All Obituaries

Jimmy Rogers Tyler, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 28, 2020.  He was born November 18, 1943 to the late Harley Alton Tyler and Letsy Juanita Kelly Tyler.  Jimmy was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Wootten Tyler.  Jimmy is survived by two sons, Terry Tyler (Torrie) and Michael Tyler (Kimberly); daughter, Tami Valenta; three grandchildren, Eric Tyler, Megan Tyler, and Tiffany Valenta; two great-grandchildren, Shane Lemocks and...

Ray Wade Bowles was born July 26, 1954 in Lewis Gale Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia to Edwin Wade and Bonnie Barlow Bowles.  Ray passed on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Southside Regional Medical Center due to heart failure after a brief illness.  Ray moved from Roanoke to Colonial Heights at the age of 8 where he attended Colonial Heights Public Schools and graduated in 1973. Ray was an employee for Reynolds Metals, Plant 44 for 32 years.  One of his proudest moments was being...

Marcy Qualtieri (Lynn) Solares, 46, of Hopewell passed away in Colonial Heights at the home of her daughter, accompanied by her husband, her son-in-law’s mother, and hospice nurse on June 27, 2020, after her courageous battle with cancer for 5 years. Marcy is predeceased by her mother, Patricia Spafford. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Nery Solares; her daughter, Ciara Rivera (Zack); son, Cameron Solares; father, Rodney Spafford and Mark Qualtieri (Tina); sisters, Jill...

Ludwig A. Hoge, USA (Ret), 94, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2020 at his Colonial Heights home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Mary Hoge, his brother, Bernard Hoge, his sister, Evelyn Veltri, and his wife, Lydia Hoge.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 25 years in different capacities as an infantryman, ski trooper, front-line entertainer and bandsman, and supply...

Nancy Traylor, 77, of Petersburg, widow of Morris "Nelson" Traylor, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020, at Johnston Willis Hospital. She is a member of Matoaca United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her daughter Victoria Cotter, and son Timothy Roberts and daughter in law Kimberly Roberts. She is survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was also lucky to be blessed with several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Nancy, also known as Mema. Her hobbies...

Allison Wray Payne, born June 11, 2020, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  She is survived by her mother, Taylor Kristine Quick; father, Michael Ryan Payne; sister, Lauren Bridger; brother, Chance Payne; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Tracy Quick and Mercy Quick; paternal grandparents, Jeanette and Harold Payne; aunts, Gabby Toombs, Abby Shea, Amber Shea, and Jessi Payne; uncles, Justin Quick, Wesley McCullen, Kevin Payne, and Wade Toombs.  Services will be private. ...

Carrie Lee Gibbs, 86, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020.  She was born in Dinwiddie County on May 19, 1934 to the late James H. Gibbs Sr. and Alice Leibert Gibbs, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Lynn Mayton; a brother, James H. Gibbs, Jr.; and a nephew, Forrest Mayton. Mrs. Gibbs was a member of Ocran United Methodist Church.  She is survived by sisters, Margaret M. Lewis and Katherine G. Mayton; niece, Carol L. Fisher; and nephew, Russell...

John "Jay" Janeka, 94, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, June 22,2020. Born in Prince George County on April 25, 1926, he was the son of the late George and Anna Evin Janeka. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Andrew, and Milan Janeka. Jay was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, having served honorably during the Korean War, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He...

Ann F. Johnson, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.  She was born on July 28, 1931 to the late Sidney and Annie Mae Totty Floyd.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph P. Johnson, Sr. and a son, Ralph P. (Parker) Johnson, Jr. She was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church, and Secretary of Johnson’s Cleaners.  She is survived by her son, Sidney B. Johnson (Cathy); granddaughter, Stacy J. Bradford; grandson, Camden B. Johnson;...

Debra “Rae” Wilson, 66, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. She was born in Key West, Florida on November 27, 1953 to the late Sanford and Mazie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Eddie Watford. Ms. Wilson was a member of Solid Rock United Methodist Church in Cameron, North Carolina and retired from central supply at MCV. She loved to paint and enjoyed sharing her paintings with her family and friends. She is survived by her...