Departed this life November 19, 2013. Mrs. Esther Owens, age 96, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William H. Owens Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Thelma Grobes and one son, Edward Wright; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Gloria Wright; one son-in-law, Stanley Grobes; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Monday at 12 noon. Dr. Alonza Lawrence off. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends assemble at the church 11:45AM Monday.