Cynthia L. Diggs
Sep 20, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia L. A. Diggs, age 65, of Goochland, departed this life on September on 20, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Harris Diggs Jr.; one daughter, Lauren Diggs; two sons, Nicholas Diggs and Patrick Diggs (Letitia); five grandchildren, Amirah Diggs-Majied, Nuriah Diggs, Nasir Diggs-Majied, Nadirah Diggs and Nicholas Diggs Jr.; two sisters, Catherine Murray and Iris Hicks; a...
Elder James Henry Hawkins
Sep 19, 2025
Elder James Henry Hawkins, affectionately known as Jim, was born on August 16, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia. He passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and devotion that touched the lives of everyone he met. James' educational journey began in Richmond Public Schools, including Maggie L. Walker High School, followed by his profound theological...
Berlinda Lockley Jeffers
Sep 19, 2025
Mrs. Berlinda Lockley Jeffers, age 75, of Richmond, departed this life on September 19, 2025. She is preceded in death by one son, Benjamin Lockley Sr. and her mother, Rosetta Brown Lockley. She is survived by one daughter, Bianca Green (Michael); six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, among them Jerome "Duck" Brown; one daughter-...
Douglas McArthur Johnson
Sep 16, 2025
Douglas McArthur Johnson, age 63, of Richmond, departed this life on September 16, 2025. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Lolita Mills. He is survived by four sons, Douglas Mills, Jerrell Mills (Chenika), Antwan Mills (Rita) and Demont Mayo; eleven grandchildren; one brother, Luther Robinson; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends.
Remains...
Deaconess Jean Claudette Herbert
Sep 14, 2025
Mrs. Jean C. Herbert, age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on September 14, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas A. Herbert Sr., and one daughter, Dakota Johnson. She is survived by three daughters, Yolanda Herbert, Yvette Hayes (Paul) and Karen Herbert-Gilliam; two sons, Douglas Herbert Jr. (Janelle) and Thomas Herbert (Alex); nine grandchildren; eleven great...
Monica Faye Whitehead
Sep 10, 2025
Ms. Monica Fay Whitehead, age 51, of Richmond, departed this life on September 10, 2025. She is survived by two daughters, Jade and Simone Whitehead; one sister, Audrey "Gail" Brown; three aunts; two uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Ms. Whitehead can be...
Mary Alice Yelverton
Sep 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our mother, Mary Alice Reavis Yelverton. She went Home to the Lord at 9:10 pm on September 10, 2025, succumbing to the complications of a recently diagnosed, aggressive cancer. She was the last of her siblings and is survived by her two children, Anthony Byron and Cheryl...
Leondray Richard Fox
Sep 7, 2025
Leondray Richard Fox, affectionately known as Lee, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 15, 1955, Lee was a resident of Richmond, Virginia, where he built a cherished life marked by dedication and kindness.
Lee had a fulfilling career in sales at Napa Auto Parts, where he was known for his exceptional work ethic...
Larry Lee Brown Sr.
Sep 5, 2025
Larry Lee “Crow” Brown Sr., age 80, of the West End area of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life on September 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry Lee Brown Jr. He is survived by his daughter, La Forest F. Williams; two grandsons, Cornelius Fields (Shakera) and Larry A. Brown; six great grandsons; two sisters, Jamie E....
Beulah Baptist Archer
Sep 4, 2025
Ms. Beulah Archer, age 68, of Richmond, departed this life on September 4, 2025. She is survived by one daughter, Davia Archer (Michael Bass II); one granddaughter, Maliah Lenore Bass; cousins, other relatives and friends.
There are no services planned at this time.
Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsjr.com.
James Edward Davis Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
James Edward “Jimmy” Davis Jr., age 74, of Richmond, departed this life on September 3, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Davis, and his father, James Edward Davis Sr. He is survived by a host of cousins, among them, Linwood Davis, Rudy Davis and Larry & Wilhemina Manley; other relatives and friends among them, his God-sister,...
Brenda Yvonne Black
Sep 2, 2025
Brenda Yvonne (Baker) Black went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born to the late Corrine Nash Baker and William Roscoe Baker, Sr. on May 20, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia. She was one of seven (7) siblings. She is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore R. Black, Jr., her...
Sharon Venita Pollard
Sep 1, 2025
Ms. Sharon Pollard, age 64, of Richmond, departed this life on September 1, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father, Nelson S. Pollard Sr. She is survived by her mother, Annie Pollard; three sisters, Rosalind Pollard-Brown (James), Sylvia Pollard and Sabrina Pollard; one brother, Nelson S. Pollard Jr.; two aunts, Estelle Pollard-Botts and Virginia Woodson; a host of...
Lawrence Christopher Mitchell
Aug 31, 2025
Departed this life August 31, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Lawrence Mitchell, age 75, of Richmond. He was a retired vice president and commercial banker with Wells Fargo Bank. He is survived by his wife Deitra Mitchell; two sons Chistopher Mitchell(Carleen) and Marc Mitchell(Dionne); four grandchildren Nyla, Bryson, Morgan and Ella Mitchell; two brothers Benjamin Mitchell(Olympia) and Michael...
Brian Wayne Dyer
Aug 30, 2025
Departed this life August 30, 2025. Brian W. Dyer, age 63, of Richmond. He is survived by his son, Christian A. Dyer; his mother, Wilnette Dyer; one aunt, Kathy Dyer Banks; one uncle, Harry Nevels; one niece, Renee Dyer, one nephew, Nikos Dyer; his life partner Taryn Blount, bonus son, Corey Blount; a host of cousins, among them, Harry Van-Nevels,...
Arthello Irving Branch Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Arthello Irving Branch Jr., affectionately known as Butch, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, where he was born on November 26, 1954. He was a cherished member of his community and served as a Deputy Sheriff for Richmond City, where he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service and the safety of others.
Butch graduated from Highland Springs...
Rudolph Bernell Cunningham Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
Departed this life August 28th, 2025. Rudolph Bernell Cunningham Jr., age 68, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife Sheila Cunningham; one daughter Deandra Singleton; three sons Shawnn B. Cunningham Sr.(Shemecka); Bernell Dante Lamont “B” Harris, and Rudolph L. “Rudy” Cunningham; five grandchildren Darius “D” Jones, Dramyah Singleton, Shawnn B. Cunningham Jr., Mykel Coleman and Ky’Nell McMillan; two sisters...
Nathalie Thompson Webb
Aug 27, 2025
Mrs. Nathalie Leatha Webb, age 76, of Richmond, departed this life on August 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Cassandra Thompson Bullock, her mother, Lena Mae Garrison, one sister, Cassandra Taylor, four brothers, Nathaniel Thompson, Dennis Thompson, Ricky Thompson and Sidney Dillard.
She is survived by one daughter, Angela Thompson; two sons, John Thompson and Milton Thompson;...
Ravion Linwood Alexander Shelton
Aug 26, 2025
Departed this life August 26, 2025. Ravion Shelton, age 55, of Richmond. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Gattison, his stepfather, James Gattison (Bertha); his father, Ravion Cooper (Diane); two brothers, Dominique Gattison and Anthony Brown (Shaneedah); one aunt, Sarah Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews among them a devoted, Elijah Gattison; cousins, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at...
Barbara J. Watkins
Aug 26, 2025
Barbara Jean Watkins, 76, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1948, to Annie Elizabeth Stevens and Herman Brunson.
Barbara was a proud Richmond native and graduate of Richmond Public Schools. She dedicated her life to raising her six children and a grandson and later worked for many years at the Jefferson...