Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Nelson Ray Ramsey
Sep 2, 2020
RAMSEY, Nelson Ray “Fox,” 85, of Petersburg, VA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 2, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Doris Tucker Ramsey and John Nelson Ramsey, two sisters Doris Ramsey Young and Nannette Ramsey Dyson, a brother Lewis Tucker Ramsey and a son Phillip Padgett Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey is survived by his loving wife Cornelia McNeill Padgett...
Howard Paul Cohen
Sep 1, 2020
Howard P. Cohen passed in peace Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at the age of 94, preceded in death by his wife Janet Reid Thomson-Cohen. Left to cherish Howard’s memory is his son, Scott David Cohen of Virginia Beach, Grandchildren, Eliza Mackenzie Cohen and Quinn Reid Cohen, both of Virginia Beach, Niece, Marsha Kravet, of Great Neck, New York, Nephew, Joel...
Katherine Kirby Armstrong
Sep 1, 2020
Katherine ("Dink") Kirby Armstrong, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Mrs. Armstrong was born on April 18, 1932 in Victoria, Virginia. She was retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia having served a lifetime of helping others as a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Major...
Charles Edward Fry
Sep 1, 2020
Charles Edward Fry, 70, passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at John Randolph Medical Center. Charles was born on August 23, 1950, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, to Sarah Elizabeth Howerton and Frank Edward Fry. Charles was the younger brother of one sister, Anne Fry Schrum. A McKenney native, Charles moved to Hopewell before retiring from Wilson Trucking Company in...
John Robert Callis, Jr.
Aug 30, 2020
John Robert Callis, Jr., 67 (Robbie) went to his heavenly home Sunday, August 30, 2020 after a courageous battle conquering cancer and is now in the presence of Jesus. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late John Robert Sr. and Julia Frye Callis. Robbie was a graduate of Prince George High School. After graduation he served...
Ralph Graydon Deloatche
Aug 29, 2020
R. Graydon DeLoatche, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Carolyn Harville Deloatche; son, W. Bryant DeLoatche; daughter, Julianne D. Guller (Harold); and two grandsons, Paul J. Guller and Jay W. Guller, all of Henrico, VA. Graydon was born and raised in Southampton Co., VA. He left to serve...
John Robert Stech
Aug 29, 2020
A light was lost when John Robert Stech left this Earth on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born October 7, 1925 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Alexander and Jennie Stech. A United States Army Veteran, John joined the Army in 1938 as a boxer during World War II and served for 8 years, completing his...
Thomas Byron Croft
Aug 29, 2020
Thomas Byron Croft, 61, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Nassawadox, VA, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Croft and Alice Spady Croft. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Vaughan (Hugh); brother, Eddie Croft (Cindy); aunt, Gladys Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Thomas enjoyed being active in church and...
Gary Dean Strickland, Sr.
Aug 27, 2020
Gary Dean Strickland, 60, of McKenney, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Strickland. He is survived by his mother, Barbara McDowell Strickland; his beloved wife, Carol Strickland; children, Laura Strickland, Cindel Strickland, Gary Strickland, Jr., and David Strickland; grandchildren, James Tannahill, Shania Strickland, Cash Davis, and Santana Barnett; siblings, Gene...
Charles Malcolm Wiker
Aug 26, 2020
Charles Malcolm Wiker, 81, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Born March 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles and Balbina Wiker and was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Virginia Wiker. He received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and also a Master of Public Administration from...
Randolph 'Red' Madison, Jr.
Aug 26, 2020
Randolph (Red) Madison, Jr., age 102, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He is survived by his two daughters, Kathryn Madison Carter (Ryan) of Alpharetta, GA and Mary Randolph Madison Massey (Rick) of Prince George, VA; grandchildren, Mary Kathryn McCorison (Matthew) of Tucker, GA, Carolyn Madison Carter of Prince George, VA, Sarah Massey Green (James) of...
Arthur Dodge Bradley Jr.
Aug 25, 2020
Arthur Dodge Bradley, Jr., 93, of Disputanta, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Born in Stuarts Draft, VA, he was the son of the late Arthur Bradley, Sr. and Lorena Wright Bradley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ocie Bradley; granddaughter, Michelle Deanne Pinckert; siblings, Mary Frances, Margie, Geneva, and Weldon. He is survived by his...
Ramona Jean Imoe
Aug 24, 2020
Ramona Jean Imoe, 77, of Hopewell, formerly of Woodward, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Born August 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel Gooding, and was also preceded in death by her three sisters. She was a 9 year member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She cherished her time with...
Urban Randolph Pamplin
Aug 24, 2020
Urban “Randy” Randolph Pamplin, 77, of Chesterfield passed away on Monday August 24, 2020. Born July 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Urban Otto and Claudia Phillips Pamplin, and was also preceded in death by his step mother, Sarah Petty Pamplin; and uncle, Willie Phillips. Randy was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church and was also a...
Roger Elwood Buffalow Sr.
Aug 24, 2020
Roger E. Buffalow, Sr. 78 of Dinwiddie, Virginia walked through Heavens Pearly gates on Monday, August 24, 2020. He was home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born and raised in Tazewell, Virginia to Lillian Clara Buffalow. Roger is survived by his loving devoted wife of 55 years, Nannie G. Buffalow. Roger was blessed with three loving children, Roger...
Yvonne Appleby Skalsky
Aug 23, 2020
Yvonne Appleby Skalsky, 86, of Disputanta passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born in Amhurst, Wisconsin on February 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Delbert John and Mina Webb Appleby, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Paul Frank Skalsky; son, Bruce Paul Skalsky; brother, Harold Appleby; and sister, Grace...
Dorothy Mae Jarrell
Aug 21, 2020
Dorothy Mae Jarrell, 86, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. An open visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
Christopher Lee Prevette
Aug 21, 2020
Christopher Lee Prevette, 38, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Born June 21, 1982, he was the son of Ronald Allen and Kimberly Litton Prevette, and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Samuel and Francis Prevette; maternal grandfather, Bobby Joe Litton; and uncle, Samuel K. Prevette, Jr. Christopher enjoyed spending time fishing and was...
Richard Matthew Corn
Aug 20, 2020
Richard Matthew Corn, 35, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born in Arlington, VA he was the son of the late Kevin Roy Corn; and was also preceded in death by an uncle, Christopher Brett Corn; and his grandmother, Janice Corn. Richard enjoyed fishing and spending time in nature. He was an avid NASCAR fan and...
Timothy Wayne Walters
Aug 17, 2020
Timothy Wayne Walters, 60, of Richmond, VA passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late Billy Dalton and Peggy L. Poff Walters. Mr. Walters was a co-owner of Chester Body Shop, Inc. with his brother, Rickey. He is survived by his brother, Rickey Walters and wife, Tammy; a niece, Rebecca...
