John W. Williams Jr.
Sep 21, 2014
Departed this life September 21st 2014. John (Junie Geebaby) W. Williams Jr. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jannette Williams. He is survived by his father, John W. Williams Sr.(Sharon); brother, Antoine Williams; four stepbrothers, Rashun, Jerome and Quintin Payne and Khiry Wooten; grandparent,s Robert Earl and Lucinda Williams; four uncles, Lyn Wooten, Tremaine Shearin, Aubert Jefferson and...
William Howell
Sep 20, 2014
William Wilson(Billy) Howell, age 81, of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia departed this life September 20, 2014, surrounded by his devoted wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Bradley Howell and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Thelma Brackett Howell and one sister, Irene Woodson. Also, surviving are six daughters, Rachel Hyde(Harry), Mary Crutchfield(deceased Robert), Darlean Dailey (John), Lori Jones(Otis),...
James Cleo Smith
Sep 20, 2014
Departed this life September 20, 2014. James Cleo Smith, age 70, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Smith; one daughter, Nicole R. Smith; one son, James C. Smith III; one grandson, Jay’Sean Smith; his mother, Daisy F. Jones and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday 2:30pm at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home 2011...
Janet McClain
Sep 20, 2014
Departed this life September 20, 2014. Ms. Janet McClain. She is survived by loving family and friends. Graveside services conducted by Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home Monday 12 Noon at Riverview Cemetery.
Waverly Ford
Sep 17, 2014
Departed this life September 17, 2014. He is survived by two sisters Ruth and Danniece Ford, one brother, Anthony Ford and a loving family. Memorial services will be held (Thursday) 1PM at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Family and friends assemble at the chapel 12:45PM Thursday.
Nancy C. Holland
Sep 15, 2014
Departed this life September 15, 2014. Mrs. Nancy Holland, age 98, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Holland. She is survived by a host of nieces, among them Ethel Johnson; nephews and cousins among them Mildred Dixon; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services...
James Motley
Sep 15, 2014
Departed this life September 15, 2014. James “Bootney” Motley, age 72, of Richmond. He was the first African American plumber inspector for the City of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his son, Rodney Motley. He is survived by his wife, Carol Motley; three daughters; Wanda Peed, Tonia Motley and Cheryl Johnson; one son, Wayne Motley; twelve grandchildren; three...
Lee Andrew Shuler
Sep 11, 2014
Departed this life September 11, 2014. Lee Andrew Shuler Sr, age 69, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Tona Yvonne Shuler. He is survived by his wife, Lois Shuler, two daughters, Velvet Groves and Kim Clarke; one son, Lee Shuler Jr.; eleven grandchildren; five sisters; one aunt; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law,...
Jethro Lee
Sep 11, 2014
Departed this life September 11, 2014. Jethro Lee Sr., age 79, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lee and two sons, Clayton and Marlon Lee. He is survived by two daughters, Marguerite and Iris Lee; one son, Jethro Lee Jr.; eight grand children among them two devoted, Bennie and Marvin Lee; 15 great grandchildren; four...
Rev. Dr. Andrew J. Jackson Sr.
Sep 9, 2014
Transitioned from labor to reward early in the morning of September 9, 2014. Rev. Dr. Andrew Jesse Jackson Sr., age 82, of Richmond. He served as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, for 37 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Gresham Jackson. He is survived by six children; Joan Williams(Glenn), Ruth Braxton, Loretta Jackson,...
Reginald F. Turner-Barner
Sep 7, 2014
Departed this life September 7, 2014. Reginald F. Turner-Barner of Richmond. He is survived by three sisters; Charlene Robinson, Sonja Steele and Carlethea Brockenbrough; five brothers; Theodore and Alexander James; Charlie and Keith Barner and Joe Turner Jr. and other relatives among them devoted friend, Thomas J. Deladurantaye Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home 2011 Grayland Ave. where...
Baby Girl O'llyn Spratley
Sep 4, 2014
Departed this life September 4, 2014. Baby Girl O’llyn Spratley, age 11 months, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her brother, O’ustin Spratley. She is survived by her mother, Ollie Ellis, her father, Michael Spratley; maternal grandmother, Linda Smith; maternal grandfather, George Row; one sister, O’Shawnna Ellis; six aunts; Antonia & Keisha Smith, Nicole & Bernita Row, Mortice...
Cleveland Overton Jr.
Sep 3, 2014
Departed this life September 3, 2014. Cleveland Overton Jr., age 49, of Richmond. He is survived by one son, Clevon Edwards; his mother, Dorothy Powell; two brothers, Frazier and Andrew Overton; two aunts, Barbara Watson and Annie Russell; two uncles, Tom and Sherman White; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Angela Overton and other relatives and friends....
Venia Thornton
Sep 3, 2014
Departed this life September 3, 2014. Mrs. Venia “Toe” Thornton, age 56, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Montgomery Thornton. She is survived by two sons, Deon and Demond Thornton; one granddaughter, Daniyah Thornton; one sister, Bonnie Jefferies(James); two brothers, Melvin Hardy(Dawn) and Howard Hardy Jr.(Gracie); an aunt, Wilhelmina Lee; a host of nieces, nephews and...
Keith Donnell Evans
Aug 30, 2014
Departed this life August 30, 2014. Keith D. Evans of Richmond. He is preceded in death by parents, Deborah Gordon and father, Dana N. Hut. He is survived by wife, Angela Evans; one son, Rakeith Harris; one stepson, Dwayne White; one granddaughter, Kariyah White; one sister, Charnelle Dabney; two brothers, Clarence Dabney Jr. and Jevon Samuels; devoted God sister, Telesheia...
Lee Albert McCollum Sr.
Aug 28, 2014
69, went home to the Lord, in his hometown, Richmond, Va. on August 28, 2014. A longtime resident of Lummi Island, Wash., his burning desire and deep love of family drew him home, where a large circle of family, special friends and veterans supported him and his wife throughout his final days. Born in Lumberton, N.C., he was the first...
Cherrie S. Henderson
Aug 26, 2014
Departed this life August 26, 2014. Mrs. Cherrie Scarborough Henderson, age 74, of Richmond. She is survived by one son, Darin Henderson; one grandson, Timothy Sequan Cox-Henderson; one brother, William Scarborough Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one son-in-law, Carl Cox; one sister-in-law, Caroline Scarborough; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home,...
Charles James Sr.
Aug 25, 2014
Departed this life August 25, 2014. Charles H. “BJ” James Sr., age 91, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by a son, Charles H. James Jr. He is survived by his wife, Bessie James; five daughters; Emma Allen, Ella Mae Bell, Laverne Willis, Mable Dickerson and Renay James; one son, Jimmy James; four stepchildren; Vernon, Michael, Angela and Donna...
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...