Anne Moore Stephenson, of Henrico, peacefully passed away at home on May 6, 2024, after a long illness. Anne was born in Pasadena, California to Thomas L. Moore, Jr. and Elisabeth R. Moore, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her husband, H. Wayland Stephenson; and her brother, Thomas L. Moore III. She is survived by her brother, Fielding B. Moore; and many cousins. Anne worked in retail as a young woman, opening the first Talbot’s store in Richmond. She later pursued a career in real estate, becoming a Vice President at Long & Foster....Article Link

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Page, Josephine Hall, 89, of Henrico, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Alice Rice Hall; and brother Otis Hall. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Page and Freda Sergi (Sergio); five grandchildren, Savannah Hoyt (Stevie), Gabrielle Locey (Michael), Ellery Klein, Zachary Sergi (Jessica), and Danielle Sergi; and great-grandson Carson Locey. Josephine was an expert seamstress, an animal lover, and had quite the green thumb in the garden. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm Sunday, May 19 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral...Article Link

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Gomer, Anita Payne, 76, of Highland Springs, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Knott Payne and Pauline Matthews Christian. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert Gomer; her daughter, Amy Allen (Chris); stepdaughters, Ashleigh Roper (Roy) and Brook Houchens; grandchildren, Samantha, Cathryn, Ava, Sophia and Julia; one great-granddaughter, Brinley; and many beloved Matthews cousins. Originally from Orange, Virginia, Nita graduated from the Johnston-Willis School of Nursing and worked as a cardiac nurse for over a decade. The last thirty years of her career were spent...Article Link

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SETCHEL, Mrs. Louise Hufner, 99, of Henrico County, went to her Heavenly Home on May 9, 2024. She rejoined her beloved husband of nearly 65 years, Herbert I. Setchel; her son, Herb Setchel, Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Dottie and Clair Gordon; and sisters, Alice McDowell and Phyllis Loving. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Bonnie Setchel Bradford; brother, Clair Gordon, Jr.; grandchildren, David Setchel (Melinda), Doug Setchel (Karen), and Amanda Bradford (Alex Neumayer); great-grandchildren, Joshua (Karista), Adam, Stephen, Ryan and Aidan Setchel; sisters-in-law, Thelma Mitchell (Oakey) and Joanne Setchel. Louise was a lifelong member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church...Article Link

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Henrico CASA recently swore in four new Court Appointed Special Advocates, who now will join 88 others who are actively serving local children. Henrico CASA recruits and trains CASAs to advocate for children involved in the court, foster care, and child welfare systems. The organization's mission is to help children and families access the services they need. It has supported about 4,100 children since 1994. During May, which is National Mental Health Month, CASA officials are encouraging parents to remember that caring for a child's mental health is as important as caring for their physical health. “As advocates for children...Article Link

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11200 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with shoplifting at a retail store May 10 at 11:30 a.m. 10900 block of Little Five Loop – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with forcible burglary, a warrant service, and other state law violations at a single-family home May 10 at 6:07 p.m. East Nine Mile Road at North Airport Drive – Police arrested and charged a citizen with hit-and-run felony, driving under the influence, and refusal to take a breathalyzer test at a vehicle accident May 10 at 10:30 p.m. 6000 block of Audubon Drive...Article Link

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Henrico County residents whose property has wells, springs or cisterns now can have their water quality tested for free thanks to the county's office of Virginia Cooperative Extension. The Virginia Household Water Quality Program offers residents a three-part clinic that includes collecting, testing, and getting back test results. The free testing kit is available for those who register online before noon on Friday, May 31. Those who register will be able to pick up their kit from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7 or Monday, June 10 at the Extension Office in the Human Services Building at...Article Link

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The 39th Annual Lebanese Food Festival will return May 17-19 to Saint Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road in Glen Allen. The festival features food, live music and entertainment. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Open rain or shine for indoor and outdoor dining. Admission and parking are free. No pets allowed. For details, call (804) 270-7234, email [email protected], visit lebanesefoodfestival.com or follow the festival on Facebook or Instagram. *** The University of Richmond’s 25th Big Yard Sale will take place Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Robins Stadium East...Article Link

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A beloved teacher at Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is being remembered through the dedication of a new book vending machine at the school. Beverly Parsley, who taught at the school for 38 years (retiring in 2018), died last year. On May 14, school officials joined her family members and friends to dedicate the new machine in the school's cafeteria in her memory.' Parsley was remembered fondly at the dedication. "Beverly was an extraordinary teacher," said Patricia Gregory, who taught with Parsley at Carver for many years. "She had a passion for teaching reading and she loved sharing books with...Article Link

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Six of the most popular products from the Van Winkle family of whiskeys will be available for online purchase via the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority this spring. The ABC's online lotteries will take place May 20-23 and June 10-13 and will allow winning customers to purchase products from the hard-to-find Van Winkle line. The lottery is open to Virginia residents 21 and older, as well as active duty military members stationed in Virginia. Each round of the lottery will have a different set of products available, with the Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon 10 Year, Van Winkle Special Reserve...Article Link

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