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Farewell to a friend: Left, Greg Roland and other comrades of George Edward “Buster” Booth scatter his ashes May 29 in Byrd Park’s Swan Lake in a final farewell to a lifelong friend. Below left, James “Plunky” Branch, one of the close-knit group that grew up together in Richmond’s Randolph and Maymont neighborhoods, plays “Amazing Grace” on his saxophone ahead of the ash-scattering ceremony. Below right, a small memorial includes Mr. Booth’s obituary and photo. Former NBA star Bobby Dandridge and the Rev. Robert Winfree, who preached Mr. Booth’s eulogy, are among those who attended the ceremony that began at Byrd Park’s Shelter No. 1, one of Mr. Booth’s favorite places. Every year around Mr. Booth’s May 26 birthday, his friends would bring the longtime paraplegic to the shelter for an outing. Mr. Booth died Nov. 6, 2018, but friends waited to scatter his ashes near what would have been his 72nd birthday. Longtime friend Jerome F. Hughes, who helped organize the ceremony, said Swan Lake was chosen because as children, they were banned from what was then a whites-only place to swim. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Farewell to a friend: Left, Greg Roland and other comrades of George Edward “Buster” Booth scatter his ashes May 29 in Byrd Park’s Swan Lake …

Published on June 13, 2019

Farewell to a friend: Left, Greg Roland and other comrades of George Edward “Buster” Booth scatter his ashes May 29 in Byrd Park’s Swan Lake in a final farewell to a lifelong friend. Below left, James “Plunky” Branch, one of the close-knit group that grew up together in Richmond’s Randolph and Maymont neighborhoods, plays “Amazing Grace” on his saxophone ahead of the ash-scattering ceremony. Below right, a small memorial includes Mr. Booth’s obituary and photo. Former NBA star Bobby Dandridge and the Rev. Robert Winfree, who preached Mr. Booth’s eulogy, are among those who attended the ceremony that began at Byrd Park’s Shelter No. 1, one of Mr. Booth’s favorite places. Every year around Mr. Booth’s May 26 birthday, his friends would bring the longtime paraplegic to the shelter for an outing. Mr. Booth died Nov. 6, 2018, but friends waited to scatter his ashes near what would have been his 72nd birthday. Longtime friend Jerome F. Hughes, who helped organize the ceremony, said Swan Lake was chosen because as children, they were banned from what was then a whites-only place to swim. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Farewell to a friend: Left, Greg Roland and other comrades of George Edward “Buster” Booth scatter his ashes May 29 in Byrd Park’s Swan Lake …

Published on June 13, 2019

Farewell to a friend: Left, Greg Roland and other comrades of George Edward “Buster” Booth scatter his ashes May 29 in Byrd Park’s Swan Lake in a final farewell to a lifelong friend. Below left, James “Plunky” Branch, one of the close-knit group that grew up together in Richmond’s Randolph and Maymont neighborhoods, plays “Amazing Grace” on his saxophone ahead of the ash-scattering ceremony. Below right, a small memorial includes Mr. Booth’s obituary and photo. Former NBA star Bobby Dandridge and the Rev. Robert Winfree, who preached Mr. Booth’s eulogy, are among those who attended the ceremony that began at Byrd Park’s Shelter No. 1, one of Mr. Booth’s favorite places. Every year around Mr. Booth’s May 26 birthday, his friends would bring the longtime paraplegic to the shelter for an outing. Mr. Booth died Nov. 6, 2018, but friends waited to scatter his ashes near what would have been his 72nd birthday. Longtime friend Jerome F. Hughes, who helped organize the ceremony, said Swan Lake was chosen because as children, they were banned from what was then a whites-only place to swim. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Farewell to a friend: Left, Greg Roland and other comrades of George Edward “Buster” Booth scatter his ashes May 29 in Byrd Park’s Swan Lake …

Published on June 13, 2019

Carefree // As her friend looks on, Shaniy Smith, 6, maneuvers her skateboard down steps along a walkway in Richmond’s Gilpin Court as they joyfully played Monday in the sunshine. In the background, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham and other officers walk through the public housing community meeting with neighbors to talk about their safety concerns. They later convened at the Calhoun Community Center to talk about a sudden spike in major crimes, especially gun violence, this year. Chief Durham conducted a similar walk Tuesday in the Randolph community.

Carefree // As her friend looks on, Shaniy Smith, 6, maneuvers her skateboard down steps along a walkway in Richmond’s Gilpin Court as they joyfully …

Published on April 8, 2016

Joye B. Moore, founder and chief executive officer of Joyebells LLC, applauds as youngsters from the Northside Family YMCA display the $25,000 donation made by Sam’s Club on behalf of her company to support after-school programs at the YMCA of Greater Richmond. Ms. Moore was accompanied to the Feb. 17 check presentation by her sister, Cassandra Wheeler, left, Joyebells’ director of production. Accepting the donation is Abigail Farris Rogers, right, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater Richmond.

Joye B. Moore, founder and chief executive officer of Joyebells LLC, applauds as youngsters from the Northside Family YMCA display the $25,000 donation made by …

Published on February 24, 2022

Hailing from New Orleans, the 79rs Gang brought its revolutionary sounds and riveting performance to the Richmond Folk Festival. On Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, the city’s Black Masking Carnival gangs enact ritualistic musical battles in the streets, decked out in impossibly colorful, intricate costumery. Rivalries were put aside when Jermaine Bossier, Big Chief of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters, and Romeo Bougere, Big Chief of the 9th Ward Hunters, teamed up to form the musical powerhouse 79rs Gang. Folk Festival attendees enjoyed the 79rs and several other musical acts during this year’s festival. Hurry back!

Hailing from New Orleans, the 79rs Gang brought its revolutionary sounds and riveting performance to the Richmond Folk Festival. On Mardi Gras Day in New …

Published on October 13, 2022

Participating in Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony of Bon Secours Mercy Health’s new medical office building at 28th Street and Nine Mile Road in the East End are, from left, Joseph May, director of mission, Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital; Faraz Yousuf, Bon Secours’ Richmond market president; Rev. Sylvester T. Smith, pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church and member of the hospital’s community advisory council; City Council President Cynthia I. Newbille; Joseph “Joey” Trapani, the hospital’s chief operating officer; Bryan Lee, president of Richmond Community and St. Mary’s hospitals; and Christopher Accashian, chief operating officer of Bon Secours Richmond Health System.

Participating in Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony of Bon Secours Mercy Health’s new medical office building at 28th Street and Nine Mile Road in the East End …

Published on February 24, 2022

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