Richmond, VA Obituaries

Joan Allanson Milhorn passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 79. A resident of Henrico, Virginia, Joan will have visitation at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231, US...

Betty Christeen Shultz, age 87, formerly of Newport Tennessee, departed this life on June 4th, 2026. She is now reunited with her husband of 57 years, James Michael Shultz, Sr. and her son James Mich...

Nat Cardwell “Sonny” Coble, Jr., known simply as “Sonny” to family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 94. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...

Carolyn Mae Edwards, also known to everyone who loved her as “Stumpy”, peacefully passed away at her home on May 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father Chester “Mac” Edwards, her mother, ...

Orebell W. Duling Philyaw, 87, of Richmond, VA. Passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. Philyaw; parents, Annie Dowdy and Clarence M. Duling, Sr.;Si...

Ann Nunnally Gray, 93, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on May 31, 2026, following a short illness. Born on September 2, 1932, in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Nunnally and Virg...

Edith Marie Cokes Hatzikotelis, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on May 30, 2026. She was born to Helen G. Christian Cokes and George Louis Cokes, and raised with love alongside her brother...

Vivian Patricia “Pat” Christopher, of Largo, Florida (formerly of Matthews, VA) departed this life on Tuesday, May 26. 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Ralph Willi...

Kathy Barlow Johnson, 70, of Sandston, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was a retired employee of Philip Morris and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, shopping and thriftin...

Evelyn Parrish "Chris" Strack, age 63, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with Stage IV breast cancer. Chris was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Gray, and her b...

Hareshbhai Thakorbhai Patel passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on December 25, 1973, Hareshbhai was a resident of Ruther Glen, Virginia. A Funeral Service will be held at Woody Funeral Ho...

Phyllis Jean Lowe, 90, of Charles City passed away on May 21st, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Lowe and her son, James L. Lowe, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon ...

Glenn Joseph Dozier, 76, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Born on April 7, 1950, in Lexington, Kentucky, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Glenn was shaped early by t...

James “Jay” Alton Starke, Jr., 74, of Richmond, Virginia, died May 21, 2026, after a brief but aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis that came just weeks before his passing. Jay is s...

Aurora Ocariza Daquilanea, also known as Rory or Rul to many of her closest friends and relatives, 84, of Richmond, VA, was born in Cebu City and passed away on May 20, 2026, from multiple myeloma, a...

Nancy Whitlow Ikenberry, 86, of Henrico, Virginia died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished frie...

Waverly “Bubba” Raymond Knight, 83, of Henrico, passed away on May 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Bubba was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Althea Knight...

Thomas Ray Burch passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 82; he was born on December 12, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia, and was a resident of Richmond, Virginia. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funer...

Nina Duong passed away in her sleep on May 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Though naturally private and soft-spoken, Nina was deeply selfless, thoughtful, and caring. Those she welcomed ...

Deane Crowell Nolde, born August 31, 1952, in Stamford, Connecticut passed away at the age of 73 in Chesterfield, Virginia on May 14, 2026. She will be remembered for her sincere kindness, long-lastin...

Charlie Bill Woodson, Sr. was called by God to his heavenly home on Thursday May 14, 2026. He was blessed to be here to celebrate his 86th birthday on April 17th. Bill was preceded in death by his ...

Remembering the Life of Charles Robideau Charles Cooper Robideau passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on May 14, 2026 at his residence in Richmond, Virginia. Charles was born on March 31, 1933,...

Gloria “Dolly” Safbom Hintz, 91, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away at Cedarfield Retirement Community on May 15th, 2026, after a short stay in hospice care. Born on August 26, 1934, in Chicago, IL, ...

Joseph Thomas Higgins, Jr., 92, of Maidens, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Born and raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Joe often said he learned early that he would have to choose t...

Clifford Craig Underwood, 69, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on August 24, 1956, Clifford lived a life rooted in hard work, laughter,...

Jeffery Zachariah Sambo, beloved son, precious child of God, and treasured blessing to all who knew him, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2026, at the age of two. Born on May 10, 2024, Jeffery ...

James Theodore Grivetti “Ted”, 76, longtime resident of Varina, and recent resident of Hanover, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on May 12, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfa...

Pauline Moore, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born April 26, 1939, in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late William and Nettie Bivins. Pauline was the youngest of eight chil...

Cora Isabelle Elmore Cook November 13, 1933 – May 10, 2026 Cora “Isabelle” Elmore Cook, 92, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Born on November 13, 1933, in Dorr, West Vi...

Helen Brewer “Betty” Justice, 84, of Henrico, VA, is now at rest with her Lord, along with her earthly husband, Allen on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard All...

Edward Mason “Eddie” Dillard, age 71, of Richmond, Va., unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born to the late Betty and John Dillard, Sr., in November of 1954, i...

Mr. Robert Milton Stone passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 86, and was a resident of Richmond, Virginia.   Visitation will be held at WoodyFuneral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229,...

Nellie Katherine Harris was born on February 27, 1939, in Benson, North Carolina. Our beloved Kathy passed peacefully in her home on May 6th, 2026, after a short-term illness. Kathy was preceded in d...

Sukhdev Singh Walia passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on March 7, 1942, he was a resident of Midlothian, Virginia. A Funeral Service will be held at Henry W. Woody Inc, 1771 North Parha...

Manjula Bhalchandra Patel passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 81, and was a resident of Glen Allen, Virginia. A Prayer Ceremony will be held at Woody Funeral Home-Parham, 1771 N Parham Rd, Richmon...

Edythe Lytton Vores passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Lytton and May DeHart Lytton, as well...

Gary Wyss Thimsen passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on January 7, 1942, in Virginia, Gary lived in Urbanna, Virginia.

Alma Ballard, 99, of Henrico, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Ballard. Alma was a former member of Sandston Baptist Church, and she loved flower...

Virginia M. Phipps, age 95, a resident of Richmond, Virginia, and the Masonic Home of Virginia in Henrico, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Masonic Home of Virginia. A n...

Steven Michael Jackmowski “Steve” went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2026, after a brief and sudden illness. He was born on September 13, 1949. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and ...

Dr. Avron L. “Bob” Steele, 89, of Sandston, VA passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Dr. Steele served in the Air Force and Army for twenty years, including two tours in Korea and two tours in Vi...

A Prayer Service will be held at Henry W. Woody Inc, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229, US, on May 11, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, followed by a Committal Service at Westhampton Memorial &...

Virginia Brittain Copping, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in the loving care of her children. She was preceded in death by her devoted...

HURLEY, Anna Mefford, 100, of Richmond, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026. Known affectionately to many as “Oma,” Anna lived a long and remarkable life marked by strength, resilience, devotion, and ...

Kevin Neil Seeber died suddenly on April 23, 2026, at the age of 72 years, after confronting many health issues over the last several years. Kevin moved from Maryland to Richmond in 1966, where he g...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Ann Gilliam on April 22, 2026, at her cherished home, surrounded by the love of her family. After a short illness, Shirley left...

We announce the passing of Stephen Christopher Winks, the son of the late Edward Herbert, Sr. and Grace Sidden Winks. Steve moved with his family from Church Hill to the wonderful historical communi...

Margaret Jane “Peggy” Davis, age 78, of Sandston, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll K. Davis and Gertrude Campbell Davis. She built...

Eli Scott Jackson Watson, 45, of Charles City, Virginia, passed away on April 20, 2026. Born on June 3, 1980, in Virginia, Eli lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to his family, and a deep ap...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Faye Ann Taylor Snedegar. She journeyed peacefully into the arms of God with her three daughters, Debbie, Louise and Sandi by her side along ...