Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Dayton Garrett
Sep 11, 2024
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dayton Dwayne Garrett, "DD", passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 11, 2024, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Jones Garrett; a son, Stephen A. Garrett and spouse, Janet; granddaughter, Alexandra Garrett and partner, William Underwood; three great-grandchildren, Annabella Underwood, Xander Underwood, and Melody...
Elizabeth Marlene Carter
Sep 10, 2024
Elizabeth Marlene Carter, 82, of Chester, VA, passed away on September 10, 2024. Marlene was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Douglas and Helena Schmenner. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Doug Schmenner.
Marlene was a graduate of Western High School in Baltimore and Bard Avon Secretarial College. She spent many years working as a...
Helen Young
Sep 10, 2024
Helen "Nana" Young, 81, of Dewitt, VA, died September 10, 2024. Born in Page County, VA, and raised in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kite. She was the perfection of what a mother should be. She is preceded by her late husband, Leonard "Bubba" Young. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Williams...
Cynthia Gay Hill
Sep 10, 2024
Cynthia Gay Hill, 68, of Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman William Bryant; sister, Deborah Bryant; and niece, Hollie Newsome. Cynthia is survived by her mother, Doris Bryant; loving spouse of 43 years, Wayne Hill; children, Trae Kite (Stephanie) and Michael Kite (Tricia); grandchildren, Kelsie Wild (Hunter), Gavin Kite,...
Evelyn Mae (Lingerfelt) Gupton
Sep 6, 2024
Evelyn Mae (Lingerfelt) Gupton, 90, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace P. Lingerfelt and Virginia Leslie Lingerfelt; her husband of 24 years, Carl Burt Gupton; her sons, Carl B. Gupton, Jr. and Robert D. Gupton; and her sisters, Bertha, Frances, and Virginia.
Evelyn graduated from Midway High School. She was...
Shirley Murray Howard
Sep 3, 2024
Shirley Murray Howard, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, with her husband by her side.
She was born in Hiltons, Virginia, to Pearlie and Walter Murray, on December 17, 1935. Shirley grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee, with four siblings. She attended Emory and Henry College, where she studied education and psychology, and met her husband of 66 years,...
William Joseph Sawyer
Sep 2, 2024
William Joseph Sawyer, 63, of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born in Neptune, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Sawyer; and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Austin Sawyer; and one great-granddaughter, Brynleigh Smith. Mr. Sawyer had worked for the City of Colonial Heights as a Supervisor...
Oather Oakey Mitchell III
Sep 2, 2024
Oather Oakey Mitchell III, 89 of Chester, VA, died peacefully September 2, 2024. A lifetime resident of Chester, VA, he was the son of the late Oather Oakey Mitchell II and Kathryn Helen Cox. He attended St. Joseph Catholic and Thomas Dale High Schools. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. After losing his father at the...
Alora Meilani Washington
Sep 1, 2024
Alora Meilani Washington was born on December 24, 2023, in Richmond, VA. Our Angel transitioned this life on September 1, 2024. She is the cherished daughter of Najah Williams and James Washington. She is survived by three sisters, Nailah and Janayah Williams, Mileena Washington; grandparents Denise and Darnell Williams, Amy Washington, and Randy Washington; and a host of aunts, uncles,...
Louise W. Dayvault
Aug 31, 2024
Louise W. Dayvault, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born and raised in Dinwiddie County, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Oliver Williams and Mildred Lee Davis Williams; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Ira David Dayvault, Sr.; four brothers, Randolph Williams, Toby Williams, Wilbur Williams, and Thomas...
Sandra "Sandy" Mae Adams
Aug 28, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Mae Adams, 62, of Chesterfield, VA, went home to Heaven, on August 28, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA, to Emily Adams and the late James Adams. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Sandy grew up in Virginia, but also spent time in Florida and Texas. She was particularly fond of her time in...
Guy F. Beale, Sr.
Aug 28, 2024
Guy F. Beale, Sr., 81, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on August 28, 2024. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Thomas A. and Mary Hazel Beale. He was known to those around him as a man who could fix anything and make the best pancakes.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy "Lou"...
Georgene Gahan Cole
Aug 27, 2024
Georgene Gahan Cole, of Chester, Virginia, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born in Queens, New York, she was one of six children of the late Edwin Francis and Kathryn Agnes Steinberger Gahan. She was a loving wife to the late, Marvin Gray Cole, for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemary Gahan Sawyer. She is...
Regina Yoko Soccio
Aug 26, 2024
Regina Yoko Soccio, 93, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Soccio and her granddaughter, Brandy L. Stivers.
Regina was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a longtime member and volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church and school in Petersburg, Virginia. Regina took pride in keeping a...
Earl "Dusty" Gilbert Stoner III
Aug 24, 2024
Earl "Dusty" Gilbert Stoner III, of everywhere (born Kokomo, IN), and anywhere (North Chesterfield, VA) with stops in Guam, California, the Far East, etc., was called to eternal rest, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was a military dependent and enjoyed experiencing new adventures.
Dusty is survived by his son, Dylan (Alexis Karol); mother, Darlene Gofigan; sisters, Thea Stoner, of FL,...
Allan R. Golden
Aug 22, 2024
Allan R. Golden, 55, of Hopewell, VA, passed away August 22, 2024, with his four children and girlfriend by his side. Born in Costa Rica, and raised in Destin, Florida, he was the son of Hartley J. Golden II and Consuelo Golden. He was a loving boyfriend, father, grandfather, and friend, and devoted many hours doing yardwork for the community,...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Bergholm Jones
Aug 22, 2024
Geraldine "Gerrie" Bergholm Jones, 94, of Colonial Heights, died peacefully on August 22, 2024, at her home at Dunlop House. She was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, to Oscar "Gup" and Eleanor Bergholm. She met and married James Bolling Jones, Sr. in Colorado, in 1952, and was married to him for 60 years, until his death on September 6,...
Thomas J. Duggan, Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
Thomas J. Duggan, Jr., 88, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force as a Radar Specialist. His dedication to his service was rewarded with medals for his strength and skill. His devotion to his wife of 57 years is truly inspirational. There is peace knowing...
Kevin A Gable
Aug 20, 2024
Kevin A Gable, 67, of Chester, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Medical College of Virginia. Born June 21, 1957, in Waynesboro, PA, the son of the late Eugene Gable, Jr. and Doris Johnson, of Prince George, VA. Preceded also in death by his brother, Raymond E Rodes.
On March 18, 1989, he married Faith E. Faris, who...
Dorothy Pelaccio
Aug 19, 2024
Dorothy Marie Pelaccio (nee Dorothy M. Babchak), was born in Peekskill, New York, on October 2, 1927, and passed away peacefully in Chesterfield, Virginia, on August 19, 2024, at the age of 96, with her daughter, Joan and son-in-law, Don Kappel by her side. She had resided in Chesterfield County, Virginia, since 1996, most recently at Springdale at Lucy Corr...
