Anthony Joseph Lenard
Apr 16, 2026
Anthony Lenard, age 38, of Richmond, departed this life on April 9, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Sherry Edwards (Clarence), and his father, Joseph Lenard; two brothers, Lamont Mason and Jerome Mason; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Mr. Lenard can be...
Michael Ezell Hardy
Apr 11, 2026
Michael was the second-born child of six to Walter Allen Hardy, Sr. and Ella Giles Hardy. He was born on March 7, 1956, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, and was called to the loving arms of Jesus on April 11, 2026, after a brief illness.
Michael, or “Mike,” as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all...
Barbara Ann Jackson
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Barabara Ann Jackson, age 66, of Richmond, departed this life on April 8, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Lynn McClain; two sons, Lynn Jackson and Donte' Jackson (Shakir); one granddaughter, Nikiara Jackson; two sisters, Carolyn Walker (Jim)and Dorothy Brown; three brothers, Richard, James and Bernard Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Nicole Reynolds; brother-in-law,...
Rev. Gloria Romonia Coleman
Apr 5, 2026
Rev. Gloria Coleman, age 88, of Richmond, departed this life on April 5, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Coleman, and one grandson, Kory Coleman. She is survived by three sons, Barry Coleman (Araminta), Wendell Coleman, and Henry Coleman; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; a devoted sister-in-law, Mary Coleman;...
Lamar Mandel Shelton
Apr 5, 2026
Lamar Mandel Shelton, age 54, of Richmond, departed this life on April 5, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Rev. Sharon Shelton; one sister, Tracy Williams; one aunt, Rosalind Shelton; two uncles, Eugene Shelton Jr. (Vernita) and Wilbert Parker Jr. (Linda); two nieces; a host of cousins; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011...
Johnnie Bennett Robinson
Apr 3, 2026
Johnnie Bennett Robinson, age 81, of Richmond, departed this life on April 3, 2026. He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Smith and Jeanette Minor; one sister, Elma Lee Wimbush; two brothers, Horace Bryant and Ralph Bryant; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends, among them, his godson, Pervion Jones.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral...
India Talia Chatmon
Apr 1, 2026
Miss India Talia Chatmon, age 26, of Richmond, departed this life on April 1, 2026. She is survived by her mother, Tamara Chatmon; four sisters, Courtney Allen, Arlitha Otey, Malia Allen and Cierra Bolden; one brother, Hezekiah Laws; five aunts; other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 3:00pm, at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral...
Mildred Elizabeth Dixon
Apr 1, 2026
Mildred Elizabeth Dixon, affectionately known as Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born on September 16, 1929, in Goochland, Virginia, she lived a life marked by love, dedication, and generosity. Elizabeth was a deeply caring and outgoing woman who would willingly do anything for anyone, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew her.
Elizabeth was educated in the...
Clarence Gerald Williams
Mar 31, 2026
Clarence Gerald Williams, age 60, of Richmond, departed this life on March 31, 2026. . He is survived by his wife, Collette Williams; one daughter, Keisha Boynton; one son, Isaiah Williams; two grandchildren, Anaiya Stroud and Giovani King; mother, Annie Williams; one sister, Toscha Hamilton(Andre); one brother, Darrin Williams(Patricia); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; brother-in-law, Renaldo Dwayne Barber;...
Melvin Lorenzo Woody
Mar 31, 2026
Melvin Lorenzo Woody, age 69, of Richmond, departed this life on March 31, 2026. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Sydnor and Sherita King; one son, Melvin Reese; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; seven sisters, Faith Williams, Greselda Woody, Gail Singleton, Hilda Tune (Joseph), Susan Dickerson, Wanda Cupitt (Kevin) and April Epps; one brother, Wayne Woody(Jan); a host of...
Nannie "Arlene" Smith
Mar 31, 2026
Mrs. Arlene Smith, age 90, of Richmond, departed this life on March 31, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Smith, one daughter, Angela Kearney, and one son, Stanley Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Pansy Smith; two sons, William Michael Smith and Kevin Smith; four grandchildren, Kimberly Smith, Dallas Jackson, Lateshia Lawrence and Dominique Lawrence;...
Annie Diana Beavers
Mar 28, 2026
Annie Diana Beavers, affectionately known as Diane, passed away on March 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by unwavering devotion, hard work, and a generous spirit. Born on October 4, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia, Diane’s life was a testament to dedication both to her family and her community.
A proud graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School’s class of 1961,...
Michelle Rene’ Lewis-Meritte
Mar 27, 2026
Michelle Rene’ Meritte, affectionately known to many as "Shelly Boo," passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Born on October 13, 1960, in Richmond, Virginia, Michelle lived a life marked by warmth, laughter, and an unyielding spirit of kindness.
Michelle’s roots were deeply embedded in Richmond, where she attended Thomas Jefferson High School. During her formative years, she distinguished herself as a...
Alvin Mckay Wilson
Mar 26, 2026
Alvin Mckay Wilson, affectionately known as "Big Al - Turn Around," passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. Born on May 23, 1951, in Richmond, Virginia, Alvin lived a full and vibrant life marked by his dedication to his craft, his warmth, and his spirited personality.
Alvin was a distinguished expert brick mason, a trade he wholeheartedly loved and embraced throughout...
Wilhelmina James
Mar 23, 2026
Mrs. Wilhelmina James, age 93, of North Chesterfield, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on March 23, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph James, and one daughter, Freida James. She is survived by one daughter, Tracey James; two sons, Martin R. James (Gwinnett), and James Thomas Rogers (Phyllis Gravesande); three grandchildren, Nyree' James, Sean...
Mildred Lewis Branch
Mar 21, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Branch, age 92, of Chester, departed this life on March 21, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, George L. Branch, and one daughter, Emily Branch. She is survived by three devoted children, Roger "Roy" Branch Sr., Valencia "Lynn" Jones (Dwayne), and Kris Branch; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one devoted cousin,...
Melvin Allen Beatty
Mar 20, 2026
Melvin Allen Beatty, age 83, of Richmond, departed this life on March 20, 2026. He is preceded in death by one son, Michael Williams, and one grandson, Nigel Coleman. He is survived by three daughters, Melonie Beatty, Tamara Williams and Larae McKinney; one son, Brandon Beatty; one stepson, Dione Roberts (Veronica); seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia Roles...
Andy Kirk Gibson
Mar 16, 2026
Departed this life March 16, 2026. He is survived by loving wife Marie Gibson; four daughters and two sons; a host of great and great-grandchildren; two sisters Mary Hall(Alvin) and Adriene Gibson; three brothers Spencer(Sandra), Alexander(Octavia) and Stuart Gibson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral...
Grace Marie Neal
Mar 13, 2026
Departed this life March 13th, 2026. Mrs. Grace Neal, age 87, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Neal Jr. and one son, Roderick L. Neal. She is survived by one granddaughter, Whitney Boatwright; two great-grandchildren, Kaira and KaMor Boatwright; one sister, Amanda Johnson; two nieces, Lynette Brown and Amanda G. Johnson; one nephew, Keith...
Cheryl Vanica Johnson
Mar 12, 2026
It is with deep love and gratitude, we share the passing of Cheryl V. Johnson, born on February 4, 1953, in Richmond, Virginia. The second oldest of five children born to the late Henry Robert Craddock, Sr. and late Rosa Mae Simons Craddock, Cheryl lived a life centered on family and connection. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister,...