Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Lois Smith Clark
Aug 18, 2024
Lois Smith Clark, 93, of Petersburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2024. A Virginia native she was the daughter of the late Samuel Plato Smith and Mildred Scott Smith. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Clark, Jr.; as well as her brother, Robert E. Smith.
She is survived by her sons, William...
Robert Lee Davis, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Robert Lee Davis, Sr., 69, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary C. Davis; his mother, Shirley Ann Davis; and his partner, Howard Powers. Robert enjoyed flowers, plants, and hummingbirds. He was also a member of Chesterfield Fire Department Company #13. He is survived by his devoted sister and...
Jean Mitchell Hudson
Aug 15, 2024
Jean Mitchell Hudson, 98, of Chester, VA, passed away on August 15, 2024. Born in the Borough of New Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Vaughan and Nellie Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Thomas Henry Hudson, Sr.; and her sons, Thomas Henry Hudson, Jr. and Sanford Vaughan Hudson;...
Frances Mazzei Leslie
Aug 15, 2024
Frances M. "Cookie" Leslie, 82, peacefully went to be with the Lord, on August 15, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones at home. Frances was born in 1942, in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Mazzei. She has gone on to live eternal life with her Lord and savior, and her loved ones who passed on before...
Nancy Ann Fogel
Aug 14, 2024
Nancy A. Fogel, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and went to heaven to be reunited with her mother, father, and 2 brothers. Nancy is survived by 1 brother, 2 sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Nancy was a sweet child of God and is now at peace. We love you, Nancy. A visitation will be held on Wednesday,...
John Robert Fraser
Aug 13, 2024
John Robert Fraser, 84, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Son of the late, Robert Lane Fraser and Addie Hitchcock. He enjoyed working for many years on his family farm and was a lifetime member of the Old Hickory Hunting Club. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Molly Fraser; and siblings, James, Simon, Sheila,...
David Edward Watts
Aug 12, 2024
David Edward Watts, a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. The son of Gregory Dee Watts and Lydia Marie Snyder, Dave was born in Ogden, Utah on October 2, 1970 and grew up in Titusville, Florida. Dave was a graduate of Astronaut High School, Class of 1989, in Titusville, Florida. Right after graduating from...
Mary Johnson Weaver
Aug 12, 2024
Mary Johnson Weaver, 85, of Chester, VA, died August 12, 2024. Born and raised in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of Vivian and Melville Johnson; and baby sister to Melville Jr. and Roberts (Bob) Johnson. Growing up, she especially loved spending summers on the water, and talked often of swimming and boating with her friends and family. She...
