All Obituaries

JoAnn Berry Rayfield, 69, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Born December 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Josephine Berry, and was also preceded in death by her son, Morris Hudgins. She was a lifetime member at Trinity United Methodist in Petersburg. JoAnn dedicated her life to her family, raising her son and daughter. She was a member of the Moose Lodges of the Tri-City area, Hopewell-Prince George Civitan, and was a past member of the Goldwing...

Rudolph “Rudy” Alexandria Wells, 73 of Chester, went to be with The Lord Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  He was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Horace and Dorothy Baxter Wells.  Rudy was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Wells.  He is survived by a loving wife of 37 years Amanda Holloway Wells; two brothers, John Franklin Wells and Michael Wells (Linda); niece, Michelle Morris; great-niece, Michaela Wells; great-nephew, Trevor Morris; special friends...

Howard Rogers "Roger" Cannon, age 70, passed away following a period of declining health. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and grew up in Emporia, Virginia; the devoted son of William Howard and Edith Rogers Cannon. He served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and continued to be a strong and unwavering Patriot until his death. He is survived of his wife of 45 years, Amy Zaruba Cannon; two sisters, Ruth Furbee of Montclair, Virginia and DeEtte Wirtanen of...

Fitzhugh Lee “Sonny” Yates Jr., 94, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Southside Regional Medical Center.  Born March 21, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fitzhugh Lee Yates Sr. and Nancy Mae Chism and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Cole Yates; daughter, Brenda Y. Walker; son, Bernard G. Yates and his sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, Frances Borg, June Simpson, and Betty Jean Lindsey.  Raised in Burkeville, Virginia,...

Raymond Barry Hill, 71, of DeWitt passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. Born November 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond Powell and Annie Gardner Deadmon Hill and was also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie A. Heller. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, Barry graduated from Dinwiddie High School in 1968. A United States Army National Guard veteran, he honorably served his country for six years. He was owner and operator of Ford Construction Company. An avid...

Betty Morrissette Gordon, 83, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Born May 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cleveland and Katherine Versa Morrissette and was also preceded in death by her husband, Rob Roy Gordon; son, David L. Garber; and brother, James C. Morrissette. She retired from the Federal Government Service at Fort Lee, VA and was a Past President of the Colonial Heights American Legion Auxiliary Unit #284. She is survived by her son, Michael C....

Edna H. Wilson, 92, of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was born in Wilson, North Carolina on February 16, 1929 to the late James and Annie Hathaway and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson loved cooking and was a devoted housewife and mother whose greatest passion was for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland C. Wilson and six siblings. She is survived by her children, June Bethea (Lee) and Donald Houchins (Lisa);...

Shirley B. Goodwyn, 67, of Stony Creek, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alice Blaha, and her husband, James S. “Jimmie” Goodwyn. Mrs. Goodwyn is survived by her two sons, James B. Goodwyn and his wife, Sarah of Stony Creek and Franklin G. Goodwyn and his wife, Kim of Henrico; grandchildren, Griffin James, Reagan Louise, Landon Charles, Autumn Grace and James Easton; brother, Charles Blaha and wife, Gail of...

Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, 97, passed at her home in Colonial Heights, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born April 1, 1924 to the late Herbert and Bertha May Westmoreland Southall.  Mrs. Harris was the loving wife to Charles R. Wells and Herbert G. Harris, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Stripp.  She is survived by her two sons Michel L. Wells and Gerald L. Wells. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Southlawn Memorial Park...

Janette “Jan” Griffin Wilcox, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  Born on December 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Henry P. Griffin Sr. and Annie Ellis Griffin.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert K. Wilcox; sister, Jean Griffin Norwood; and a brother, Henry Phillips Griffin Jr. Mrs. Wilcox was a Registered Nurse and retired from Southside Regional Medical Center in 1993.  She was a member of the...