Pioneering comic Paul Mooney dies at 79
Paul Mooney, the boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor’s longtime writing partner and whose bold, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at his home in Oakland, Calif., …
Dr. Victor L. Davis Sr., who led Bethlehem Baptist Church for more than 3 decades, dies at 69
Dr. Victor Lee Davis Sr. had twin careers as a teacher in Richmond Public Schools and as the pastor for nearly 32 years of Bethlehem Baptist Church in the city’s East End.
Linwood D. Ross, scoutmaster and deacon, dies at 91
Linwood Dixon Ross taught hundreds of Richmond boys to be prepared while building their confidence and helping to shaping their character.
Memorial service for Adele C. Johnson on May 25
A virtual memorial service celebrating the life of Adele C. Johnson, executive director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, on the BHMVA Facebook Live and YouTube channel.
Pervis Staples, member of famed Staple Singers, dies at 85
Pervis Staples, whose tenor voice complimented his father’s and sisters’ in the legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, was remembered during a funeral service Monday, May 17, as a great singer and a great brother.
Youngster who interviewed President Obama at White House dies at 23
The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed former President Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family said.
Coach Leroy ‘Bo’ Jones, who helped shape the careers of many student athletes, dies at 72
Leroy “Bo” Jones, a former standout athlete and coach, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at his South Richmond home surrounded by loved ones.
Bessie E. Hundley, salon owner, travel agent and day care operator, dies at 99
Frustrated by low wages, Bessie Mercell Eddleton Hund- ley went into business for herself.
Aretha Ann Washington, who provided a mother’s love to dozens of children, dies at 74
Aretha Ann Washington’s home always overflowed with children.
Shirley Rasberry, local seamstress, dies at 80
Shirley Mae Rasberry was a popular Richmond seamstress, her family said.
Adele C. Johnson, Black History Museum executive director, succumbs at 70
Adele C. Johnson pushed to ensure the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia lived up to its name during her four-year tenure as executive director.
Clarence Wall, administrator at Central State Hospital, dies at 86
Clarence Edward Limas Wall, a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and former director of hospital programs at Central State Hospital, has died. The Richmond native died Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was 86.
Former NFL player Leroy Keyes, who was among Va.’s greatest athletes, dies at 74
.Leroy Keyes, who was among the greatest athletes in Virginia sports history, has died.
Andrea Peyton Sharpe, bookkeeper, dies at 73
Brothers Jerry F. “Jay” Sharpe Jr. and Devron N. Sharpe run very different businesses in the Richmond area. But the one person each trusted to keep their books was their mother, Andrea Peyton Sharpe.
DeAndrea Neal, VSU Hall of Famer and former offensive line coach, dies at 53
DeAndrea Neal, a member of the Virginia State University Sports Hall of Fame, died Friday, April 9, 2021.
