Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Carol Cook Dance
Sep 28, 2019
Carol Cook Dance, 74, of N. Chesterfield, VA., passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Norman H. and Nora Lee Cook. Carol is survived by her husband of 56 years, Garland C. Dance; daughter, Darlene Robinson (W); son, Donnie Dance; daughter, Denise Waff (Eric); grandchildren, Heather, Megan, Brittany, Dylan, Danielle, Hunter and Easton; four...
Earl Holt Ezell Jr.
Sep 28, 2019
Earl Holt Ezell, Jr., 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Earl Holt Ezelle, Sr. and Margaret Lee Kaleyta; He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Nancy Elaine Ezell. Mr. Ezell was employed with Southern Hardware retiring after 35 years....
Cathy Dudley Rainey
Sep 26, 2019
Cathy Dudley Rainey, 67, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Doris Dudley; a son, Richard Wayne “Head” Rainey; and a great-granddaughter, Alice Jane Boone Fite. She is survived by her sisters, Vivian Washington and husband, Carlos, and Betty Stark; her...
Brandin Ace Sincere Barkins
Sep 24, 2019
Brandin Ace Sincere Barkins, infant son of Abigail Credle and Brandin Barkins, gained his wings on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at home with his loving family. Our sweet baby “Ace” was born on May 21, 2019, and blessed us with his beautiful soul and sweet aura. Ace will always be remembered for the love that he brought to our family...
Walter Eugene "Gene" Brown Jr.
Sep 21, 2019
Walter Eugene “Gene” Brown Jr., 55, of DeWitt, VA passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Born in Fulton Atlanta, GA he was the son of the late Walter Eugene Brown Sr., and Barbara C. Mallory Brown. Mr. Brown was a very loyal man and would always go out of his way to help someone. Gene will be remembered by...
Gail N. Stewart
Sep 20, 2019
Gail N. Stewart, born February 16, 1952, of Prince George passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Barry Stoveken, her sons, Jeremy and his wife Nicole, Bobby and his wife Michele; along with five grandchildren, Skylar, Sierra, Bryce, Zachary and Olivia. A memorial Service will be held Sunday October 20, 2019 at the Dinwiddie...
Barbara Folke Bennett
Sep 20, 2019
Barbara Folke Bennett, 79, of Church Road, VA passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Born in Stanford, Connecticut she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Marion Thomas Folke; and was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas “Tommy” Folke. Mrs. Bennett was a 1960 graduate of the Petersburg General Hospital Professional School of Nursing, where she...
Nichole Renee Olmeda
Sep 19, 2019
Nichole Renee Olmeda, 32, of Nashville, TN., formerly of Chester, VA., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 19, 2019. Nichole received her Bachelor’s Degree in social work from Bringham Young University and received her Master’s Degree in special education and teaching from the University of Texas at Austin. Nichole worked as a developmental therapist at First Steps in...
Ernest Frank Wagner Jr.
Sep 19, 2019
Ernest Frank Wagner, Jr., 73, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born on September 23, 1945 to the late Emily and Ernest F. Wagner, Sr. He was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Wagner. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Wagner (Diane) and Robert Wagner; sister, Margaret Twiford, all of Prince...
Jane Delores Ann Whitt
Sep 19, 2019
Jane Delores Ann Whitt, 80, of Ford, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Born in Hinton, West Virginia, on October 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Levi McBride and Nora Trivett McBride. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Cleveland Whitt, Sr. Mrs. Whitt enjoyed reading, working on her puzzles, and crocheting....
Evelyn Gordon Ambs
Sep 18, 2019
Evelyn Gordon Ambs, 92, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Gordon; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Paul Ambs. Mrs. Ambs retired from Mitchell Wiggins in Petersburg after many years of...
William Allen Branzelle
Sep 18, 2019
William Allen Branzelle, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Willie B. Branzelle and Mildred Estelle Ferguson Branzelle. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur “Pete” Branzelle and James Branzelle. Mr. Branzelle proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam....
Earnest J. Caricofe
Sep 16, 2019
Earnest Jere Caricofe, 83, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. Born in Hopewell, VA he was the son of the late Charles Earnest and Grace Minshew Caricofe; and was preceded in death by his son, Chris Caricofe. Mr. Caricofe was retired from Allied Signal (Honeywell) after many years of dedicated service. He is survived by his...
Timothy Aaron Terry
Sep 16, 2019
Timothy A. Terry, 63, of Spring Grove, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. Born in Man, WV, he was the son of the late George and Freida Terry. He was also preceded in death by a sister, April Moses. Timothy graduated high school and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to work for...
Marie Houchins
Sep 14, 2019
Marie Houchins, 94, of Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Saturday, September 14, 2019. During her high school years, Marie developed her love of ice skating, which lead to her working and skating with “Holiday on Ice”, which took her across the continents. Following her time with Holiday on Ice, she settled into her role as a homemaker and secretary. Born in...
Elizabeth Anne Cox
Sep 14, 2019
Elizabeth Anne Cox, 77, of Disputanta, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Leo Chandler and Elsie Rice Murray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Cox, Sr; and sister, Virginia Wells. Mrs. Cox enjoyed being outside and working in her garden. She had a kind heart and loved...
Judge James Fredrick D'Alton Jr.
Sep 13, 2019
The Honorable James Fredrick D’Alton Jr., 75, of Petersburg, VA died on September 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Petersburg on September 20, 1943. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Jackie Harrison D’Alton, his son James Berkeley D’Alton and wife Shannon, and his daughters Katherine W. Tanner Pilcher and her husband Mason, Elizabeth Harrison...
Julia Moslak Samuels
Sep 13, 2019
Julia Moslak Samuels, 97, of Richmond, VA passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Born in Somerset, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Tekelac Moslak; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lt. Col. Anthony Samuels. Mrs. Samuels will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, devoted mother to...
Robert Gary Freelin
Sep 12, 2019
Robert Gary Freelin, 65, of Colonial Heights, VA, died September 12, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in San Diego, CA, he was a longtime resident of Virginia; he was the son of the late Joseph Raymond and Helen Amanda Christiansen Freelin. He was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle and friend. Gary graduated from Virginia Tech...
