Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Marne Jones
Sep 18, 2021
Marne Reese Jones, 84, of Dinwiddie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2021. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Roberta Reese. She grew up in Hopewell where she met the love of her life, Fred Jones(1997). Marne’s family moved to Dinwiddie where she finished high school and was Miss Dinwiddie. She graduated...
Mildred Leonard
Sep 18, 2021
Mildred Marie Hall Leonard, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia and raised in Petersburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Reuben John and Vera Marie Johnson Hall. She was retired but had been a homemaker and travel agent for Tickets-To-Go Travel. She graduated from...
Ivan Kenneth Schulte
Sep 16, 2021
Ivan Kenneth Schulte, 85, of Chester, VA formerly of Meadowbrook, IL passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Edna Schulte. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lenore Schulte; daughter, Debra Cardwell and husband, Bobby; grandson, Jake Cardwell; sister, Norma Bailey; and his 5 nieces and nephews....
David Ralston Jordan
Sep 16, 2021
David Ralston Jordan, 79, of Wilsons, passed away on September 16, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on February 10, 1942 and was the son of the late William R. and Virginia Brown Jordan. David loved to spend his time hunting and fishing. He was employed for 22 years with Brown and Williams Tobacco Company. He is survived by...
Hazel Henshaw Mcdowell
Sep 16, 2021
On Thursday September 16th, 2021, Hazel Addie Henshaw Wilmoth McDowell, loving mother of three, passed away at the age of 100. Hazel was born on January 5, 1921 in Chesterfield, VA, to Hartwell and Bettie (Martin) Henshaw. She married Grey Wilmoth, October 14, 1939 and they raised one son, Willy and two daughters, Betty Anne and Sheila. She later married...
Lorna Kay Silvestro
Sep 16, 2021
Lorna Kay Silvestro 70, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jean Vaughan Temple; aunt, Shirley Temple; and her loving husband, Larry Wayne Silvestro. She is survived by her son, Scott Joyner (Debbie); granddaughter, Courtney Joyner; grandson, Brayden Silvestro; brothers, Jerry Temple (Tarley), and Mark Temple; her father,...
David Judson Whiting
Sep 15, 2021
David Judson Whiting, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born in Canada to the late Richard A. Whiting and Doris McLaughlin Whiting. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Todd Whiting. David was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was...
William "Billy" H. Elliott
Sep 15, 2021
William H. Elliott (Bill / Billy) “Pops”, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Vera Wright Elliott, parents Paul and Minnie Elliott, siblings, Richard (Barbara), Jean (Junior), Ralph (Dana) and Kitty Mae (Jack). He is survived by his children, Rachel Compton (Charlie), Patricia King...
Sherry Lynn Hanvey
Sep 14, 2021
Sherry Lynn Hanvey, 50, of Chesterfield, gained her wings on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Brenda Barker. Sherry was a free-spirited lady who remained brave and positive throughout her battle. She never gave up. Even with the many varieties of music throughout the years, she was an avid believer that classic...
John Edward Michalik
Sep 12, 2021
John Edward Michalik, 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late William Michalik and Sarah Gettings Michalik. John was a proud Veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on his cars. His greatest passion...
Pricella Faye Barlow
Sep 11, 2021
Pricella Faye Barlow, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away on September 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henrey and Josephine Carter. Pricella enjoyed painting, traveling with her husband to car shows, and going to flea markets. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Pricella is survived by her loving husband, Roger L. Barlow; daughter, Debbie L....
Jerome Howard Weedon, Sr
Sep 10, 2021
Jerome Howard Weedon, Sr., 82, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021. He was born and raised at Hobson Farm in Weedonville, King George, VA. He was the son of the late James Buchannon and Kate Howard Weedon. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and animal lover. From the...
Eva Mae Traylor Vest
Sep 10, 2021
Announcing the passing of Eva Mae Traylor Vest. She is finally out of pain and in a much better place. No doubt, she in sitting on a beach, having applied her secret tanning solution and sipping a Cosmo or glass of Moscato. She was such a hardworking, driven lady-way before most women would have been considered business owners or managers....
Robert Pride
Sep 9, 2021
Robert Pride was the last of seven children born July 11, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Willie Pride and Ruby Johnson. Robert known to many as “Rob”, is survived by his wife Rudo Pride, two brothers William and Edward of Brooklyn, NY, 6 children Latesha, Devonique, Robert Jr, Dominic, Michael and Christian, two grandchildren Noah and Siniyah...
Grant Mason Wiener
Sep 9, 2021
Grant Mason Wiener, 61, of Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Harvey Wiener and Miriam Wiener. He spent his adult life in Virginia, living in Staunton, Floyd, Petersburg and finally, Chesterfield. Grant was a lifelong member of the Baha’i Faith, a universal religion focused on the oneness of...
Rose Hawkins Jacobs
Sep 8, 2021
Rose Hawkins “Sissy” Jacobs, 58, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Hawkins and Martha Zappulla Hawkins. Sissy had a heart of gold and spent much of her career as a caregiver. She was known to be an enthusiastic Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed rooting for...
