Richard A. Lambert, Sr.
President/Owner
Richard A. Lambert, Sr. is President of Robert C. Scott, Incorporated, which is the parent company of Scott’s Funeral Home and Scott-Lightfoot Funeral, and President of Richard A. Lambert Investments LLC.
Richard is a native of Henrico County, where he attended Henrico Public Schools, having graduated from Virginia Randolph High School. He furthered his studies at Virginia Union University, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. While at Virginia Union, he distinguished himself by being designated for inclusion in “Who’s Who Among College Students.” In 1971, he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with a degree in Mortuary Science.
Richard is a staunch supporter of his family church, Westwood Baptist Church, where he currently serves as treasurer.
He is the treasurer of the Virginia Mortician’s Association. He is the treasurer and past president of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association and the past president of the Central District Funeral Association. He is a past board member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. Richard is a past board member of the Richmond Area Unit of the American Cancer Society, past board chairman and current board member of the Rubicon Drug and Alcohol Program, past member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council, and past board member and treasurer of the Bethlehem Center. He is a member of King Solomon Masonic Lodge No. 27, past member of Richmond Jaycees and the City of Richmond Lead Program, and currently a board member of the Richmond Renaissance.
He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the John W. Barco Alumni Chapter of Virginia Union University, the Richmond Metropolitan Business League, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Richmond Branch of the NAACP and charter member and past president of the North Central Richmond Kiwanis Club, board member of Roselawn Memory Gardens, board member of Westmorland Services, member of the Better Business Bureau, member of the Thebans Beneficial Club, member of Club 533, a mentor at Chandler Middle School, board member of Continentals Society, board member of the Virginia Randolph Foundation and a member of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Richard and his wife, Delorise, are the proud parents of Richard, Jr., who is an engineer, and Malinda, who is a graduate of Virginia Tech.
Richard A. Lambert, Sr.
President/Owner
Richard A. Lambert, Sr. is President of Robert C. Scott, Incorporated, which is the parent company of Scott’s Funeral Home and Scott-Lightfoot Funeral, and President of Richard A. Lambert Investments LLC.
Richard is a native of Henrico County, where he attended Henrico Public Schools, having graduated from Virginia Randolph High School. He furthered his studies at Virginia Union University, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. While at Virginia Union, he distinguished himself by being designated for inclusion in “Who’s Who Among College Students.” In 1971, he graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with a degree in Mortuary Science.
Richard is a staunch supporter of his family church, Westwood Baptist Church, where he currently serves as treasurer.
He is the treasurer of the Virginia Mortician’s Association. He is the treasurer and past president of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association and the past president of the Central District Funeral Association. He is a past board member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. Richard is a past board member of the Richmond Area Unit of the American Cancer Society, past board chairman and current board member of the Rubicon Drug and Alcohol Program, past member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council, and past board member and treasurer of the Bethlehem Center. He is a member of King Solomon Masonic Lodge No. 27, past member of Richmond Jaycees and the City of Richmond Lead Program, and currently a board member of the Richmond Renaissance.
He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the John W. Barco Alumni Chapter of Virginia Union University, the Richmond Metropolitan Business League, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Richmond Branch of the NAACP and charter member and past president of the North Central Richmond Kiwanis Club, board member of Roselawn Memory Gardens, board member of Westmorland Services, member of the Better Business Bureau, member of the Thebans Beneficial Club, member of Club 533, a mentor at Chandler Middle School, board member of Continentals Society, board member of the Virginia Randolph Foundation and a member of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Richard and his wife, Delorise, are the proud parents of Richard, Jr., who is an engineer, and Malinda, who is a graduate of Virginia Tech.
Bertha Wilson Fleming
Office Manager
Bertha Wilson Fleming, daughter of the late Charles T. Wilson, Jr. and Gertrude Stokes Wilson, was born in Farmville, Virginia, on August 22, 1954. She was reared in Petersburg, Virginia. In 1972, she graduated from Dinwiddie County Senior High School. In 1997, she graduated with honors from John Tyler Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service.
Bertha has been employed by Scott’s Funeral Home since May 1997, where she is a licensed Funeral Director and Office Manager.
Prior to joining Scott’s Funeral Home, Bertha was employed as a Supervisor/Senior Buyer in the Purchasing Department for Allied Signal, Inc., now Honeywell International, for twenty-two years.
She is a former member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia. While at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, she served on the finance committee, young ladies usher board, church directory committee, and the summer camp program. In March 2020, Bertha joined St. Peter Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Bertha is the past President of the Central District Funeral Directors Association, where she also served as the Secretary. She served as the Chaplain from 2013 to 2014 and then became a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Funeral Directors Association from 2011 to 2014. In June 2019, she was named the Richmond Funeral Directors’ Association Mortician of the Year. She is a member of the Virginia Morticians’ Association, the Richmond Funeral Directors’ Association, Pi Sigma Eta Mortuary Fraternity, and the Ebony Ladies, Incorporated. She is a former member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women Club, Inc., where she served as the financial secretary.
She is married to John W. Fleming, and they are the proud parents of one daughter, Jacquelyn Fleming Avent, and two granddaughters, Jordan J. and Jayla D. Avent.
Her favorite pastimes include listening to gospel music, reading, and bowling.
Bertha Wilson Fleming
Office Manager
Bertha Wilson Fleming, daughter of the late Charles T. Wilson, Jr. and Gertrude Stokes Wilson, was born in Farmville, Virginia, on August 22, 1954. She was reared in Petersburg, Virginia. In 1972, she graduated from Dinwiddie County Senior High School. In 1997, she graduated with honors from John Tyler Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service.
Bertha has been employed by Scott’s Funeral Home since May 1997, where she is a licensed Funeral Director and Office Manager.
Prior to joining Scott’s Funeral Home, Bertha was employed as a Supervisor/Senior Buyer in the Purchasing Department for Allied Signal, Inc., now Honeywell International, for twenty-two years.
She is a former member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia. While at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, she served on the finance committee, young ladies usher board, church directory committee, and the summer camp program. In March 2020, Bertha joined St. Peter Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Bertha is the past President of the Central District Funeral Directors Association, where she also served as the Secretary. She served as the Chaplain from 2013 to 2014 and then became a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Funeral Directors Association from 2011 to 2014. In June 2019, she was named the Richmond Funeral Directors’ Association Mortician of the Year. She is a member of the Virginia Morticians’ Association, the Richmond Funeral Directors’ Association, Pi Sigma Eta Mortuary Fraternity, and the Ebony Ladies, Incorporated. She is a former member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women Club, Inc., where she served as the financial secretary.
She is married to John W. Fleming, and they are the proud parents of one daughter, Jacquelyn Fleming Avent, and two granddaughters, Jordan J. and Jayla D. Avent.
Her favorite pastimes include listening to gospel music, reading, and bowling.
Charles H. Harper, Jr.
Manager
Charles H. Harper, Jr. is the son of the late Charles H. Harper, Sr. and Elleen L. Harper of Chesapeake, Virginia. He is a 1978 graduate of Deep Creek High School and a 1982 honors graduate of Virginia Union University with a B.S. degree in Education. In 1984, he graduated with honors from John Tyler Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service.
Charles has been employed with Scott’s Funeral Home since 1982 as a Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Charles is a deacon at Fifth Baptist Church and the former Chairman of the Deacon’s Ministry. He has served on the Finance Committee, as a member of the Men’s Fellowship, the E. M. Brown Ensemble, and Voices United. He is the past president of the Central District Funeral Directors Association and past president of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association.
Charles has served and is currently serving as the Chaplain of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association. He is a member of the Virginia Morticians’ Association, Pi Sigma Eta Mortuary Fraternity, Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
He is a charter member of Rho Lota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Charles is also a member of Friendship Lodge 19, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate.
He is married to the former Zina Jackson of Philadelphia. Charles is the proud father of two children, Camille D. Luke and Charles K. Harper, and three grandchildren.
Charles H. Harper, Jr.
Manager
Charles H. Harper, Jr. is the son of the late Charles H. Harper, Sr. and Elleen L. Harper of Chesapeake, Virginia. He is a 1978 graduate of Deep Creek High School and a 1982 honors graduate of Virginia Union University with a B.S. degree in Education. In 1984, he graduated with honors from John Tyler Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service.
Charles has been employed with Scott’s Funeral Home since 1982 as a Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Charles is a deacon at Fifth Baptist Church and the former Chairman of the Deacon’s Ministry. He has served on the Finance Committee, as a member of the Men’s Fellowship, the E. M. Brown Ensemble, and Voices United. He is the past president of the Central District Funeral Directors Association and past president of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association.
Charles has served and is currently serving as the Chaplain of the Richmond Funeral Directors Association. He is a member of the Virginia Morticians’ Association, Pi Sigma Eta Mortuary Fraternity, Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
He is a charter member of Rho Lota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Charles is also a member of Friendship Lodge 19, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate.
He is married to the former Zina Jackson of Philadelphia. Charles is the proud father of two children, Camille D. Luke and Charles K. Harper, and three grandchildren.
