Jane Warwick O’Neill Graham, died February 4, 2023. Born June 5, 1920, in Charlottesville, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles Thomas O’Neill and Jane Gordon Warwick O’Neill. She attended St. Anne’s School and graduated from Lane High School, Charlottesville, Virginia. Jane attended Converse College for one year and then transferred to the University of Virginia, where she graduated in June 1942 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. After World War II began, she enrolled in the United States Navy’s first class of WAVE officers and graduated from Smith College with her class in January 1943. She was stationed...Article Link

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Roland Edward Burnett, 93, of Highland Springs, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira F. and Gladys S. Burnett; brother, Garland E. Burnett; wife, Elizabeth H. Burnett; and his niece, Diane B. Christian. Roland served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked for Nolde Bakery. He was a faithful member of Varina Episcopal Church, he loved his church family and Rev. Whitney. Roland was a history buff who enjoyed researching genealogy and ancestry. He was a member of the VFW, Mechanicsville Chapter. Left...Article Link

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Wright, Jr., Joseph Eubank, 81, of Glen Allen, VA passed away surrounded by his family on February 4, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1941. He is survived by his loving wife, Gayle/Abby; sons, Joseph “Trae” Eubank III (Jennifer), Stephen Gregory (Sherry); daughters, Ashley Elizabeth (Angela) and Jennifer Walters (Steve). He was PaPa Joe to his grandchildren, Charles Joseph “CJ”, Kendahl, Sidney, Kellan, Conner, Emery, Jaxson, and Max. He is also survived by his brother, Burch (Ann), and sister, Janette (Scott). Joe graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and began his career in banking at Dominion Banking, rising to Executive...Article Link

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Bruce Wayne Morrell, 68, of Henrico, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Chester Morrell. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Kim Morrell, daughter Alexis Reed and husband Justin, sons, Nick Morrell and wife Jess, Chris Hancock and wife Heather, Jason Hancock and partner Rachel, his grandchildren Makayla, Rylee, Taylor, and Chase. He is also survived by his mother Patricia Morrell, sisters Joyce Ceconi and husband Bill, Susan Comfort, many loving nieces and nephews, and numerous loyal friends. Bruce was a proud graduate of Virginia...Article Link

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Berniece M. Speller, 78 of Henrico, Va., passed away February 4, 2023. Preceding her in death were her parents, Hobert and Marie Williams, her sisters Sarah Greene and Flossie Outlaw, and brothers: Earl, Hobert, John and James Williams. She is survived by her sister, Laura Swain (Bishop James Swain, Sr.); sister in-law, Joyce Williams; brother in-laws, David Outlaw and William Greene; daughter, Wanda Garrard (Jason); grandchildren, Kimisha, Kameron, Elijah, LaQuan and Jermar; great-grandchildren, Taiyler, Trinity, Mariyah, and Angel. And a host of nieces and nephews and family and friends. Berniece was a faithful member of The Faith Family Worship Center...Article Link

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300 block of Newbridge Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of cocaine and heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, state traffic violations, and state criminal violations Feb. 3 at 1:50 a.m. 1900 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with being drunk in a public place, possession of cocaine, and a warrant service at a grocery store Feb. 3 at 8:08 a.m. 7800 block of Shrader Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia at a hotel Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. 8000 block...Article Link

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The 5th Dimension – a musical group originally formed as the Versatiles in 1965 – visited The Tin Pan in Henrico Feb. 9 for a performance. The group includes one original member – 81-year-old Florence LaRue. Other current members are Patrice Morris, Leonard Tucker, Floyd Smith and Willie Williams. Between 1967 and 1973, the group record 20 top-40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list, including two – "Up, Up and Away" (No. 7, 1967) and the 1969 No. 1 "Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)" — won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year.Article Link

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The Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad will host a community open house Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the station at 1101 Horsepen Road.  All ages are welcome. The public is invited to join squad members for tours of the station and ambulances, free CPR and first aid classes, free blood pressure checks and other vital tests, and an opportunity to meet the team.  The squad will also be serving pancakes, sweet treats and coffee/hot chocolate to everyone who attends.  Drawings will be held for prizes and a raffle. Article Link

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Initial field tests of metal-detection and weapons-detection devices will occur at three Henrico high schools and two middle schools, Henrico Schools officials told the county’s school board Thursday. Officials intend to test traditional metal detectors at the high schools (Godwin, Hermitage and Varina) during an initial phase and less-intrusive weapons-detection scanners at the as-yet-unnamed middle schools during a second phase. Then they’ll determine whether additional phases and test sites (potentially at elementary schools) are necessary or if they have collected enough data to develop conclusions about the effectiveness of the products. The initial two phases will be completed by spring...Article Link

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Transportation Security Administration officials are warning travelers who use Richmond International Airport that failure to check their bags for weapons could land them in a lot of legal trouble. Officials are concerned after nearly 70 people have been caught with weapons at the airport’s security checkpoints since 2021 – including a record 24 last year alone. More concerning: almost all (92%) of the guns detected at the airport last year were loaded. Two guns have been caught at the airport so far this year, including one Thursday morning – the same day officials held a press briefing about the matter...Article Link

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