Obituaries

Lawrence Williams, Sr., 71, was born on July 3, 1952 in Leaksville, N.C. to the late James Williams and Adlean Parrish Williams.  He was reared in Cascade, VA where he was baptized and accepted Christ at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Pittsylvania...

 Jerald Forrest Mahone, 73, of Ashland, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2024, in Ashland. Born on January 31, 1950, in Newport News, Virginia, Jerald was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.   Jerald, known to his loved ones as...

Charles Henry Biddle Jr, 80, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024 succumbing to heart and kidney disease. Just like he dealt with all experiences in his life, Charles managed his illnesses with strength, grace, and a big sense of humor with the goal of spending...

Royal E. Wood, 77, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away January, 11 2024.  He was born May 3, 1946 to John Wood and Carolyn Bauer Wood.    He is survived by his loving wife, Georgia, son, Scott Wood (Wendy), and grandchildren, Hunter and Katie, sisters, Susie Frith of...

       Alma McFadden Rhoten, 74, of North Chesterfield, gained her wings on January 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by both parents, three siblings and long time companion and former husband James McFadden, Sr. She is survived by four children. Jerry (Kim), Jamie...

       Roberta Malcomb Smith, 79, of Mechanicsville, went to her Heavenly home on January 6, 2024 after a short battle with illness.  Roberta was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.    She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, James "Jimmy" Smith;...

       Linda F. Franz, 63, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went to be with the Lord January 2, 2024.    She is preceded in death by her parents, Magaline Poe and Arnold Fender; her children, James Franz and Magaline Franz; her siblings, brothers, Edward Fender and Charles...

       SHAW Donald 66, of Henrico went to be with the lord Friday November 24, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his son Joshua S. Shaw, Father Lowell G. Shaw, Mother Shelby J. Jackson (Jean) Brother Kenneth Shaw and grandchild William Thirion Jr. (T.J.).  He is...

        Ronnie G. Clements, 46, of Richmond, VA passed away at home on January 3, 2024.  He was born January 4th in Selma, Alabama to Gene Wayne Clements and Louella Barrett Clements.    Ronnie got his master’s degree at VCU and his MBA at the University of...

       Figg, Gayle Wingfield of Mechanicsville died 12/27/2023. She is survived by her mother, Rita Wingfield; sister Kay-Kay Clark; brother, David Wingfield (wife Keya Wingfield) and a special niece, Uma Wingfield. Gayle was predeceased in death by her father, Cotton...

       Lourdes Miles, 87 passed away on December 21, 2023. She went peacefully surrounded by her children. She was born August 17,1936 in Spanish Harlem, New York, the daughter of Valentine and Rafaela (Moreno) Ruiz.   Lourdes graduated from Mabel Dean Bacon High...

    Dr. Edwin Cruz went peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2023. He was born in the Bronx of New York City on July 28th, 1952, to the late Benjamin and Dolores Cruz.   Edwin was a humble man, full of knowledge and discipline. At a young age, he...