Departed this life July 14, 2020. Sterling Matthews, age 78, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one son , Deacon Sterling E. Matthews. He is survived by his wife, Gloria J. Matthews; two daughters, Cynthia R. Folsom(Lacy) and Pamela Y. Purcell(Anthony); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Waverly Thompson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one devoted daughter- in- law, Alice Matthews; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11AM. Dr. Alonza Lawrence off. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 10:45AM Tuesday.