Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Laurie Ellen Whitman
Dec 7, 2015
Laurie Ellen Whitman, 45, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall T. Whitman. She is survived by her mother, Linda C. Whitman; a sister, Michele Whitman; her children, Jeffrey, Jenifer, Andy, Kimberly, Jessica and Amber; Fiancée, Timothy Bishop; numerous grandchildren, extended family and friends. Laurie was employed at...
Virginia "Jinx" Tooley
Dec 6, 2015
.TOOLEY, Virginia Ann Turner "Jinx," 67, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Turner; and brother, Edward Turner. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle T. Edwards and Catherine D. Tooley; and her sister, Terry L. Aima. Jinx graduated from Manchester High School in 1966, where she...
Christine Sadler Bryant
Dec 3, 2015
Christine Sadler Bryant, 90, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She is survived by her sons, Richard E. Bryant, Jr., (Barbara), James R. Bryant (Sherri); a daughter, Lindy B. Durham (Jim); grandchildren, Rob Bryant (Sharon), Mark Bryant (Tonya), Nicholas Bryant, Jake Bryant, Christie Durham and Thomas Durham; great-grandchildren, Robbie (Katie) and Emma Bryant; a sister,...
Calvin Rhoades Johnson
Dec 1, 2015
Mr. Calvin Rhoades Johnson, "Chuck", of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st at the age of 92. He is survived by his children, David (Linda) of Columbia, SC, Jimmy (Linda) of Dinwiddie, VA, Chris (George) of Portsmouth, VA, Mark (Jill) of Tampa, FL, and Stacy (Jim) of Alexandria, VA and his brother, Charles (Mildred) of Montverde, FL. He...
Eleanor Sherman Clarke
Dec 1, 2015
Eleanor Sherman Clarke, 90, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. She was one of the first women to earn a pilot’s license in the state of Virginia, and at 17, was the first woman to fly solo in Petersburg. Shortly after earning her license she joined the Civil Air Patrol and was an active member....
Charles Edward Burke
Nov 30, 2015
Charles E. Burke, age 90, originally of Rappahannock County, passed away near his home in N. Chesterfield, Virginia on Monday, November 30, 2015. Charles was the only son born to Judd and Mary Hassie Coppage Burke, of Flint Hill, Virginia. He is survived by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Burke of Sperryville, Virginia and three sons and a daughter, all of...
Fernanda Ann Smith
Nov 28, 2015
Fernanda Ann Smith, 79, wife of the late SSG Oscar Paul Smith, Jr., passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Louise Marie Cucchi DeGruccio. Fernanda worked at Hardee’s for over 20 years. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Diana Hoover (John), Tina Grant (Eddie) and Michele Fussell (Tommy); 2 sons,...
Charles Stith Bridgman Jr.
Nov 27, 2015
Charles S. Bridgman, Jr., 95, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles S. and Nellie Schwartz Bridgman, Sr.; and his wife, Helen Tatum Bridgman. He is survived by his niece, Blanche Walker; nephew, Glenn Grammer; step-nieces, Faye Mattox and Gloria Thweatt; and numerous other extended family. All services are...
Melvina T. Justus
Nov 27, 2015
Melvina Thomason Justus, 82, of North Chesterfield, passed away on November 27, 2015. Born in Alberta, VA she was the daughter of the late Tom and Allie Havens; and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Albert L. Thomason and Edgar S. Justus; and a son James L. Thomason and a daughter Kitty Sue Sammons. Melvina was a Supervisor...
Hannah Chappell Wells
Nov 26, 2015
Hannah Moore Chappell Wells of Dinwiddie County, died Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Lemuel Gray and Hattie Moore Chappell. She was also predeceased by the following siblings, Alice C. Tyler, Allen Gray Chappell, Margaret C. Oliver, and Charles Franklin Chappell; and by her husband of 64 years, Travis W. “Spike” Wells. She is survived...
William Robert Dockery
Nov 25, 2015
William Robert Dockery, 73, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Brack Neil and Elsie Sigler Dockery. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. William is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Rebecca Dockery; daughter, Sally Pace; four grandchildren, Robert Pittman, Rebecca...
Leon Eugene Davis
Nov 22, 2015
Leon Eugene “Gene” Davis, 75, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late George W. Davis and Eleanor McDonald Davis. He was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Robert D. Davis, Ronald E. Davis, George W. Davis, Merle F. Davis, Joyce C. Davis, Darlene Davis, and baby...
Susan Diane Davis
Nov 20, 2015
Susan Diane Davis, 62, of Chester, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 in the company of her beloved friends. Susan was born in Richmond, Virginia to Bernard and Beatrice Parrish. She went to Thomas Dale High school and graduated in 1973. She continued her education at Longwood University graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in education. Her love...
Frances Earle Roller Roudabush
Nov 20, 2015
Frances Earle Roller Roudabush, 93, of Chesterfield, died Friday, November 20, 2015. Widow of Charles E. Roudabush, Jr. Family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Richard James Freeburn
Nov 20, 2015
Richard James “Rick” Freeburn, 52, of Prince George, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was a loving husband and father. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Dean Freeburn, Sr. and Mary Olga Popig Freeburn. Rick was the owner and operator of FIXN-AC and had been in the heating and air business for 30 years....
Fely Picart Thompson
Nov 19, 2015
Fely Picart Thompson of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 19, at Lucy Corr Health Care Center. She was born in Baguio, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Amado and Elisea Picart. Fely was preceded in death by her husband, John Bernard Thompson, son, James Marito Thompson, and great-granddaughter, Mikayla Thompson. Fely spent her formative years attending...
Karen Lynn Blade Reed
Nov 19, 2015
Karen Lynn Blade Reed, 56, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Blade; and a brother, Morris Blade; Karen is survived by her daughter, Erica Dorsey (Manuel); son, Charles Wells (Courtney); three grandchildren, Melanie Dorsey, Carter Wells, and Madison Wells; mother, Elaine Blade; brother, Stevean Blade; five sisters, Kimberly...
Dennis Wayne Rich
Nov 19, 2015
Dennis Wayne Rich, 52, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kate Kelly; and aunt, Francis Denning. Dennis is survived by his wife, Paula Rich; three sons, Kelley, Justin, and Corey Rich; daughter, Staci Rich; mother, Rachel McCoy; four sisters, Robin, Jeannie, Lisa, and Beth; brother, Kip; aunt, Christine Simons;...
Gilbert Thomas Edwards
Nov 17, 2015
EDWARDS, GIL, 81, of Chesterfield passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was an A3C in the Air Force during the Korean War, dance instructor, a Richmond City Police Officer, and a NO.1 salesman for Haynes Furniture for 32 years. Gil was preceded in death by his parents Claude & Eunice Edwards and 9 siblings. He is survived by his...
