Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Charles Edward Lanier
Nov 28, 2017
Charles Edward Lanier, 90, died on November 28, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born in Petersburg in 1927 and remained a “Petersburg native” all his life. He was a gifted athlete and captained the Petersburg High School football team. He left high school in January, 1945, to join the Navy and served approximately two years on the destroyer...
Thomas Bryan Williams Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
Thomas Bryan Williams, Jr., 93, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Monday, November 27, 2017. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas Bryan and Annie Frances Sansone Williams. He was also preceded in death by four children, Dorothy Jeffries, Craig Williams, Joseph Maitland, and Terri Williams; daughter-in-law, Patsy Williams; brothers, Cecil Williams and Buck Williams. Mr....
James Kenneth Beggs Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
James Kenneth Beggs Jr., 71, of Richmond VA, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. He was the son of the late, James Kenneth Beggs Sr. and Jacqulyn Erin Potts. He was precceded in death by his son, James “Jamie” Beggs, III. Mr. Beggs was an exceptional carpenter, avid fisherman, and loved boating. He is survived by his children, Bonnie...
Louis Edward Cunningham
Nov 27, 2017
Louis E. Cunningham, of Chesterfield, VA., died on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Bangor, Maine in 1924 the son of the late Lina Monk Cunningham and Alexander Cunningham, Jr., he was predeceased by three brothers, George, Irving, and Francis; and two sisters, Irene Estabrook and Evangeline Cunningham. He is survived by sister...
Lloyd Jeffrey Gilley
Nov 26, 2017
Lloyd Jeffrey Gilley, 56, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd C. and Mary Tyree Gilley. He is survived by his brother, Andrew Gilley; his sister, Donna Beck; brother-in-law, David Beck; and two nieces, Kristin Sprinkle and Elizabet Metridge. A memorial service will be held at 10 A.M., Monday,...
Audra Kelly Mccullough
Nov 23, 2017
Audra Kelly McCullough, 37, of Chester, VA passed away on November 23, 2017. Audra was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Other than her family, fitness was her passion. She enjoyed spending time at the Chester YMCA with her many friends there. Audra is survived by her loving husband, Thomas McCullough; three sons, Zachary, Ethan and Sean...
Elizabeth Lynn Talbott
Nov 23, 2017
Elizabeth Lynn Talbott, 31, of Dinwiddie, passed away unexpectedly in her home, December 23, 2017. Elizabeth was a proud Auntie to her nephew and niece, Alex and Emma. Memories with their Auntie will forever be remembered and cherished. She loved devoting her time and attention to them even when her struggle was great. Elizabeth was often seen enjoying a sun...
Emma Jean Sechrest
Nov 21, 2017
Emma Jean Sechrest, 82, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Bristol, VA she was the daughter of the late Carl Eller and Sarah Littleford Eades; and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ashley Paige Daniels. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gerald “Jerry” Sechrest; three daughters, Sharon Golden...
Russell Paul Burch
Nov 21, 2017
Russell Paul “Rusty” Burch, 62, of Colonial Heights, VA, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda Walker Burch; daughter, Hannah Leigh Burch; mother, Shirley Paul Hall; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willard B. and Mildred H. Walker. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Oak Grove United...
Leonard Glenn Devier
Nov 21, 2017
Leonard Glenn Devier, 71, of Church Road, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Franklin Devier and Anita Witter Devier; daughter, Kimberly Lyn Devier; and brother, Gary Allen Devier. Glenn was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the Army as Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of service. He was a member of...
Douglas Elwood Synan Sr.
Nov 21, 2017
Douglas Elwood Synan Sr., 83, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Daniel and Lestie Perdue Synan; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Synan. Mr. Synan was a devout member of Family Worship and Praise Center in Hopewell. He was a United States Army veteran...
Suzanne Mary Hounshell
Nov 21, 2017
Suzanne Mary Hounshell, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Glastonbury, CT she was the daughter of the late, Stanley and Anna Zelvis Cyrus; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ret. Claude E. Hounshell. Mrs. Hounshell was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Chesterfield. She is survived by...
Richard Kenneth Nowell
Nov 19, 2017
Richard Kenneth Nowell, 73, of Chester, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 19, 2017 after a brief but intense illness. Born June 17, 1944, Ken was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Addie Nowell. He is survived by his sister, Gayle Vergara, and her husband James Vergara, Jr. as well as several cousins and many friends and acquaintances....
Virginia Kate Alford
Nov 19, 2017
Virginia Kate Alford, 91, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oyama and Rosie Clark Reynolds; husband, Coyt Alford; great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Nunnally; and brother, Johnny B. Reynolds. She is survived by her two daughters, Beryl A. Nunnally and husband, Jack, Sr., and Virginia A. Bass; five grandchildren, Jack Nunnally, Jr., William...
Homer Leigh Belle Isle
Nov 17, 2017
Mr. Homer Leigh Belle Isle went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2017. Born August 4, 1925 in Fincastle, Virginia and preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty M. Belle Isle, two children a daughter, Cynthia Hrachovina (William J. Hrachovina) a grandson, William J....
Robert Mitchell Lewis Jr.
Nov 17, 2017
Robert Mitchell Lewis, Jr., 64, of Dinwiddie, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis, Sr. and Edith Rice Lewis. Robert was a 1971 graduate of Dinwiddie High School and member of The Heights Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing softball and coaching Dinwiddie Little League and Dinwiddie Babe Ruth baseball. He was...
Logan Wayne Knupp
Nov 16, 2017
Logan Wayne Knupp, 19, of Prince George, VA passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Richard Lee Knupp; and was also preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Atwill Elder and Gail Gochenour. Logan had attended Prince George High School and was a member of Gregory Memorial Presbyterian Church....
Charles David Story, Jr.
Nov 15, 2017
Charles David Story, Jr., 85, of Prince George County went to be with his Lord on November 15, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born to the late Charles David Story, Sr. and Nettie Fowler Skinner, Charles was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Piotrowski and Bernice Minor. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a former...
Frances Danby Hopkins
Nov 15, 2017
Frances Danby Hopkins, 100, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Born in Cumberland, VA she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Fannie Godsey Danby; and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hopkins; and a daughter, Elizabeth Cole. Mrs. Hopkins retired from Lynchburg City School after 23 years as a teacher and was...
Louise Temple Worsham
Nov 12, 2017
Louise Temple Worsham, 92, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017. Louise was born in Warfield, VA and raised in Petersburg. She was the middle daughter of five to Conrad Littleton Temple and Anne Elizabeth Reams. She was the last surviving sister, predeceased by Virginia, Doris, Inez, and Anne. A graduate of Petersburg High School, Louise loved...
