Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Charles Bernard Bailey, Jr.
Apr 30, 2016
Charles Bernard “Chuck” Bailey, Jr., 49, of N. Chesterfield, died Saturday, April 30, 2016. Born and raised in Hopewell, Chuck loved hunting, fishing, and his work as a painter. He is survived by his son, Charles Bernard Bailey, III; mother, Betty “Sissy” Adams and husband, James; father, Charles Holt and wife, Jennie; brothers and sisters, Michael Bailey, Contina Adams, Chris...
Patricia Jessica Martin
Apr 30, 2016
Patricia Jessica Martin, 50, of Dewitt, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. She was born in Owosso, Michigan to her mother, Sherry VanKuren Grizzard, and her father who preceded her, Patrick Benjamin Gallop. Patricia was also preceded in death by her step-father, William H. Grizzard, III; grandparents, Lawrence Aaron VanKuren, Sr. and Violet Myla VanKuren. She is survived by...
Doris Johnson Thornton
Apr 30, 2016
THORNTON, Doris Johnson, 94, treasured mother, grandmother, wife, and friend passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016. Our mother possessed an incomparable beauty of spirit, grace, and loving kindness. She always had a ready smile for everyone and had a very upbeat and happy nature. Born and raised in Danville, where she met and married her beloved husband of 60+...
Jessie Morgan Roebuck
Apr 29, 2016
Roebuck, Jessie Wynn Morgan passed away on April 29, 2016. Daughter of Edward Lee Morgan and Nancy Thorne Morgan, she was born on October 15, 1932, in Newton, Mississippi. After receiving a full academic scholarship, she graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1954 with a degree in Education. In addition, at age eighteen she was crowned as Miss...
Elton Rutherford Beverly
Apr 29, 2016
Elton, 98 years old, died after a brief illness at CJW Hospital on April 29, 2016 with his wife by his side. Elton was born and raised in Steamboat Springs Colorado and the son of the late Claude Elton Beverly and Ruth Rutherford Beverly. After graduating from Denver University with a Chemical Engineering degree, he went to Iowa University where...
Dorothy Lee Day Parsons
Apr 28, 2016
Dorothy Lee Day “Dot” Parsons, 90, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coach Roland and Catherine Day; her loving husband, Jesse Heath Parsons, Jr.; and a sister, Margaret West. She is survived by her children, Roland Parsons and Gayle Murman (Paul); grandchildren, Catherine Ames (J. Frederick, Jr.), Susan...
Ruth Otey Kvasnicka
Apr 27, 2016
Ruth Otey Kvasnicka, 74, of S. Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Yeoman and Margaret Watkins Otey; and husband of 51 years, Louis J. Kvasnicka, Jr. Ruth was a member of Abundant Life Church. She is survived by her daughter, Susan K. Ingle and husband, Kelly; son, Mark...
Jeffery Steven Poole
Apr 26, 2016
Jeffery Steven Poole, 56, of N. Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret J. Poole. He is survived by his father, Joe Poole; wife, Rebecca Poole; children, Jessica Poole, Ashley Poole and Jacob Poole; and a granddaughter, Adelynn Delapena-Poole; special dog, Tater-Tot; numerous extended family and friends. Jeff loved...
Carolyn Livesay Linkous
Apr 25, 2016
Carolyn Livesay Linkous, 63, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Wray Elliott Livesay. Carolyn loved cooking and crafts, but most of all being a “dance mom”. She is survived by her father, Savannah Joseph Livesay; two daughters, Jennie Ellen Schwalm Andrews and husband, Cory, and Rebecca Lois...
Steven Roger Barnes, Jr.
Apr 25, 2016
Steven Roger Barnes, Jr., 37, of Chester, passed away at home on April 25, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Steven Barnes, Sr. and Eva Sterns ; children, Ryan, Luke, Steven, III., Sheriff, Sephiroth, Adrian, Nicolas, and Victor; and brothers, Matt and Robert. Steven was employed with DuPont in Chesterfield. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to...
Madaline Davis Lewis
Apr 21, 2016
Madaline Davis Lewis, 92, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on April 21, 2016, at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lloyd Davis and Julia Brooks Davis; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Lewis. Mrs. Lewis retired after 29 years as a secretary for Federal Paper...
Carolyn Chandler Wells
Apr 20, 2016
Carolyn Chandler Wells, 74, of Dinwiddie, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at her residence. Born in DeWitt, VA, she was the daughter of the late Elmo and Nellie Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bernard Wayne “Lumpy” Wells, and her brother, Gary Chandler. Carolyn started her career at the Virginia Restaurant Association but...
Cheryl Wynne Hamrick
Apr 20, 2016
Cheryl Wynne Hamrick, 55, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Frances Lee Prevette
Apr 20, 2016
Frances Lee Prevette, 78, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Daughter of the late Rious and Ivy Ozment Munford, she was born in Danville, VA in 1937. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Kenneth Prevette; son, Sam Prevette, Jr.; and brother, Bobby Munford. Frances is survived by her 3 sons; Steve Prevette, Ronnie...
Clarice Marie Delbridge
Apr 20, 2016
Clarice Marie Delbridge, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis E. Delbridge, Sr. Mrs. Delbridge is survived by her sons, Curtis “Woody” DelBridge, Jr. and his wife, Diane and Keith W. Delbridge; nephew, Danny Carter and wife, Doris; two sisters-in-law, Theresa Buckner and Alice Delbridge; also numerous nieces...
Earl Thomas Newton, Sr.
Apr 19, 2016
Earl Thomas Newton Sr. “Bubba”, 65 of Prince George passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen Jones Newton; his son Earl Thomas Newton Jr.; and his brother Charles Newton. Bubba served his country proudly in the Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Bubba enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved...
Marie Kratochvil Leddy
Apr 19, 2016
Marie Kratochvil Leddy, 90, of Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Born in Prince George, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Kratochvil, Sr. and Lydia Shredl Kratochvil. She was also preceded in death by brother, Charles A. Kratochvil, Jr.; and sister, Helen Jarrell. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bernard “Barney” M....
William Edward Daniel, Jr.
Apr 18, 2016
William Edward Daniel, Jr. 88, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born in Waverly, VA, he was the son of the late William E. Daniel, Sr. and Nellie Rosella Weaver Daniel. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maria L. Daniel; two sisters and a brother. William was known for his precision marksmanship with...
Norville James Woodfin, Jr.
Apr 18, 2016
Norville James Woodfin, Jr., 82, of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late Norville James and Josephine Stroud Woodfin. He is survived by his wife, Frances S. Woodfin; daughter, Diana P. Blackburn and husband, James; grandson, James W. Blackburn, Jr. and wife, Donna; sisters, Barbara Diken and June...
Marjorie Elizabeth Bradley
Apr 18, 2016
Marjorie E. Turner Bradley, 78, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 18, 2016. Preceding her in death are her parents, Loren and Alverdia Briles Turner. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Frankie Bradley of Chester, VA; four children, Donna Lynch Allen of Leopold, IN, James Lynch of Terre Haute, IN, Janet Lynch...
