Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Stephen Lee Barry
Mar 26, 2019
Stephen Lee Barry, 68, of Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was born in Newport, RI, and raised in Pittsfield, MA, but has been a resident of Chesterfield County for the past 20 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Barry. Stephen earned his Associates Degree from Berkshire Community College, he served...
Jean Hughes Salmon
Mar 25, 2019
Jean Hughes Salmon, 89, died March 25, 2019 at her home in Richmond, VA after a short illness. She was born June 6, 1929 to William T. Hughes and Ella Thacker Hughes of Petersburg, VA, joining her siblings Elizabeth Hughes Collier of Charlotte, NC; William (Billy) T. Hughes, Jr. and Henry D. Hughes, both of Petersburg. She was a lifelong...
Alice Wynn Spain
Mar 25, 2019
Alice Wynn Spain, 91, a lifelong resident of Petersburg and widow of John Albert Spain, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Rogers and Annie Alma Rogers Wynn; and all of her siblings, Thomas Wynn (Elva), Jeanette W. Young (Bill), Jean Brintley, Edna Hartman (Richard “Smiley”), Betty W. Hicks (Bright), and...
Joan Charlene Branch
Mar 24, 2019
Joan Charlene Branch, 87, of Petersburg, passed away on March 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cecil Wolfrey; Father, Charles Miller; Sister, Deedee Tyree; Brother, Sonny Miller. She is survived by her children, Jack T. Branch (Cathy) and Denise B. Hardy (Edward); grandchildren, Ryan Porter, Mason Hazelwood (Rob), and Sarah Price (Doug); great-grandchildren, Ryan Porter Jr.,...
Mary Apperson Elliott
Mar 24, 2019
Mary Kent Apperson Elliott, a long time Blacksburg resident who had relocated in recent years to the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019 – a beautiful spring Sunday. Her 90 years were a full life that was centered on her love of church, family and friends, her beloved Blacksburg and VA Tech. She...
Mary Bowles Boone (Tinger)
Mar 22, 2019
Mary Bowles Boone, “Tinger”, 94, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mamie Bowles; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace W. Boone; and five siblings, Ernest Bowles, Florence Bowman, Beatrice Mizelle, Harry Bowles, Jr. and Rose Brown. Mrs. Boone was...
Edward Gill Webb
Mar 20, 2019
Edward Gill Webb, Jr., 81, of Colonial Heights, Va. passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, Va., he was the son of the late Edward Gill and Ruth Meade Perkins Webb; and was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Webb Moore and brother, Harry Bruce Webb. Mr. Webb retired from Builders Supply of...
Robert "Bennie Ann" Taylor
Mar 20, 2019
Robert Ann Taylor (Bennie Ann) went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019. She was born April 29, 1935 in Pensacola, FL to Ann and Robert Haven USN. Her father was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and went to Pensacola where he earned his wings of gold to fly. Bennie’s father died in a plane crash during Navy...
Mary Connor Kain
Mar 19, 2019
Mary Claire Connor Kain, 94, of Enon, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband of nearly 70 years, Peter Jeremiah Kain; her son William Jeremiah Kain; and her grandson, Scott Christopher Waller. She is also preceded in death by her parents, John and Ann Connor and her brothers Robert Connor and Philip Connor....
Judith Sloan Harvey
Mar 18, 2019
Judith Sloan Harvey, 71, of Chester, VA, died Monday, March 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Laura Hurt Sloan; her husband, Stephen A. Harvey; and her aunt, Elizabeth Hudson. Judith was a lifelong member of Chester Baptist Church and a retired loan officer with Signet Bank. She was active in...
Deborah Winger Duren
Mar 18, 2019
Deborah Winger Duren, 58, of Chesterfield, VA, died March 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late Sandra Kay and James Edward Winger. As a Registered Nurse of 38 years, none would argue that she found her calling, though she herself might argue that her most favorite job was that of “Gram”....
Joseph Nicholas Piccirillo
Mar 17, 2019
Joseph Nicholas Piccirillo, survived by his wife of 73 years, Pauline Mae (VanGorder) Piccirillo, died at his home in North Charleston, SC on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94. He enjoyed life to the fullest until his heart recently failed him. He was at peace and at home with his one and only love, his wife. Joseph...
Carolyn Day Russell
Mar 17, 2019
Carolyn Day Russell passed away Sunday, March 17, at home with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coach Roland C. Day and Catherine Gayle Day; her husband of 62 years, Dr. William B. Russell; and her sisters, Margaret D. West and Dorothy D. Parsons. She is survived by her children, “Coach” William B....
Louise Duerson Murphy
Mar 14, 2019
Louise Duerson Murphy, 96 of Petersburg VA passed away very peacefully on March 14. She was born and raised in Richmond KY. Immediately after graduation from Model High School on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, she married her high school sweetheart Carter Murphy who spent 42 years as an educator in the Petersburg Public Schools. She is survived by...
Doyle Franklin Bynum
Mar 14, 2019
Doyle Franklin Bynum, 90, of Disputanta, VA, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Summie and Carrie H. Bynum; and his loving wife, Evelyn Bynum. Doyle was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Appalachian State University and spent many years as an accountant. He is...
Brian Carlyle Moody
Mar 14, 2019
Brian Carlyle Moody, 52, born September 7, 1966 at Petersburg General Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Carlyle Moody Jr., passed away on March 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Asa C. Moody; Uncles, Gary P. Fox of Pulaski, Robert E. Moody (Terry) of Chesterfield; aunt, Anne M. Jones of Bracey; maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs....
Patricia Kathleen Tereschenko
Mar 13, 2019
Patricia Kathleen Tereschenko, 60, of Sussex County, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Max and Kathleen Hayes Tereschenko, and two of her brothers, M. Max Tereschenko, Jr. and Samuel Timothy Tereschenko. She is survived by her brother, Stephen Ashley Tereschenko and his son and family, Michael Wayne Tereschenko...
James Raymond Branzelle
Mar 13, 2019
James Raymond Branzelle, 70, of Hopewell, was called home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Will Branch Branzelle and Mildred Estelle Ferguson Branzelle. He was preceded in death by grandson, Mathew Branzelle; and brother, Arthur L. “Pete” Branzelle. Mr. Branzelle proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard....
Russell Lee Lawrence
Mar 12, 2019
Russell Lee Lawrence, SFC USA-Ret., age 86 of Prince George County, VA, died Tuesday March 12th, 2019 at home. Born November 11, 1932 in Delbarton, WV, son of the late Oscar Canupp and Briza Starr of Mingo County, WV. He was also preceded in death by a brother; William Starr, son of the late Joseph Starr Jr.; and two sisters;...
Melvin Francis Wilson
Mar 11, 2019
Melvin “Mel” Francis Wilson, age 70, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Wilson. He is survived by his sister, Helen W. Roach (Joe); four nephews, Jason Roach (Kathy), William Roach (Vanessa), Tyler Roach, and Wesley Roach (Cecilia); three great-nieces, Emily Roach, Sarah Roach, and Leah Roach; three...
