Martha Wells
May 22, 2023
Departed this life May 22nd, 2023. Ms. Martha Wells, age 72, of Richmond. She is survived by one sister, Alberta Mbagwu; two brothers, McArthur(Jackie) and Calvin Wells; a host of nieces and nephews among them Nathan, Isaac, & Thomas Wells and Shameika(Sherika) Barcliff; and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where memorial services will be held 3:30PM...
Abner Cooley Johnson III
May 20, 2023
We are deeply grieved to announce the loss of Abner Cooley Johnson III. He passed away on May 20, 2023, in Richmond, his birthplace and beloved city. He was surrounded by his family members and friends while breathing his last. The Joseph Jenkins Jr Funeral Home will be hosting a funeral ceremony in honor of Abner's life on June 3,...
Baldwin Waddey Sr.
May 20, 2023
Departed this life May 20th, 2023. Baldwin “Dr. Fly” Waddey Sr., age 67, of Richmond. He is survived by two sons, Baldwin Waddey Jr. and Ramone Turner(Temeka); four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30PM Thursday June 1. Funeral services will be held Friday...
Eva Webber Reuben
May 18, 2023
Departed this life May 18th, 2023. Mrs. Eva Reuben, age 99, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one son, Phillip Reuben. She is survived by one granddaughter, Kiera Reuben; one aunt, Nannie Woodson; a host of nieces among them Marilyn Jeter; nephews, among them Douglas Webber Jr. and Anthony Jeter and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland...
Yardane Tribbey
May 15, 2023
Departed this life May 15th, 2023. Ms. Yardane Tribbey, age 61, of Richmond. She is survived by one son, Antoine Tribbey(Danielle); one granddaughter, Demi Tribbey; four sisters, Geronimo Moran(Leo), Emma Tribbey, Pat Wilkerson, and Jerry Jordan(Linwood); four brothers, Moses Tribbey(Amy), Tony Middleton, Duke Tribbey(Faith) and Carlos Tribbey(Marian); one brother in love, Harry White(Mariah); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at...
Viola Marie McFail
May 15, 2023
Departed this life May 15th, 2023. Mrs. Viola McFail, age 89, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one son, Richard Edward McFail. She is survived by four daughters, Betty Pettus, Marion McFail, Katie Studifin, and Bessie Sykes(David); one son, Thomas McFail Jr.; 12 grandchildren; a host of great and great great grandchildren; Emma Lofton who was like a daughter; a host of nieces, nephews among them two devoted,...
Calvin Tyrone Shackleford
May 14, 2023
Departed this life May 14th, 2023. Calvin Tyrone Shackleford, age 68, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Wills & Doris Shackleford and sister and brother, Wanda & Felix Shackleford. He is survived by his son, Brian A. Shackleford(Tiara); one grandson, Ethan Alexander Shackleford; one brother, Ronald Shackleford(Cheryl); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins among them a devoted, Esther Laurene Quarles; and...
Alberta Richardson
May 12, 2023
Departed this life Friday May 12, 2023. She is preceded in death by Mother, Leslie H. Richardson and one brother, Ernest Richardson. She is survived by one daughter, Anika Richardson; three sons, Michael and Davon Richardson and Daekwon Spence; four grandchildren; one sister, Sheila Richardson; one brother ,Talmadge Richardson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and...
Paula Elvira Joseph
May 10, 2023
Paula “Beulah” Elvira Arthur Joseph
Paula, better known as Beulah, was born on January 13th, 1937 to Egbert and Keziah Arthur in Panama City, Panama. A true trailblazer, Beulah was creative, agile, a fashionista, and a strong woman of God who navigated life unlike any other. A “miracle” baby, she came to Keziah’s womb way into her menopause...
Cheryl Bentley
May 8, 2023
We mourn the loss of Cheryl Bentley, a beloved member of the Richmond community who passed away on May 8th, 2023 at the age of 77. Cheryl was born in Richmond on June 7th, 1945, and spent her entire life here, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.Cheryl was known by many for her kind spirit and unwavering dedication...
Sylvia Freeman
May 5, 2023
Sylvia Freeman of Richmond, Virginia entered eternal rest on May 5, 2023. She is survived by her three children, Dorsey Freeman III; Kimberly Freeman-Hardy; and Randy Freeman; two grandchildren, DaShawna Freeman and Miah Hardy; one brother, Reginald Ammons; one son-in-law, Linwood Hardy; two sisters-in-law, Doris Marshall and Ellen Ammons; one brother-in-law, Lafayette Freeman, and other relatives and friends. Remains rest...
Esther Mae Patron Hampton
May 3, 2023
Departed this life May 3rd, 2023. Mrs. Esther Patron Hampton, age 88, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Hampton Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Hampton-Thomas(Brian); one son, John Hampton Jr; seven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; one sister, Elsie Patron Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Marie McGeorge; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins...
Margaret Ann Woodson
May 2, 2023
Margaret Woodson, of Richmond passed on June 2, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Woodson. She is survived by two daughters, J’Nene Williams and J’Neeka Woodson; one son, Jamal Woodson; one stepson, Keion Barnes; five grandchildren; three great granddaughters. She is also survived by two sisters, five brothers, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends....
Carlton Earl Lane
Apr 30, 2023
Departed this life April 30th, 2023. Carlton Lane, age 74, of Richmond. He is survived by one daughter, Tanya Lane; three grandchildren ; one sister, Tina Fobbs(Tracy); one brother, Duane Lane; two aunts; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest a Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Mr. Lane can be viewed 10AM to 8PM Tuesday and where Funeral services will be...
Leola Beatrice Allen
Apr 29, 2023
Departed this life April 29th, 2023. Mrs. Leola Allen, age 93, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chalmers Allen and one daughter, Sharon Bethea. She is survived by two daughters, Trudia Greene and Rita Allen(Henry); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three sisters, Bobbie Fairchild, Evelyn Jefferson and Anne Thornton(William); one brother, Donn Jones; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister- in- law, Bernice Jones; a...
Theodore Edgar Farmer
Apr 27, 2023
Departed this life April 27th, 2023. Theodore E. Farmer, age 91, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Freda Holt. He is survived by three daughters, Gloria Evans, Jacqueline Willis and Gail Kaufmann(Neil); six grandchildren, Ron & Rodney Holt, Jermaine Henderson, Rachelle & Derek Evans, and Shayna Kaufmann; six great grandsons, Ramar Holt, Jacob Evans, Tyler Henderson, Kaitlyn Mivens, Miles Holt-Austin and Omarr...
Mathew Blount
Apr 27, 2023
Departed this life April 27th, 2023. Mathew Blount, age 69. He was born to the late Emanuel Blount Sr, and Ollie W Blount, in Edenton, NC. He is survived by five sisters, Gloria Sutton (Sylvester), Johnetta Leary(William),Erma Blount, Thelma Blount,(Elonza) and Ollie Jordan; Two brothers, Emanuel(Cheryl) and Ronnie Blount; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends.
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Joseph Fountain Lewis
Apr 25, 2023
Departed this life April 25th, 2023. Joseph F. Lewis, age 88, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Lewis. He is survived by one daughter, DeNita Turner; one son, Fountaine Lewis; one grandson, Derek Robinson; one great granddaughter, Devyn Robinson; two brothers, Sidney and Thaddeus(Beverly) Lewis; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister- in- law, Mildred Lewis and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be...
Shanita C. Coleman
Apr 25, 2023
Departed this life April 25, 2023. Ms. Shanita Coleman, age 32, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by Harriet Coleman (Grandmother), Geraldine Hicks (Grandmother), Roosevelt Hicks Sr. (Grandfather), and Chandra Coleman (Aunt). She is survived by her Mother, Lawanda Coleman and Stepfather, Newton Wilkerson, and her Father, Roosevelt Hicks Jr and Stepmother Serena Pittman.; one grandfather, George Coleman two...
Claude Elworth Henley
Apr 24, 2023
Claude Henley, age 89, affectionately known as “Vert” peacefully drifted into eternal rest on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born in Goochland County, Virginia to the late Claude and Minnie Henley. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorine B. Henley; three daughters; Rose Bagby (Gerald), Veronica Phillips (Bob) and Vanessa Morris; three sons, Alvert (Lynette), John (Julie), and...