Obituaries

David Joseph Sims, born January 11, 1974, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 14, 2023.   David is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Pat Sims; three brothers, Lee Sims(Cindi), Steven Sims(Reva), Adam Sims(Lindsey); three nieces, Raven, Emmie, and Kayla; three...

  William Edward Ashworth passed away at the age of 72 in Ashland, VA. He was born on May 6, 1951, in Farmville, Virginia, to Ruby Ashworth and the late Uriel G Ashworth. Ed was a beloved husband to Janet Ashworth and a cherished father to his daughters and...

1969-2023 Marion "Trey" Joyner III, 53, of Henrico, VA, passed away on July 8, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, and friend, known for his ready smile and mischievous grin. Trey deeply cared for his family and was equally passionate about social injustices. His...

Doreatha Avens was born September 12, 1945 to the late Amos Artis and Mary Tennessee-Artis in Southampton County, Virginia. She passed peacefully at home on June 29, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 77. She was the fourth youngest of nine children.  After...

Timothy W. Bullis, 52, of Midlothian died on July 5, 2023, taken too soon by colorectal cancer.  Tim was surrounded by the love of family and friends in the days before his death. A gifted, award-winning communicator with a passion for serving and leading others, Tim...

  Francis Barger, 89, of Reedville, VA died peacefully at his home on Thursday evening, June 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Nancy Downey-Barger; parents, Samuel Horton and Mary Martha Cupp Barger; brothers, Lloyd Horton Barger, Samuel Edward...

  Dwayne Sheldon Jones, Jr. departed this life unexpectedly on June 11,2023 at age 38. He was born November 21,1984 in Henrico, Virginia to Dwayne Sheldon Jones Sr. and Denise Lewis Jones who both preceded him in death. He was the second born out of three children and...

  Agnes Schmitz, age 90, residing at Commonwealth Senior Living in Henrico, VA died on June 28, 2023 at 4:40pm from end stage osteoporosis.  Agnes was born in Old Forge, PA, whose parents were Della Malesky (Petronella Kalinuauskas) and Alec Malesky (Alexander...

  David Alan Jinnette, 77, a native of Richmond VA, died suddenly after a brief illness on May 10, 2023. David was born on May 2, 1946 in Richmond VA  and graduated from George Wythe High School. David had over 20 years of military service, first in the Marine Corps...

  Rosemarie Eder (nee: Tabbi) passed away peacefully at age 88 on June 27, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. She was born on March, 11, 1935 in Buffalo, New York the eldest daughter of Salvatore and Frances Tabbi. Rosemarie was a devoted wife and mother who always put...

  Shawn Michael O’Connor, 48, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24th  2023 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 5, 1975 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Michael Edward O’Connor and Karen Link O’Connor Bjordahl. Shawn graduated from Lee Davis...

  PATRICIA AGNES LARSEN, "Patty", "Ms. Pat", 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from stage 4, Triple Negative breast cancer (TNBC).  She was born to James Hart and Julia Ramírez in New York City in 1955 and was raised primarily in NJ. Patricia attended St....