Ralph Edward Gordon
Jan 2, 2026
Ralph Edward Gordon, age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on January 2, 2026. He is a retired entrepreneur and former owner of Ralph's Inc., an office supply store.
He was a Past Master of Commonwealth Lodge #81. He was an assistant Grand Tyler Emeritus. He was an honorary past potentate of Mocha Temple #7. All of these organizations are Prince...
Eric Conrad Scott Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
Departed this life January 1st, 2026. Eric Conrad Scott Sr., age 79, of Richmond. He is a past master of Richmond Lodge #65 and a past patron emeritus of Henrico Chapter #78(both Prince Hall Affiliated). He is survived by his wife, Brenda Scott; one son, Eric Scott, Jr.(LaShara); one daughter, Bernadette Moody(Edward); four grandchildren Javon Moody, Jovia Austin, Ryan Scott...
Michael Lavar Harris
Dec 29, 2025
Michael Lavar Harris, age 47 Richmond, departed this life on December 29, 2025. He is preceded in death by one son, Lavaris Harris, and his mother, Anita Jones. He is survived by one daughter, Mykela Harris, one son, Michael (Milo) Harris; three grandchildren; his father, Michael Lee Jones; paternal grandmother, Bessie James; brothers, Orlando Harris Bryant Jones, Marcus Jones and...
Robert Lee Wright Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
Robert Lee Wright Sr., age 81, of Richmond, departed this life on December 27, 2025. He is a Past Master of King David Lodge #28 (Prince Hall affiliated). He is preceded in death by his wife, Essie V. Wright, and one grandson, Jermayne O. Wright. He is survived by four daughters, Tillie Wright-Jackson (Jerry), Margaret Wright-Mack, Kim Wright and Keisha...
Dwayne Frazier
Dec 22, 2025
Dwayne Frazier, age 54, of Richmond, departed this life on December 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by one son, Dwayne Frazier Jr. He is survived by two daughters, Allaisya and Kimani Frazier; two sisters, Teresa Kearney and Tina Frazier; brothers, Timothy, Zinnie (Eppi), and Derick Frazier; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and other relatives and...
Ellen Aretha Saunders
Dec 21, 2025
Mrs. Ellen (Aretha) B. Saunders, age 90, of Richmond, departed this life on December 21, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Saunders. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon S. Collins (Ben); one son, Dwayne A. Saunders (Gloria); six grandchildren, Candyce C. Saunders (Michael), Benjamin Collins, Ashley Matthews (Michael), Allie R. Saunders, Adam J. Saunders and...
Johnny Watson Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Johnny Watson Jr, age 67, of Richmond, departed this life on December 17, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Jeanette and Johnny Watson Sr. He is survived by one devoted sister, Darlene Watson; three brothers, Michael Dixon (Valerie), Wayne Watson (Rachel) and Carlton Watson (Margaret); two aunts, Gwen Watson and Ann Watson; a host of...
Michael Morton
Dec 17, 2025
Michael Morton, age 61, of Richmond, departed this life on December 17, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morton; one son, Corey Michael Morton; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Morton; three sisters, Pamela Morton, Tammy Morton Johnson (Thomas Jr.) and Chantel Morton Johnson(Spencer); one brother, William Morton II|(Carolyn); two aunts, Margaret Anderson and Barbara Williams; a host of nieces,...
Patricia Payne
Dec 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of seventy, Pastor Patricia Ann Payne went from labor to reward. She was born in Ft. Belvoir, VA on October 17, 1955, to Deacon Jerome Stevens, Jr., and Missionary Lydia Ree Stevens. Pastor Patricia attended public schools in Virginia and in Mildenhall, England.
Pastor Patricia was what is commonly called a “military brat.”...
Javare Hargrove
Dec 16, 2025
Javare Hargrove, affectionately known to many as "Var," was born on April 26, 1984, in Richmond, Virginia. He departed this life on December 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by warmth, generosity, and an unwavering spirit.
A proud graduate of Highland Springs High School, Javare carved out a successful career as a barber, where he was known not just for...
William Albert Randolph Jr.
Dec 16, 2025
William "Junnie" Randolph Jr. of Richmond departed this life on December 16, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia.
He graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Second Baptist Church, under the Rev. O. D. Brown. William was employed at Sears and Roebuck for over 45 years.
He is preceded in...
James Louis Burrell Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
James Louis Burrell Jr, age 92, of Richmond, departed this life on December 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Velda Denise Burrell. He is survived by three daughters, Wanda Cobb, Sandra Carter (Isaac) and Janice Sanders (Robert); one son, James Burrell III(Phyllis); seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews...
George Brogdon
Dec 12, 2025
George Albert Brogdon, age 62, of Richmond, departed this life on December 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Harris; one daughter, Shakari Brogdon; one son, Ryan Harris; three grandchildren, Diamonque White, Ryan Harris Jr. and Amir Brogdon; father, Ailaher Brogdon; three sisters, Kathy Brogdon, Cassandra Lambert and Sarah Henry; one brother ,Ailaher Brogdon Jr.; a host of...
Geraldine DeHanna Bannister
Dec 10, 2025
Geraldine Tisdale Bannister was born on January 3, 1938, in Mecklenburg County, Va., and peacefully passed away on December 10, 2025. She was the eldest of five children of the late James E. Tisdale and Rachel Hutcheson Tisdale. Over the years, she had several cherished nicknames, but she was most affectionately known as “Gee Gee.”
At an early age, Geraldine and...
Dorothy Mae Johnson
Dec 8, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Johnson, age 87, of Richmond, departed this life on December 8, 2025. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Paul Jordan Light. She is survived by two daughters, Patty "Pamela" Fox and Allison Acree (Sean); one son, Paul Fox Jr.; five grandchildren, Gio Fox, Destiny Fox-Kanno(Hiro), Madalyn Fox(Jazzmin), Kaitlynn Fox and Kiaun Acree; three great grandchildren;...
Thelma Louise McLendon
Dec 8, 2025
Mrs. Thelma Wilson McLendon, age 90, of Richmond, departed this life on December 8, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McLendon Sr., one son, Thomas McLendon Jr., father and mother, Harold Sr. and Hester Wilson, two sisters, Mildred Graham and Hilda Gray and one brother, Harold Wilson Jr.
She is survived by two daughters, Wynema McLendon and...
Jarcole Brandon Jones
Dec 5, 2025
Jarcole Brandon Jones, affectionately known as "Jah," was born on November 11, 1983, in Richmond, Virginia. He peacefully departed this life on December 5, 2025. Jah was a dedicated professional who made significant contributions through his management role at Sportsware. His commitment to excellence was evident in all his pursuits.
Jah's academic journey included time spent at John Marshall and Beta...
Ronald Douglas Saunders Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Ronald Douglas Saunders Sr., affectionately known by many as "Rumbay," passed away on December 3, 2025, in his lifelong hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Born on March 11, 1945, Ronald lived a life rich with purpose and dedication, both to his family and his career.
Ronald was a product of Maggie L. Walker High School, where he cultivated his inquisitive nature and...
John Hampton Jackson
Dec 1, 2025
John Hampton Jackson, age 79, of Richmond, departed this life on December 1, 2025. He is survived by two daughters, Relena Jackson and Ashley Townes; one son, Kevin Jackson; three grandchildren, Briana & Cameron Jackson and Zaire Spellman; two great grandchildren, Brycen and Alayah Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends, among them, Barbara Foster,...
Dorothy Giles
Nov 30, 2025
Dorothy Giles, a beloved matriarch and esteemed supervisor at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in the nursing department, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on March 3, 1931, in Richmond, Virginia, Dorothy led a life infused with love, dedication, and community spirit.
Dorothy was a proud graduate of Armstrong High School and furthered her education at...