Departed this life March 1, 2015. Mrs. Melba Epps, age 95, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Epps. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Payne and Diane Roberts Liverpool; five grandchildren; Erica, Michael and Christopher Payne and Gerald “Scotty” Roberts and Kristin Goodlette; eight great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one son- in-law, Dr. Patrick Liverpool; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Esteletta Epps; one brother-in-law, Mr. J. Livingston Furman and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Friday 12 noon at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, located at the corner of Park Avenue and Laurel Street where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Monsignor____________ off. Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the cathedral Friday at 11:45AM.