Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Robert Allan Slayton
Mar 18, 2020
Robert Allan Slayton, 61, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Mr. Slayton was born in Petersburg, VA and was the son of the late Jerry Slayton; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Slayton. Two of Mr. Slayton’s greatest passions were fixing cars and drag racing. He is survived by his loving wife,...
Derek Seaton Nash
Mar 17, 2020
Derek Seaton Nash, 38, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Derek was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Tena Miller. Derek was affectionately known to his friends as “Big D” and was considered Thomas Dale’s Biggest Fan. He was a lover of all sports and was a huge fan of the Green Bay...
Mozell Honeycutt Shorts
Mar 15, 2020
Mozell Honeycutt Shorts, 79, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Services will be private.
Helen Wilderman Hall
Mar 13, 2020
Helen Wilderman Hall, 94, of Chesterfield, VA passed away, Friday, March 13, 2020. Helen was born in Flushing, New York. She attended local schools playing the trombone in the marching band. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Elizabeth Voelkel; brother, Max; husbands, Robert J. Wilderman and Forest G. Hall. Helen was the business owner of an...
Kenneth Doyle Mancil
Mar 12, 2020
Kenneth Doyle Mancil, 86, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Born in Greenville, AL, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lena Mancil. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Wayne, Bernice, and Juanita. Mr. Mancil was a graduate of St. Leo College. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, retiring...
Olivia Slate Lingerfelt
Mar 12, 2020
Olivia S. Lingerfelt, of N. Dinwiddie County, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born on June 18, 1929 in Petersburg to the late John and Opal Slate. She retired after 27 ½ years from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. Mrs. Lingerfelt was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Lee Lingerfelt, Jr.; a daughter, Anita L....
Clyde William "Bill" Wright
Mar 12, 2020
Clyde William “Bill” Wright, 63 of Chester, VA., passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2020. He is survived by his fiancée, Melinda Palmer; son, Joe Wright; sister, Gayle Singleton (Teddy); brother, Wayne Wright (Get); grandson, Dustyn Scott Wright and granddaughter, Valarie Wright. Bill retired from Philip Morris after more than 30 years. He loved golf, civil war metal detecting, Volkswagen cars...
Amie Beth Caldwell
Mar 10, 2020
Amie Beth Caldwell, 49, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Amie attended Chester Christian Church and had been a longtime member of Cornerstone Bible Church in Virginia Beach. Amie was employed as a Nurse Practitioner at Chester Square Family Practice and had formerly worked at Coastal Family Practice in Virginia Beach. Amie will be remembered by...
Novie Ann Langhorst
Mar 10, 2020
Novie Ann Langhorst, 66, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late John Dennis Freeman and Dorothy Joyner Freeman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Freeman. Novie was employed at Fort Lee, retiring after many years in Civil Service. She enjoyed sewing and cooking, but...
Harrison "Jay" Taylor
Mar 8, 2020
Harrison “Jay” Miller Taylor, Jr., 46, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Jay enjoyed spending time and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. He had a passion for music and will be remembered as a great guy with a big heart who was completely devoted to his family. Jay is survived by his wife of 19 years,...
Geraldine Barbara Kieffer
Mar 8, 2020
Geraldine Barbara Kieffer, 74, of McKenney passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her residence. Born June 14, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Benedicto and Frances Diaz. She is survived by her loving husband, John Henry Kieffer; her children; and other family members. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13,...
Joyner "Wiley" Adams
Mar 7, 2020
Joyner Wiley Adams, 95, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the chapel of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:00PM...
Kyle A. Ruckdeschel
Mar 7, 2020
Kyle Andrew Ruckdeschel, 41, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Janice Hanlon; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Violet Ruckdeschel; an uncle, Gerard Hanlon; and an aunt, Marie Royer. Kyle is survived by his two sons, Jeter and Jensen Ruckdeschel; his parents, Rick and Lyn...
Hurley Braxton Wilkins
Mar 6, 2020
Hurley Braxton Wilkins, 83, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Friday March 6, 2020. He is the son of the late Tyree and Lillie Wilkins. Hurley loved to play music, he was a member of a gospel group called “The Good Glory Band”. Hurley loved learning how to play different instruments. When Hurley wasn’t playing music you could always find...
Virginia W. Scruggs
Mar 6, 2020
Virginia Warren Scruggs, 76, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Warren; her husband, Walter Warren Scruggs; a son, Walter Wayne Scruggs; and two brothers, Gene Roy Warren and James Russell Warren. Mrs. Scruggs is survived by her daughter, Melody Scruggs; two grandchildren, Joshua R. Scruggs...
Craig S. Elder
Mar 6, 2020
Craig Steven Elder, 71, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Leonard Elder and Sarah Pomerane Boatwright. Mr. Elder was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Joan F. Elder; two daughters, Angela “Mickie” MacDonald (Richie)...
