Jan 13, 2025

Departed this life January 13, 2025. Dr. Wilbert L. Jenkins, age 84, of Richmond. He was a retired Administrator for the Richmond Public Schools, serving in numerous roles including being Director of Instruction and also a Principal. Among his other educational contributions, he was an Assistant Superintendent at Richland County Public Schools in South Carolina. He was also an author....

Jan 12, 2025

Departed this life January 12, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly W. Hayes; one daughter, Rian S. Hayes; one son, Troy K. Hayes; Mother, Lila Hayes; two sisters, Kym M. Hayes and Katrina L. Hayes; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Michael Williams-Hickman (George); and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr....

Jan 12, 2025

Mrs. Flossie Laidler Blair, age 93, of Richmond, departed this life on January 12, 2025. She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Sayles, Roslyn Kennedy, Alison Alston (Charles), and Aunetta Gardner; two sons, Carl Baugh and Daryle Blair (Shawish); thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest...

Jan 11, 2025

 Mrs. Betty Taylor Fife, age 78, of Richmond, departed this life on January 11, 2025. She is survived by two daughters, Alicia and Danielle Fife; one son, Linwood Fife (Angela); five grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Hicks and Dorothy Baskerville (Grant); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Gladys Taylor; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins...

Jan 7, 2025

Departed this life January 7th, 2025. Mrs. Joyce Ann Johnson, age 82, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Jill Johnson and one son, Charles Johnson Jr. She is survived by her husband, Charles Johnson Sr.; six daughters ,Joanne, Jackie, Janice, Jewel, Joyce D., and Jenee’ Johnson; six sons, Clarence, Carl, Clinton(Dawn), Calvin, Christopher, and Corey(Robin) Johnson;...

Jan 5, 2025

Phillip Marvin Vaughan was born on September 4th, 1952, in Santa Barbara, California, to Edwin Marvin Vaughan and Mary Josephine (née Dickhaut) Vaughan; he died on January 5th, 2025, at the Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Phillip was predeceased by both of his parents. He is survived by his loving son Nathaniel (Rebecca) and grandson, Valentine, (Sabah,...

Jan 5, 2025

Departed this life January 5th, 2025. Keith Darnell Lewis, age 58, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Jr. and Dolly Lewis. He is survived by three daughters, Shayone Leadbetter, Shaykeida Fobbs(Troy) and Ocean Morris; three sons, Jamel Hill, Markeis Wyche and Jaquise Winston; five grandchildren, Deja Davis, Cori & Cali Fobbs, and Kehmora...

Jan 4, 2025

Departed this life January 4th, 2025. Mrs. Barbara Irving Pettaway Mines, age 81, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Lee Mines Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Kinda M. Mines; her son, Irvin Lee Mines Jr., bonus son, Perry Mines (Pam); six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; four...

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 30, 2024

Departed this life December 30, 2024. She is survived by a loving daughter, Shermae Woodson; four sons, Sherod (Sydney), Larry Jr and Jamarl King and Toby (Marquail) Woodson; four grandchildren; one devoted sister, Denise Loving; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held...

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Inez J. Holmes of Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Holmes. She is survived by her loving sister, Betty Hicks; several nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Velma Washington; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday,...

Dec 30, 2024

Departed this life on December 30, 2024. Larry General Smith Sr., age 68, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Smith; two sons, Larry General Smith Jr. (Marquetta) and Marcus Smith; three stepchildren, Mumzie Franklin, Tarkiyah Eppes and Damon Eppes (Aiesha); three grandchildren, Lennon Franklin, and Lakiyah & Kyree Smith; two sisters, Karen Harris and Barbara Smith; two...

Dec 28, 2024

Warren E. Braxton, Sr., a devoted partner, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2024, leaving a profound legacy of love, service, and faith. A lifelong resident of Richmond, VA, Warren’s life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to his family, community, and faith in God.

Born on August 31, 1959, to the late Walker...

Dec 26, 2024

Departed this life December 26th, 2024. He is survived by his sister Mary Alice Conyer; two brothers Harry and Timothy Ruffin; 2 devoted cousins Marian Adams and Carlotta Haynes; nieces Brenda and Chenelle Ruffin; nephew Keith Ruffin and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held on...

Dec 25, 2024

Departed this life on December 25, 2024. Dashawn Anthony Khan, age 22, of Richmond. He is survived by his mother, Natasha Khan(Lawrence Harrell); father. Aldridge Christian; grandmother, Natasha Davis; great grandmother, Shirley Davis; two sisters, Rihanna Khan and Shannyn Harrell; one brother, Jayvon Khan; two aunts, Natalia Khan(Stephon) and Tahquesha Davis; three uncles, Anthony White, Keith Khan (Renee), and Mike...

Dec 25, 2024

MARY C. GOODNIGHT entered into eternal rest December 25th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Vance and her two children, Stephanie Elaine and Robert Goodnight and brothers, Micheal, John, Ralph and also sister, Hattie. She is survived by her husband, John Wesley Coward; two loving daughters, Lashawnda Bolling and Shantelle Goodnight; one son, Karl Bolling; nineteen...

Dec 24, 2024

Departed this life December 24, 2024. Mrs. Mable L. Baugh of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. Baugh. She is survived by one loving daughter, Louise Anderson (Warren); one granddaughter, Sonnae Baugh; one sister, Rachel Coleman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home,...

Dec 23, 2024

Departed this life on December 23, 2024. Ms. Frances Shearin, age 76, of Richmond, formerly of Warren County, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by one son, Garmel Harsan Chappelle. She is survived by two children, Curtis Bernard Shearin-Jordan and Umekia Frances Shearin (Kendrick Merritt); eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Debora Shearin Williams and Levione Smith Jordan;...

Dec 20, 2024

Our loving Asia Bayard was born on January 12, 1998, in Richmond, Va. and passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. She grew up in the city of Richmond with her mother, sisters, & a slew of friends. Asia was known and loved everywhere she went. She always made others happy with her singing and pretty smile. Asia will always...

Dec 18, 2024

Departed this life December 18, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jake June Woodson. She is survived by three loving daughters, Linda Woodson-Lee, Carolyn Woodson and Stephanie Mickins (Christopher); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sister in law Beulah Woodson and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral...