Edna Brooks

Edna Brooks

Aug 24, 2014

Went to be with the Lord August 24, 2014. Mrs. Edna Lee McCowan Brooks, age 86, of Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Brooks Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Ellen Hearne; two sons, Curtis Brooks Jr. and John Brooks; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one aunt, Helen Booker; a host of nieces, nephews and...

Freddie S. Hill

Freddie S. Hill

Aug 24, 2014

Departed this life August 23, 2014. Freddie Hill, age 61, of Richmond. He is survived by one daughter, Fredrikia Dandridge; three brothers; Bruce, Jerry and Anthony Hill; one aunt, Lola Lockett Richardson; one uncle, David Lockett; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, Cleo and Peaches Hill; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr....

Rose Belle West

Rose Belle West

Aug 24, 2014

Departed this life August 24, 2014. Mrs. Rosa Belle West, age 100, of Richmond. She is preceded in death her husband, George Elmore West. She is survived by one step daughter, Cora West Robinson; five grandchildren ; a host of great and great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at...

Sarah J. Boggan

Sarah J. Boggan

Aug 20, 2014

of Richmond, departed this life August 20, 2014. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Cheek and Ruth V. Garnette; four sons, Quentin JeFaye, James A.(Girdann), Benny Jr. and George C. Boggan; 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where a funeral service will...

Richard E. Anderson Jr.

Richard E. Anderson Jr.

Aug 17, 2014

Departed this life August 17, 2014. Richard E. Anderson Jr., age 67, of Richmond. He was a marathon runner and a die hard VSU “Trojan” alumnus. He also served as chairman of the trustee board of Riverview Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janice B. Anderson; one daughter, Kimberly M. Anderson; one son, Brian E. Anderson; one brother,...

Lemuel Mitchell

Lemuel Mitchell

Aug 17, 2014

Departed this life August 17, 2014. Lemuel Mitchell, age 95, of Richmond. He was the retired owner of L.K. Mitchell’s Antique Restoration. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mitchell and daughter, Ann Mitchell. He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, among them Gina Swinson and Ronald Mitchell and cousins and two devoted friends, Dr....

Francine B. Evans

Francine B. Evans

Aug 17, 2014

Departed this life August 17, 2014. Francine B. Evans, affectionately known as “Snook” . She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Willie Belle Baskerville, sister Mary Tucker, grandson Alonzo Evans of Alberta, Va. And nieces, Rebecca Simmons and Ashaley Baskerville. Left to cherish her memories are six children; Ida Henry, Vanessa Dickerson(George), Dale Nnakaenyi and Curtis, Danny...

Viola Robinson

Viola Robinson

Aug 16, 2014

Departed this life August 16, 2014. Ms. Viola Robinson, age 93, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Terrence Robinson. She is survived by one daughter, Flosssie R. Davis; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Robinson and Natisha Davis; one grandson, Vincent Robinson; six great grandchildren; a great aunt, Mattie Simmons; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other...

Alvin Williams

Alvin Williams

Aug 14, 2014

Departed this life August 14, 2014. Alvin Joseph Williams, age 91, of South Chesterfield, formerly of Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Rita Williams and a loving family. Memorial services will be held in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Lucille Lawson

Lucille Lawson

Aug 13, 2014

Departed this life August 13, 2014. Mrs. Lucille Lawson, age 81, of Richmond. She is survived by two daughters, Cecelia Perry and Patricia Williams; four sons; Larry Sr, Leroy, & Benjamin Cary and Julius Lawson; 35 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three daughters-in-law, Peggy, Dawn, and Annette Cary; two sons...

Erma E. Boyd

Erma E. Boyd

Aug 10, 2014

Departed this life August 10, 2014. Mrs. Erma Boyd, age 93, of Richmond. She is survived by her husband, Ulysses Boyd Sr.; two devoted daughters, Denise Bangura and Doris Ann Boyd; one son, Ulysses Boyd Jr.; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Doris Marie Boyd; one son-in-law, Mulku Bangura; Four...

Willo Wilkins

Willo Wilkins

Aug 9, 2014

Departed this life August 9, 2014. Willo Wilkins, age 73, of Richmond. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sandra Wilkins; two daughters, Barbara A. Wilkins and Brenda Wilkins-Norman; four granddaughters; Rickita, Juleea, & Breana Norman and Brittany Wilkins; one great grandson, Brycen Terry; one sister, Rosalee Munden; two brothers, Willie and Nello Wilkins; two aunts, Esther Wilkins and Revival...

Eva Word

Eva Word

Aug 8, 2014

Departed this life August 8, 2014. Mrs. Eva Word, age 84, of Richmond. She is survived by two daughters, Ruby Cook and Ruth Currier; two sons, Roscoe Miller and Harry C. Jones; eight grandchildren among them a devoted Rosalyn Ross; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson; one sister, Velecia Golden; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two...

James Daniels

James Daniels

Aug 7, 2014

Departed this life August 7, 2014. James Daniels, age 71, of Richmond. He is survived by two daughters, Ann Daniels Coleman & Stephanie Armstrong; six sons; James, Anthony, Albert, Frankie and Howard Daniels and Kevin Turner; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Gloria Barrett; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law, Jean and Angela Daniels; one son-in-law,...

John Parham Sr.

John Parham Sr.

Aug 3, 2014

Departed this life August 3, 2014. John “Small Head” Parham Sr., age 71, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by a son, John Parham Jr. He is survived by his wife, Doris D. Parham; two daughters, Deatria Hatch and Antoinette Ferrell; one son, Alphonso Ferrell; eleven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a host of cousins; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Ferrell; a...

O'ustin Z. Sprateley

O'ustin Z. Sprateley

Jul 30, 2014

Departed this life July 30, 2014. Baby Boy O’ustin Zavier Sprateley, age 2, of Richmond. He is survived by his mother, Ollie Ellis; his father, Michael Sprateley; maternal grandmother, Linda Smith; maternal grandfather, George Row; two sisters, O’Shawnna Ellis and O’llyn Sprateley; six aunts; Antonia & Keisha Smith, Nicole & Bernita Row, Mortice Jackson and Gretchen Warren; three great aunts;...

Claudette Holmes

Claudette Holmes

Jul 23, 2014

Departed his life July 23, 2014. Mrs. Claudette Holmes, age 76, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Sabrina Roane. She is survived by four sons; Anthony Jr., Kenneth, Ronald and Terrance Holmes; three step children; Barry, Vincent and Cheryl Holmes; a host of grand and great grandchildren; one sister, Willie Christmas; one brother, Leon Banks; a...

Claude Leo Turner

Claude Leo Turner

Jul 22, 2014

Departed this life July 22, 2014. Claude Edward “Leo” Turner, age 77, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his son, Darrel E. Turner. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jones Turner, two daughters, Cindy Turner and Candice Kennedy; two sons, Kevin and Keith Turner; three step children;- Robert, Anwan and April Jones; a host of grandchildren; a...

Kenneth Lee

Kenneth Lee

Jul 16, 2014

Departed this life July 16, 2014. Kenneth Lee, age 69, of Richmond. He is survived by his mother, Celestine E. Lee; one sister, Nanette Tunstall; several aunts and uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Maria Dennis; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be...

Vernon Bannister

Vernon Bannister

Jul 15, 2014

Departed this life July 15, 2014. Vernon Louis “Chek” Bannister, age 56, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Bannister. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine Tisdale Bannister; two aunts, Bessie Coleman and Kathleen Jones; five uncles; Edward & Joseph Tisdale, and Willie, James & Sam Bannister; a host of cousins; and other relatives and...