Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Robert Lawrence Broach Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
Robert Lawrence Broach, Jr., 78, of Chesterfield, VA passed away , Thursday January 4, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Broach, Sr., and Margaret Childress Broach; sisters, Beverly Howe and Myra Broach. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Pat Broach; son, Lawrence Broach, Sr., (Kiesha); daughter, Margaret Hite (Bobby); grandchildren,...
John Edward Goetschius
Jan 3, 2018
John Edward Goetschius, 70, of Amelia, VA, died January 3, 2018. Born and raised in Rockland County, NY, John was a graduate of Spring Valley Senior High School and Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Following service in the United States Army during the Vietnam era conflict, John began a successful business career with Miller-Morton Company in Richmond, VA prior to...
Paul William Brown
Jan 3, 2018
Paul William Brown, 70, of Chester, VA, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Edgar Wilson and Lavinia Rose Halliday Brown. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School and completed his education at John J. Pershing College/University of Nebraska. He was a retired partner of Atlantic Construction Fabrics. Mr. Brown...
Margaret Louise Trail
Jan 3, 2018
Margaret L. Trail, 89, of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Cecil and Madge Craig Thompson; husband of 51 years, Farley Emery Trail, Sr. As well as having five children of her own, Margaret worked as an in-home childcare provider for years. She was much loved by her...
Ronnie Burns Simmons
Jan 2, 2018
Ronnie Burns Simmons, 77, of Sutherland, VA, departed this life Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born in Rockingham, NC, he was the son of the late Nathan and Maggie Ruth Burns Simmons. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Department of Defense. Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and had many cherished friends all over the...
Patricia Irene Holdren
Jan 2, 2018
Patricia Irene Holdren, 73, of Chesterfield, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was predeceased by her father, F.A. Holdren; step father, C.L. Whitehurst; and sister, Marsha Brantley. She is survived by her mother, Emily Whitehurst; sister, Beth Hawks (Duane); brother, Kurt Holdren; brother-in-law and special friend, Bill Brantley; niece Brittany Calhoun; 5 nieces, and 2 nephews. Miss...
Gerald Wayne Elliott
Jan 2, 2018
Gerald Wayne Elliott, 72 of Colonial Heights, passed away January 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Emma Sue Elliott; brother, Wallace Elliott; sister and niece, Lavon and Pamela Vaughan. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters, Michelle Elliott, Catherine Elliott Stamey (Joshua Lewis Stamey); grandson Jack Bailey Stamey; sister Virginia “Jenny” Elliott...
Clifton Edward Land, Sr.
Jan 2, 2018
Clifton Edward Land, Sr., 92, of Lenoir, NC and subsequently of Petersburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Land; and wife, Wanda Rachel Thompson Land. Mr. Land was a member of American Legion post # 2. He served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper during WWII...
Daniel Tyler Thrash
Dec 30, 2017
Daniel "Dan" Thrash, age 30, of Chester, VA, entered into eternal peace on December 30, 2017. He was born in Huntington, WV, and moved to Virginia at the age of 8. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Leroy "Butch" Thrash; maternal grandmother, Verba Edmonds; paternal grandparents, Betty and Leroy Thrash; and loving aunts, Nancy Marcum and Freda...
Dorothy "Dot" Katherine Ahern
Dec 30, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Katherine Ahern, 94, passed away at home on December 30, 2017 in Prince George, VA. Born April 4, 1923 in Hartford, CT, Dot had been a long-time resident of Natick, MA. She was the daughter of Joseph and Jennie Bennett of West Hartford. Her family and friends will remember her as a strong woman with a wry sense...
Laura Massengill Taylor
Dec 29, 2017
Laura Massengill Taylor, 44, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on December 29, 2017 at the home of her parents in Sutherland, Virginia. She was born September 4, 1973, in Norfolk, Virginia to W. Gerald and Juanita Massengill. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, William Henry and Ruth Massengill of Four Oaks, North Carolina, and Colonel Wesley and Nettie...
John Irving Romaine
Dec 28, 2017
John Irving Romaine, 80, of S. Prince George, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Rita Senecal Romaine; and sisters, Joanne Andrews and Mary Lou Richards. John was an avid golfer and loved reading, writing and spending time outdoors. He was a speaker and teacher, as well as a minister for...
Barbara Gail Meanley
Dec 28, 2017
Barbara Gail Meanley, 75, of Chesterfield died peacefully on December 28, 2017. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late John William Updike and Kathleen Keesee Bland. Mrs. Meanley retired from Philip Morris after 33 years of service. She had a love for both animals and traveling. Her love of traveling took her across the world for...
Richard James Johnstone
Dec 28, 2017
Richard James Johnstone, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC., died Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Rich was born in Stockton, CA. He was retired from the Army where he served for over 22 years. He received many commendations while in the service to include the Bronze Star. He was married for 35 years to Hai T. Johnstone till her passing in 2004....
Bonnie Myers Zeiters
Dec 28, 2017
Bonnie Myers Zeiters passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at her home in Chester, Virginia. She was born April 14, 1953 in Martinsville, Virginia and grew up in Draper, North Carolina. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Her teaching career lasted 30 years over two states and included Primary...
Elizabeth Elvira Wright
Dec 28, 2017
Elizabeth Elvira Sirles Wright, 89, departed this life on December 28, 2017. She was preceded by her husband of sixty years, Wilbur Glenn Wright. She passed on his birthday to celebrate her homecoming! What better birthday present could you receive than to be reunited with your one true love! She is survived by six of her nine children, Sheila Bradford...
Mary Lee Knight
Dec 27, 2017
Mary Lee Knight, 87, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Arzo and Mary George Smith; and has been reunited with her husband, William “Bill” Knight for eternity. Born and raised in Alabama, she married the love of her life where they traveled and lived all over this great...
Kenneth John Perna-Rutsky
Dec 27, 2017
Kenneth Perna-Rutsky was a loving father, beloved son, a great honest man who was admired and loved by many. A punk BA kid who grew up to be a very knowledge, experienced BA man. Enjoyed life with his loving, adventure dad Steve, and becoming the greatest father to his son, Kaeden. Working from automotive mechanics to millwright and rigging he...
Kent S. Greaves
Dec 27, 2017
Kent Stuart Greaves, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dale Greaves, Jr. and Margaret Ferguson Greaves. He is survived by his three brothers, Dale S. Greaves and wife, Donna, John D. Greaves, III and wife, Sandra, and Charles R. Greaves and wife, Patricia; and five nieces and...
Mary Staples Wilson
Dec 27, 2017
Mary Ella Staples Wilson was born to the late Burrell H. and Lucile Thompson Staples on Oct. 1, 1927 in South Hill, VA. Her time on Earth ended Dec. 27, 2017, when she was promoted to Heaven. Her older sister, Margaret called her “Doll” when she was born, and from then on family and close friends always called her “Doll”...
