Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Howard Joseph Sherrick Sr
Jan 31, 2019
Howard Joseph Sherrick, Sr., 83, of Carson, ditched his wheelchair and ran to Jesus on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Russell L. and Annie Katherine Sherrick. He was preceded in death by a son, Howard J. Sherrick, Jr.; sisters, May Cardosa and Helen Pedrick; and nephew, Jason Sherrick. Mr. Sherrick...
Marian White Distanislao
Jan 30, 2019
Marian “Deena” White DiStanislao, age 92, of Petersburg, peacefully departed this life January 30, 2019 in her home of 62 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Earle White and Marian Molloy White, and her brothers, William Earle White, Jr. and Stephen G. White. She is survived by her sons, Phillip T. DiStanislao, Jr. (Virginia), William W....
Dennis Andrew Downing Jr
Jan 30, 2019
Dennis Andrew Downing, Jr., 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born in Ettrick, VA, he was the son of the late Dennis Andrew Downing, Sr., and Ruth Rebecca Traylor Downing. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby Estelle Patterson Downing; and a sister, Ann Joyce Evans. Mr. Downing was a proud Veteran...
Joy Nicole Burns
Jan 30, 2019
Joy Nicole Burns, 36, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Joy was born in Petersburg, VA on December 16, 1982 and was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Doris Wilder; and her paternal grandparents, Joseph III and Rita Burns. Joy had a deep love for her family and she will be dearly missed...
Sandra Juanita Belcher
Jan 28, 2019
Sandra “Sandy” Juanita Belcher, 79, of Sutherland, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Reed Droz and Eleanor Droz Brown and step-daughter to the late James W. Brown. She was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Bill Fidler, Jr. Mrs. Belcher is survived by her beloved husband of...
John Conrad Coffrin
Jan 28, 2019
John Conrad Coffrin, 86, of Harrisonburg Virginia, died January 28, 2019 in the Sentara RMH medical center. The son of William Earl and Alice Dae Lewis Coffrin was born April 2, 1932 in Unionville, Missouri. On January 10, 1955 he was united in marriage to Marna Lee Eckman for 41 years. He was career military for 22 years with the...
Joyce Westmoreland West
Jan 27, 2019
Joyce Westmoreland West, 87, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Agnes Westmoreland. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Albert Leigh West; aunt, Ann Russell; cousins, Pat Kile, Barbara Britton, Jeanette Balch, Annette Russell, Mark Russell, and Paul Russell. Joyce retired after 35 years...
Marilyn Stoss
Jan 26, 2019
Marilyn Huffman Stoss, 88, died peacefully in Chesapeake, VA on January 26, 2019 with her daughters by her side. Formerly of Palm Coast, FL and Prince George, VA, she was born in Louisville, KY and grew up in Memphis, TN. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, John F. Stoss and their infant son, Kenneth Wade...
Faye Burke Smith
Jan 25, 2019
Faye Smith, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2019. Faye bravely fought a long battle with cancer and was surrounded by her family when she passed. She was born in Front Royal, Virginia on September 1, 1952. She worked at Auto Pro in Richmond. She loved nothing more than to be at her grandchildren’s...
Chris Alden Lee
Jan 24, 2019
Christopher “Chris” Alden Lee, 56, of Colonial Heights, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee, Jr.; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Robin Clampitt; and a brother, Brian K. Lee. Chris was a charter member of...
William Perkins Sr.
Jan 22, 2019
William Perkins, Sr., 76, of Chester, VA, went to be with the lord and Carolyn on January 22, 2019. Born in Parkers Lake, Kentucky he was the son of the late Orville O. Perkins and Minnie Woodson; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Perkins; a son, Stephen Lee Perkins; a great-granddaughter, Sarah; and four siblings, Lillian,...
Cindy Marie Hooker
Jan 20, 2019
Cindy Marie Hooker, 43, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Bennie Story Jr. She is survived by her children, Savannah Hooker, Chase Hooker, Meadow Hooker Gonzales, and Ryder Gonzales; soulmate, Les Gonzales; mother, Bonnie Reyes (Craig Schaaf); and her beloved pet, Kitty Rat. She was a loving mother....
John Grady Thompson
Jan 19, 2019
John Grady Thompson, 83, of N. Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Saturday, January 19, 2019. Born in Falls Mills, VA and son of the late, John William and Eileen Moser Thompson.He is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Joe and William Thompson; and sister, Nancy Porterfield. John is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Elva T. Thompson; son,...
Melissa Yvette Phillips
Jan 19, 2019
Melissa Y. Phillips, 51, of Chester, VA, died on January 19, 2019, in Richmond, VA. Born in El Dorado, KS, she was preceded in death by her son Austen Agnor and her mother Norma Rosenberg. She is survived by her husband, Michael Phillips, Jr. of Chester ; son, Brandon Michael Agnor of Chester; her dog, Louis Vuitto; her father, Donald...
Mary Emma Ragsdale
Jan 18, 2019
Mary Emma Ragsdale, 92, of McKenney, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. Born in Amelia County, she was the daughter of the late James Alfred Allen and Emma Scott Burton Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Ragsdale. Mrs. Ragsdale was a graduate of Longwood University. She was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, the...
Josephine Olivia Taylor
Jan 17, 2019
Josephine Olivia Taylor, 77, of Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Thursday, January 17, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Bernice Palmer; husband, Rosevelt Taylor, Sr.; and her sister, Joyce Banks. Josephine is survived by her son, Rosevelt Taylor, Jr. (Betty Browning); daughter, Cynthia Brent; daughter, Jacqueline Carpenter; grandchildren, Monique and Rachel Brent, Hassan and Rasheed Taylor,...
Harvey Samuel Wells Jr
Jan 16, 2019
Harvey “Billy” Samuel Wells, Jr, 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was the son of the late Harvey S. Wells, Sr. and Clara Smith Wells. He was also preceded in death by his son, Harvey “Buzz” S. Wells, III; his siblings, Kathleen Odenwelder, Robert “Red” Wells, and Carolyn Hile; and a son-in-law, Sonny Butler. Harvey...
Marian Mustoe Barfield
Jan 15, 2019
Marian Mustoe Barfield, age 84, of Chesterfield, VA, died on January 15, 2019. Ms. Barfield was born Nov 15, 1934 at Fort Sam Houston, TX, to Col. Anthony Quintus and Ellen Mustoe, when her father was stationed there with the U.S. Air Force. After her father’s retirement, the family moved to Lakeland, Florida, where she graduated from Lakeland High School....
Harvey James Williams
Jan 14, 2019
Harvey James Williams, 88, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Born in Clarksville, Delaware he was the son of the late John and Blanche Williams; and two sisters, Hilda Williams and Linda Lewis. Mr. Williams was a United States Air Force veteran and retired after 20 plus years of service as a Supply Sergeant and a...
