Edward F. Peterson, age 78, passed away December 20th, at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia. He was born in New Jersey and lived in Dickenson County for thirty years. Mr. Peterson was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired factory worker. Mr. Peterson is survived by his wife, Olive Peterson of Haysi, Virginia, several nieces and nephews and special friends Benny and Shirley Stallard of Haysi. Funeral services for Mr. Peterson will be conducted at the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, December 29th, at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Jerry Vitatoe officiating. Burial will follow at the Gus Family Cemetery, Tarpon,Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends at 12:00 noon on Tuesday.