Gaines William Dupree Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Gaines Dupree Jr., age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on October 9, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Dupree. He is survived by one daughter, Ann Phillips (Tyrone); one grandson, MacKenzie Phillips; a host of nieces, among them, Harriet Hoover, Carolette Dupree, Iris Dupree and Carrie Dupree; a host of cousins; one sister-in-law, Alma Henderson;...
Rickey Morris Epps
Oct 8, 2025
Rickey Morris Epps Sr., age 66, of Richmond, departed this life on October 8, 2025.He is survived by his wife, Verda Epps; one daughter, Shawntrece Christian (Zachary); one son, Rickey Epps Jr.; four grandchildren, Vyzhaun Roberson, Zachary Christian Jr., Rickey Epps III and Emery Epps; two sisters, Toni Jackson and Renee Young; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...
Carl Leon Johnson
Oct 7, 2025
Carl “Boochie” Johnson, age 63, of Richmond, departed this life on October 7, 2025. He is survived by his devoted fiancé, Odessia Briggs Braxton; four children, Deontay Webster, Chelsea Carr, Warren Braxton Jr. and Jeanelle Riddick (Paul); two sisters, Debora Johnson-Seabrook and Carlette Brown; four brothers, Darryl Johnson Sr. (Wanda), Rodney Brown, Carlton Brown and Leonadias Brown; two aunts, Aretha...
Eileen Louise Jones
Oct 6, 2025
Mrs. Eileen Jones, age 93, of Richmond, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2025. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Jones, Denise Baize (Laborn) and Cheryl Jones; one son, Lawrence Jones; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Turner and Margarite Fowlkes; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other...
Antwontan Christopher James Snead
Oct 5, 2025
Antwontan Snead, age 26, of Richmond, departed this life on October 5, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Antoinette Phillips; maternal grandmother, Rose Phillips; five brothers, Clabray Phillips, Darrell Smith, Jaden Phillips, Keyandre Snead and Kymani Snead; a host of aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews, Nalani Phillips, Myla Davis and Coee Godbolt-Phillips; a host of cousins; other relatives...
Joseph Williams
Oct 4, 2025
Joseph Williams, a cherished member of the Richmond community and beloved maintenance engineer at The Hermitage, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph was a proud graduate of Armstrong High School, having laid the foundation for a life characterized by dedication, creativity, and an immense capacity for love.
Throughout his...
Cleola Parnell
Oct 4, 2025
Mrs. Cleola Parnell, age 82, of Richmond, departed this life on October 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Kemod Parnell. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Parnell and Wendy Parnell Price (Larry); two sons, Horace Parnell (Tonya) and Spanode Parnell (Tacosha); eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Alice Bethea; a...
Khyri Bakari Bright
Sep 30, 2025
Khyri Bakari Bright, a beloved son and cherished brother, was born on November 14, 2006, in Oakland, California. He left this world far too soon on September 30, 2025, at the age of 18. Khyri brought a light into the lives of those around him with his caring, charismatic, loving, and loyal personality.
Khyri was a proud product of Chesterfield Public...
Brenda Elaine Archer
Sep 26, 2025
Brenda Elaine Archer, a beloved figure in the Richmond community, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on June 21, 1966, in Richmond, Brenda was known for her bubbly personality that lit up every room she entered. Her infectious laughter and great sense of humor earned her a reputation as a source of joy and...
Dr. Beulah Lynette Banks-Lightfoot
Sep 25, 2025
Dr. Beulah Lynette Banks-Lightfoot, of Richmond, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Born on August 3, 1960, in Ocala, Florida, Lynette was the beloved daughter of Gary and Jannie Banks and a devoted wife to Daniel Lightfoot. A woman of strong convictions, she lived with quiet strength,...
Anthony Olin Harris
Sep 23, 2025
Anthony Olin Harris, age 69, of Richmond, departed this life on September 23, 2025. He is preceded in death by one grandson, Azariah Motenko. He is survived by one daughter, Andrea Harris; two grandchildren, Tahj and Taliha Harris; one sister, Margaret Harris Waters; one brother, Raymond "Brad" Harris (Darleen); one uncle, Lee Smith; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins;...
Carolyn Byrd Johnson
Sep 22, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Byrd Johnson, age 77, of Richmond, departed this life on September 22, 2025. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Jarron Johnson. She is survived by one daughter, Kellie Johnson; four sons, John Johnson (Natachia), Thomas Johnson, Darron Byrd and Joseph Johnson; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Vernell Moore and Shirley Byrd; one brother, Melvin...
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...