Sr. Claude Franklin Dickerson
, Virginia
Claude Franklin Dickerson Sr. departed this life on Saturday March 28th 2026 and earned his wings and eternal rest in heaven. He was just a few days short of his 91st birthday. His is such a great American story born on a farm in Ruffin NC in a log cabin without running water he learned the meaning of hard work from a very young age. He married the love of his life Carrie Hale in 1957 and spent the next seven decades building a life and family together. If you knew one you knew the other. They were inseparable from the start. As a career train dispatcher for over three decades he fiercely guarded the life and safety of his train crews as well as the countless members of the public who never knew him. He did his job with great pride and efficiency and was a mentor to many…
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Ronald Keene Taylor
, Virginia
Ronald Keene Taylor 78 of Richmond passed away on Monday March 30 2026. Born in Louisville KY he was the son of the late Major Keene Taylor and Virginia Barton Taylor. He was preceded in death by his sister Diane Lynn OBanion. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Lois Rock Taylor sons Stephen Taylor Jennifer and Michael Taylor grandchildren Ian Taylor and Joshua Taylor brother Gary Taylor brothersinlaw Glenwood OBanion Peggy Danny Rock Beverly Jerry Burchett former daughterinlaw Suzanne and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronald retired after 30 years with Philip Morris where he spent a significant portion of his time working internationally. Some of his hobbies include fishing working on puzzles cars and traveling both domestic and abroad. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family especially his grandchildren. All funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be donated…
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Diane Lynn Whitfield
, Virginia
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Diane Lynn Whitfield 69 announces her passing on March 272026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Andy and Blanche Taylor her siblings Gene Hampton Chris Hampton Joanne Tyler and Billy Joe TaylorThose left to cherish her memory include her loving sons Michael Taylor Holly and Bo BandyMelody grandchildren Grayson Taylor Bria Mackenzie Taylor Taylor Bandy and Caroline BandyGreat grandchildren Maverick and Millie loving brothers Robert Taylor Michele and Charles Hampton and her fianc Robert Waugh.She cherished time spent with her family and found joy in traveling especially to PA and FL trying herluck with scratchoff tickets visiting casinos playing cards thrifting and staying active through her work. She dedicated 30 years of service as a Pharmacy Technician a role she truly loved and took great pride in. She had a passion…
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Charles D. Chuck Taylor
, Virginia
Heaven gained a story teller on March 27 2026 when Charles D. Chuck Taylor passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his sister Katharine Kit Taylor daughter Whitney Taylor soninlaw Wayne Crawley son Mark Taylor. Also surviving are his grandchildren Caitlin Tadros Steven Emily Vikmanis Wyatt Taylor great grandchild Emmitt Tadros nephew Eric Ferguson and friends too numerous to count. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth TaylorCurl. A lifelong supporter of Philip Morris Chuck spent decades as an engineer at Reynolds Metals earning his degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in a record 11.5 years. A proud navy veteran he served on USS Norfolk as well as USS Long Beach. A memorial service will be held Saturday April 4 2026 at 12 PM at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home 14301 Ashbrook Parkway with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the…
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Marie Lester Diaz
, Virginia
Marie is survived by her beloved husband Ames and daughters Michelle Belt William and Lynn Richmond Neil. She had five grandchildren that she doted on William Belt Marie Belt Ariella Richmond Brian Walsh Alexander Richmond and Sam Richmond. Marie was preceded in death by her two brothers Harold and Charles and two sisters Lelia and Joyce. She is survived by her brother Ray. Marie was the loving daughter of Mattie and Charles Lester. She graduated from Manchester High School where she was an allstate athlete in basketball softball and field hockey. Marie went on to a career as a top CP Telephone Company and ATT salesperson. Marie loved so many things her church and bible study gardening what a green thumb she had fishing at her river home fashion and her New York Yankees. A service celebrating her life will be held 2 pm Tuesday April 7 2026 at the…
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