All Obituaries

Frank A. Godwin, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Titus and Aline Godwin Locklear. Frank was a member of Second Chance Baptist Church and was a member of the Lumbee Indian Tribe.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in May of 1993. After retirement he worked until the age of 75 landscaping for the Bank of McKenney....

Betty Geraldine Harman, 86, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed into eternal life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2020, after a life of faith, hard work, and love for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James Russell Harman. She is survived by her sister, Doris Froy, her four children; daughters, Sharon Diane Moore and Debbie Denise Floyd and sons, James Alvin Harman (Kathy) and Gary Alan Harman (Dawn); eight grandchildren; and ten...

Anita Hayles Pead, 71 of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Noelle Jarratt and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Jarratt. Anita is survived by her husband, Merle Pead; son, Dustin Pead; four grandchildren, Chloe Russel, Blake Cousins, Ethan Pead, and Aubrey Pead.  Anita retired from John Randolph Medical Center after 40 years.  She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Prince George, Va.  A funeral service will be...

In loving memory of our beautiful wife, mother, and nonna, Elsa Pierucci Wilson, who passed peacefully on September 23, 2020 at the age of 93.  She was born in her beloved Livorno, Italy on August 31, 1927. Elsa was the daughter of the late Federico and Alfreda Pierucci.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life and soulmate Ernest Melvin Wilson.  Ernest and Elsa fell in love during WWII and were married for 68 years.  She was also preceded in death by daughter...

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8 Morris B. Hudgins, 47, of Disputanta, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Southside Regional Medical...

Jean Mallory Meek, 91 of Colonial Heights, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 18, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Clyde Webster Meek; and two sons, Richard Meek and Michael Meek.  Jean is survived by her six daughters, Debra Fields (Melvin), Gale Cartwright (Bob), Shirley Tolley, Julie Peterson (Bill), Cathy Rowland (Keith), and Elizabeth Smith; sister, Patricia Ray; as well as 13...

Anthony Nickolas “Sid” Citarelli, 95, of Hopewell passed away Friday, September 18th, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 11th, 1925. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Anna Biarcia; father, Nicola Citarelli; and wife, Georgia "Reta" Citarelli. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran during WWII and was the former owner of Sid’s Antiques and a managed for many years Treasurers Unlimited in Hopewell. He is survived by his son, Anthony Citarelli...

Peggy Little Peaden, 81, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Pitt County, North Carolina on October 22, 1938 to the late Irvin and Dolly Little. She enjoyed sewing, was a member of Women of the Moose, and was the former owner of Hearts and Flowers Florist, Hopewell. More than anything she loved family gatherings and cherished the time she spent with those she loved. Mrs. Peaden was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Peaden; and daughters, Vicki P....

Florence Madaro Traylor, 95, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, September 17, 2020.  She was born April 19, 1925 to the late Howard and Florence Hogwood.  Florence was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Traylor; son, Paul C. Moore III; grandson, John Lewis Gray; granddaughter, Lisa Hass; two sisters and two brothers.  She is survived by three children, Brenda Gray, Jimmy Moore (Jean), and Linda Hass (Billy Bain); eight grandchildren, JC Gray,...

Shirley Love Procise, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020.  She was born on April 11, 1943 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Gilbert and Mary Harrison Love.  Mrs. Procise was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wayne Procise, and a grandson, Blake Lane Jordan. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church, and a retired Paraprofessional for Colonial Heights Schools (North Elementary).  She is survived by a daughter, Sherrie...