STROTHER, JeRoyd Antoine "Stage name, Dyore," 41, of Richmond, transitioned into God's arms on February 8, 2013. A 1990 graduate of Henrico High School, he was a founding member and/or integral part of Tuesday Verses, Lyric Ave, Slam Richmond and Say Word, also performed as MC and Poet. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Justin Strother; loving and devoted mother, Florence Strother; two aunts, Shirley Watkins and devoted, Annie George; one great-aunt, Cecilia Cole (Robert); three uncles, Bishop Melvin Strother (Marva), James Tiller (Roslyn) and a devoted uncle and aunt, Alvin and Betty Strother; great-uncle, Tommie Tiller (Julie); loving and devoted friend, Tracey Brown and daughters; a host of relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Thursday, February 14, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, February 15, 2013, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2800 3rd Ave. Bishop Melvin Strother officiating. Interment private.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.