Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Carlton Jack Walker
Jul 27, 2019
Carlton “Jack” Walker, 86, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Born in Burkeville, VA he was the son of the late Jessie and Etta Walker; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy C. Walker; and eight siblings. Jack was retired from Taylor and Parrish Inc. Construction Company after many...
John Cornealius Day
Jul 27, 2019
John Cornealius Day, 55, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. John proudly served in the United States Army retiring after many years of service as SSG. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the American Legion Post # 2,...
Keith Nolan Ford
Jul 26, 2019
Ford, Keith N., 68 of Chester, passed away on July 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jeane Ford. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Rebecca Holden Ford; Children, Jason Ford (Emily) of Louisa, and Kim Ford (Randy Byrd) of Chester; grandchildren, Scarlett, Hannah, Micah, and Asher; sister, Debra of Weyers...
Gracie Mae Gagnon
Jul 25, 2019
Baby Gracie Mae Gagnon, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. She is the daughter of Brittany and Jamie Gagnon; and was also survived by her sisters, Kylie, Cassidy and Olivia; her grandparents, Bobby Boyd (Marie), Sandra Boyd, and Fred and Melissa Gagnon; four aunts, Christina, Bridget, Alyssa and Kelli; and two uncles, David and Patrick....
James Edward Belshan
Jul 22, 2019
JAMES EDWARD BELSHAN, born to John Leonard Belshan and Mary Ellen Cox Belshan on February 4, 1946 in Roanoke, Virginia, but lived most of his life in Disputanta, VA. He graduated from Prince George High School, where he played drums in the marching band during a season of significant recognition. He also graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in...
Connie Allen Angel
Jul 22, 2019
Connie Allen Angel, 91, of Ford, VA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Conry W. Allen, Sr. and Sarah Rash Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Angel. She is survived by four sisters, Margaret Spivey, Eloise Davis, June Folke, and Jane Davis; brother, Conry Allen, Jr.; numerous...
Jean Fall Haire
Jul 21, 2019
Jean Fall Haire, 86, of Petersburg passed away on July 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lillian Fall; husband, John D. Haire Jr.; and her brother, Eddie Fall. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jeanne H. Eastwood; granddaughters, Elizabeth Underhill (Andrew) and Christina Eastwood; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Harper Underhill. The family would like to...
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...
