Jan 21, 2025

Departed this life on January 21st, 2025. Ms. Martha M. Shelton, age 79, of Richmond. Martha attended the county schools in Goochland and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She later joined Mt. Calvary Baptist and was a member to R.I.T.A(Reaching in the Ages. She is preceded in death by two sons, Samuel & Andre Shelton and a sister,...

Jan 20, 2025

Julia departed this life on January 20, 2025. She was born in Boykins, Virginia, where she attended Southampton High School. She worked and retired from MCV Hospital. Julia became a Jehovah’s Witness and served for 55 years.

Julia had many friends; to include her dear friend, Reaster Wallace, with whom she shared a friendship of many years; and her dear friend,...

Jan 19, 2025

Departed this life January 19, 2025. Mrs. Patricia A. Woolridge, age 75, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Zachary Woolridge and one son, Tunney Lamont Hanks. She is survived by five daughters, Rene Hanks, Juanita Robertson, Cassandra Jones, LaKiesha Jackson, and Tomika Jackson; seventeen grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one brother, Raynard Lewis...

Jan 19, 2025

Departed this life on January 19, 2025. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Williams. She is survived by two daughters, Latrice Tyler(John) and Paris Williams; two sons, Charles Williams and Winston "Najee" Reed; Nineteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Diane Williams and Lona Wallace; several nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph...

Jan 17, 2025

Departed this life January  17, 2025. Mrs. Caroline R. Branch, age 92, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Branch Jr. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Ann Branch, Sharon Paulette Branch and Cheryl Nanette Branch; two sons, Vincent M. Branch and Samuel A. Branch; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one...

Jan 14, 2025

On Jan 14, 2025 Marc Elliott left this life to join the ranks of the everlasting. He leaves behind his mother, Rosa and brother, Eric (Kimberly) to salute his memory. Also surviving to celebrate his life are 2 uncles, 5 aunts, 16 cousins, 1 niece and 1 nephew, and a crowd of extended family & friends. He was preceded in...

Jan 13, 2025

Departed this life January 13, 2025. Dr. Wilbert L. Jenkins, age 84, of Richmond. He was a retired Administrator for the Richmond Public Schools, serving in numerous roles including being Director of Instruction and also a Principal. Among his other educational contributions, he was an Assistant Superintendent at Richland County Public Schools in South Carolina. He was also an author....

Jan 12, 2025

Departed this life January 12, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly W. Hayes; one daughter, Rian S. Hayes; one son, Troy K. Hayes; Mother, Lila Hayes; two sisters, Kym M. Hayes and Katrina L. Hayes; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Michael Williams-Hickman (George); and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr....

Jan 12, 2025

Mrs. Flossie Laidler Blair, age 93, of Richmond, departed this life on January 12, 2025. She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Sayles, Roslyn Kennedy, Alison Alston (Charles), and Aunetta Gardner; two sons, Carl Baugh and Daryle Blair (Shawish); thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest...

Jan 11, 2025

 Mrs. Betty Taylor Fife, age 78, of Richmond, departed this life on January 11, 2025. She is survived by two daughters, Alicia and Danielle Fife; one son, Linwood Fife (Angela); five grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Hicks and Dorothy Baskerville (Grant); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Gladys Taylor; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins...

Jan 9, 2025

He is survived by loving friends and families. There are no services planned

Jan 7, 2025

Departed this life January 7th, 2025. Mrs. Joyce Ann Johnson, age 82, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Jill Johnson and one son, Charles Johnson Jr. She is survived by her husband, Charles Johnson Sr.; six daughters ,Joanne, Jackie, Janice, Jewel, Joyce D., and Jenee’ Johnson; six sons, Clarence, Carl, Clinton(Dawn), Calvin, Christopher, and Corey(Robin) Johnson;...

Jan 5, 2025

Phillip Marvin Vaughan was born on September 4th, 1952, in Santa Barbara, California, to Edwin Marvin Vaughan and Mary Josephine (née Dickhaut) Vaughan; he died on January 5th, 2025, at the Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Phillip was predeceased by both of his parents. He is survived by his loving son Nathaniel (Rebecca) and grandson, Valentine, (Sabah,...

Jan 5, 2025

Departed this life January 5th, 2025. Keith Darnell Lewis, age 58, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Jr. and Dolly Lewis. He is survived by three daughters, Shayone Leadbetter, Shaykeida Fobbs(Troy) and Ocean Morris; three sons, Jamel Hill, Markeis Wyche and Jaquise Winston; five grandchildren, Deja Davis, Cori & Cali Fobbs, and Kehmora...

Jan 4, 2025

Departed this life January 4th, 2025. Mrs. Barbara Irving Pettaway Mines, age 81, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Lee Mines Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Kinda M. Mines; her son, Irvin Lee Mines Jr., bonus son, Perry Mines (Pam); six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; four...

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 30, 2024

Departed this life December 30, 2024. She is survived by a loving daughter, Shermae Woodson; four sons, Sherod (Sydney), Larry Jr and Jamarl King and Toby (Marquail) Woodson; four grandchildren; one devoted sister, Denise Loving; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held...

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Inez J. Holmes of Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Holmes. She is survived by her loving sister, Betty Hicks; several nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Velma Washington; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday,...

Dec 30, 2024

Departed this life on December 30, 2024. Larry General Smith Sr., age 68, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Smith; two sons, Larry General Smith Jr. (Marquetta) and Marcus Smith; three stepchildren, Mumzie Franklin, Tarkiyah Eppes and Damon Eppes (Aiesha); three grandchildren, Lennon Franklin, and Lakiyah & Kyree Smith; two sisters, Karen Harris and Barbara Smith; two...

Dec 28, 2024

Warren E. Braxton, Sr., a devoted partner, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2024, leaving a profound legacy of love, service, and faith. A lifelong resident of Richmond, VA, Warren’s life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to his family, community, and faith in God.

Born on August 31, 1959, to the late Walker...