Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Russ Allen Barfield
Oct 4, 2018
Russ Allen Barfield 15 May 1958 – 04 October 2018 Russ Allen Barfield, age 60, died October 4th 2018 at his home in Chester, Va. Russ was born at KAH, Ft Lee, Virginia, on 15 May 1958. An Ironworker by trade, he retired from Iron Workers Union Local 28 in 2016 after more than 30 years. He worked many and...
Thomas Herman Van Pelt
Oct 3, 2018
Thomas Herman Van Pelt, 83, of Dinwiddie County, VA, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from AT&T after 38 years of employment. An avid sports fan, Mr. Van Pelt loved trains and his John Deere tractor, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He was an...
Bobby Richard Ratcliff Sr.
Oct 2, 2018
Bobby Richard Ratcliff, Sr., 71, of Chester, VA, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. A native of Cedar Bluff, VA, he was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Leiby; daughter, Virginia Lynn Ratcliff; a grandson, Cory Stevens; and his partner in life, Bob Carmen. Bobby proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant....
Robert Allen Dobrick, Sr.
Oct 2, 2018
Robert Allen Dobrick, Sr., 76, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Grace Dobrick; wife, Patricia T. Dobrick; brothers, John H. Dobrick, Sr., and Donald W. Dobrick. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Dobrick Johnson and husband, Mike; son, Robert A. Dobrick, Jr., and fiancée,...
Carl Evans Cosslett
Sep 30, 2018
Rev. Carl Evans Cosslett, 84, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gwendolyn J. Cosslett; parents, David and Elizabeth Cosslett; daughter, Ellen Cosslett; son, C. Mark Cosslett; brothers, Edward and David Cosslett. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Scott, Debra Echols, Brenda Contreras and husband, Fernando; grandchildren,...
Richard Wayne Horne
Sep 29, 2018
Richard Wayne Horne, 62, of Locust Grove, VA, died September 29th, 2018. He was the son of the late Joyce Mae Skinner Horne. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Gertrude and Edward Skinner; paternal grandparents, Pearl and Morris Horne, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joyceann Garrett Horne of Locust Grove, VA; his...
Michael Vernon Cash
Sep 29, 2018
Michael Vernon Cash, 61 of Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully September 29, 2018 surrounded by his family, and best friends after his battle with cancer. He is the son of the late Vernon E. Cash and M. Louise Cash. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Terri Cash; son, Wayne Cash and his wife, Erin; son, Steve...
John Richard Bailey Iii
Sep 27, 2018
John Richard Bailey, III also known as “John John”, passed away at his residence September 27, 2018. John, a native of Petersburg, Va. Was the first born child of retired, SFC John Richard Bailey, Jr. “Bongo” and Rev. Judy Powell Bailey. John was preceded in death by loving paternal and maternal grandparents, John Richard Bailey, Sr. and Eunice King Bailey,...
Michael Webb Boyd, Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
Michael Webb Boyd, Sr., 63, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Alex Eugene Boyd and Elizabeth Brockwell Boyd. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Boyd and Steve Boyd. He is survived by his significant other, Lona Butler; children, Michael Boyd, Jr.,...
Timothy M. Campbell
Sep 27, 2018
Timothy M. Campbell, 55, of Chesterfield County, VA, a survivor of colorectal cancer, died Thursday, September 27, 2018. Tim was a 1981 graduate of Groveport Madison High School, Groveport, OH. He relocated to Virginia and was employed by Alstom Power Generation for many years. Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being on the water on his pontoon boat, but most of...
Susan Macminn Wood
Sep 26, 2018
Susan MacMinn Wood, 61, known to friends and family as Susie, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late David E. MacMinn, Jr.; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert MacMinn; and a sister, Diane Murray. Susie enjoyed crafts, cooking, gardening and was a caretaker...
Joseph Thompson, Jr.
Sep 25, 2018
Joseph Thompson, Jr., 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in South Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph Thompson, Sr. and Willy Reese Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Inez Thompson; children, Lois Ebright (Kenny), Jimmy Thompson (Lisa), Lewis Thompson (Belinda), David Thompson and Barbara Wells (Ethan); 15...
William C. Merhout
Sep 25, 2018
William C. Merhout, 73, formerly of Prince George, VA and most recently of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September, 25 2018. He is survived by his step-father, Alfred D. Sabine; sister-in-law, Brenda Merhout; nieces, JoAnne Cole and Renee Smith; and nephew, Paul Merhout. William was a graduate of Prince George County High School. He served in the Virginia National...
John Wayne Culler, Sr.
Sep 24, 2018
John Wayne Culler Sr., 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua; parents, Lillian and Clyde; and brothers, Ronnie and Jerry Culler. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Ann; son, John Culler Jr. and his wife Jo Catherine; daughter in-law, Misti; grandchildren, Jaci, Riley, William, Anna, Jamison,...
Betty Cohen August
Sep 23, 2018
Betty Cohen August, 69, of Chesterfield died Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Chester and Rena Hecht Cohen. Betty spent most of her life in education. She began as a teacher in Richmond City Public Schools, then went to Henrico County and retired as a full time School Counselor in Prince...
Ethel Walker Perkinson
Sep 23, 2018
Ethel Walker Perkinson, 61, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard “Dickie” Walker and Lydia Shredl Walker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Bubba” Walker. Ethel was a simple lady who enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing and crocheting. She is...
Bobby Gene Burke
Sep 23, 2018
Bobby G. Burke, 80, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Exeter, VA on January 2, 1938 he was the son of the late Noah Rueben and Myrtle McClure Burke; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Babe Ruth Burke, Burt Burke and Tommy Burke; and a sister, Barbara Ann Lawson. He retired...
John Samuel Roseberry
Sep 22, 2018
September 22, 2018 the Lord came to take John Roseberry home to finally give him the well-deserved peace that all great soldiers seek. Today we are gathered here to celebrate the life of John Samuel Roseberry. He was born March 8, 1935. Raised by his mother Madeline Grayson until her death when he was 13 years old. John lived with...
Preston Earl Hinson Jr.
Sep 21, 2018
Preston Earl Hinson, Jr., 81, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away quietly on September 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Preston Earl Sr. and Ruth Hodnett Hinson. His is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Emma Jean Hinson; a devoted son, Michael Earl Hinson; two sisters, Joyce Boswell (Johnny) and Nancy Hamilton (Eric);...
Beverly Lloyd Childress
Sep 20, 2018
Beverly Lloyd Childress, 80, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA, died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd N. and Helen Carr Childress, and both of his sons, John and Arthur Childress. Mr. Childress retired from Allied Chemical after 36 years of service. He was a dedicated volunteer for Prince George Fire Department Co....
