Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Donna Jean Togger
Jun 15, 2024
Donna Jean Togger, known to many as Jeana, passed away June 15, 2024, surrounded by family at home in North Prince George County, Virginia, at the age of 62. She was born on May 3, 1962, in Richmond, Virginia. Jeana was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with her infectious smile, unwavering determination, strength, and grace, especially...
Marion Francis Sanford
Jun 14, 2024
"Lady of Privilege" Ephesians 2:10 Went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2024. Born on April 12, 1928, Marion Don Francis was born, the second child, of Don and Edith Francis, in the historic town of Edenton, North Carolina. At the age of 2 her family moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. Marion had the privilege of attending Lenox Rd...
Dorothy Synan
Jun 13, 2024
Dorothy Imes Synan, 83, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Synan; mother and father, William and Katherine Imes; son, Eddie Moore; four brothers, Jack Imes, Charles Imes, Donald Imes, and William Imes; and three sisters, Doris Ann Imes, Mary Imes Bradbury, and Bonnie Imes Moore. She is...
Carol Lee Bostic
Jun 13, 2024
Carol Lee Bostic, 83, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Carol was born on June 3, 1941, in Scranton, PA, and was preceded in death by her parents, David Hodges and Alma Jones Hodges; her husband of 34 years, Arthur D. Bostic, Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Ann Shultis; grandson, Michael Phillips; granddaughter, Tiffany Mullins; sisters, Francis Moose,...
Edward Wessel
Jun 12, 2024
Edward Wessel, 94, of Prince George, VA, passed away surrounded by his family, on June 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jane Wessel; his brothers, Earl Ray and Raymond; and his daughter-in-law, Sharon Lackie Wessel; and other family members. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Deanie Wessel; his sons, Mark...
Robert Francis Pribbenow
Jun 10, 2024
Robert Francis Pribbenow, 76, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. After retiring from the U. S. Army, MS6-E8, he went on to work for the Defense Supply Center for over ten years. He was active in the American Legion. He loved gardening, traveling to visit family, and watching sports. Robert...
Alice Joyce Handschuh
Jun 8, 2024
Alice Joyce Handschuh, 90, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Joyce was born on October 7, 1933 in Prince George, VA to mother, Mary Catherine Belcher and father, Andrew Clinton Sculthorpe. She was one of 9 children. She was married for 42 years to Zacharias (Zach) Handschuh. Joyce retired as an office manager for Goodyear Tire...
Shirley Owen Pride
Jun 8, 2024
S. Owen Pride of Cordele passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Crisp Regional Hospital at the age of 93. Born in Chesterfield County, VA, he was the son of the late Norman Augustus Pride and Florence Adelaide Varnier Pride. He was educated in Colonial Heights and Petersburg Public Schools and attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He was...
Elizabeth Ann Walton
Jun 8, 2024
With a spirit of strength and a heart full of love, Elizabeth Ann Walton passed away on June 8, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born in Hopewell, Virginia in 1944, Ann grew up to be the quiet strength of her family, a constant source of comfort and support for those around her....
Lloyd Collins Edwards
Jun 6, 2024
Lloyd Collins Edwards, 93, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born in Hope Mills, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Katherine Edwards; and his seven siblings. He is survived by his four children, Lloyd Phillip Edwards, of Hector, New York, Cathy Myers, of Linden, Virginia, Anthony Michael...
Janet Hatfield Cline
Jun 6, 2024
Janet H. Cline, 80, of Petersburg, VA, passed June 6, 2024. Born and raised in Horsepen, WV, she was the daughter of Layton and Edna Hatfield. She is survived by her one true love and Husband of 62 years, James "Jimmy" W. Cline; beloved son, Kevin T. Cline; "second son", Donald E. Butler; and adoring sisters, Judy Hatfield and Wanda...
Beverly Ann Barker
Jun 4, 2024
Beverly Anne Barker, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, James Van Holt Barker and mother, Elizabeth Gay Barker. She is survived by her two sisters, Betty Price, husband, George and Gracie Barker, wife, Elizabeth. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home of Chester, VA. Family...
Charles Edward Whigham
Jun 3, 2024
Our Charles Edward Whigham, journeyed from this world with a detour in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, before he landed in heaven, on June 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and faithful dogs. An adventure-seeker, rebel, and brilliant polymath, he joined the Air Corps and served during the Korean War. He then studied Political Science and History at...
Emma Gay Davis
Jun 2, 2024
Emma Gay Davis, 82, of Prince George, VA, was surrounded by loved ones when she went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. She was born May 25, 1942, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Sarah Harrison Gay and James Edward Gay, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Weaver "Dave" Davis; a brother,...
Craig Lee Warfield
Jun 1, 2024
Craig Lee Warfield, 56 of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away June 1, 2024. Born in Lansing, MI, and raised in Marion, MI, he was the son of the late William and Lulamay Warfield. He was a loving husband, father, friend, and brother. Craig was a veteran of the Army and served from 1985 - 1993 as a Chemical Operations Specialist....
