All Obituaries

Isom “Billy” Ford, Jr., 84, of South Chesterfield, became absent from the body and departed his earthly world to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long battle with health issues. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Isom and Bernice Richardson Ford. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda G. Ford; son, Vernon Ford; grandson, Jonathan Ford; brother, Carlile Ford (Rose); sister, Edna Weber; and special family friend, Robin Spencer. Billy was a...

Nasser Sabah Zaki, 47, of Miami Beach, Florida, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on his birthday, January 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ihsan and Naderah Zaki; maternal grandparents, Curtis and Dorothy Rideout; uncles, Khair Rabatah and Jack Cooley; aunt, Cathy Resnick. Nasser was a graduate of Prince George High School, Class of 1994. In high school, he loved playing sports, and was a top ranked tennis player during his time...

Dorothy Elizabeth Nesmith, 97, of Colonial Heights went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 22, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin White and Roxzina Bushong and the wife of the late Charles H. Nesmith Sr. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She is survived by her children Charles H. Nesmith Jr. and wife Laura, Debora N. Anderson and husband Melvin, Glenn A. Nesmith, nine grandchildren Patricia Nesmith, Robert...

Heaven opened its doors for Lois Christopher Sullivan, 78, of Sutherland, Virginia, on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born on April 19, 1944, in Ford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Albert and Virginia Williams Christopher. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David Earl Sullivan, whom she cared for; and her brother, John “J.C.” Christopher. Lois enjoyed Nascar races, was an avid Bingo player, and loved her cat, Moot-Moot. She is survived by her daughter,...

William Christopher Clarke, 26, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1996, in Richmond, Virginia. Christopher was a dedicated delivery driver for UPS for seven years. He was very athletic in his younger years, playing basketball, football, wrestling, and skateboarding. He was a passionate Philadelphia Eagles fan, loved Dr. Pepper, Law and Order, and SpongeBob, and enjoyed listening to a variety of different...

Susan Jane Mayo, 65, of Church Road passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born September 24, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Brown and Barbara Lee White Mayo, and was also preceded in death by her nephew, Matthew Mayo. Susan had over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy technician before retiring from Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Cammy Sutherland and husband, TJ; son, Stuart Roland Dobb III and wife, Jennifer; five...

Gary William Whaley, 74, of Chesterfield passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Born February 22, 1948, he was the son of Charles and Adele Whaley whom he preceded in death. Gary leaves behind his loving wife, Rae Jean Whaley; brother, Dennis Whaley (Kristie); sons, Scott Whaley (Buffy) and Eric Whaley; grandchildren, Krissa Slack (Robert), Chelsey Whaley (Michael)  Chanceler Whaley and Dawson Layne; great-grandson, Kayden Hoffmann; and a great-granddaughter expected July 2023....

Jasper “Jack” F. Edwards of Colonial Heights, went home to be with his family on January 13, 2023. He was born February 16, 1932, and was the youngest child of Wilton F. Edwards and Margret E. Keightley, of Petersburg.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother’s Clifford W., Aubrey C., and John C. Edwards, and his second wife of 47 years Faye Cummins Edwards.   Jack was a graduate of Petersburg High School, and after graduating he went to...

Robert Alan Radcliff, 74, of Chester, passed away January 13, 2023. He was born in Maine in 1948 to the late Gerald and Annie Radcliff and was also preceded in death by his sister, Peggy; and brother, Edgar. Bob was a devoted husband and father and a fierce supporter of his family. He built his own successful business through skill and an incredible work ethic. He enjoyed weekend trips to the Chesapeake Bay and summer trips to the coast of Maine. He leaves behind a family that lovingly pokes...