The Obituary Section

Dr. Marsha D. Johnson

Petersburg, Virginia

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 234 The 3 Ms lost a piece of their triangle. On February 11 2026 our beloved Dr. Marsha Denise Johnson entered her final resting place at the family residence in Petersburg VA. She was born to Gilbert L. Johnson Sr. and Doris D. Johnson on July 29 1959 in Petersburg Virginia. She was a beloved mother to many grandmother sister aunt and a extraordinary teacher to all. She learned who Jesus was as a little girl and accepted him as her savior at a early age. This helped mold her and make her the God fearing women that she was. Marsha was unapologetically her authentic self. She walked with her head high at all times. She didnt apologize for…

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James Lee Bailey "Jay"

Petersburg, Virginia

James Lee Bailey son of the late Elvin Bailey Sr. and Joan P. BaileyRoss was born on May 7 1960 in Richmond Virginia. He attended Powhatan High School. At an early age he professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and joined Second Antioch Baptist Church in Powhatan Virginia. James displayed his love through his passion for cooking while working as a Chef and as a skilled craftsman in construction and masonry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard Bailey Sr. and Cecelia B. Williams Frank Porter sister Jean D. Giles brother Elvin Bailey Jr. niece Delmetria N. Robinson and his nephews Toby A. Bailey and Tishon Postell. He leaves to cherish his memories one daughter Jermise Valentine Jamaal former spouse Avis Bailey four sisters Gail Bailey Everette Joyce Bailey Marcia Simms and Flora Skipwith Dexter seven nieces Lakeisha Bailey Michelle Taliferro Jamie Grady Renata Bailey Lashaunda…

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Richard J. Smith

Petersburg, Virginia

Richard J. Smith, 63, of Spring Grove, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, son of the late Herbert C. Smith, Sr. and Jackie C....

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Jr. Lennie Lyle Elder

Petersburg, Virginia

February 10, 2026

Lennie Lyle Elder, Jr., was born September 14, 1936, and passed away on February 11, 2026, at Johnston-Willis Hospital. He suffered with back issues, limiting his mobility. He w...

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June Rose Brennan

Petersburg, Virginia

Our beloved mother, June Rose Brennan, passed peacefully away at home on February 10, 2026. Born June 23, 1941, in Gloucester, England, to parents George Jarvis and Violet May J...

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