Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Carl A Nye Jr
Sep 12, 2019
Carl Armlin Nye, Jr. 60, of Dinwiddie, VA died September 12, 2019. Raised in Chester, VA and a graduate of Thomas Dale High School. He retired as a brick mason after owning his own company for 30yrs. Carl loved taking his dog, Molly, for rides, going to lunch with his mother-in-law, Judy, and spending time with friends, but more than...
William "Will" Ernest Renfrow
Sep 11, 2019
William E. Renfrow, 39, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in his home. He was born and raised in Chester, VA. He was the only child of Donna and Kim Renfrow. Will was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School. He went on to attend and graduate Johnson and Wales Culinary University. He was a chef in restaurants in Charleston,...
Nino Ingargiola
Sep 11, 2019
Nino Ingargiola, age 79, of Prince George, VA, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and local business owner, died at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Nino was born November 19, 1939 in Carini, Sicily, and from an early age worked hard to help provide for his family. As a young man, he lived...
Joseph Jay Coleman
Sep 11, 2019
Joe Coleman passed away at home on September 11, 2019. He was born and raised in Potosi, Missouri, the son of Bernard and Dollie Coleman. He was married for 39 years to Mary Allers Coleman. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter Shellie, son Matt, daughter-in-law Erin, granddaughters Alecea and Mackenzie, grandsons Lucas, Landon, and Carter, three sisters, Patricia...
Justin Ray Dunford
Sep 9, 2019
Justin Ray Dunford, 28, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Mary Poling; and grandmother, Hazel Watkins. He is survived by his wife, Amy Huskey Dunford; mother, Sharon Dunford and Patrick Andrews; aunts, Karen Dunford-Scott, Kimberly West, and Rebecca Stoker; uncle, Thomas Goodwin; and numerous other extended family and friends....
Pamela Wilson Powers
Sep 7, 2019
Pamela Powers, 58, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael Gregory “Greg” Powers. Mrs. Powers was an amazing cook and carpenter, with the ability to fix anything. She was a jack of all trades and had an amazing sense of style. Pamela had a...
Karen Kennedy Wilkins
Sep 7, 2019
Karen Kennedy Wilkins, 61, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hester and Christine Grissom Kennedy. Karen enjoyed NASCAR Racing, and spending time with her family and friends. Karen is survived by her three daughters, Jennifer Wilson (Tim) of Dinwiddie, VA, Ashleigh Rodgers of Oil City, PA, and Brandi...
Alfred A. Scimone
Sep 7, 2019
Alfred Antonino Scimone went to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of September 7, 2019. He was in the peace and comfort of his own home in Petersburg, VA. He was 80 years old at the time of his passing. Born in Ancona, Italy, Alfred had an unwavering faith in God that was awe inspiring. He spent years...
Lawrence Lee Coleman
Sep 6, 2019
Lawrence Lee Coleman Sr., 78, of Carson, passed away on Friday September 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorothy Coleman; and his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda Dunn Coleman. Lawrence was a Past Master of Edwards Lodge NO.308 A.F. & A.M., Member and Past Patron of Stony Creek Chapter NO. 126 Order of...
Dennis B. Sullivan
Sep 4, 2019
Lt. Col. (Ret) Dennis B. Sullivan of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Medical College of Virginia following a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1939 to Raymond Patrick and Celia Sadowski Sullivan. During his youth his family traveled across the United States, living in Alabama, California, Arizona and Florida....
Betty Patterson Webb
Sep 3, 2019
Betty Patterson Lewis Webb “Betty Pat” passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Birk Lewis and Belle Friend Bragg Lewis; husband, Harry Franklin Webb Jr.; sister, George Anne Lewis Hart and brother-in-law, Dr. Kirby Thompson Hart, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Terrell Webb Fenessy and son-in-law, John Douglas Fenessy...
James Herbert Ryan
Sep 1, 2019
James H. Ryan, Ph.D, Lt. Col., Ret., graduated from the West Point U.S. Military Academy in 1955, commissioned in the Infantry. He served in combat in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and was decorated 7 times for bravery and meritorious service in combat. As a Lt. Colonel, he was assigned to the office of the chief of personnel on...
William "Bill" David Morrissette, Sr.
Aug 31, 2019
William “Bill” David Morrissette, Sr. of Chester, VA., passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Tazwell, VA., to the late Clarence L. and Vicie Ratcliffe Morrissette. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Nancye Woods, Violet and his twin, Betty Whitlock. Bill was a member of Chester United Methodist Church. He retired after more than 30 years...
Christine Lorraine Roark
Aug 31, 2019
Christine Lorraine Roark, 73, of Chester, passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family and friends by her side, Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Abingdon, VA., she was the daughter of the late Vernie and Emma Burke. She is the daughter-in-law of Margaret “Helen” Roark and the late Nelson “Gene” Roark. Christine was a faithful member of...
Frances Perkins Norris
Aug 29, 2019
Frances Auders Perkins Norris, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late William Hubbard Auders and Jere Goddere Perkins. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, John F. Perkins; first husband, Joseph Webb, Jr.; second husband, Robert A. Norris; and aunts, Harriette Peters and Eva Auders...
Barbara Johnson Fitzgerald
Aug 27, 2019
Barbara Johnson Fitzgerald, 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Laura Johnson; and her loving husband of 43 years, Robert Thomas Fitzgerald. She is survived by her sons, Robert Thomas Fitzgerald, Jr. and David Lloyd Fitzgerald, their wives, Toney R. Fitzgerald and...
Richard Lee Eastman
Aug 26, 2019
Richard Lee Eastman, 86, of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away, Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Mitchell, South Dakota, to the late Eugene Virgil and Mildred Viola Eastman. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Kathaleen Eastman; stepdaughter, Kay Phillips; and 8 brothers and sisters. Mr. Eastman honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and...
