Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Bruce Wayne Bowman Sr.
May 19, 2019
Bruce Wayne Bowman Sr., 79, of Hopewell, Va., has gone home to be with Jesus, his Lord. Bruce was proceeded in death by his father, Clyde L. Bowman Sr.; mother, Ruth S. Bowman; two brothers, Clyde L. “Barney” Bowman, Jr. and Charles Henry Bowman; and two sisters, Elizabeth B. Floyd and Arlene B. Marciano. He is survived by his wife...
Hattie Pittman Meredith
May 17, 2019
Hattie Pittman Meredith of Dinwiddie, Virginia, born January 30, 1930, joined her husband, L. L. Meredith Jr. in Heaven on May 17, 2019. Mrs. Meredith was a graduate of RPI (now VCU) and began her teaching career in Chesterfield County in 1951. She also taught in Petersburg and retired from Dinwiddie County Schools in 1988. She was a former member...
Betty Ferrell King
May 17, 2019
BETTY FERRELL KING, 94, of Chester, Virginia, passed peacefully into eternal life on May 17, 2019. She was the daughter of Edgar Shelburne and Blanche Hundley Ferrell of Belspring, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Richard M. King, and her 10 siblings. She was the last of her generation in the Ferrell family. Betty...
Pamela Russell Stell
May 16, 2019
Pamela Russell Stell, 65, of Chesterfield, passed away on May 16th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Ruth Russell. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Lee Stell; son, Tony Stell; granddaughter, Shelby Stell; brother, Steven Russell; and sister, Robin Russell. Pamela retired from the payroll department of the State of Virginia...
Joyce Ann Bain
May 14, 2019
Joyce Ann Bain, of Richmond, passed away May 14, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. She was 82 years old. She was born to the late Lalla Winn and Leon Stanley Bain, September 3, 1936, in Dinwiddie, Va. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Florence McKay Bain. She is survived by her son, Thomas...
Johnnie William Freeman
May 13, 2019
Johnnie William Freeman, 77, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 13, 2019. Born and raised in Skygusty, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ernest Courtland and Maggie Harman Freeman. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather spending many hours with his family. He is survived by his wife of 53...
Guy Lee Marsh
May 12, 2019
Guy Lee Marsh, 73, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Guy Marsh and Mary Katherine Bullock Whitlock. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, David Marsh, George Marsh, and Sam Marsh. Guy was employed with Southern South East Frozen Foods...
James "Jim" Warren Osborne
May 11, 2019
James Warren “Jim” Osborne, 70, of Chesterfield, VA departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 when Heaven opened its gates and welcomed a life-long follower of Jesus Christ to his eternal home. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Osborne and Kathleen S. Osborne. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beatrice P. Osborne....
Frances Sasser Ferguson
May 11, 2019
Frances Sasser Ferguson, 91, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Garland Sasser and Margaret Tucker Sasser. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ferguson; grandson, Robert Ferguson, Jr; sister, Loveday Bishop; brother, Garland Sasser, Jr; and son-in-law, J.T. Ahern. Mrs. Ferguson is survived...
Judith Daniel Edmonds
May 11, 2019
Judith Daniel Edmonds, 75, of McKenney, VA, died Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born in Lunenburg County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Linwood and Minnie Mayton Daniel. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Lynn Edmonds; a son, Douglas Eldridge Edmonds; a brother, Roy Franklin Daniel; and her very best friend, Louise Daniel. Judith...
Faith Gayle Field
May 10, 2019
Faith Gayle Field, 53, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Aubrey “Buddy” Morgan. Faith is survived by her daughter, Jessica Nicole Field; son, Cameron Aubrey Fulghum; grandchildren, Julian Malachi Sosa; mother, Florence Elizabeth Morgan; brother, Aubrey Ferrell “Butch” Morgan and wife, Robin; brother, Gerald Lynn “Jerry” Morgan and...
Larry B. Perry
May 8, 2019
Larry B. Perry, 85, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in East View, KY he was the son of the late Albert and Myrtle Drake Perry; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bob, Darrell and Tommy Perry. Mr. Perry was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the Korean...
Mary Norwood Skelton
May 8, 2019
Mary Norwood Skelton, 83, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Granville County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie James Daniel Norwood and Mary Louise Thomas Norwood. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy Norwood and William Norwood; sisters, Elizabeth Marek and Docie Jones. Ms. Skelton was an avid gardener...
Sheila Lynne Hopkins
May 7, 2019
Sheila Lynne Hopkins, 54, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord and her beloved mother, Nancy Hopkins, on Tuesday May 7, 2019. She is survived by her father, Thomas "TC" Hopkins; husband, Victor Ferrell; children, Michelle Clodfelter, Jennifer Clodfelter and Victor Ferrell, Jr.; grandchildren, Aaliyah Christopher, Keira Christopher, Madison Trebilco and Jackson Lee Ferrell; siblings, Tommy (Sylvia) Hopkins, Rita...
Elijah Emmett Newcomb
May 6, 2019
Elijah Emmett Newcomb, 92, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Bessie Tuck Newcomb; his loving wife, Helen Marie Tuck Newcomb; daughter, Betty Newcomb; and daughter, Helen Newcomb Burnette. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Snellings (Lee); daughter, Ellen Marie Newcomb; son, Larry E. Newcomb; son,...
Michael Gerald Merritt
May 6, 2019
Mike G. Merritt, 38, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Shannon Merritt; his children, Mason Michael Merritt and Madison Marie Merritt, whom he dearly loved with all his heart. He is also survived by his father, Gerald Merritt, Jr.; mother, Kathleen Sullivan; a sister, Leanne Benhajlarbi...
Charles Edward Arthur Sr.
May 3, 2019
Charles Edward Arthur Sr., 83 of Dinwiddie, passed away on May 3rd, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Frances “Frankie” Jane Reeves Arthur; children, Charles “Chuck” Edward Arthur Jr. (Terry), and Donna Lynne Arthur Barwick (Michael); grandchildren, Jamie Arthur (Kenny), Abbey Buhrman (Chris), Kristen Glackin (Alex), and Kyle Barwick; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Ann Buhrman, and...
Marlyn Michell Ruiz Castro
May 2, 2019
Marlyn Michell Ruiz Castro, 37, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Marlyn was born in Puerto Rico, and is survived by her parents, Mitchell A. Ruiz, Sr. and Nylsa Ruiz; her brother, Mitchell Ruiz, Jr. and wife, Amanda; and her nieces and nephews, Ayriana, Mitchell, III, Mykell, Nevaeh, Landon, Logan and Leilian. A funeral service will...
Barbara Jean Weedon
May 2, 2019
Barbara Jean Weedon, 78, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Port Royal, VA she was the daughter of the late Roy and Josephine Coghill; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Kenny. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 64 years, Jerome Weedon,...
Juanita Showalter Martin
May 1, 2019
Juanita Showalter Martin, 85, of Chester, VA., went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born in Iron Gate, VA on January 3, 1934 and grew up in Clifton Forge, VA, where she graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1952. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Sale and Dolly Anna Nicely Showalter; sisters,...
