Jun 9, 2024

Samuel Bingham, Jr departed this life on Sunday June 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Bingham, Sr., his mother' Virginia Jennings Bingham, and his sister, Bettie Mae McLean. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Melvin Bingham, Calvin Bingham and Desi Austin; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of great nephews and...

Jun 9, 2024

Departed this life June 9th, 2024. Mrs. Ida “Ada” Pryor, age 79, of Richmond. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Canty; three grandchildren, Kenneth Canty Jr, Kenika Canty and Philquan Canty; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Elouise Wilson Andrews; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011...

Jun 9, 2024

Deaconess Hannah Lucille Ware Pickett was born on May 23rd, 1938, to the late Clifton Ware and Beatrice Sandlin in Jacksonville,  NC.  She attended Georgetown High School, in Jacksonville, NC.  She married the late Robert Edward Roosevelt Pickett on December 22nd, 1956.  They moved to New York City, NY and started their married life.  To the marriage was born two...

Jun 9, 2024

Departed this life June 9th, 2024. Ms. Kathy Robinson, age 57, of Richmond. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Robinson; two grandchildren, Lee Bassett III and Shavondra Bassett; two brothers, Douglas Johnson and Luther Robinson; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister- in- law,  Gloria Robinson; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph...

Jun 6, 2024

 Deacon Mary E. Smith, the oldest of twelve siblings, was born November 4, 1918, in the Navy Hill section of Richmond to the late William and Lucy Smith. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dorothy Smith and all but one sibling. 

 She loved our Savior and was baptized at Fifth Street Baptist Church under Dr. C.C. Scott. Even as...

Jun 6, 2024

Departed this life June 6th, 2024. David Motley, age 86, of Richmond. He is survived by two sisters, Ophelia Booker and Barbara Harris; a host of nieces and nephews among them two devoted Valerie Plummer(Nathan) and James Abraham(Ann); cousins; and other relatives and friend. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be...

Jun 4, 2024

Departed this life June 4th, 2024. Mrs. Lorraine Thompson, age 73, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tiara Cooley. She is survived by one son, T. Cooley; three grand children, Sean Adams, Ka-Metria Allen and Sha-Dawn Farmer; two stepchildren, Robert Thompson Jr. and Shameka Harris; one niece, Kim Williams; a host of cousins; and other relatives...

May 30, 2024

Departed this life May 30th, 2024. Mrs. Dorothy Lee Iris Gissentanna, age 85, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Gissentanna. She is survived by four daughters, Latanya Branch(Purcell Jr.), Gloria Shaw(Jerry), Charrisse Howard(Anthony Wyche), and Agnes Gissentanna, one son, Samuel Gissentanna Jr.; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia, Ernestine, Juanita and Josephine Lenyear; four...

May 24, 2024

Tracie Lee Anderson was born on December 7, 1952 to the late Simon and Virginia Lilly Ratliff in Albemarle Nc. Tracie made her transition on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  Tracie was married to the late  Tyrone Anderson Sr (decd) for 47 years. Tracie leaves behind her three sons, Chrison Ratliff, Lavelle Teasly (decd), and Tyrone Anderson jr., two daughters, Quartina...

May 24, 2024

Departed this life May 24th, 2024. Ms. Nancy Anetta Stith, age 65, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Bilal Fullman. She is survived by one daughter, Nicole Roberts, son in law, Edward Roberts, six great-grandchildren; mother, Florence Kilgore, father, William Matthews; one brother, Robert Kibby II; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; among them Elfreda...

May 24, 2024

OVERTON, Yolandé Elizabeth, 62, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on May 24, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1962 in Richmond, Virginia,  to Rosa Lee Towles. Yolandé preferred to be called Lane. She is survived by her life partner, Willie Blount, mother, Rosa Lee Towles, brother Vincent Wayne Overton, sister, Camelot Brienna Mayorga, brother-in-law, Washington “Eddy” Mayorga, favorite cousin,...

May 23, 2024

May 22, 2024

Departed this life May 22nd, 2024. Horace Ford, age 92, of Richmond. He is survived by a loving family. Memorial services will be held Monday 4PM at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue.

May 21, 2024

Departed this life May 21st, 2024. Mrs. Rose N. Anderson, age 72, of Richmond. She is survived by her husband, Russell Anderson; one son, Robert Anderson((Crystal); two grandchildren, Ashauni and Gabriel Anderson; three sisters, Rosa Bonita Neblett(her loving twin), Gladys Neblett, and Teressa Neblett-Burrell; five brothers, Abdullah Jabbaar “Bro”, and Otha S., Larry C., Michael W.(John) and Raymond  E. Neblett;...

May 20, 2024

Departed this life on May 20th, 2024. Former SFC/PSNCO at U.S. Army Mrs. Lula M. Lamb, age 65, of Richmond.Lula is a 23-year veteran who has served in the US Army in finance, accounting, and personnel, retiring as a sergeant first class. She is a Gold Star Mother, a Member and former President of Military Order of the Cootie Auxiliary...

May 17, 2024

Tim Lee was born July 5, 1959, to his mother, Ms. Mary Lee in Richmond, Virginia. He departed this life on May 17, 2024. His mother introduced him to God at an early age. Tim was not a very religious man, he was quite spiritual and always concerned about humanity.       Tim was educated in the Richmond Public School...

May 16, 2024

May 14, 2024

Departed this life May 14th, 2024. Mrs. Vernelle Gresham, age 95, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Augustus Gresham. She is survived by two daughters, Tanya and Mary Gresham; two sons, Keving and John(Kay) Gresham; one step daughter, Sandra Jordan; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives...

May 12, 2024

Arletha N. Kincaid (Jefferson) was born in September 1985 in Richmond to James and Orpah Jefferson. Being the daughter of a father who was a trucker and a mother who was a nurse, she took qualities from both of her parents in that she loved to travel and always put others before herself. After graduating from Commonwealth Christian School, she...

May 11, 2024

Tori Lakeesha Scott departed this life May 11th, 2024. Ms. Tori Lakeesha Scott, age 47, of Richmond. She is survived by one brother, Jamel Scott (Chelsea); one aunt, Monalisa Ward (Douglas); one niece, Racquel Thomas; one nephew, Koen Scott; a host of cousins; and other relatives and friends among them her companion, Craig Butts. Funeral services will be held 1PM...