Dec 28, 2023

Mrs. Sears A. Berkley departed this life December 28th, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born in Brunswick County, Virginia and raised in Richmond, Virginia where she attended public schools. Sears is survived by nieces, Mrs. Rita Henderson (Fennon), Ms. Theresa Roman, Mrs. Thelma Wood, a nephew,  Maurice Edwards (Demitry), three cousins and a host of great and...

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Departed this life December 26th, 2023. Dr. Evelyn Lorraine Davis, age 77, of Richmond. She was a retired English professor. She taught at Virginia Union University for nine years and Hampton University for four years. 

    She is survived by one daughter, Timberlyn Simpson(Saleh); two grandchildren, Evan Simpson and Damiana Brookins(Dawin);  one great granddaughter, Nova Martinez; one sister, Lula “Inez” Miller(Richard); one brother, Lafayette Davis Jr.(Stephanie); a host of...

Dec 25, 2023

Departed this life December 25th, 2023. Frank Lee Carson, age 75, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one son, Andy Carson, mother, Dovie Carson, Father Sandy Carson, two brothers, Sandy Jr.  and Tyrone Carson, one sister, Venomia Talley and granddaughter, TaNeka Brown. He is survived by his devoted companion, Brenda Kenny; two daughters, Charnessa Brown-Walker(Perry) and Michon Blowe; one son, Frank Kenny; eight grandchildren; four...

Dec 24, 2023

Departed this life December 24th, 2023. Stephen Randolph, age 78, of Richmond. He is survived by one son, Stephen Randolph-Ransom(Tonya); four grand children, Anissa Turner-Randolph, and Yvonne, Alexandria and Theresa Randolph-Ransom; and other relatives and friends. No memorial services are planned. He was loved by his family and friends.

Dec 22, 2023

Departed this life December 22nd, 2023. Mrs. Pearline Jefferson, age 101, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Jefferson Sr. and one son, Michael Jefferson. She is survived by three sons, Lemuel Johnson(Charlotte), Harvey Jefferson Jr. and Robert Jefferson(Octavia); a host of grand, great grand and great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at...

Dec 19, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Henry Taylor, age 97, transitioned peacefully at home from his earthly journey to eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted family, wife Sharon J. Taylor; daughter, Tonya Nicole Taylor; sons, Michael Eric and Patrick Henry Taylor. Also left to cherish his memories are his mother-in-law, Janie L. Bagby; three sisters-in-law;...

Dec 19, 2023

He is survived by his wife, Belinda Gary; two daughters, Michelle Epps (Bryan) and Dorothy Gary; one son, Samuel Gary Jr. (Kelly); four step children, Angela Jefferson (Treal), Curtis Lee Jr., Malcolm Lee and David(Anissa); a host of grand and great grandchildren; three sisters, Joan Smith, Pauline Washington (Leon), Susan Peeler (Gregory); brother, George Gary(Gloria) and a host of cousins,...

Dec 18, 2023

Departed this life December 18, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Evans. She is survived by loving family including nephew, Scottie Overby of Oxford, NC, niece, Marian Irby of Waldorf, MD; sister- in- law,                                      ...

Dec 18, 2023

Departed this life on December 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Mines; one daughter, Kinda Mines; one son, Irvin Mines Jr; bonus son, Perry Mines(Pam); four grandchildren; two bonus grandchildren; four sisters, Queen Harris(Rufus), Grace Richardson, Rosebud Bennett and Glenda Walker(Jerome); three brothers, Charlie Mines(Judy), Cecil Robinson(Joyce) and John Peagram.A host of nieces, nephews and cousins...

Dec 18, 2023

Departed this life December 18th, 2023. Mrs. Margaret Alease Samuels Hicks, age 93, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband Leon Hicks Sr. and one son Julius Hicks. She is survived by four daughters Margaret Connor, Brenda Hicks, Yolanda Barber (Eddie) and Crystal Reid (Kevin); three sons Leon Jr., Carl Wendell and Robert (Sheila) Hicks; seventeen grandchildren; a host of great and great great...

Dec 17, 2023

Departed this life December 17th, 2023. Ms. Suzette Woods, age 68, of Richmond. She is survived by one daughter, Brittany Davis; two sons, Frank and Antonio Davis; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Satchell(Melvin); two brothers, Raymond Woods Jr.(Vashti) and Raylonzo Woods(Carolyn); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph...

Dec 17, 2023

Departed this life December 17th, 2023. Mrs. Elsie Fox, age 72, of Richmond. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Fox; two daughters, Laurie Jackson(Reginald) and Billie Jean Marie Fox; two step sons, Edward Fox(Kourtney) and Karl Fox(La’Shawn); nine grandchildren; two great granddaughters; mother, Sarah B. Brown; three sisters, Frechena Howard, Loretta Taylor(Greg) and Sandra Keitt; two aunts; one uncle; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at...

Dec 15, 2023

Departed this life December 15, 2023. She is survived by one daughter,  Whitney DeBraux; two sons, Kevin and Marlon Debraux; one brother, Thomas DeBraux IV(Donna); one aunt, Evelyn Bullock; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins among them devoted cousin, Angela Cross and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Ms. Debraux...

Dec 11, 2023

Departed this life December 11th, 2023. James E. Coleman, age 84, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Coleman and one son, Keith Coleman. He is survived by one daughter Yolanda Brown; three grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Oliver; one brother, Leslie Saunders(Anita); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sister- in- law, Ernestine McCray and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home,...

Dec 10, 2023

Mildred, aged 96, passed away peacefully on 12/10/2023 in Atlanta, Ga. She departed this world surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.

Born on 9/2/1927 to Irene Booker Joseph and Joseph Henry Johnson, Mildred brought immense joy and positivity to all those fortunate enough to know her. Her life...

Dec 8, 2023

Venus Monique Lewis Woods, 56, of Henrico Virginia, entered eternal rest on December 8, 2023. Venus Monique was welcomed into this world by her proud parents, George (of Savanna, Georgia) and Nellie (Fayetteville, NC) Lewis, on February 25, 1967. Her southern roots and Christian upbringing influenced her legacy: love and the well-being of others. Her father George named her after...

Dec 7, 2023

Bernadine Ann Simmons (Bernie), 79, departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2023. 

Born Bernadine Ann Johnson in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, on August 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Asbury H. L. Johnson and Gladys (Mann) Johnson. She graduated from Aliquippa High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University. 

Energetic, charismatic, trailblazer, mentor, and the lady...

Dec 4, 2023

Departed this life December 4th, 2023. Ms Sarah Davenport, age 83, of Richmond. She is survived by two sisters Harriet Hoover and Frieda Pryor; one aunt Olive Richardson; one uncle James Dupree; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Thursday 11AM at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home...

Dec 3, 2023

Departed this life December 3rd, 2023. Gary “Frankie” Wood, age 61, of Henrico. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Wood and brother, Keith Wood. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Wood; one brother, Thomas Wood; two aunts ,Alberta Taylor and Mildred Elizabeth Wood; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland...