Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Elaine Elizabeth Flores
Sep 28, 2021
Elaine Elizabeth Flores, 80, of Chester, VA, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born in Helotes, TX, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Zepeda and Irene Simon. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Brigadier General (Ret.) Manuel Roberto Flores; children, Katherine Lisa Flores, Michael Robert Flores (Kim), Kenneth Joseph Flores (Sharon), Ronald ‘Dondi’ Flores; grandchildren,...
Edward Scott Norton
Sep 27, 2021
Scott Norton, born Edward Scott Norton, 64, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Martinsville, VA, Scott was the son of the late John Paul Norton and Gladys Inez Jones. Scott is survived by his beloved husband, Mark Bryan Ragland, siblings, Lynn Walko (John) and Greg Norton (Judi); nieces and nephews, David Norton, Travis Norton,...
Thomas A. Leetch
Sep 27, 2021
Thomas A. Leetch, 91, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kennath Frederick Leetch, Sr. and Grace Luella Forster Leetch. Thomas enjoyed wood carving, gardening, and bird watching. A graduate of University of Florida, Tom took great pride in his long career in the forest industry...
George Edward Avery Jr.
Sep 27, 2021
George Edward Avery, Jr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late George Edward Avery, Sr. and Katherine Thomas Avery. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Askew. He is survived by his children, Chip Avery, Chris Avery (Angel), Amy Avery Viars (Chris),...
Dennis Wayne Cole
Sep 27, 2021
Dennis Wayne Cole, 68, of South Prince George, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Hopewell, VA, Dennis was the son of the late Leroy J. Cole and Loraine A. Cole. Dennis is survived by his children, Bryan Cole (Brittani) and Lynsey Brock (Cody); one grandchild; former wife, Robin Cole and brother, Gerald Cole. Dennis had many passions...
Shirley Ann Lamm Cornett
Sep 27, 2021
Shirley Lamm Cornett, 82, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Willard Waverly Lamm and Viola Lamm Vaughan. Shirley is survived by her children, Dianna Gustinis (Rick), Bubba Cornett and Daphne Williams (Matt); grandchildren, Jack Taylor, Jr., Justin Gustinis, Jessica Williamson, Chris Cornett, Daniel Cornett, Arron...
Mollie Nugent Archer
Sep 26, 2021
Mollie Nugent Archer, 88, of Disputanta, VA, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born in Prince George County, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Nugent, Sr. and Doris Brock Nugent. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Walter E. Archer, Sr.; siblings, Harry Nugent, Manley Nugent, Francis Carraway. She is survived by her sons, Walter Archer,...
Harry Lee Marsh Jr.
Sep 26, 2021
Harry Lee Marsh Jr., age 74, of Matoaca, VA passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by Catherine Isaacs and his father, Harry Lee Marsh Sr.. Harry is survived by his wife Constance “Connie” Washburn Marsh; daughters, Tammy Denise Marsh Milby (David) and Rebecca Mae Fletcher (Mat); sons, Captain Harry Lee Marsh III (Rebel) and Ryan...
Marie Louise Dickson
Sep 26, 2021
Marie Louise Dickson, of Waverly, VA, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Russell A. Perkinson and Marie Love Bowman Perkinson. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, George Lee Dickson. She is survived by her sister, Julia Lee Crews; nephews, Russell Crews (Nan), Carter Crews (Kim); great...
Martha Ann Taylor Shackelford
Sep 24, 2021
Martha Taylor Shackelford, 90, of Richmond, Virginia and Wilmington Island, Georgia, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, died September 24, 2021. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Walter Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Jones Taylor. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty years, Gordon Deshler Shackelford, Jr. and her brother, Charles...
Marcell Kathryn Ferrell
Sep 24, 2021
Marcell Kathryn Ferrell, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. Mounts and Hattie Mullins Mounts. She was also preceded in death by a son, Herman “June Bug” Ferrell, Jr. Marcell served the church and the Lord faithfully. She was known to be a wonderful...
Ann Marie Kemp
Sep 24, 2021
Ann Marie Kemp, 73, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Born in Alexandria, VA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Alvin Pierce, Sr. and Bernadine Elvira Buccilli Pierce; and was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Ott. Mrs. Kemp was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was a longtime...
Gary E. Torbeson Jr.
Sep 22, 2021
Gary Eugene Torbeson, Jr., 44, a resident of Richmond, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Mae Kurtz Torbeson. He is survived by his son, Gavin Michael Rice (Whitney Baxley); daughter, Skie Marie Roulo (Blake); son, Xander Mathias Rice; father, Gary E. Torbeson, Sr.; mother of his children, Sabrina M....
Kevin Bruce Bales
Sep 22, 2021
Kevin Bruce Bales, 51, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Judy Bales; and his son, Cameron Bales. Kevin attended Radford University and Virginia Commonwealth University before entering into his career at DuPont. He loved being on the salt water and enjoyed old muscle cars. Kevin deeply loved...
Sheila Diana Earley
Sep 21, 2021
Sheila Diana Earley, 65, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born on October 1, 1955 to the late Charles William and Mary Pauline Aliff Miles; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Larry, Ernie and Orace Miles; and a sister, Brenda Miles. Sheila will be remembered by her family as a loving...
Harold Thomas Seal
Sep 21, 2021
Harold Thomas Seal, 84, of Prince George, passed away on September 21, 2021. He was the son of the late William Thomas Seal and Deborah Ann Simmons Seal. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Alma Virginia Seal. Harold was part of the first graduating class of Prince George High School. He was employed...
Donald Lee Merrix
Sep 20, 2021
Donald Lee Merrix, 74, of Prince George, passed away on September 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances Merrix. God now has one of his best back with him. Donald was an almost perfect husband and devoted friend. He was honest to a fault and talented in all aspects. For over 30 years he...
Luanne Hawkins Ryan
Sep 19, 2021
Luanne Hawkins Ryan, 68, resident of Disputanta, VA, passed away peacefully in the arms of God on September 19, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She retired from the VA-ABC with over 36 years of service. She is survived by friends. Luanne is an organ donor. There will be no visitation. Cremation to follow. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com...
Laurie Leblanc
Sep 19, 2021
Laurie Bendall LeBlanc, 53, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ann and Charlie Talbott; and paternal grandparents, Margaret and Glen Bendall, Sr. Laurie was an avid baker, gardener, and lover of animals. She enjoyed working on crafts, especially crocheting. She never met a stranger and was always helping...
Edward Gilbert Fitzgerald
Sep 19, 2021
Edward Gilbert Fitzgerald, born September 13, 1953, died on September 19, 2021. Eddie lived hard and enjoyed life. He always rode Harleys, cutting a noticeable figure with his skunk helmet and gleaming smile. You either loved him or hated him and he didn’t really care one way or another. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Wade Fitzgerald, Sr. and...
