Obituaries

March 29, 1946 – May 19, 2025 Always known as Scott, he was the son of Milton Lewis Burke and Marjorie Bertha Burke and born in Richmond Va.  He leaves behind a brother Penn Burke (Victoria), children Catherine Potter (Jason) and Douglas Burke (Michaela),...

Floyd Michael Goswick went to be with the Lord on Monday May 12 2025. He was born on January 4, 1965.  He was preceded in death by his grandparent Walter Martin Sr., Pauline Martin, Floyd Goswick Sr., Francis Goswick, sister Brenda Whittaker and brother in law Wayne...

Mrs. Mavis D. Sullivan, 88, a long-time resident of Chester, Virginia, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, May 9, 2025. Born in Greenville, North Carolina, on June 4, 1936. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her parents, David S. Dixon and Mildred S....

Robert Lee Higgins (87) of Chesterfield and Cumberland County joined his loved ones in Heaven on May 12, 2025. Robert was born on December 29,1937 in Eden, NC to the late Elmira and Willard Higgins.   He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna, brothers Mickey...

WILSON, Richard Edwin “DICKIE”, 81, of Richmond, VA., died peacefully with his family surrounding him on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Dickie was born on February 5, 1944. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Sandra, his mother Margaret Lotsey, his brother Joe Henry...

DEWITT - Born August 18, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee to Robert and Ruby (Shipp) Brakefield, Carey Eugene Brakefield (73), known in life as Eugene, passed in his Dewitt, VA home in the early morning hours of April 17, 2025.  Having been raised in Alabama and later...

(May 21, 1930 – May 9, 2025) With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Rita E. Mayer on May 9, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on May 21, 1930, in Freising, Germany, Rita was the beloved daughter of Babette and Leonhard Stark. In 1952, Rita married Merle T. Mayer...

Henry Louis Corona, age 75, passed away on April 7th, 2025. He was a beloved husband and father and dedicated friend who will be missed by all.   Henry is survived by his wife, Jean Corona and two daughters, Carmen and Catherine Corona. Henry was born on March...

August 24, 1941 – April 14, 2025   James Edmund Ayres Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Uncle Eddie,” passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, the city he proudly called home for his entire life. He was 83 years old.   Born on...

April 2, 1941 – April 27, 2025   With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Henry “Buddy” Ward McElroy, Jr.—beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend—who died peacefully on Sunday April 27, 2025,...

Ralph Edward "Ed" Harlow passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A proud Air Force veteran, Ed served his country with honor, demonstrating unwavering commitment and courage throughout his years of service.   Ed was a cherished...

Maria Guadalupe Aquiningoc Thompson passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother who will be deeply missed.Maria was born December 3, 1952 in Guam where she spent her childhood years.Maria is...