating from Petersburg High School, he...

Cary Douglas Davis, Jr.

Cary Douglas Davis, Jr.

May 29, 2024

Cary Douglas Davis, Jr., 75, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born July 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Meryl Rice and Cary Douglas Davis, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ian Noah Butler; granddaughter, Brooke Ashley Davis; and two brothers, Wayne Allen Davis and Jerry Lee Davis.

Cary's faith was...

Lawrence Smith "JR" Lee Jr.

Lawrence Smith "JR" Lee Jr.

May 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Technical Sergeant Lawrence Smith Lee Jr, USAF (Ret.), who left us unexpectedly on May 25, 2024, at the age of 49.   Lawrence, lovingly called JR, served his country with distinction and honor for 22 years in the United States Air Force, touching countless lives...

Kevin Lee Renn

Kevin Lee Renn

May 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Lee Renn, who passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the age of 53. Born May 27, 1970, he was the son of the late Patricia Walters Brown and John Burns Renn, Jr.

Kevin dedicated 35 years of his career to Hajoca Corporation as an outside salesman. Throughout...

Mary Wells Driver

Mary Wells Driver

May 21, 2024

Mary Wells Driver, 85, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Virginia on May 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Y. Wells and Bertha A. Wells. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John Gilbert Driver, Jr., and her brother, Franklin Wells.

Mary was very devoted towards her Faith...

Nonia Turner Blaha

Nonia Turner Blaha

May 20, 2024

Nonia Turner Blaha, 91, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. in 1933, where lived there until her early teen years when she moved to Dinwiddie County with her father. She graduated from Dinwiddie County High school in 1952, where she was a cheerleader, treasurer, and vice president of the...

Joseph "Joe" G. Womack, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" G. Womack, Jr.

May 20, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Gilmore Womack, Jr., 76, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. He worked for and retired from Philip Morris after 23 dedicated years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph G. Womack, Sr. and Mary Wells Womack; his daughter, Theresa Lynn Womack; and his sister, Eunice Daulton. He is survived by his loving wife...

Joan Hutchinson Spencer

Joan Hutchinson Spencer

May 20, 2024

Joan Hutchinson Spencer, 91, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Monday May 20, 2024. Born September 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Dorothy Dale Hutchinson, and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Smigiel, Kyle Delp, and George Spencer.

She is survived by her daughter Karen S. Harris and husband, Doug; son,...

Lillian Marie Saunders-Mawyer

Lillian Marie Saunders-Mawyer

May 18, 2024

Lillian Marie Saunders-Mawyer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Marie Mawyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Saunders; sisters, Mary Quick and Mildred Mawyer; her brother, Thurman Mawyer; and her grandson, David...

Christopher Allan Stephenson

Christopher Allan Stephenson

May 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Christopher, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was a light in our lives and brought happiness to all who knew him. While we mourn his loss so deeply, we find peace in knowing that he will live on in our hearts and memories forever. We appreciate...

Michael Gene Elder Sr.

Michael Gene Elder Sr.

May 18, 2024

Michael Gene Elder Sr., affectionately known as “Mike” to his friends and family, passed away on May 18th, 2024, in his home of Colonial Heights, VA. Born on March 13th, 1954, to Edith and Joe Elder, alongside his sibling JoAnn, he was a talented athlete who loved playing sports. His teammates knew him as “Eel”, and during this time, he...

Virginia Ann Thompson

Virginia Ann Thompson

May 16, 2024

Virginia Ann Thompson, 91, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 Ann was born to the late James August Thompson and Annie James Callis Thompson on November 18, 1932, in Lunenburg County, VA. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1950, and started her civil service career at...

Bonnie Avent Eichler

Bonnie Avent Eichler

May 11, 2024

Bonnie Avent Eichler, 81, of Richmond, VA, passed away at her home on May 11, 2024.

Bonnie was born on August 11, 1942, to Audrey Vernon Clark and Oscar William Avent in Petersburg, VA. 

After Bonnie graduated from Petersburg High School in 1960, she went on to attend James Madison University. Later she also graduated from Richard Bland College in 1979 with...

Otis Lee Newton, Jr.

Otis Lee Newton, Jr.

May 11, 2024

Otis Lee Newton Jr, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born December 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Otis Lee Newton Sr. and Annie Ruth Toler. He was also preceded in death by his sons; Otis Lee Newton III and Daniel K. Newton, and brothers James Newton and Richard Newton.

Otis was a U.S....

Eli Alexander Freeman

Eli Alexander Freeman

May 9, 2024

The most loving, considerate, and respectful young man has gone to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Eli Alexander Freeman passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dinwiddie, Virginia on Thursday, May 9, at the age of 13. He lived his life to the fullest until his very last day. He was born on November 24, 2010 to Keith and...

Donald Lee Tiedeken

Donald Lee Tiedeken

May 8, 2024

Donald Lee Tiedeken, 70, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on May 8, 2024. He is Preceded in death by his parents, E. G. Tiedeken, and Almeda Tiedeken.

Don Is Survived by his wife of 44 years, Michelle Vesely Tiedeken; sister-in-law, Sharon Vesely Kidd; brother-in-law, Henry Kidd; nephew, Brian Kidd (Sarah); great niece, Scarlett Kidd.

Don graduated from Colonial Heights High School in...

Charlotte Pearson Fleming

Charlotte Pearson Fleming

May 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Pearson Fleming, who passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Otis Blackwell and Florence Medlin Pearson, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linwood Fleming, Sr.; son,...

Shirley Margaret Sullivan

Shirley Margaret Sullivan

May 6, 2024

Shirley Margaret Sullivan, 89, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Prince George County on May 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle Estelle Ray Wall and Robert James Wall. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lee Sullivan, whom she married on November 21, 1956. She...

Baby Desmond Ashton Dodds

Baby Desmond Ashton Dodds

May 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Desmond Ashton Dodds, who graced us with his presence for just three short days, from May 2, 2024, to May 5, 2024. 

Desmond is survived by his devoted parents, Kayla and Billy Dodds, whose love for him was boundless from the moment he was born. He is also cherished by...

John Walter Slaughter

John Walter Slaughter

May 4, 2024

Johnny Slaughter, 61, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 4, 2024. Johnny was born in Petersburg, VA, and was known for his vibrant sense of humor, love of music and playing it loud, his love of the outdoors, fishing and hunting with his cousin Randy, love of classic muscle cars, and various sports. He had a special talent...

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