Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Wanda Kay Ivey James
Jul 21, 2019
Wanda Kay James, 59, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Ivey. Wanda will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Billy James, Sr.; son, Billy James, Jr. (Sonia); daughter, Kimberly James (Robbie Radford); grandchildren, Michael...
Judy Cherie Wray Lewis
Jul 20, 2019
Judy Cherie Wray Lewis, 70, of Sutherland, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nell Ellis; and son, John Lewis. She is survived by her daughters, Dana Lewis, and Shannon Gainey (Tim); grandchildren, Ben Gibbs, Megan Gibbs, Matthew Gibbs (Rachel), Caleb Gibbs, Brandon Lewis, Cameron Lewis, Timothy Gainey, and John Lee Gainey;...
Maxwell Watkins Newton
Jul 20, 2019
Maxwell Watkins “Mac” Newton, 90, of North Dinwiddie, died on July 20, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1928 to the late Ralph R. and Mary W. Newton in Boydton, VA. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Newton, Jr. and Charles Newton; and sister, Gerry Stott. Mac served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Milciades Antonio Dominguez
Jul 18, 2019
Milciades Antonio Dominguez, 91, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Ramon Dominguez and Idalia Villa Dominguez. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Irma. Mr. Dominguez had a special relationship with Irma and their companionship was...
Mildred Pauline Shockey
Jul 18, 2019
Mildred Pauline Shockey, 93, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Hamilton and Gypsey Smith Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Shockey. Mrs. Shockey was a talented Artist and was very passionate about her craft. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Thomas Morgan Thornton
Jul 18, 2019
Thomas Morgan Thornton, age 72, a lifelong resident of Sussex County, VA, died from complication of ALS on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at MCV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Earl and Florence Hunnicutt Thornton; maternal grandparents, W.T. and Irma C. Hunnicutt; and paternal grandparents, Eldridge and Minnie C. Thornton. Morgan was a graduate of Waverly High...
William Snead White
Jul 17, 2019
William S. White, “Bill”, 98, of Petersburg, went to be with his lord on July 17, 2019. Born in Bremo Bluff Va. to the late William H. and Betty A. White, he was the eldest of 8 children. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Victoria G. White; granddaughter; Angela White; siblings that have passed...
Gary Clay Perry
Jul 16, 2019
Gary Clay Perry, 64, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born in Wise County, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Gray and Pauline Gray. Mr. Perry drove school buses in the city Petersburg. He went on to drive for Petersburg Area Transit where he retired after many years of service. He enjoyed electronics, reading...
Lena Eleanor Duke
Jul 15, 2019
On Monday, July 15, 2019, our dear aunt, Lena Eleanor Duke, 85, of Colonial Heights, was called home to rest. The daughter of Lena Rao and John Vogel Fisher, she was adopted by Emma Gordon Fisher and Clifton Archibald "Shorty" Duke after her mother passed during childbirth. The youngest of 6 Duke children; Clifford Albert "C.A." Duke (Elizabeth), Allie Gordon...
Ervin Edsul Barlow
Jul 15, 2019
Ervin Edsul Barlow, 86, of Glen Allen, VA, died July 15, 2019. Born and raised in Virginia he was the son of the late Clyde Clay Barlow and Bertha Mary Price Barlow. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barlow was preceded in death...
Jacob Ryan Steines
Jul 13, 2019
Jacob Ryan Steines, 26 of Chester, Va. Passed away July 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his Papa Elward Jones and his Grandmother Sheilia “Bunnies” Jones. Also his good friend Stan “WR” Vorozhkov. He is survived by his mother Angie Steines; father Jamie Steines (Paige); sister Hannah; brother Ethan; Grandparents Butch “Grandpa” Steines, Pam “Granny” Schmelzer; fur baby...
Theodore Albin Rayman
Jul 12, 2019
Theodore “Ted” A. Rayman, 79, of Chester, VA., passed away of natural causes Friday, July 12th. Born in Albert Lea, MN, to the late Albin and Mary Rayman. Ted graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and spent his career working for DuPont, AlliedSignal, and Honeywell. Ted was an avid reader and a proud Master...
Madge Louise Willis
Jul 12, 2019
Madge Louise Applewhite Willis, 89, of Chester, departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Timothy; and sisters, Becky and Eleanor. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Dedious); daughter, Roberta; son, Rickie (Lynn); sister, Shirley; brother, Sonny; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family...
Josephine Ferguson Allen
Jul 12, 2019
Allen, Josephine Ferguson, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on July 12th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther G. Allen; and her son, Larry G. Allen. She is survived by her sons, Marty Allen and Cleve Allen; 2 sisters, Laureen Johnson and Shirley Cook; and a brother, Howard Ferguson. She also had 6 grandchildren...
Jacqueline Showalter Wilkinson
Jul 12, 2019
Wilkinson, Jacqueline ("Jackie") Showalter, 94, of Petersburg, Virginia departed this life on July 12, 2019. The daughter of the late Colin Lewis and Josephine Showalter, Jackie was a native of Norge, Virginia (James City County) who later migrated to Petersburg, Virginia to raise her family. Always happiest when spending time with her sprawling family, Jackie imparted a lifetime of wisdom,...
Louis "Peewee" Warren Powers, Sr.
Jul 11, 2019
Louis “PeeWee” Warren Powers, Sr. 79, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Born in Dundus, VA on September 22, 1939 he was the son of the late Robert Emory and Ruth Daniels Powers; he is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Powers of 59 years; brothers, Thomas Powers, Lee Powers and D.W. Powers;...
Jayleigh Noelle Ackerman
Jul 10, 2019
Ackerman, Jayleigh Noelle, born October 4th, 2016, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Kimberly (Chad); father, Marcus (Kat); sisters, Kayleigh, Marleigh, Lauren, and Charm. Jayleigh was a sweet, loving, and kind girl that loved her snacks and baby shark. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday,...
Barbara Lamerle Simpkins
Jul 10, 2019
Barbara Lamerle Simpkins, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away on July 10th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Forrest Simpkins, and son, Glenn Simpkins. She is survived by her son, Thomas Michael Simpkins (Donna); daughter, Susan Carol Simpkins (Rob Gies); grandchildren, Richard Puryear (Ashley), Christopher Puryear (Sarah), Curtis Simpkins, and Ryan Simpkins (Khara); great-grandchildren,...
Janice Gardner Hatton
Jul 9, 2019
Janice G. Hatton, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born and raised in Hartsville, SC to the late William H. and Effie Mae Hall Gardner. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James W. Hatton. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Carr and husband, Ramsey, Samantha Soloe and husband, Scott; grandchildren,...
Gloria Smith Brown
Jul 7, 2019
Gloria Smith Brown, 95, of Richmond and Colonial Heights, passed away on July 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, E. Allison and Sadie Thompson Smith of Petersburg; husband, Bernard Martin Brown; daughter, Brenda Brown Goff; and sister, Maryann Smith Duffer. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Brown Nelson; grandchildren, David Martin Goff, Allison Kelsey Goff,...
