Obituaries

James M. "Jimmy" Kauffman, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 at his home in Virginia. Born on December 7, 1940, in Hannibal, Missouri, Dr. Kauffman’s early life experiences significantly shaped his future career. Raised in a Mennonite household, Jim...

MirAnda Mackin unexpectedly passed away on September 24, 2024 at the age of 41. She is survived by her husband Steven, son Ramsey, and daughters, Emsley and Mosley.Born May 16, 1983, the daughter of James and Leellyn Wood, MirAnda grew up in Connecticut with her older...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Merita Louise Herron 77 of Richmond VA, Formerly of Roanoke VA., 8-9-2024.   She was survived by her sister and best friend Bridgett Gail Herron of Roanoke, Her children, William Brown, Wanda Rutledge, Richard Fulke,...

Larry Parnell Pitts, Sr., 63, of Henrico, VA passed away at home on September 14, 2024.  He was born on August 14, 1961, to Everett B. Pitts, Sr. and Janice Pitts.  He attended Highland Springs High School where he enjoyed playing football.  Larry is predeceased by...

JoAnna Lawrence DeBolt, 87, of Quinton, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. She was born in Richmond to John Lawrence and Hellen (Clark) Lawrence and raised with the loving help of her aunts. After graduation from Thomas Jefferson High...

West IV, Edmund “Ned” Parke, 42,  passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  He is survived by his loving parents Parke and Brenda Ragland West, his sister and brother-in-law Keri-Anne West and Doug Walker, his beloved niece Molly,...

Erica Bowie Murphy, 61, passed away on September 4, after a years-long battle with a rare neurological disease known as Multiple System Atrophy. She was born September 27, 1962 in Alexandria, VA to Barbara and Don Bowie and welcomed by older sister Lyndsay. Erica...

Douglas Wade Campbell, 59, passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. A casual gathering to remember Doug will be held on Sunday, September 15th, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m....

Gerald E. Shultz, 88, of Henrico, VA, passed away at home on September 3, 2024.  He was born in Washington, DC to Charles E. Shultz and Katherine F. Shultz on June 14, 1936.  He is predeceased by his parents and two sisters.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

Thomas Harris Wyatt, M.D., 85, died peacefully at home on August 31, 2024 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born January 6, 1939 in Tampa, FL, the son of Mary Alice Young Wyatt and Phil Henley Wyatt.  He moved to Sanford, FL where he spent his...

James "Jimmy" "Hambone" Hammill, 63, entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2024. Jimmy will be remembered for many things, but his ability to make you laugh and his kind heart are at the top of the list. He always had a joke to tell and would give the shirt off...

September 17, 1994 – August 15, 2024 Courtney Dayle Allen, 29, passed away on August 15, 2024, in her childhood home after a long battle with addiction. Courtney's unexpected passing has devastated her loving family and friends, leaving a deep wound on all their...