OBITUARY 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, Mary M. Jones of Washington, DC, friend Josephine Smith and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home , 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Thursday December 28th at Fifth Baptist Church , 1415 W. Cary Street. Dr. Earl M. Brown and Dr. Ricard Brown pastors.

OBITUARY Departed this life July 15th, 2023. Ms. Emma Darlene Nunery, age 73, of North Chesterfield. She was a retired educator from Richmond Public Schools. She is survived by two sisters, Mamie D. Nunery and Lillian Lampley; three brothers, Everett Cousins, Ellis Cousins and Wilbert Cousins Jr.(Daisy); and an adopted brother, Michael Dixon(Valerie); one aunt, Mamie McCoy; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins among them Dorothy Hutcheson and Rev. Dr. Valdrie Elaine Walker; sister- in- law, Sandra Cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Ms. Nunery can be viewed Wednesday from 10AM to 8PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday 12 noon at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Earl Brown(pastor) off. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 11:45AM Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 or The Charmettes Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Chapter - P.O. Box 11525 Richond, Virginia 23230.

OBITUARY Rudolph Melzer Giles, Sr., 90, of Richmond, entered eternal rest September 5, 2023. He was born November 4, 1932, to the late Louis Mack Sweeney and Lela Washington Sweeney. He was the second and youngest child born to this union. He attended Richmond Public Schools until he left to serve his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, Rudolph returned and completed his education at Maggie L. Walker High School. He was an orderly/nursing assistant at Richmond Memorial and Richmond Community Hospitals and Children’s Hospital for over 30 years. In March 1979, Rudolph joined Fifth Baptist Church where he was a faithful member. He was very active in the Men’s Ministry and the Veteran’s Ministry. He loved Jesus and cared deeply for others. In addition to his parents, Rudolph was also preceded in death by his wife, Delores Taylor Giles. Left to cherish his memory are four sons, Michael I. Taylor (Barbara), Rudolph M. Giles, Jr., Frederick Ricardo Giles and Rev. Angelo E. Giles (Cheryl); eight grandchildren, Camille Taylor, Cynthia Taylor Thomas, Joseph R. Taylor, Bryan Chandler, Sr., Sharitka Giles, Camille Giles, Diamond Giles, and Angelo E. Giles, II; four great-granddaughters, one great-grandson; sister, Emma M. Carter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff at Ginter Hall South and Suncrest Hospice Care for their extraordinary service during an extremely difficult time. Also, a special thank you to A Place for Mom, whose expertise assisted us in finding excellent caregivers. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 14 at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street. Dr. Ricardo Brown officiating. Dr. Earl M. Brown eulogist. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery.

OBITUARY Mary E. Mitchell, 90, of Richmond, departed this life June 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Mitchell. Surviving are her children, Gwendolyn Maddox, Nathaniel Mitchell and Angela Adams (Christopher); five grandchildren, Carl Jr. and Cornelius Maddox, Tyler, Aliyah and Jamie Adams; one niece; nephews; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 9 at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street. Dr. Earl M. Brown officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

OBITUARY GWENDOLYN "GWEN" DENISE EPPS was born on November 25, 1956, to the late Franklin and Evelyn "Novella" Epps. Gwendolyn was the oldest of five children. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Franklin and Rodney Epps. Gwendolyn accepted Christ at an early age and joined Beulah Baptist Church in Chesterfield, County. Gwen loved to sing there and joined the Young Adult Choir. On April 12, 1998, she joined Fifth Baptist where she has been a faithful and dedicated member for 25 years. She loved her Fifth Baptist church family and her Pastors especially "Pastor Earl". Gwen attended and graduated from John F. Kenney High School in 1975 where she served on the majorette squad for four years. Gwen could twirl a baton and was proud of it and loved the cheers she would receive from the stands. Gwen's career started as an Office Clerk for Richfood Dairy in August 1980 where she was later promoted to Accounts Payable Clerk. She served for 37 years as a dedicated employee until her last day on November 2, 2017, which was the final closing of the doors "she shut it down". Gwen was a designer by rights. She made everything she wore. If the pattern didn't fit exactly what she needed she would remake the pattern, a trick taught by Mom, the real streamless in the family. She leaves to cherish her memories her two loving sisters, Tria Thompson and Lanita "Franette" Epps; her adored and devoted nephew, Tuan Thompson and great nephew, Kyrie Thompson, whom she spoiled with gifts every time she shopped and would sing him to sleep every chance she got, and he loved it; her adored brother-in-law, Roger "Toney" Thompson; dedicated aunts, Jerline Johnson and Reva Wilson; and devoted friend, Cheryl Grooms, her BFF and Miami Dolphins #2 fan because she was #1. Gwen loved her family, and they were ALL very important to her and very much a part of her everyday world. They were all devoted. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten; for she will always be in our hearts. n ecie,ic o/p9 Organ Prelude Mr. Kevin Puller Processional Hymn of Assurance Mr. Kevin Puller Scripture Reading Old Testament Reverend Charlene Gresham Job 19:23-26 New Testament Reverend Carolyn Pegram Thessalonians 4:13-18 Prayer of Consolation Dr. Ricardo L. Brown Musical Selection Mr. Kevin Puller Great is Your Mercy Eulogy Dr. Earl M. Brown Recessional Mr. Kevin Puller Forest Lawn Cemetery 4000 Pilots Lane Richmond, VA 23222 To My Sister I'm blessed to call you sister, I also call you friend; You've loved me unconditionally, And stood through thick and thin. You've shared my joys and sorrows, My laughter and my tears. You've been my inspiration, As we grew up through the years. When we were little children We laughed and played together; Then growing up you stood by me, Through good and stormy weather. There's something God has given us, That's more than family; He's placed a love for you, my sister, Deep down in the heart of me. New Start My new start in heaven What a day it is for me Just walking beside Jesus Such a glorious victory Now I'm walking a new pathway With Angels spreading the sky All worries are now over No fears, not even a sigh Now my new home is in heaven I'm rejoicing a new melody I'm so honored to be in heaven What a treasure fit for me You will forever reign in our mind, heart, and soul. — Tanja McPhee

OBITUARY Departed this life May 27th, 2023. Mrs. Florester Jefferson, age 87, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Jefferson. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce King Smith and Valerie McNeal; two sons, Claude King(Nancy) and Maurice King Sr.; seven grandchildren; a host of great and great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins among them a devoted Barbara Tyler; one sister- in- law, Beverly King; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Mrs. Jefferson can be viewed Saturday from 10AM to 6PM and where the family will receive friends from 5PM to 6PM.. Funeral services will be held Sunday 2PM at funeral home. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 1:45PM Sunday. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Florester Delores Jefferson, please visit our flower store.

OBITUARY Departed this life July 19th, 2023. Mrs. Roxanne White Brinson, age 72, of Richmond. She is survived by her husband, Elbert Brinson; two daughters, Marvise and Onya Brinson; one grandson, Jayden Lane; two brothers, Ronald White(Rita) and Ernest H. White Jr.(Margaret); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins ; sisters - in - law, Lucille Burton, Lametrice Woods(Chris), Christine Petteway(Arnell) and Lisa Fonville(Derrick); three brothers - in - law, Doug Smith, Stephen Everette(Michelle) and John Everette (Peggy); and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home where she was a beloved staff member at 2011 Grayland Avenue, Thursday at 1:30PM. Rev. Earl Brown officiating. An Omega Omega service will be held one half hour before the memorial.

OBITUARY Departed this life May 20th, 2023. Baldwin “Dr. Fly” Waddey Sr., age 67, of Richmond. He is survived by two sons, Baldwin Waddey Jr. and Ramone Turner(Temeka); four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30PM Thursday June 1. Funeral services will be held Friday June 2, 1PM at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street. Rev. Earl Brown(pastor). Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45PM Friday.