Jan 8, 2024

 

Veronica Denise Smith,born October 12, 1957, departed this life on January 7,2024.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Laverne C. Smith and her brother, Victor Lee (Marilyn).  She is survived by her daughter,Tori Smith, two nephews, Victor Lee Jr. and Valentino Lee, one niece, Victoria Lee. Close friends,Senora Turner and Kimberly Gary. Thanks to Ms. Shelly and the...

Jan 8, 2024

Claude Joseph Matthews,III at age 59 passed away from a medical condition on January 8, 2024. He was a dedicated employee of Fareva for 15 years where he worked as a Validation Engineer. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Doris Ford Matthews, Father, Claude Joseph Matthews, Jr, niece, Paige Matthews and nephew, Miles Matthews. He is survived by...

Jan 7, 2024

Departed this life January 7th, 2024. Mrs. Marie Kenney, age 83, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Kenney and one son, Samuel Keith Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Annette Miles, Wanda Smith, Pamela Woolridge(Clanton) and Beverly Kenney; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Josephine Williams(Sonny); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral...

Jan 7, 2024

Departed this life January 7th, 2024. Ms. Quanazia Jazjuan Wright, age 30, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her father, Shawn Blyther and her grandfather James Nathaniel Wright. She is survived by two children, Drayton Wright and Rhylee Graves; her mother and step father, Shanda and Travis Gibbs; maternal grandmother, Laverne Wright; uncle Robert Sprinkle; paternal grandfather, Eugene Blyther(Pearline); a host of aunts, uncles, and...

Jan 7, 2024

Departed this life January 7th, 2024. Walter B.”Birdie” Fountaine Sr., age 83, of Richmond. He was a past polemarch of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was also a past master of his lodge, Commonwealth Lodge #81 and a past potentate of Mocha Temple No. 7(both Prince Hall Affiliated). He was deacon emeritus of Riverview Baptist Church where he was a member for over...

Jan 5, 2024

Departed this life on January 5th, 2024. Mrs. Mattie E. Jones, age 93, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jones; one daughter, Juanita Edwards and one brother, Robert Lee Edwards. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Edwards; two grandsons; a host of great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law and other...

Jan 4, 2024

Departed this life January 4th, 2024. Mrs. Carolyn Winston, age 76, of Richmond. She is survived by one son, William M. Winston Jr.; one brother, Ernest L. Pitttman Jr.(Rosalind); a host of cousins; sisters- in- law, Wilda Logan, LaPearl Winfrey and Iris Logan and other relatives and friends among them Vivian Cook and Geneva Jones. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be...

Jan 3, 2024

Departed this life January 3rd, 2024. Ms. Joyce Ann Johnson, age 72, of Richmond. She is survived by two daughters, Drina and Dionna Thomas; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Delores Terry(Raymond) and Bernice Hunter(Ivory); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Friday at 1PM. Interment private. Family and friends...

Dec 31, 2023

Zachariah Roosevelt Williams entered into eternal peace on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Zachariah was born on May 22, 1986 in Syracuse, NY to Roland S. Williams and Carla McKay. Zachariah was raised in Virginia Beach, VA, then Richmond Virginia by Carla McKay and Donald J Jackson, his stepfather. Zach as he is lovingly called, is also survived by his older...

Dec 30, 2023

Morton "Skip" Smith Jr.

Departed this life on December 30, 2023. He is survived by one daughter, Jolie Baptiste; two sons, Morton L. Smith Sr.(Unique) and Quinshaun T. Smith; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Vivian Mckenzie, Iris Handsome, Joan Jackson and Cynthia Truesdale; three brothers, Bishop Curtis Jackson(Constance), Kenneth Jackson and Wayne Smith(Alethia), several nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives...

Dec 30, 2023

Departed this life December 30th, 2023. Mrs. Mildred Aldridge, age 66, of Richmond. She is survived by her devoted husband, Wallace Sampson Aldridge; one daughter, Wallesha A. McRae; one son, Wallace Aldridge Sr.(Tameika); six grandchildren, Deon Jenkins, Wallace Aldridge Jr, Sha-marey Carter, Le-Shae Carter, Jayden Aldridge and Tamia Aldridge; three sisters, Carolyn Johnson, Sheila Barge and Delores Jones(Anthony); one brother, Edward White Jr.(Brenda); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Dec 29, 2023

Departed this life December 29th, 2023. Andrew Byrance, age 76, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Byrance. He is survived by his son,Andrew Richard Byrance; three aunts; a host of nieces among them devoted Gayle Byrance and Charletta Byrance; nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Mr. Byrance can be viewed Wednesday...

Dec 29, 2023

Departed this life December 29th, 2023. Horace E. Archer, age 84, of Richmond. He is survived by one sister, Mary Archer Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister- in law, Veronica Archer and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Thursday 4PM at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue.

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;...