Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jean Carlene Wiseman
Jun 27, 2024
Carlene "Meme" Wiseman, 78, passed away on June 27, 2024. She was born to the late Daniel and Virginia Whitlow in Bristol, VA. She is also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Stacy Wiseman. Carlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family, doing her best to spoil them with love and affection her whole life. She was...
James Richard Watters
Jun 25, 2024
James R. Watters, 86, of Chesterfield, VA, passed into eternity in the early hours of June 25, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Richard (Dick) and Donna (Leifer) Watters. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara (Rust) Watters; son, Mike and his wife, Deborah, of Duluth, MN; son, Alan and his wife,...
Helenlou Fausnaugh
Jun 25, 2024
HelenLou Fausnaugh, 84, of Chester, VA, passed away on June 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Eleanor Spilner; and by her granddaughter, Melissa McConnell. HelenLou is survived by her loving husband of over 45 years, Robert E. Fausnaugh; son, John Richard Fausnaugh; daughter, Kim Elizabeth Gardner-Hiesler (Fred); son, Rodney Everet Fausnaugh; daughter, Rhonda Faye;...
George Henry Schilbe, Jr.
Jun 24, 2024
George Henry Schilbe, Jr., 81, passed away on June 24, 2024. He was born to the late George Sr. and Virginia Schilbe in Martinsville, VA. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Luray Cameron-Schilbe. He was a retired educator from the Pittsylvania County Public Schools. He is survived by his son, Steven Schilbe; and his brother Hal...
Shelby Lind Rowland Vitale
Jun 24, 2024
Shelby Lind Rowland Vitale, 33, of McKenney, VA, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard "Dick" Titmus, Sr. Shelby was a dedicated Registered Nurse and enjoyed hunting and fishing. She was a very artistic individual and loved making wind chimes. She was a loving and devoted wife,...
Joyce Adams Hypes
Jun 24, 2024
Joyce Adams Hypes, 86, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. She was born to the late Willis and Viola Adams, in Petersburg, VA. She is also preceded by her loving husband, Calvin H. Hypes, Sr.; her sisters, Lois Jarratt and Janis Pahls; and her brothers, Randy Adams and Larry Adams. Joyce was a dedicated and compassionate...
Tamala Lynn Hepler
Jun 23, 2024
Tamala Lynn Hepler, 64, of Chester, VA, went home to the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 1:07am. She was preceded in death by her father, Sidney B. Kesler. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 27 years, Kelley J. Hepler; her mother, Shirley R. Coleman; her children, Craig Rosson (Cassie), Matthew Rosson (Destany Rosson), Jessica...
Linda C. Ramsey
Jun 23, 2024
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Linda C. Ramsey, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born March 9, 1946, to the late William A. Canada Jr. and Mary Spencer Canada in Halifax County, VA. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clinton E. Ramsey. She attended Midway School in Dinwiddie, VA. After school,...
Lawrence Christian Weiss, Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
Lawrence Christian Weiss, Jr., 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Lawrence Christian and Claire Elizabeth Weiss. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Weiss; and his daughter, Milene McClellan. He is survived by a daughter, Marla Fanelli and husband,...
Jeffrey Scott Maillard
Jun 22, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Maillard, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Janice Maillard. Jeffrey was a graduate of Prince George High School. He was an avid comic book enthusiast, as well as, a "Trekkie" who loved all things Star Wars and Star Trek. Jeffrey was a fantastic chess player and...
Kenneth Leon Priode
Jun 21, 2024
Kenneth L. Priode, 65, of Prince George, VA, died on June 21, 2024. Born in Hampton, VA, he was raised in Hampton before moving to Chester, VA at an early age. He was the son of James C. Priode (Brenda) and the late Shelby Hall Reese. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Vinsh Priode; daughter, Antonia...
Rhett Edward Haskins
Jun 20, 2024
Rhett Edward Haskins, born on March 16, 2024, in Chesterfield, Virginia, left this world far too soon on June 20, 2024. His passing has left a void that cannot be filled and has cast a shadow of grief over all who knew and loved him. Rhett was the beloved son of Nathanael and Berkley Haskins and the cherished brother of...
Milton Ryland Gleason, Sr.
Jun 20, 2024
Milton Ryland Gleason, Sr., 84, of Prince George, Virginia, died on June 20, 2024. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA. He was the son of the late Douglas Thomas Gleason and Ruby Piercy Gleason. He graduated from Hopewell High School Class of 1957. During his High School years playing baseball on a winning team, fishing and duck hunting on the...
Carol Harriet Bernard
Jun 19, 2024
Bernard, Mrs. Carol Harriet Byrnes, 90, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Richmond, VA. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Raymond F. and Ruth S. Byrnes. She graduated from Cheltenham High School, attended Beaver College, in Philadelphia, and received her RN from Lakaneau Hospital Nursing School. A long-time Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, working...
Cynthia Lafoon Frazier
Jun 18, 2024
Cynthia Lafoon Frazier, 66, of Sutherland, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill, of Pearisburg, Virginia; and her loving partner of over 30 years, Noah W. Gibby, Jr. Cynthia is survived by her son, Keith Frazier, Jr. (Megan); grandchildren, McKayla and Braydan; great-grandson, Noah; family friend, Tony; and...
Avery Wayne Pierce, Jr
Jun 18, 2024
Avery Wayne Pierce, Jr., 34, departed this life June 18, 2024, in a traffic accident near Toledo, Ohio. Avery is survived by his devoted mother, Jennifer Pierce Updike (Michael); his beloved sister, Alexis Anne Gardner; stepsister, Johnie Updike Cochran (Tony); and nephew, Joey Flayhart; grandparents, Linda Howard, Pat and Gov Jackson. He also leaves behind his dear aunties, Kerry (Todd)...
Mary Wray Cole
Jun 17, 2024
Mary Wray Cole, 84, of Chester, VA, passed June 17, 2024. Born and raised in Powhatan, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harold Wray and Virginia Hatcher Wray. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest accomplishments were caring for everyone and her delicious baking. She would even leave muffins or cookies out for...
David Mceachin
Jun 17, 2024
David McEachin, born June 04, 1965 and passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Robert Lee McEachin and Dorothy Lee McEachin. David was very family oriented. He would do anything for his children, grandkids, siblings, nieces and nephews. David had many members to his family and extended familiy who loved him dearly....
Fred Boyd Curling
Jun 15, 2024
LCDR Fred Boyd Curling, USNRET, age 95, of Briny Breezes, FL, and Spring Grove, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Fred was born and raised in South Norfolk (now Chesapeake), VA, with his parents Maggie Boyd and Fred Wilson Curling and siblings Marvin, Donnie, and Marion. LCDR Curling joined the Navy at age 19, and served his country...
James Wesley Yancey, Jr.
Jun 15, 2024
James Wesley Yancey, Jr. (Jimmy), 69, son of James Wesley, Sr. and Rosa Lee Yancey, passed away, at his home in Chester, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He graduated from Hopewell High School, class of 1973. He worked for Builders Supply in Hopewell for 41 years, most recently had been with 84 Lumber for 12 years. He enjoyed going to...
