All Obituaries

Dolores C. “DeDe” Elder, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1929 to the late Clarence and Vera Elder in Petersburg, Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clarence “Bubba” Elder Jr.; and nephew, William “Ray” Elder (surviving wife, Michelle). Ms. Elder retired as a bookkeeper from Leete Tire and Auto where she gained a lot of knowledge about tires that she was always happy to share....

Jody Christine Palombo, 61, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  She was a longtime member of City Point Restoration Church of God, Hopewell, and the Colonial Heights Optimist Club.  Jody was a sales associate with Walmart for 15 years. She loved riding around town on her Harley Davidson and enjoyed playing BINGO.  She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony John Palombo; a son, Travis Lee Beckner; a granddaughter, Morgan Lynn Beckner; her...

Peter Leicester Downey, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday August 19, 2019.  He was born February 9, 1938 to the late Porter and Frances Dennis Downey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia McCaffrey; and his brother, Porter Downey.  Peter is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Vaughan Downey; two sons, Peter L. Downey, Jr. and wife Shannon and Christopher Downey and wife Christina; two grandsons, Benjamin Downey and Sailor Downey; two...

Alma “Dee Dee” Cairns Anderson, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday August 19, 2019.  Born in Dinwiddie County on January 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Cairns and Emma Westmoreland Cairns.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Melvin Lee “Dikey” Anderson, Sr.  She is the last of her siblings, her older brothers: David Cairns, Dick Cairns, James Cairns, Clarence Cairns, Howard Cairns, and Emmett Cairns, as well as...

John William Freeman, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late, William H. and Christine Freeman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from public service with the State of Virginia. He is survived by his sons, John Rhodes of Chesapeake, Virginia and Ryan Rhodes of Washington D.C.; daughter-in-law, Christy Rhodes; four granddaughters, Sydney, Kelsey, Chloe, and Kaylin; long time close...

Doyle Wayne Wilding, 72, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Sugar City, Idaho, he was the son of Russell and Lela Wilding who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Claudia, sons Jared Wilding, and Jordan Wilding; daughters Whitney Jordan (Evan), and Victoria Montagna (John), and three wonderful grandchildren: Blake, Trevor, and Seth Jordan. He is also survived by his five siblings: Linda Wilding Johnson, Louise Wilding Godfrey, Scott Wilding, Val...

Lieselotte Lee, 90, of Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. She was born on July 20, 1929 to the late Heinerich and Mariea Frischkorn in Hanau, Germany. Mrs. Lee was passionate about cooking and baking, and loved to be sure that everyone was well fed. She was a kind and devoted mother and grandmother and will be missed by all those who had the honor of loving her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis S. Lee; and son, Francis S. Lee, Jr. She is survived by her...

  Walter P. Norwood, 81, of Colonial Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Born June 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Louise and Willie Norwood, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Irene G. Norwood; his daughters, Darlene Norwood, Arlene Turner and Yvonne Lyon; sisters, Elizabeth Marek, Mary Skelton and Docie Jones; and brothers, Roy Norwood and William Norwood. Walter was a longtime member and Deacon of First...

Joseph Kara Denny “Grandpa Joe” Allen, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born on May 17, 1946 to the late Kara and Edna Sarah Looney Allen. Mr. Allen received a master’s degree in education and served as a teacher for 20 years. He also served 16 years as a security guard for John Randolph Medical Center. He enjoyed NASCAR and the New York Yankees. He was preceded in death by his brother, Benny Allen; and sister, Cristina Allen Matney. He is...

Mildred Fay Thayer Leys passed away Sunday morning, August 11, 2019. She was born in Petersburg on October 18, 1927 to William Henry Thayer and Janie Lucille Cutchin and lived within sight of the house she was born in. She loved her town and her church, Crater Road Baptist Church, and her smile and potato salad will be missed. She retired from FW Woolworth at Walnut Hill Plaza.   She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Wayne; daughter, Jeannie Fay; sister, Helen Gray Thayer...