Departed this life August 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents Arlene H. and Benjamin P. Thornton. He is survived by one sister Sharon Thornton Robinson; four brothers Reginald Thornton, Terrill Thornton(Shawn), Todd Thornton(Tonya) and Kevin Thornton(DeAundria); a host of nieces, nephews among them devoted Clyde Neblett Jr. Jenelle Hopkins and cousins and other relatives and friends among...
Ondre' Vaughn Roane, age 60, of Richmond, departed this life on August 15, 2026. He is preceded in death by one son, Ondre' Coleman, his mother and father, Pearl Scott Roane and Floyd Moses Roane. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Roane; two daughters, LaDonna Roane and Ondrea Roane; two sons, Dre'Von Roane and Dominique Roane (Trylanda); three grandchildren,...
Departed this life August 15, 2026. He is survived his children Demyiah, Anyiah, Sha'ryiah and Deon Jr.; Mother Dee Anne Day; father Antonio Whiters; four sisters Shemeka Day, Sharell Day, Shamia Day and Toni Whiters; three brothers William Day, Kaquan Whiters and Antonio Green; paternal grandmother Elnor Whiters; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives...
THE LIFE & LEGACY OF A WISE FATHER
Dr. Steve Isaiah Foreman, Jr.
1 Corinthians 4:15 NIV
Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.
Life with His Father
Steve Isaiah Foreman, Jr. was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on August 30, 1937. Steve, was the eldest of...
Ms. Tanya Renee’ Chavis, age 58, of Richmond, departed this life on August 10, 2026. She is survived by two sons, Raishaud Chavis and Marshon Chavis; two sisters, Regina Chavis and Demetria Evans; a host of aunts, uncles among them devoted, William Paige, Thomas Keel and Keith Swinson; a devoted niece, Shakera Chavis, nephews, among them devoted, Dominic Chavis Sr....
Mrs. Caren J. Woody, age 72, formerly of Richmond, departed this life on August 7, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Woody. She is survived by two sons, Bryant Sims (April) and Darrick Sims (Andrea); four grandchildren; one sister, Carol Ann Turner; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Gayle Sims; other relatives and...
Clarence Sylvester Lee, age 86, of Richmond, departed this life on August 6, 2026. He is survived by two daughters, Laurie Thomas (Michael) and devoted, Constella Lee; three grandchildren, Joshua Maclin, Shakori Wallace and Corey Wallace Jabria); four great grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Myles (Gary) and Ethel Wood (Theodore); a host of nieces, among them devoted, April Fisher; nephews, among...
Mrs. Joyce Robertson, age 86, of Colonial Heights, departed this life on August 5, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Robertson. She is survived by one daughter, Kristie Leighton (Steve) and one son, David Robertson (Stacy); two grandchildren, Stephanie Martinez (Jonathan) and Spencer Leighton (Julia); four great grandchildren; one sister, Donna Paidar; other relatives and friends....
Shirley Burt Braxton‑Houze, age 87 of Henrico, Virginia, peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, John Houze, Jr.; loving daughter, Janice Houze Gray (Robert); her devoted sister, Emma L. Burt; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland...
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Mrs. Celia L. Robertson, age 100, of Richmond, departed this life on August 4, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Robertson Sr., two sons, Clarence Mason & John Robertson Jr., one grandson, Ron E. Johnson and one great grandson, Alfred Davis Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Delores Johnson; ten grandchildren; a host...
Mrs. Veronica Archer, age 88, of Glen Allen, departed this life on August 4, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick J. Archer Sr. She is survived by three daughters, Maria Kenney, Bridget Archer-Kenney (James), and Kristin Jones(Jon); two sons, Frederick Jr. (Vaness), and Patrick (Shelly) Archer; bonus daughter, Evelyn Saunders; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; two...
Mrs. Shirley Winfree, age 78, of Richmond, departed this life on August 2, 2026. She is survived by a loving cousin, William McLane (Dominique), and other relatives, among them, her goddaughter, Kimberly Johnson-Simpson (David), and friends, Wanda Johnson, William Johnson, and Frances Quash (Anthony).
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Mrs. Winfree can be viewed...
Ms. Yvonne Everett, age 77, of Richmond, departed this life on August 1, 2026. She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Skinner Polite (Larry); two sons, Terry Everett and Timothy Everett; five grandchildren, India Ohree, Ashley Ohree, Treyvon Bumpus, Makayla Lamb, and Amya Lamb; five great grandchildren, Johanna, Joseph, Jeremiah, Camryn, and Londyn; four sisters, Beatrice Nichols, Betty Worrell, Gloria...
Ms. Audrey Lucinda Pack, age 82, of Richmond, departed this life on Friday July 31, 2026. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Pack. She is survived by one sister, Bernice Poindexter; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Ms. Pack can be viewed...
Quentin Jefaye, age 69, of Richmond, departed this life on July 29, 2026. He is survived by one sister, Ruth Garnett; two brothers, Bennie Boggan and George Boggan; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, other relatives and friends, among them his devoted companion, Shirley Terry.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will...
Byron L. Whitehead was born on December 22, 1967, a day that marked the arrival of a vibrant spirit into this world. On July 27, 2026, Byron departed this life, leaving behind a legacy marked by faith, humor, and steadfast love for family.
Throughout his life, Byron’s devotion to those he cherished guided his every step. His journey began in Richmond,...
Departed this life July 25, 2026. Ronald E. Wilson of Richmond. He is survived by loving wife Gail Wilson;one daughter Kathryn Wilson Granger(Quentin); two sons Ronald Abernathy, and Reginald Giles(Latanya); five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends among them devoted friend Falope Fatunmise. Memorial services for Mr. Wilson will be held 11am Friday August, 7...
Eduardo Santee Smiley, age 65, of Richmond. departed this life on July 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Mae Smiley & Edward Maurice Smiley; one son, Raheem Harper, sister, Lizette Marie Smiley, brothers, Larry Smiley and Antonio Smiley. He is survived by his wife, Kim Smiley; one son, Vernon Harper; three grandchildren; one sister, Levette...
Preston Walker, age 72, of Richmond, departed this life on July 24, 2026. He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Brown and LaKeisha Williams; his devoted lifelong partner, Rosa Williams; one granddaughter, Shakeria Brown Anderson (Julia); two great grandsons, Zane Reid and Kieran Anderson; three sisters, Shirley Walker, Teresa Winston (Ron) and Rochelle Winston (Don); two brothers, Larry Brown (Ann),...
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Raymond "Frank" Chatmon Jr., born on March 16, 1962, passed away on July 22, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and unwavering support that touched all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Raymond was a educated in Richmond Public Schools. His years in Richmond helped shape the man he became and nurtured his strong sense...