Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

CARRERAS, Frederick Louis, 92, affectionately known as "Fred", died peacefully on June 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Eleanora Carreras; brother Bill Carreras; sisters, Patricia Carreras and Mary Teresa Gladding; his wife, Mary Carreras; and Robbie Carreras, former wife and mother of his daughters; and his stepdaughter, Mary Fleshman; son-in-law, Carrol Cox. He is survived by his brother Charles Carreras (Paula); his five daughters, Patricia Anne George (Michael), Lisa Cox, Eileen Traveline, Alison Carreras and Karen Bonner (Mike); stepsons, Thomas Murray, III (Lauren) and Graham Murray (Kim); 6 grandchildren, Erica Traveline, Hillary Traveline, Claire Traveline (Kyle Hall), Amie, Leslie and Paul Bonner; step grandchildren, Ren and Olivia Murray; and numerous other cousins.

Michael R. Anderson

Louise Godsey Dement

ESSA, Mary Elizabeth Weaver, 72, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away on June 18, 2026, after a battle with cancer, just days before her 73rd birthday.

John Fairburn

Evelyn S. Hatcher

Matthew L. Kersey, Sr., 87, of Bumpass, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Buford Kersey, Ann Nicholas, Margaret K. Tiller and Wiley Kersey, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anne W. Kersey; children, Matthew L. Kersey, Jr., and his wife, Cherie, daughter, Jeannine Kersey Johnson and her husband, Shane. Papa also leaves a legacy of four grandchildren, Caroline Miller (Ryan), Matthew Kersey (Mariah), Fenton Johnson and Lincoln Johnson and his great-grandson, Raylan Scott. He was born in Hopeful, VA on November 25, 1938 and was raised in Holly Grove, VA. He went on to graduate from Louisa High School in 1957 and met the love of his life, Anne, on a blind date which began their over 65 year marriage. Matt took over J.W. Kersey and Son General Merchandise in Inez, VA (a.k.a. Downtown Holly Grove) from his father in 1963. Matt ran the store as M.L. Kersey General Merchandise and stoked the potbellied stove until he retired in 2019. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Hopeful Baptist Church, 14340 Hopeful Church Rd., Montpelier, VA 23192, where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hopeful Baptist Church.

Nada Askew left this world on Sunday June 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Arden Courts Memory Care Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Eula Frank, and her beloved sister Karen Lee. Born in Salina, KS on February 1, 1942, Nada was a devoted mother, friend, and artist.

Cheryl Franklin Brooks

Alan Edward Closter

Delia Carneal Kidd

Teresa P. Modrall, born on June 15, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Farmville, Virginia.

Of Silver Spring, MD, devoted and beloved wife of Charles W. Gray for 40 years, loving mother of Tracy Gray Tyler (Danny) and Philip W. Gray (Andrea), and proud grandmother of Aaron and Madison Hall, and Miles and Cole Gray, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Rosalind was a graduate of Virgina State University and a dedicated federal employee (NIH) for 32 years. Rosalind is survived by her mother Helen G. Menefield; sister-in-law Rita Gray Archer and brother-in-law W. Francell Gray; and a host of relatives and friends. Family visitation begins at 10 a.m., until time of service at 11 a.m. on June 27th at the Takoma Park Baptist Church, 635 Aspen Street, NW, Washington, DC. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Takoma Park Baptist Church, memo line marked Youth-Love Alive or to pbs.org

A few days prior to Father's Day this year, my dad, Kenneth MacArthur decided that instead of spending it here, it was time to spend it with his Eternal Father in Heaven. After an 11 year journey with Alzheimer's, Dad is now in paradise. He has been reunited with family and friends, and I'm certain he is having many conversations about the Redskins, the Orioles, NASCAR, bowling, and old westerns. Dad's kindness never waned even through his Alzheimer's journey. Even more recently when we were unsure who he recognized, he still had a giant smile on his face. He loved our family immensely. We are so thankful that he is whole and forever happy with Jesus.

Shelfunda Williams

Carl Farrar Nicholas Baab

Our treasured mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2026. Patty was born in Depew, NY to parents Joseph Natalzia and Beatrice Jewel Cook; she was soon joined by brother, Jimmy and sister Sandy, who survive her. After graduation from Depew High School, she married Carl Bellas, a handsome boy from neighboring Lancaster, who was attending Cornell University. After their wedding in 1957, the couple moved to Los Angeles, CA where they began their family, Carl's career and many, many moves.

Ronald Lewis Blackburn, 74, passed away on December 29, 2025, at his home in North Chesterfield, VA.

Sue G. Bryant

In Loving Memory Rev. Lloyd A. Cosby Jr., Our Beloved Father and Grandfather on his 3rd Father's Day In Heaven Love Always, Chelsea, Chynna, Felicia,Darius, and Bishop

Louise Godsey Dement

H. Floyd Dormire, Jr.

Barbara Dobbins Elliott, 90, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in Richmond, Va. Born on September 14, 1935, Barbara lived a full and meaningful life.

Florence Evelyn Bailey Henderson

Onza Eugene Hyatt

Lee Irvin

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Kelley

Bettina Katherine Schwenk Lumpkin ("Tina"), passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at the age of 90 in Henrico, Virginia.

Phyllis Cornett Raikes, 82, of Hanover County, Virginia, passed away March 6, 2026 and was born January 4, 1944, in Richmond, Virginia.

Always Remembered Forever Missed

Matthew Thomas Richman

Thomas Attora Rockecharlie Jr. P.E.

Charles Yancey Sipe

Frances Lee (Thompson) Slater

Josephine Smith

William Frank "Bill" Smith, Jr.

Margaret D. "Peggy" Stallings

Linda Clark Strickland

Barry Carlson

Taylor Windrum Clawson, Jr.

Jewel Marie Jackson, age 68, of Mechanicsville, Va., entered her eternal rest on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was one of ten children born on April 29, 1958, in Dillon, S.C.

Gifford Shrieves