Vernell China Sims

Vernell China Sims

Sep 21, 2009

Sims, Departed this life September 21, 2009. Deaconess Vernell C. Sims of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Harold Sims. She is survived by one son, Harold E. Sims Jr.; one daughter, Cheryl E. Sims; six grandchildren; Tyneca Sims-Jefferson, Nadia Sims, Tifanny Morris, Crystal Bloomfield, Quandras Sims and Ja’net Forte; eleven great grandchildren; three sisters; Nellie...

Martha Jennett Thomas

Martha Jennett Thomas

Sep 17, 2009

Thomas, Departed this life September 17, 2009. Mrs. Martha J. Thomas formerly of Nansemond Street. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moses Thomas Jr. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, among them devoted Angela Eskridge, and Eugene & Wayne Thomas and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home,...

Joyce Duff Starks

Joyce Duff Starks

Sep 12, 2009

Starks, Departed this life September 12, 2009. Mrs. Joyce Starks of Richmond. She is preceded in death by two sons, Richard M. Starks Jr. and Anthony D. Starks. She is survived by her husband, Richard M. Starks Sr., one daughter, Hope Davis; two sons; David and Jonathan Starks; four grandchildren; Lakendra Jourden, Richard Starks III, and Mya & Jade Davis;...

Robert Densmoore Alexander

Robert Densmoore Alexander

Sep 9, 2009

Alexander, Departed this life September 9, 2009. Robert Alexander of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Alexander; one daughter, Pamela Gardner; three sons; Kenneth, Robert(Denise) and Reginald; six grandchildren; two sisters; Gloria Carter and Juanita Smith; one brother, David Whitehead; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law and other relatives and friends. Remains rest...

Alvin Berkley Epps

Alvin Berkley Epps

Sep 7, 2009

Epps, On September 7, 2009, our Heavenly Father called Alvin Berkley Epps Sr., age 83, to eternal rest. He was born to the late Ryland C. and Estelle B. Epps. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Hundley, Walter and Hilton Epps. He was the the first African-American magistrate in the city of Richmond. He is survived by a...

Charlie Walter Johnson

Charlie Walter Johnson

Sep 5, 2009

Johnson, Departed this life September 5, 2009. Charlie Walter Johnson of Richmond, formerly of Virgilina. He is survived by his daughters, Charlea A. and Sioux E. Johnson; three sisters; Rose M. Hughes, Virginia E. Johnson and Mary J. Cooper; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one brother-in-law, Harold E. Hughes and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph...

Nathaniel Holt

Nathaniel Holt

Sep 2, 2009

Holt, Departed this life September 2, 2009. Nathaniel Holt of Richmond. He was preceded in death by one son, Nathaniel Holt Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nora Holt; four daughters; Christine Holt-Harris, Theresa Johnson, Nathleen Holt and Chelly Stokes; two sons; Everett Brown and Nathan Holt; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Ann Sturdevant; one aunt,...

Leon Berry

Leon Berry

Sep 2, 2009

Berry, Departed this life September 2, 2009. Leon Berry of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Berry. He is survived by three daughters; Leontyne Berry, Miriam Berry and Althea Brooks; three sons; Leon Jr., Frank and Nathan Berry; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Grant; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law;...

Henry Randolph Seward

Henry Randolph Seward

Sep 1, 2009

Seward, Departed this life September 1, 2009. Henry Randolph Seward of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara A. Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Ella P. Seward; five daughters; Tammy Moss, Brenda Seward ,Melinda Roane , Lamecia Cameron and Shirmeca Cameron Brown; four sons; Calvin Reid, Andre Seward , Phillip Brown and Patrick Arbin; 13...

Magnolia Turner Gary

Magnolia Turner Gary

Aug 28, 2009

Gary, Departed this life August 28, 2009. Mrs. Magnolia Gary of Richmond. She was a former employee of Richmond Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Gary Sr. and a grandson, Stephen DeLowell. She is survived by one son, Stephen Gary Jr.; two granddaughters; Nicole Glover and Lavondrea Gary; one great grandson, Joshua Gary; one brother,...

Deidra Bracy

Deidra Bracy

Aug 27, 2009

Bracy, Departed this life August 27, 2009. Mrs. Deidra Bracy of Richmond. She is survived her husband, Samuel Bracy; three daughters; Amber Buster, Deondra Collins and Sameisha Williams; three sons; Anthony Buster, Randall Collins and Samuel Williams; one grandson, Khalil Brown; mother, Kathlyn Owens; father, Charles Collins; maternal grandmother, Estelle Smith; three sisters; Jacquelin, Franchesca and Gabriella Collins; five brothers;...

Arvin Stewart Swinson

Arvin Stewart Swinson

Aug 25, 2009

Swinson, Departed this life August 24, 2009. Arvin Stewart(Sonny) Swinson of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Swinson; two sisters; Anita Swinson and Diana Swinson; two nieces; one nephew; great nieces, great nephews; a host of cousins; his mother-in-law, Mary A. Lassiter; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law, and other relatives and friends, including the Abundant Life Church of Christ...

Evangeline Morris Hubbard

Evangeline Morris Hubbard

Aug 25, 2009

Hubbard, Departed this life August 25, 2009. Mrs. Evangeline Hubbard of Richmond. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Hubbard; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law; Mary Morris and Yvonne Hill; one brother-in-law, Robert W. Hubbard and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be...

Robert (Bear) Lewis Jr.

Robert (Bear) Lewis Jr.

Aug 23, 2009

Lewis, Departed this life August 23, 2009. Robert G.(Bear) Lewis of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Lee Lewis, one daughter, Rita D. Lewis and one granddaughter, Keonda S. Lewis. He is survived by two daughters; Angela D. and Katina L. Lewis; six sons; Robert G. III, Ronald L., Welford L., Larry D., Marvin T. and...

Joseph Byrd Brown

Joseph Byrd Brown

Aug 22, 2009

Brown, Departed this life August 22, 2009. Joseph Byrd(Billy) Brown, age 87, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca(Beck) Brown; two daughters; Leola Mae Brown and Geraldine Winston; one son,Joseph Charles Brown; two grandchildren; Sherod Blackwell and Janequa Winston; two great grandchildren; Nasir Blackwell and Cory Winston; two sisters; Irene Tanner and Bessie Smith, both of Baltimore, Maryland;...

Rose Mary Wilkerson

Rose Mary Wilkerson

Aug 21, 2009

Wilkerson, Departed this life August 21, 2009. Mrs. Rose Mary Wilkerson of Glen Allen. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Wilkerson; one daughter, Renee Wilkerson-Brown; one son, Wayne Wilkerson; three grandchildren; Candace Brown, Faith Wilkerson and Jordan Brown; one great granddaughter, Amaya Richberg; one sister, Leona Gilliam; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Doris Brooks; three...

Doretha Motley Harrison

Doretha Motley Harrison

Aug 21, 2009

Harrison, Departed this life August 21, 2009. Mrs. Doretha Harrison of Richmond. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Elnora Harrison Chavis and Martha Harrison and one son, Clarence Harrison. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Wilkins; two sons ;James Harrison and SFC. Raymond Harrison Sr.(retired); 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; five sisters; Naomi...

William Edward Thomas

William Edward Thomas

Aug 20, 2009

Thomas, Departed this life August 20, 2009. William Thomas Sr. of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Edith Thomas; two sons, William E. Jr. and Kirk S. Thomas; two grandchildren, Kenya Griffin and Surina Pleasants; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Randolph Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins;...

Mary Annie Simpson

Mary Annie Simpson

Aug 17, 2009

Simpson Departed this life Aug. 16,2009 Mrs. Mary A. Simpson of Richmond .She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie W. Simpson and daughter, Gwendolyn Hawkins. She is survived by a devoted sister, Elizabeth M. Robinson; 2 grandchildren, Ann Marie Jackson and Sharon Hill ,9 great grandchildren ,5 great great grandchildren ,3 nieces; Blonnie Jiggetts ,Carolyn Wheeling and Gwendolyn...

Richard Antoine Lee

Richard Antoine Lee

Aug 15, 2009

Lee, Departed this life June 15, 2009. Richard A. Lee of Richmond. He is survived by loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held 11AM Monday at Riverview Cemetery.