Danise Anita Harmon

Danise Anita Harmon

Jan 6, 2026

Danise Anita Harmon, lovingly known to many as Dee Dee, was born on August 19, 1963, in Richmond, Virginia. She passed away on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service.

A proud alumna of Open High School in Richmond, Danise furthered her education at ECPI University, where she earned her degree in Business. Her career...

J.D. Shipman

J.D. Shipman

Jan 4, 2026

J.D. Shipman, age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on January 4, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Betty Shipman; one daughter, Tammy Shipman; one son, Joseph Davis; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Shipman; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends. 

Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where...

Dorothy Ann Nicholas

Dorothy Ann Nicholas

Jan 4, 2026

Dorothy Ann Nicholas, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on January 4, 2026, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories and cherished relationships. Born on July 5, 1933, in Richmond, Virginia, she graced the world with her exceptionally friendly and lovely personality. Dorothy was known for her outgoing nature, making friends effortlessly and touching the lives of many...

James Ernest Stewart

James Ernest Stewart

Jan 4, 2026

James Ernest Stewart, (Jimmy Jimmy) age 73 of Richmond, departed this life on January 4, 2026. He is survived by his life partner, Alfreda Winston; one daughter, Delmar Washington; two sons, Malden Bennett and Ronnell Winston (Kim); five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; three sisters, Earlene Smith, Doris Taylor and Linda Thaniel; three brothers, William Stewart, Almus Adkins and Joe Thornton;...

Ralph Edward Gordon

Ralph Edward Gordon

Jan 2, 2026

Ralph Edward Gordon, age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on January 2, 2026. He is a retired entrepreneur and former owner of Ralph's Inc., an office supply store.

He was a Past Master of Commonwealth Lodge #81. He was an assistant Grand Tyler Emeritus. He was an honorary past potentate of Mocha Temple #7. All of these organizations are Prince...

Eric Conrad Scott Sr.

Eric Conrad Scott Sr.

Jan 1, 2026

Departed this life January 1st, 2026. Eric Conrad Scott Sr., age 79, of Richmond. He is a past master of Richmond Lodge #65 and a past patron emeritus of Henrico Chapter #78(both Prince Hall Affiliated). He is survived by his wife, Brenda Scott; one son, Eric Scott, Jr.(LaShara); one daughter, Bernadette Moody(Edward); four grandchildren Javon Moody, Jovia Austin, Ryan Scott...

Michael Lavar Harris

Michael Lavar Harris

Dec 29, 2025

Michael Lavar Harris, age 47 Richmond, departed this life on December 29, 2025. He is preceded in death by one son, Lavaris Harris, and his mother, Anita Jones. He is survived by one daughter, Mykela Harris, one son, Michael (Milo) Harris; three grandchildren; his father, Michael Lee Jones; paternal grandmother, Bessie James; brothers, Orlando Harris Bryant Jones, Marcus Jones and...

Robert Lee Wright Sr.

Robert Lee Wright Sr.

Dec 27, 2025

Robert Lee Wright Sr., age 81, of Richmond, departed this life on December 27, 2025. He is a Past Master of King David Lodge #28 (Prince Hall affiliated). He is preceded in death by his wife, Essie V. Wright, and one grandson, Jermayne O. Wright. He is survived by four daughters, Tillie Wright-Jackson (Jerry), Margaret Wright-Mack, Kim Wright and Keisha...

Dwayne Frazier

Dwayne Frazier

Dec 22, 2025

Dwayne Frazier, age 54, of Richmond, departed this life on December 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by one son, Dwayne Frazier Jr. He is survived by two daughters, Allaisya and Kimani Frazier; two sisters, Teresa Kearney and Tina Frazier; brothers, Timothy, Zinnie (Eppi), and Derick Frazier; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and other relatives and...

Ellen Aretha Saunders

Ellen Aretha Saunders

Dec 21, 2025

Mrs. Ellen (Aretha) B. Saunders, age 90, of Richmond, departed this life on December 21, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Saunders. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon S. Collins (Ben); one son, Dwayne A. Saunders (Gloria); six grandchildren, Candyce C. Saunders (Michael), Benjamin Collins, Ashley Matthews (Michael), Allie R. Saunders, Adam J. Saunders and...

Johnny Watson Jr.

Johnny Watson Jr.

Dec 17, 2025

Johnny Watson Jr, age 67, of Richmond, departed this life on December 17, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Jeanette and Johnny Watson Sr. He is survived by one devoted sister, Darlene Watson; three brothers, Michael Dixon (Valerie), Wayne Watson (Rachel) and Carlton Watson (Margaret); two aunts, Gwen Watson and Ann Watson; a host of...

Michael Morton

Michael Morton

Dec 17, 2025

Michael Morton, age 61, of Richmond, departed this life on December 17, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morton; one son, Corey Michael Morton; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Morton; three sisters, Pamela Morton, Tammy Morton Johnson (Thomas Jr.) and Chantel Morton Johnson(Spencer); one brother, William Morton II|(Carolyn); two aunts, Margaret Anderson and Barbara Williams; a host of nieces,...

Patricia Payne

Patricia Payne

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of seventy, Pastor Patricia Ann Payne went from labor to reward. She was born in Ft. Belvoir, VA on October 17, 1955, to Deacon Jerome Stevens, Jr., and Missionary Lydia Ree Stevens. Pastor Patricia attended public schools in Virginia and in Mildenhall, England.

Pastor Patricia was what is commonly called a “military brat.”...

Javare Hargrove

Javare Hargrove

Dec 16, 2025

Javare Hargrove, affectionately known to many as "Var," was born on April 26, 1984, in Richmond, Virginia. He departed this life on December 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering spirit.

A proud graduate of Highland Springs High School, Javare carved out a successful career as a barber, where he was known not just for...

William Albert Randolph Jr.

William Albert Randolph Jr.

Dec 16, 2025

William "Junnie" Randolph Jr. of Richmond departed this life on December 16, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia.

He graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Second Baptist Church, under the Rev. O. D. Brown. William was employed at Sears and Roebuck for over 45 years.

He is preceded in...

James Louis Burrell Jr.

James Louis Burrell Jr.

Dec 13, 2025

James Louis Burrell Jr, age 92, of Richmond, departed this life on December 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Velda Denise Burrell. He is survived by three daughters, Wanda Cobb, Sandra Carter (Isaac) and Janice Sanders (Robert); one son, James Burrell III(Phyllis); seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews...

George Brogdon

George Brogdon

Dec 12, 2025

George Albert Brogdon, age 62, of Richmond, departed this life on December 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Harris; one daughter, Shakari Brogdon; one son, Ryan Harris; three grandchildren, Diamonque White, Ryan Harris Jr. and Amir Brogdon; father, Ailaher Brogdon; three sisters, Kathy Brogdon, Cassandra Lambert and Sarah Henry; one brother ,Ailaher Brogdon Jr.; a host of...

Geraldine DeHanna Bannister

Geraldine DeHanna Bannister

Dec 10, 2025

Geraldine Tisdale Bannister was born on January 3, 1938, in Mecklenburg County, Va., and peacefully passed away on December 10, 2025. She was the eldest of five children of the late James E. Tisdale and Rachel Hutcheson Tisdale. Over the years, she had several cherished nicknames, but she was most affectionately known as “Gee Gee.”

At an early age, Geraldine and...

Dorothy Mae Johnson

Dorothy Mae Johnson

Dec 8, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Johnson, age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on December 8, 2025. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Paul Jordan Light. She is survived by two daughters, Patty "Pamela" Fox and Allison Acree (Sean); one son, Paul Fox Jr.; five grandchildren, Gio Fox, Destiny Fox-Kanno(Hiro), Madalyn Fox(Jazzmin), Kaitlynn Fox and Kiaun Acree; three great grandchildren;...

Thelma Louise McLendon

Thelma Louise McLendon

Dec 8, 2025

Mrs. Thelma Wilson McLendon, age 90, of Richmond, departed this life on December 8, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McLendon Sr., one son, Thomas McLendon Jr., father and mother, Harold Sr. and Hester Wilson, two sisters, Mildred Graham and Hilda Gray and one brother, Harold Wilson Jr. 

She is survived by two daughters, Wynema McLendon and...