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Clarence Reed Jr.

Clarence Reed Jr.

Oct 21, 2015

Clarence Arthur "Art" Reed, Jr., 69, of Dinwiddie Co., VA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Clarence A. Reed, Sr. Known to many as "Junie" and "Crazy Horse" he was a member of the McKenney Ruritan Club, the Rocky Run Hunt Club, and was also a...

Margaret Southall

Margaret Southall

Oct 20, 2015

Margaret McNew Southall, 74, of Sutherland, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Silas Sherman McNew and Margaret Emaline King McNew; and was preceded in death by her husband, Harry "O" William Southall ;a sister and brother, Ivory Lee Plummer and Robert McNew. She retired from Allied Chemical as a machine operator...

Willie James

Willie James

Oct 19, 2015

SFC Willie Randolph James, (US Army,ret.) 78, of Hopewell passed away on October 19, 2015 at his residence after a long illness. Born on December 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Charlie Getter and Mary Monroe James, and was also preceeded in death by two brothers, Charlie Hodges James and Edward S. James; and three sisters, Irene...

Vivia Mosley

Vivia Mosley

Oct 18, 2015

Mrs. Vivia Mosley, born as Vivia Marcia Marie Watson on April 22, 1955 in the Parish of St. Andrews in Jamaica, West Indies passed away on Oct. 18, 2015 at MCV Medical Hospital. She gave her life to Christ and became a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Prince George, VA. Vivia was the daughter of Jeffrey S. Watson...

Mary Palmore

Mary Palmore

Oct 17, 2015

Mary Lou Palmore, 87, of Petersburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in San Benito, Texas on September 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Russell I. Burch and Marjorie Nelson Burch, and was preceded in death by two beloved sisters, Patricia B. Jarratt and June Melissa Burch, and one dear friend, Alicia...

Margaret Hope

Margaret Hope

Oct 15, 2015

Margaret Archer Hope, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. A lifelong resident of Colonial Heights, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella Archer and the widow of Everett Fleming Hope. She was predeceased by a brother, John Archer, Jr., and a sister, Louise Chambers. Margaret worked for DuPont during WWII and was later employed with...

Thomas Shipp

Thomas Shipp

Oct 14, 2015

Tom D. Shipp, 61, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on June 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Dr. George Oscar and Joan Donovan Shipp, and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ronald Lang. Mr. Shipp was the proud owner of Shipp's Heating and...

Harry Mayton Jr.

Harry Mayton Jr.

Oct 13, 2015

Harry Preston Mayton Jr., 65 of Ettrick, departed this life on October 13, 2015. He is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. Harry was preceded in death by his father, Harry Preston "Red" Mayton, his mother, Katherine Harris Mayton, both of Petersburg, and brothers, Llewellyn Mayton of Ettrick, Gene Mayton of Petersburg. He is survived by his devoted companion, Carole Pollard,...

Deke Bolte

Deke Bolte

Oct 13, 2015

Deke O. Bolte 57, of Kill Devil Hills, and formerly of Dinwiddie County passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton B. Bolte. Deke was self-employed as a carpenter, and was the chairman of the board for the Dare County Airport Authority. He had a love for photography and anything adventurous. Deke was...

Mary Parsons

Mary Parsons

Oct 12, 2015

Mary Emma Parsons, 80, of Chester, Virginia, and formerly of Huntington, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2015. Born on May 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Othor and Gladys Miller Bias, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Herbert Parsons. Mrs. Parsons is survived...

Gwendlyn Lee

Gwendlyn Lee

Oct 8, 2015

Gwendlyn Marie Lee, 65, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at John Randolph Medical Center. Born on March 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Douglas and Aliease Spence Johnson, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Johnson Potter. Mrs. Lee was a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Holiness Church....

Clarence Hannuksela

Clarence Hannuksela

Oct 6, 2015

Clarence Hugo Hannuksela, (U. S. Army - Ret), 96, of Colonial Heights passed away at his home on October 6, 2015. From Hibbing, Minnesota Clarence was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Clarence, also known as "Roy", was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. After retirement from 23 years active duty, service as a civil service employee...

Wilbur West

Wilbur West

Oct 3, 2015

Wilbur R. "Bill" West, 73, of Ford, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Born on August 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Wilbur J. and Rose Taylor West and was also preceded in death by his sister, Jewell West Gettings. Mr. West was a retired sandblaster and painter. He is survived by his son, Willy West,...

Janet Weatherford

Janet Weatherford

Sep 30, 2015

Janet Aldridge Weatherford, 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Colonial Heights Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lily Mingea Aldridge, and the widow of Lloyd Claiborne Weatherford. She was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church in Petersburg and cherished her time as a wife, mother...

Barbara Kellam

Barbara Kellam

Sep 29, 2015

Barbara B. Kellam 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2015. She was born July 21, 1925 to the late Joseph C. Barron and Ruth Skinner Barron. Mrs. Kellam was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years John L. Kellam Jr., two brothers; Joe and Paul Barron, and one sister; Connie La Bossier. She was a...

Durwood Michael

Durwood Michael

Sep 29, 2015

Durwood Michael 68, of Matoaca, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1946 to the late Calvin Barnes Michael and Alma Webb Michael and was preceded in death by his sister Judy Treaster. Mr. Michael was a United States Navy Veteran, and retried from Virginia Power as an electrician. He is survived by...

David Buhrman

David Buhrman

Sep 27, 2015

David Lee Buhrman, 64 of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Gerald and Ann Pack Buhrman. Mr. Buhrman was employed as a counter salesman at Powers Auto Parts in Petersburg. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnne Buhrman of 43 years; two sons, Jonathan Buhrman,...

Mae Slate

Mae Slate

Sep 26, 2015

Mae F. Slate, 94, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at her home. Born December 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Schuyler and Mary Fitzgerald, and was also preceded in death by her husband, William M. Slate; brother, David F. Fitzgerald; and sister, Helen L. Hale. Mrs. Slate was an active member of...

Claude Gatewood

Claude Gatewood

Sep 25, 2015

Claude Vernon Gatewood, 84, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lloyd Douglas Gatewood; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert; and two sisters, Marie and Edna. Mr. Gatewood retired from the United States...

Linda Hevener

Linda Hevener

Sep 25, 2015

Linda Hack Hevener, 50, died peacefully at her home Friday, September 25, 2015. She is survived by her three sons; Cody Hevener, Curtis Hevener, Jacob Hevener and also Scott Hevener and Dianne Hack Linda was born in Petersburg, Virginia on January 23, 1965 to the late Sharon Hogan Harvey and Burrell Conrad Hack. She was preceded in death by her...

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