Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
William Zachary Traylor
Mar 29, 2021
William Zachary “Zack” Traylor, 30, passed away unexpectedly on March 29th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Maxine Williams and paternal grandfather, F. Woodrow Traylor. He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Desper Traylor, two beautiful children, Haddie Odell (4) and William Maddox (2); parents, Mickey and Susan Williams Traylor; sister, Sarah Traylor...
Leila Christine Brieling
Mar 28, 2021
Leila Christine Brieling, 61, of Ford, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, James R. Wilson; her siblings, Roberta Summamal, Diane Weisheim, Edna Wilson, and Joyce Johnson; and grandmother, Flora Kelly. She is survived by her beloved husband, George A. Brieling, Sr.; son, George A. Brieling, Jr.; daughter, Joan Jeannette Brieling;...
Jason Michael Wilkins
Mar 27, 2021
Jason Michael Wilkins passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 43. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 19, 1977. Jason is preceded in death by his father, Leamon Wilkins, Sr. and brother, Timothy Wilkins. Jason is survived by his mother, Estelle H. Wilkins; sons, Shane Stamos, Alex Wilkins, Dillon Wilkins; brothers, Leamon “Bubba” Wilkins, Jr.,...
Evelyn Ewry Kirkman
Mar 27, 2021
Evelyn Drewry Kirkman, 98 of Chester, VA died March 27, 2021. She was born at home in Fincastle, VA and raised in Roanoke and Troutville, VA. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Arthur Drewry and Annie Hayden Drewry. Evelyn was known as “Grandma” and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She devoted many years to her...
Catherine "Dorothy" Smejles Upton
Mar 24, 2021
Catherine “Dorothy” Smejles Upton departed this life March 24, 2021. Dorothy was born in Buffalo, New York. She married John Upton Jr. of Bracey, Virginia in 1953. Dorothy had three children; John Richard Upton, Paul Edward Upton, and Lynne Marie Upton. Dorothy was a US Air Force wife. The family was stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base Michigan (6 years),...
Harry Linwood Nugent Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Harry Linwood Nugent, Jr. 68, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry L. Nugent, Sr. Linny is survived by his daughters, Heidi Khataybeh and Karie DuVernay (Seth); son, Kirk C. Nugent (Rachel); grandchildren, Whitlee R. DuVernay, Pierce G. DuVernay, and Jamison T. Nugent; mother, Helen Nugent; and sister, Debbie...
Karen Ann Mertz
Mar 23, 2021
MERTZ, Karen Ann, age 58, of Bracey, Virginia, was carried to her home in Heaven on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Karen was born on August 24, 1962, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She lived most of her life in Prince George County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna G. and John A. Mertz. She is survived by two...
Jearline King
Mar 22, 2021
Jearline King, 81, of Chester, VA, was born June 1, 1939 in Crawfordville, Arkansas, to the late Frank King and Edna Davis. Jearline departed this life on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Gertrude Felton, (who raised her after her mom’s passing). Jearline was employed as a Senior Secretary with Cleveland Public Schools, retiring...
David Wesley Grissom
Mar 21, 2021
David Wesley Grissom, 62, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. David was born and raised in Dinwiddie County, and was the son of the late Perkins and Gracie Jessup Grissom; and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Willis; two sisters, Marjorie Matthews and Carolyn Goff; and three brothers, James Woodrow, Bobby and Carl...
Donald Joseph Patterson
Mar 21, 2021
Donald Joseph Patterson, 77, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born in West Virginia on April 30, 1943. Donald was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Patterson. He had a huge personality and was an avid outdoorsman. He had a passion for fishing and gardening. Donald never met a stranger and was described by...
Gladys Phillips Edwards
Mar 21, 2021
Gladys Phillips Edwards of DeWitt, VA, born May 7, 1938, gained her angel wings on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William (Bill) A. Edwards Sr. and her son, William (Billy) A. Edwards Jr. She is survived by daughters Cindy Craig of Colonial Heights, VA.; Lynn McGee (Chuck) of Knoxville,...
John Joseph Nichols
Mar 20, 2021
US Army Staff Sergeant (Retired) John J. Nichols, 96, of Chester, passed away on March 20, 2021. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 18, 1925. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Marion L. Nichols. John was initially posted to the 10th U.S. Calvary (Mounted), known as the Buffalo Soldiers. He served in World...
William Carlton Bass
Mar 20, 2021
William Carlton Bass, 96, of Stony Creek, VA passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born in Dinwiddie County, VA he was the son of the late William James Oliver Bass and Susie Ethel Goodrich Bass; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Thelma Call Bass; and his brother, Lawrence Bass. Mr. Bass was...
George William Lamb
Mar 20, 2021
George William Lamb, Sr., 64, of Chester, VA, died Saturday March 20, 2021. Born in Heidelberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Luther Harvey Lamb and Hella Starnitzki Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harvey Luther Lamb. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Brenda Logan Lamb; children, Hella Grace Williamson (Travis); George...
Laurie Jean Siltz
Mar 19, 2021
Laurie Jean Siltz, 66, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Laurie was raised in the Panama Canal and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Saarinen; a son, Sam Siltz; and a brother, Donald Saarinen. Laurie was a United States Army veteran having faithfully served her country for 16 years. After her...
Bernice Violet Bennett
Mar 18, 2021
Bernice Violet Elder Bennett of Chesterfield County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2021. Born in Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late William Ernest Elder and Lottie Jean Miles. She was preceded in death by her husband George Bernard Bennett. Her late Brothers and Sisters are William Elder, Herman Elder, Frank Elder, Emily Elder Shell, and...
Robert Franklin Lee
Mar 18, 2021
Robert Franklin Lee, 64, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1956 in Petersburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin Lee and Doris Williams Lee and his brother, Kenneth Edward Lee. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debora Roberts Lee; children, Paul Lee (David Richter) and Jessica...
Carol Lee Synan
Mar 18, 2021
Carol Lee Fuqua Synan was born in Richmond, VA on July 31, 1942 to Gordon Lee and Hilda Jukes Fuqua, and passed to her heavenly home on March 18, 2021. She was the oldest of six children – Carol, Shirley, Harold, Gordon, Janice and Gary. She was born and raised in the Highland Park area of Richmond, and graduated from...
Robert Franklin Lee
Mar 18, 2021
Robert Franklin Lee, 64, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1956 in Petersburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin Lee and Doris Williams Lee and his brother, Kenneth Edward Lee. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debora Roberts Lee; children, Paul Lee (David Richter) and Jessica...
