Richmond Christmas Mother Fund nears $270,000 mark

The Times-Dispatch follows its tradition of publishing the names of donors to the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund throughout the holiday season. Your generosity helps the fund support initiatives across the region to brighten the holiday season for thousands of your neighbors.

In 2023, the program raised more than $358,000.

The Times-Dispatch has sponsored the Richmond Christmas Mother program, a yearly holiday fund drive, since 1935, some of those years in partnership with the former afternoon newspaper, The Richmond News Leader.

Donations to the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund are fully tax-deductible. The program is a qualified 501©(3) organization. All operational costs are borne by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Visit go.richmond.com/christmasmother to give online or send contributions by mail to Richmond Christmas Mother Fund, P.O. Box 25864, Richmond, VA 23260. Checks should be made payable to Richmond Christmas Mother Fund.

Donations are published in the Sunday and Wednesday editions of The Times-Dispatch and on Richmond.com. The Wednesday list contains donations received through noon on Tuesday; the Sunday list contains donations received through noon on Friday, except for those that included a request for publication on a future date.

Because there will be no printed paper on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, Christmas Mother donations will be published in the Sunday and Tuesday papers for those two weeks.

Donations will be accepted and published through the end of January.

Previously reported — $199,448.42Today’s gifts — $69,825

Grand total — $269,273.42

In memory of Dave, with all my love, from B.J. — $100

The Richmond Girl Friends, thank you, Lydia Johnson! — $1,000

Eric and Sue Melzig, to honor the memory of our great friend Doug Davis. Seventeen years lost of his humorous antics — $105

Sally Bagley, in memory of Allen Goolsby West and Becca Clary Harris — $100

Joyce Scott Chambers, in memory of my husband, Calvin Chambers; my mother, Virginia Scott; and my son, Dwayne Scott — $100

Mary J. Puccinelli, in memory of my husband, Ralph Puccinelli, and all deceased members of the Puccinelli and Johnson families — $200

In honor of Nanny and Big B’s 68th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22. With love from Thomas, Daniel, Clarke, Ted, Mark, Nancy, Caroline, B, Hays, Kimmee, Lily, Grace, Rose and 21 great-grandchildren — $6,800

Gwen and Allen Davis, in loving memory of our parents, Chris and Bill Williams — $200

Mary Spottswood and E. Hatcher Crenshaw — $200

Strother and Evie Scott, in honor of Charlotte Taylor Massie — $250

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Armstrong — $200

Nancy and Jeff Thomas — $50

Dr. and Mrs. Charles K. Johnson, DDS — $100

Dixie and Cam Hoggan — $200

Anonymous — $5,000

Thomas Jasinowski — $100

Sandra Van Buskirk, in memory of my parents, Mary Ella and Robert Logan — $100

Suzanne P. Wiltshire, in honor of my gracious sister-in-law, Jean Lane, celebrating her 100th birthday — $100

Peyton Phillips and Mary K. Moore, in memory of Ernest Phillips Jr. and Ann Gupton — $1,000

Barry and Indy Griffin — $250

Dr. Geraldine H. Ellison, in memory of J. Hunter Ellison — $150

Elwood P. Boone Jr. and Carol F. Boone — $100

Deborah Clarke Hall — $25

Judith C. Anderson — $100

C. Ewing — $200

Carolyn M. Lambert — $100

Dr. and Mrs. Damian L. Covington — $500

Portia H. Jones, in memory of Dr. Lloyd C. Jones — $60

In remembrance of our dear friend Charles “Charlie” Armstead Blanton III, who led a life that touched us all. May the joy and love that Charlie shared with the world continue to shine through the acts of kindness, compassion and generosity that he demonstrated every day. We are all better people because of Charlie. Celebrating 50 years of love, laughter and friendship from your loving wife, Chris, and from lifelong friends Ken and Cicely, Jim and Maria and Harvey and Mary Jane — $650

Ginny Thornton, in memory of my parents and in honor of my sons and my grandchildren, Robert and Charlotte — $100

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright Jr. — $200

Central Virginia Land and Timber LLC — $1,000

Tom and Sara Hillgrove, in memory of Katherine “Tappy” Hillgrove, who had a big heart and never met a stranger — $500

Stanley, Alison and Martha Ullman — $100

Susan Farley Ferrell, in memory of James C. Farley Sr. for the twinkle in his eye and his joy at Christmastime — $50

Carl F. Bowmer, in memory of my dear friends William F. Etherington Jr., William E. Seaton, J. Earl Dennis, William D. Grove and Mary M. Grove — $200

Frances and Jerry Greenway — $150

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Smith, in memory of Alan, Gail and Kristi Smith; and Adam Sabo — $500

Charles H. Merriman III, in honor of Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson, the Richmond Christmas Mother — $500

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shiro — $50

Susan and David Monday, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hurt — $100

Maria Randolph Brown, in honor of Mary and Phyllis — $500

Barbara S. Brown, in memory of Dr. Evora Williams Jones — $100

Geof, Garrett and Ryan Tidey and Lisa Troyer, in loving memory of George Tidey — $1,000

In memory of Barney and Flash — $15

Carl F. Bowmer, in loving memory of Elizabeth M. Bowmer, Amy N. McFall and Ellen Griffin Bowmer — $300

Donald Lecky, in honor of family and friends — $250

Judy and Alan Rudlin, in memory of our mothers, Dorothy Durham Rudlin and Betty Bond Faulkner — $100

Mildred T. Paulett and Charlie Paulett, in memory of Robert and Louise Paulett, Charles Paulett and Robert and Della Turner — $50

Andrew L. McClung and Christina M. McClung, in honor of Dr. Lydia Johnson — $250

Eugenia H. Borum, in honor of Beth Wiltshire — $50

Susan Farley Ferrell, in memory of Wortie Ferrell Sr. for his abiding goodwill and infectious humor — $50

Becky and Forrest Jessee, in memory of Forrest Jessee III and Sara and Forrest Jessee — $500

Carl F. Bowmer, in memory of Uncle Leroy Wood, the “jumping man” of bluegrass — $25

Anonymous — $500

In loving memory of Campbell Grieve Stalker and Caroline Jean Stalker, from their family — $200

M. Eldridge Blanton III and Erika M. Blanton M.D., in loving memory of Jackson L. Blanton — $300

In memory of my husband, Jimmy, and our son, Jay; and for happy times with Andy and Flo — $200

Sherry Saunders, in memory of my parents and Mark Kee — $20

Pat and John O’Bannon, thank you to the Christmas Mother! — $250

Deborah Orsi, in memory of Nick Orsi and in honor of Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson — $200

Thomas E. Coulbourn and Mary G. Coulbourn — $300

Anne and Garnett Hall Jr., in honor of our beloved grandsons, Garnett IV, Claiborne and Luca — $100

Jane Alden Hoen Hanney, in memory of Hudson Phillip Hoen and Shirley Revely Hoen — $500

In memory of the Sale family — Shirley and Patricia Boyd — from Earl Sr., James, Earl Jr., Hope and Stephen — $300

Ann K. Kahan — $100

Michael and Kristen Wind, in honor of Elizabeth and Randolph Elliott — $500

Larry and Nancy Chalkley, in loving memory of our daughter, Donna Marie Jones, granddaughter Meagan Montana Jones and our nephew, Joe Ivan Chalkley Jr. — $200

Libby and Mary Garner, in memory of Jay DeVoe — $100

In loving memory of our parents, Frank and Virginia Poehler, from Gray, Sherrill, Jimmy and Denny — $250

Jim Rhodes, in loving memory of my wife, Panny, and in honor of our children and their families — $500

Kemper and Wood Thornton, in honor of our wonderful Spottswood Park neighbors and friends — $100

The Noonan Family, in loving memory of father and son, John and Michael Noonan — $500

The Fitzgerald Family, in honor of Dick and Nancy Fitzgerald — $100

Nancy and Rick Crowder, in loving memory of Jane and Ken Hogan and Buddy Crowder, and in honor of Barbara Crowder — $100

Martha and Jay Moore, in memory of Buck Paul — $50

Cheryl’s Bridge Group, in memory of our dear friend Cheryl Guedri — $200

Patsy Hallett, to my wonderful grandchildren, Tripp, Clara, Keller and Anna. Love you, Ditty — $100

Russell and Linda Jones — $500

Danny Robinson and Paula Saylor-Robinson — $2,500

Becky Cottrell, in memory of Chris Cottrell — $100

Peggy, Crystal and Brett — $200

Patty Bell, in honor of the Christmas Mother Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson — $250

Vaughan and Rusty Aaronson, in memory of Joel, Moe and Adam — $100

Clifford and Laura Deal, in loving memory of John C. Waddell Jr. who is missed every day — $100

Mary Ruth Burton, in memory of my parents, brother and sister who embodied Christmas: Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Burton Sr., Don Burton and Teresa Burton — $100

Katherine Whitney, in honor of Deborah Washburn and Woody Dykers — $50

Becky Cottrell, in memory of Polk and Essie Bryce Gordon; Wimpy and Anne Marie Cottrell — $100

Sie and Darshall Ford — $50

Tammy and Brian Jackson, in honor of the 2024 Richmond Christmas Mother, Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson — $2,500

Michael and Kristen Wind, in memory of Robert Wind — $500

Charles Epps — $50

Steve and Beth Wood, in loving memory of Bernice Baltimore, Joyce Taylor Wood and Dorothy Hogan Ryan — $100

Mary F. Booth, in memory of Dr. Jerry Booth — $200

Brian and Sharon Blount — $100

Loren Glasper — $250

Becky Cottrell, in memory of three good friends: Cheryl Guedri, Leigh Gordon and Ellen Shalley — $100

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Pitzer and family, Charles Lewis Pitzer III — $100

H. Ray and Diane Davis, in loving memory of Mary D. Greene — $100

Michael and Kristen Wind, in honor of Bill Sidebottom and Wally Brown — $500

Katy and Livy Haskell, celebrating our friendship with Joelle and Jim Cosby — $100

Jordan Sydnor LLC/Robert L. Dortch Jr., Dr. Lydia Johnson, 2024 Richmond Christmas Mother — $250

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, in honor of deceased members of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church — $200

Massie Law Firm — $500

Donte Smith, Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson — $250

Mary and Courtney Malveaux — $200

Immanuel Sutherland, Lydia Johnson — $100

Ken Johnson, in honor of all single mothers — $2,500

Bill Cooper and Melody Beckles, Dr. Lydia Johnson — $500

Wilson and Gina Friend — $500

Otis and Machel Jones — $400

Mary, Melania and Benjamin Lambert V, in loving memory of Benjamin Lambert IV — $100

Lydia, we are so proud of you and the impact you are having. Merry Christmas from Tamara and Carlos Brown — $2,500

George Braxton and Kelly Harris-Braxton, in honor of Shirley Harris, our golden lady — $100

Anonymous — $100

Vaughan and Audra Jones — $200

Sam and Exie Conner-Holley, in honor of our grandmother, Carole Conner, and in memory of our grandmother, Elaine Holley — $100

Robert and Asha Holloman, in memory of Dr. Archibald H. Benson and Ms. Dollie J. Holloman — $100

John and Melanie Rivers, in honor of Dr. Lydia Johnson — $200

Larry and Vickie Blanchard, in honor of Vickie’s mother, Dixie, celebrating another Christmas together — $400

Caprice Bragg and Larry Thomas, in honor of the 2024 Christmas Mother! — $1,000

Dr. Lawrence Blanchard, in honor of Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson and all Christmas Mothers — $100

James and Margaret Spencer — $500

Anonymous — $150

Margaux Anderson — $100

Joseph Maroon, in loving memory of my wife, Anne Maroon — $100

Nancy and Hugh Harrison, in loving memory of our great friend Cheryl — $250

Betsy, Andy and Hugh, in loving memory of our sister, Mary — $250

Janice Robinson — $100

Beth, to the Game Night Girls — Anne, Carol, Gail, Jan, Mary Anne, Sue and Swannee — $50

Mary Lou Sommardahl, in loving memory of my son, Christian Lee Howerton, who kept a bit of his childhood wonder and love of Christmas throughout his life — $100

Polar Bears, in memory of Rick Hill, Ray Slabaugh and Matt Andrews, and in honor of Lydia Johnson — $100

Drs. Rob and Cheryl Nelson, in honor of Dr. Lydia Johnson, the 2024 Richmond Christmas Mother — $2,500

Jacqueline Fraser, in honor of Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson, the 2024 Christmas Mother — $100

Morgan and Evelyn Edwards, Pamela and Nigel Christiania and Jennifer Edwards, in memory of Dr. Evora Jones — $100

Debbie Dement — $100

Ed and Kim Baine — $2,500

To our Forever Christmas Mother: Your gentleness and leadership are an inspiration, and this honor is a testament to the difference you make in our community. Wishing you a joyous and meaningful season, from Debbie Riddick, Katrina Cheatham and Jennifer Williams — $200

JMI, in honor of Dr. Lydia Johnson — $5,200

Rossie and Randy Hutcheson — $500

Diane Simon Beatty, in memory of my beloved mother, Elaine Johnson — $100

Anonymous — $250

Sue and Rookie Branam, in memory of Mike King — $100

Ingrid, in memory of Douglas W. Davis — $200

Phil and Mary Beth Metcalf, in memory of our parents, Jackson Metcalf, Kathryn Metcalf Snead and Cecil C. Baecher — $100

Ken Johnson, in honor of Charlotte Johnson — $2,500

Anonymous — $25

Anne Taylor and George Moorman, in memory of our parents, Carl and Estelle Moorman and Bobby and Adele Leitch, Carl Moorman Jr., Uncle Bobby Pitt, Anne-o Sinnott and Buck Paul — $150

Wesley Childress, in remembrance of Beverly Anne Long — $100

Detta and Ed Jewett, in memory of Sue Moffett and many Christmases past. — $100

In honor of my magical husband — $100

Kathleen and Bill Sooy, in loving memory of our parents — $1,000

Sande Snead and Martin Brill, in memory of our parents, May and Dudley Brill and Billy Snead — $500

Angie Wright, in honor of Terrell Harrigan — $25

Haywood, Virginia and Thomas Hyman, in loving memory of our grandparents, Grandbubby and Grandy, Fifi and Pop-Pop — $500

Jan Hatchette, in support of Dr. Lydia Johnson and in memory of my mother, Mrs. Hilda Hatchette — $100

Billy and Gail, dedicated to the glory of God — $150

David and Lynne Bird, in memory of our good friend Don Balderson — $100

Randy and Leslie-Jean, in memory of our parents: Bob and Lib Jessee and John and Jean Ptacek; and in honor of our brothers and sister, Chuck Ptacek, Tom Jessee and Nancy Jessee Henderson; and our Florida family, Patrick, Stacy, Claire, Tyler, Nate and Zack Jessee — $250

Nancy and Chuck Wheeler, in memory of Hugh Campbell — $100

Chris Hairston-White — $100

The Ruggieris and Hutchcrofts — $50

Nicole and Kevin Hood — $100

David Bird, in memory of a best friend and genius keyboard player in THE JADES band, 1970-1972 — $100

Melissa Wuslich Marrion, in memory of Arthur Henry Marrion. May your memory be eternal! — $25

Elizabeth Burker Millner — $200

Pat Mohr, in memory of Jay Cottrell and special uncle, Bruce Cottrell — $250

Melba Pratt and Garland Buchanan, in honor of Dr. Lydia Johnson — $100

Judith Qumedian — $50

Nancy and Chuck Wheeler, in memory of Skipper Beck — $100

Ken and LaTrice Ampy, in honor of our mothers, Vivian and Gloria, from Ken and LaTrice — $1,500

The Boone Family, in honor of Dr. Evora Williams Jones and the entire Jones/Johnson family — $200

Kevin and Katy Nicholson — $2,500

Edward and Jackie McCoy of Eaheart Industrial Service, in honor of Dr. Lydia Jones Johnson — $2,500

Nancy and Chuck Wheeler, in memory of Duck Horne — $100