All Obituaries

Louis Braxton, Jr., 91, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  He was born May 23, 1928 to the late, Louis and Lillie Braxton, and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Viola Ketcham Braxton.  He is survived by a son and caregiver, Wayne Braxton (Debbie); daughter and caregiver, Dennette Bristow (Brian), daughter, Joanne Deffner (Michael); grandchildren, Bridget (Mike), Missy (James), Wayne Jr., Kandy (Michael), Robert, Billy...

            Christopher Landrum Siefferman, 50, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  He was born in Petersburg on October 23, 1968.  Chris’ faith was broad and diverse, he grew up in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church family, and within the last few years was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He was a life-long musician and played in many bands; singing and playing guitar all over the Virginia tri-cities...

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    MSG (Ret.) William “Bill” Andrew Dolinger, 88, of Prince George entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 comfortably in his home. Born in Grayson Co., Virginia on May 16, 1931, he was the son of the late Paul Cicero and Minnie Elizabeth (Hurley) Dolinger and was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sarah Elizabeth Dolinger. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Disputanta, Virginia. After faithfully serving his country for 25...

Gayle Lee Beville, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. CW4 Beville was born in Petersburg on November 1, 1930 to the late Frank and Essie Beville. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Parker. CW4 Beville served his country for 42 years in the National Guard, United States Army, and Reserves. He was a member of Second Chance Baptist Church where he served on the board of Deacons. He was also a member of American Legion Post 284, Colonial Heights Optimist...

    Walter S. Gilliam, 84, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. Born July 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles Clyde Gilliam and Notie Dell Harrison, and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Clarke and Ruth Bird; and brother, Charles Gilliam, Jr. He was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. Walter served his community as a Chesterfield Police Officer for 6 years and later taught History at Matoaca High...

Ella Mae Hahn Wells, 87, of Petersburg went to be with the Lord Monday, September 30, 2019.  She was born May 24, 1932 in Meadowville, Virginia to the late, John and Okie Hahn.  Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Ernest Wells; two sons, David Lee Wells and William Ernest Wells and two daughters, Sheila Mae Cimburke and Kathi Marie Wells.  She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Wells Stewart and her grandson, Rodney C. Cimburke  Jr.  Ella was a very...

Roxann Weathers “Rocky” Todt, 53, of McKenney, went to be with The Lord, Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was born April 30, 1966 to the late Alfred and Alice Weathers.  Roxann and her husband, John Todt were involved in a fatal accident at the same time.  She is survived by a sister, Cristie Barrett (Robert); brother, Phillip Weathers (Alice); nephew, Benjamin Costley; and many other loving cousins. Roxann was previously employed at Zeiss Optical and the Food Lion...

John Allen Todt, 56, of McKenney, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born June 23, 1963 to the late John P. and A. Seline Todt, of Petersburg.  John and his wife, Roxann Weathers Todt were involved in a fatal accident at the same time.  He was preceded in death by a niece, Catherine Lipford.  John is survived by three sisters, Tanya Lipford of Chester, Jolene Cave (Michael) of Hopewell, and Norene Lovdahl (Ted) of Newport News; five nieces, Kelly...

Mary Frances Prestwood, 88, of Colonial Heights died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Colonial Heights Convalescent Center.  She was a native of North Hampton County, Virginia.  Mary was the daughter of the late Hiawatha and Daisy Hickman Wyatt and was the widow of Benjamin Prestwood.  She was a retired nurse, where she worked at the Petersburg General Hospital and retired from Central State Hospital.  Mary was a long-time member of Colonial Christian Church...