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08/30/2025

Thomas Alan Bibs passed away on August 30, 2025, in Mechanicsville, VA, at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Alexander Bibs and Anne Henderson Bibs. Tom was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, and was a 1962 graduate of Salesianum High School. He was a former Circulation Director for the Gannett Newspaper Company for 25 years. Tom was Gannett's "Circulation Director of the Year" several times. His newspaper career began at The Wilmington Morning News/Evening Journal in Wilmington, DE., and USA Today. Tom transferred to Honolulu, Hawaii, in the mid-eighties to become Vice President of Circulation for the Hawaii Newspaper Agency. After five years, he transferred to El Paso, Texas. and was Executive Circulation Director for the El Paso Newspaper Agency (El Paso Times/ Herald) and a Spanish border Newspaper in Mexico for five years. He was CD for the Morris Newspaper Co. (Amarillo Globe News) for the next eight years. Tom retired in 2010 after six years as the CD for the Free Lance Star Newspaper in Fredericksburg VA. He was a loyal Eagles fan, and he enjoyed playing golf. He also enjoyed his visits to Las Vegas with his wife, Patricia, and friends. He was a former baseball coach for the Newark Parks and Recreation Center and a former director for the Capital Trail Football League, where his children played. Tom was predeceased by his loving sister, Barbara Deldeo. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Patricia (Wright) Bibs, and his son, Brian (Rosa) of Henrico, VA. Also survived by his daughter, Gail Saloricman (Joey) of Hawaii; and his grandchildren, Mitchell Villarreal, Victoria Rodriques of Hawaii, Alexander Bibs of North Carolina, and Joseph Thomas Bibs of Henrico, Va., and great-granddaughter, Niyah Rodrigues-Macam of Hawaii, and great-grandson Kayzyn Villarreal.

08/26/2025

Hill, Hoyt Newman, 93, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carleen C. Hill; son, Robert A. Hill Sr.; and granddaughter, Jessica W. Hill. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda H. Thibault; four grandchildren, Robert L. Hutchison Jr. (Stacy), Robert Hill Jr., Annette M. McCook (Christopher), and William W. Hill II (Erica); thirteen great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. Hoyt served in the United States Navy at an early age on the USS Pittsburgh. He worked for Western Electric, which became AT&T. After retirement, he enjoyed his family, friends, fishing trips at the beach, and being on the farm. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA. 23111, with a funeral service immediately following at 7 pm. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond, VA 23222.

08/19/2025

MAY, Alana J. 70 of Aylett, VA departed this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Betty Curry; her daughter, Monica May; grandson, Ethan May; grandmother, Eva Curry; and a nephew, Little Allan. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Billy May, Jr.; her sons, Nathan May (Jennifer) and Logan May (Dina); her grandchildren, Heidi, Arabella, Jenson, and Elysia May; a brother, Allan Curry; and many other relatives and friends. Alana enjoyed crafting, yard sales, the mountains and the beach. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 11 am – 12 pm, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, VA 23111 with a funeral service and brief reception to follow at noon. Interment will be held at 2 pm, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23238. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to St. Jude.

08/17/2025

Birthday time! Happy birthday to our office manager Tammy! Tammy has been with us almost 10 years now. We all appreciate your dedication and hard work with the community we serve. Enjoy your special day!

08/12/2025

GALLAGHER, William Lee, 83, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marsha Gallagher; their daughter, Kelly Jamison; his parents, Eddie Elwood and Mildred Eleanor Gallagher; and his siblings, Elwood Gallagher, Richard Gallagher, and Barbara Newton. He is survived by his two children, David Gallagher and Shannon Campbell; grandchildren, Alexandra Gallagher, John and Elizabeth Campbell, Colton, Rosalie, and Savannah Gallagher; his great-grandchildren, Ben Gallagher, Luke Gallagher, and Lily Campbell; and his siblings; Catherine Herald, Louis Gallagher, Jerry Gallagher, Marian Fuller, Norman Gallagher, Sarah Payton, Rosie Newton, and John Gallagher; and many, many nieces and nephews. William had a passion for splitting and cutting firewood. His hat collection was diverse in styles, and he had even started to work on college team hats. He had a giving nature, often being a candy man as he always had sweets in his pockets for everyone he met. He was known to be an animal lover and was always happy to keep up with his grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on August 18, 2025, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. A Mass will be held on August 19, 2025, at 10:30 am at the Catholic Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. The interment will follow at 1:00 pm at Hanover Memorial Park, 4447 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the Church of the Redeemer in his name.

08/07/2025

WILLOUGHBY, Shirley E. – 86 of Dinwiddie, VA gained her heavenly wings on August 5, 2025. She was greeted in heaven by her beloved husband of 60 years, Willie Willoughby; her parents, James H. and Beulah Mae Emory; and her siblings, Connie S. Williams, Pete Emory., Clyde H. Emory, Roy Emory, Floyd Emory and Lawrence Emory. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted son, Alan “BB” Willoughby; three grandchildren, Lauren Willoughby, Christopher Willoughby, and Jason Shields; five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Shields, Brayden Wyatt, Violet Willoughby, Elijah Wyatt, and Reverie Willoughby; her sister, Elizabeth Martin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Shirley was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and wife to her best friend of over 60 years. She had a kind and loving spirit and welcomed many people into her home over the years. She was a long-time member of West End Baptist Church of Petersburg and cherished her church family there. Shirley enjoyed watching major league baseball and old westerns. She devoted her life to caring for her family. Her great grandbabies were her pride and joy. She will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 11am-12pm at West End Baptist Church, 6506 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. A memorial service will immediately follow at 12pm. The family would also like to invite everyone who attends, to join them for a time of fellowship and reception at the church following the memorial service.

08/02/2025

Baker, Richard- 87, formerly from Silver Spring, MD, and Martinsburg, WVA, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2025. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Carol Sadler Baker, and his parents, Frank and Adele Baker. He is survived by two sons, Steve Baker and Jim Baker (Lindsey), and two grandsons, Jake and Micah Baker. Richard spent 47 years working for NASA on projects including the Hubble Space Telescope, the Delta Rocket Project, GOES, and UARS, as well as other weather and science satellites. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church for approximately 40 years. Richard enjoyed keeping up with the news and would often pray over current events. He enjoyed workdays helping to maintain Camp Hemlock in West Virginia and loved target shooting with a group of friends, who referred to themselves as the “Berkeley County Shooters.” Richard was a devoted husband, loved his family, and was grateful and kind toward others. At key moments, he often suggested, "Let's pray about that." A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on August 11, 2025, at Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery, 4447 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA. 23111. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 AM on August 11, 2025, at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Rd, Mechanicsville, VA. 23116, with a lunch reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Camp Hemlock in West Virginia at https://www.camphemlock.org/ or to Young Life at https://younglife.org/.

07/31/2025

Velma Conner Bradley, 91, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, formerly of Columbus, passed away, Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025.
Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Conner and Nannie Nelson Conner. Mrs. Bradley retired from the Kemet Corporation in Greenville. She was a local poet and published a book, “Sounds of the Night”. Mrs. Bradley was a longtime member of Silver Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Bradley, who passed away in 2013.
Surviving is one son, Allen Bradley (Lo**ta) of Landrum; one daughter, Beverly Cooley (Craig) of Mechanicsville, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kevin (Melissa) Cooley and Breanne (Jeremy) Vradenburg; and six great-grandchildren: Lydia and Sarah Cooley and Hannah, Maycee, Liam, and Wade Vradenburg.

The family will receive friends Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Silver Creek Baptist Church in Mill Spring, with the funeral to follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church with Dr. Chris Osborn officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dorian Jones, Karen Lee, and Suncrest Hospice for their dedication and care of Velma in her last days.

07/25/2025

Vaughan, Robert “Bob” Forbes – 84 of Mechanicsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was greeted in Heaven by his “Sunshine” of over 60 years, his wife, Shirley Vaughan; his brother, Kirk Vaughan; and his sisters, Joyce Guzman and June Locks. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Renee Norman (Billy); his granddaughter, Olivia Norman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. He was employed for over 25 years with Richfood Wholesale Foods before becoming the co-owner of Old Dominion Food Brokers, with his life-long friend and business partner. He later sold his business but continued to work as an account executive for the new owners, Joseph Riley Corp. and Crossmark, until he retired in 2011. Bob served as a Deacon at Shalom Baptist Church, where he was also the director of Sunday School. He played an active role in the church and was the driving force behind their Hebrew Café. He loved the outdoors, boating, fishing, camping, and spending time at his cabin in Nelson County. He cherished the time shared with his family and church family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Shalom Baptist Church, 8116 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the church.

07/24/2025

PULLEN, Alasohn La’Kyland Malin – Born July 8, 2025, 16 days old, of Harrisonburg, VA, gained his Heavenly wings on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Greeting him in Heaven were his great-grandparents, Doris Washington and Conard Washington, Sr., and his aunt, Cherish Lewis. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Oriana Je’nique Washington-Lewis and Anthony Lamar Pullen; his grandparents, Desirae and Tyvan Woodberry, Shawn Lewis, Lisa McCormick, Debra Hinton, and Paul Pullen; his uncles, Vyshon and Shamon Washington; aunts, Aayanna Taylor-Lewis; Godmother, Chelsey Allgood; special aunties, Micheala Allgood and Muyonia Terrell; and a host of other relatives. All services will be private. The family appreciates your prayers during this difficult time.

07/23/2025

Melchor, Marjorie Pool, 82, of Mechanicsville VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18, 2025. Born on March 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. Pool, Sr., and Mattie G. Pool. Margie grew up in Portsmouth, VA, and later moved to Chesapeake, VA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joan P. Joyner; brother-in-law, Powell Joyner; son-in-law, Chris Bundy; and her companion of 25 years, Lt. Col. Billy Redmon.

Margie was a graduate of Cradock High School and Portsmouth General Hospital School of Nursing, both in Portsmouth, VA. She began her nursing career at Portsmouth General Hospital in the PACU and medical/surgical floors. When her children were young, Margie took a break from nursing for a brief time and obtained her Real Estate License and later a Broker’s License, working for Kline Realty in Portsmouth. As her children became older, she returned to nursing, working again at Portsmouth General Hospital until its closure and then at Maryview Hospital, mostly as charge nurse on medical/surgical floors. Late in her nursing career, Margie took classes to become a certified oncology nurse and ended her career as head nurse for Dr. James J. Stark’s private Hematology and Medical Oncology practice. Margie was a dedicated and compassionate nurse and made an impact on many patients and families throughout her career.

Margie is survived by a son, Rick Melchor, and his wife Courtney of Mechanicsville; a daughter, Amy Melchor Bundy of Chesapeake; four granddaughters, Claire Bundy, Morgan Melchor, Maren Melchor, and Natalie Bundy; a brother, Edward (Terry) F. Pool, Jr., his wife Jean and their family of McLean; her sister’s family; childhood friend, Nyoka White, and her beloved miniature poodle, Sammy.

Margie, or Mimi, as her granddaughters affectionately named her, and what she preferred to be called over the last few years, was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and nurse. She instilled a strong sense of values in her children and grandchildren and taught them that you do not quit in times of adversity; you just keep moving. She was generous with her time, money and heart, and she expected the same in return.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of The Harmony Collection at Hanover, A Touch of Grace Hospice, and Geraldine Glivens for all of their kindness, compassion and support in caring for Mimi.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Monaghan Funeral Home located at 7300 Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 and will be live streamed on the Monaghan Funeral Home website. Inurnment will be privately held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.monaghanfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or online at www.heart.org, or to the Richmond SPCA Seniors for Seniors Program, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220.

07/22/2025

KEE, Judy N. 78, of Lakeside, departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Kee, and her son, Samuel L. Freedell III. She is survived by her children, Rosemary Stewart (Ron), Carolyn Williams (Dale), Michael Kee, and Justin Kee; seven grandchildren, Amanda Ferrell, Matthew Ferrell, Travis Ferrell (Kal), Stefany Ferrell (Caleb), Bradley Williams (Hayley), Aric Williams, and Rebecca Freedell; five great-grandchildren, Juliet, Layla, Jullian, Elizabeth, and Brendan; and one daughter-in-law. She will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 12- 2 pm, on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy. Mechanicsville, VA. 23111, with a funeral service to follow at 2 pm. The family will host a small reception afterwards at the funeral home.

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