Obituaries

February 14, 1942 - December 31, 2024 Myrtle Jennings Willis died peacefully on New Year’s Eve surrounded by her family. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, James A Willis Jr.; daughters, Cheryle L Ayscue and Cindy A Willis; granddaughter, Kristin A...

HENRICO, VA James W. “Gee” Stanley, Sr., 97, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior December 27, 2024, at the home of his daughter in Henrico County after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born on July 31, 1927, the son of Robert L. and Mary Lou...

Wise, Tiffany L., 48, of Richmond departed this life on December 26, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents-James and Barbara Woody. She is survived by her husband Rodney Wise and two sons, Tre'von Young and TyShawn Morris, two sisters, Deborah Oliver...

Kenneth H. Perry, 75, of Ashland, VA died on December 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence A. Perry, Jr. and Margaret M. Perry, sister Suzanne P. Culler (Olen), brother Clarence A. Perry, III (Judy). He is survived by his wife of 51 years Barbara...

Life and times of Margie Dean Speight - December 27, 2024 Margie was born June 17,1945, to the late parents of Thurman and Margaret Stanley. She was born and raised in Dublin County, NC. Margie relocated to Queens, NY in the 1960’s. It was in New York where she met...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita I. Sharpe, 80, of Mechanicsville, VA on December 12, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lillian Merkel; brother, Richard Merkel; and her beloved Pomeranian, Muffin.  She is...

Louisa, Ashland, Richmond Robert T. Ryder "Bobby", of Bumpass, VA died on December 15, 2024 of cancer.  He was born in Orange County where he was taken in by the foster family, Daisy & Charlie Swift, of Montpelier, VA.  He began his working career at Sigma Phi...

Rommel Sales, born on September 30, 1970, in Quezon City, Philippines, passed away on November 30, 2024, in Richmond, VA, surrounded by his loving family. He was 54 years old. Rommel was the beloved husband of Leanie Sales, with whom he shared 23 wonderful years of...

A Tribute and Toast to Chris Cope It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Robert Cope, 53, on December 6th 2024; surrounded with love by his wife, Traci, and children, Sky, Star (James), and Paxton (Bri). Born on April 26th 1971, Chris...

Dennis Bodenstein 4/3/67-11/18/24 A much beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and father, he was born on April 3rd 1967 in Rockville Center, NY and is predeceased by his parents Norman and Mary (Boese) Bodenstein and sister Kathleen Amos. A follower of all things...

Richmond, VA May 14, 1949 - December 3, 2024 Claudette Alphelia Kelly entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1949, in Richmond, VA, to James Kelly and Dorothy E. (Reaves) Kelly. Her life was marked by...

Herbert Oliver Mason – “Ollie”, 91, passed away peacefully, at Blue Ridge Senior Living, on December 1, 2024. He was born on May 30, 1933, in Hopewell, VA and resided in Chesterfield County for most of his life. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a...