Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Frederick Henry Bowen
Mar 19, 2016
Frederick Henry Bowen, 91, of Chester, VA went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie Bowen and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lillian Bowen; son, Fred E. Bowen; daughter, Mabel Bowen Weaver and husband Marty; grandchildren, Laura...
Micajah Leslie Stell, Jr.
Mar 18, 2016
Micajah Leslie Stell, Jr., 68, of Matoaca, VA, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Micajah Leslie Stell, Sr. Mr. Stell was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired Building Inspector for Dinwiddie County. He was a member of Matoaca Sportsman Club, an avid arrowhead collector and enjoyed many...
Steven Orville Streight
Mar 17, 2016
Steven Orville Streight, 56, of Chester,VA, formerly of Winston Salem, NC was called home by the Lord at 3:15pm, Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his home after a two year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). He was born January 2, 1960 in West Virginia to Sue Streight Pope and Clarence Streight. He is survived by his mother, Sue Pope...
Beverly Newman Minter
Mar 16, 2016
Beverly Newman Minter, 66 of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William Edward and Dorothy Louise Routson Dance. Beverly is survived by her sons, Kenneth Newman and wife, Angela, and Jeffrey Newman and wife, Holly; daughter, Lindsay Eakin and husband, Jonathan; brother, William Edward Dance, Jr.; sister, Evelyn Walthall; grandchildren,...
Cheryl Ann Kuptz
Mar 16, 2016
Cheryl Ann Kuptz, 60, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances Davis. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Mitchell Kuptz; children, Brandy Kuptz, Nichole Hannahs and husband Kevin; daughter-in-law, Carrie Hardcastle; grandchildren, Kara Hardcastle-Kuptz, Caleb Kuptz, Michael Hannahs; sisters, Barbara, Kathryn, Lynda;...
Roy Marvin Jones
Mar 14, 2016
Roy Marvin Jones, 83, of Chester, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ethel Jones and his wife Phyllis Jones. He is survived by his son, Charles Jones, daughter, Kelly Jones Becker; grandchildren, Adam, Arielle and Alexis Becker; his stepson Tim Rockett and daughter-in law Katrina Seay Rockett. He is also...
Helen Delores Stone
Mar 13, 2016
Helen Delores Gadow Stone entered this world on June 14, 1942. She went to heaven a fightin’ on March 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was an amazing woman who showered everyone she met with love and light. Even when she was fighting for her life, she was the one who made her family laugh. She was predeceased...
Linda Reams Wells
Mar 13, 2016
Linda Reams Wells, 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Alexander “Lex” and Florence Reams. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Early Reams, Bob Reams, and Bill Reams. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, D. Edward Wells, Sr.; son, D. Edward Wells, Jr....
George "Joe" W. Price, Sr.
Mar 12, 2016
George “Joe” W. Price, Sr., 75, of Chester, VA., departed this life Saturday, March 12, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Diana R. Price. He is survived by his sons, Robert E. Price (Tina), George W. Price, Jr., Steven M. Price (Kristan); daughter, Sheryl P. Fisher (Robert); grandchildren, Abby Price, Michael Fisher, Jennifer...
Nancy Rideout Elder
Mar 12, 2016
Nancy Rideout Elder, 77 of South Prince George, died on Saturday March 12, 2016. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Nannie Rideout. Nancy retired in contract maintenance with Fort Lee after 32 years of service. She was a member of Concord Methodist Church and had been attending Gary’s Methodist Church in the recent years. She is...
Linwood Earl Church
Mar 12, 2016
Linwood E. Church, 73, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert A. and Melva C. Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gladys “Lorraine” Church; his son, Edward S. Hudson, Jr. (Shelby); daughter, Sylvia M. Lowery; grandchildren, Amanda M. Lowery and Shane A. Snead. He is also...
Lois Sandler Graboyes
Mar 11, 2016
Lois Sandler Graboyes, 93, formerly of Petersburg, Va., passed away on March 11, 2016 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. Widow of Harold Graboyes, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Yetta Sandler, also of Petersburg. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Arnold Graboyes (and Kathleen) and Dr. Robert Graboyes (and Alanna); grandchildren Jennifer Camblin (and...
Ruth Skelton Phillips
Mar 9, 2016
Ruth Skelton Phillips, 94, widow of E. Plummer Phillips, Jr, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. A native of Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Bessie Pulley Skelton and Robert Frank Skelton. She was a retired employee of C & P Telephone Co. of VA and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter,...
Carl Ayton Bird, Jr.
Mar 8, 2016
Dr. Carl Drayton Bird, Jr., 87, of Alleghany County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Dr. Bird practiced veterinary medicine for 30 years in Petersburg, VA. He was an avid fisherman who loved the mountains he called home. Dr. Bird was a member of Blue Key Alpha Zeta, Rotary, Ruritan, The American Veterinarian Medical Association, and The Virginia...
Leann Dillon Davis
Mar 7, 2016
Leann Dillon Davis, 58, of Glen Allen, left this earthly home to continue her spiritual flight on Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born on Friday, September 13, 1957, in Petersburg, Virginia. She is survived by two daughters, Shanna Lee Weir and Laura Ashley Weir; brother, Bernard Dewain Davis; niece Stacy Lee Davis; and numerous relatives and friends. She was...
William Alvin Andrews, Sr.
Mar 7, 2016
William Alvin Andrews, Sr., 65, of Dinwiddie County, died Monday, March 07, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Martin Harvey and Rosa Traylor Andrews. After graduating from Petersburg High School, Billy enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1968 to 1972. He traveled the world aboard the U.S.S. Independence, was a member of...
Ernest Lewis "Ernie" Hastings
Mar 6, 2016
Ernest Lewis “Ernie” Hastings, 84, of Chester, VA passed away at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center on, March 6, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Hastings; son, W. Michael Hastings (Deborah); step son, W. Michael Kidd (Thelma); four grandchildren, Adele York (Nathan), Josie Allouche (Jay), Sean and Chelsea Kidd;...
Helen Marguerite St. Clair
Mar 6, 2016
Helen Marguerite St. Clair, 97, of Atco, New Jersey, formerly of Chester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Ray St. Clair; her parents; and her siblings. Helen loved music and Bingo, and was a longstanding member of Chester United Methodist Church. She is survived...
William Clifton Deas
Mar 6, 2016
William Clifton Deas, 85, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, March 6, 2016. All services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Carlton E. Bowe
Mar 4, 2016
Carlton E. Bowe, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Thomas and Norma Brough Bowe; 2 daughters, Carolyn Cogle and Virginia “Mel” Shell; 1 granddaughter; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters. Carlton was a long-time member of Matoaca Baptist Church. He loved spending time outdoors picking flowers for...
