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 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 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 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, 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 “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, 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, 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 “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 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, 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, 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;...
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...
Jerry Hart Flowers, 71, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, he was the son of the late William Daily and Eula May Strange Flowers. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jerry worked in the insurance business for over 20 years, and spent the remainder of his career as a hearing aid specialist with...
Janice Irene Gibson, 76, of Chester, passed away from cancer at her residence, Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born and raised in Pleasant Mt., Pennsylvania. She and her husband traveled with the Air Force for 20 years before settling in Chester, where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Janice worked as a Hairstylist for 20...
Ernest C. Wiseman, Jr., 69, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Ruby V. Wiseman; daughter, Melanie Gill; brother, Ronnie J. Wiseman; sister, Carolyn S. Wiseman; niece, Yvonne Estes-Evans. Mr. Wiseman was a Master HVAC Mechanic in the State of Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Christopher Brian Finch, 42, of Stony Creek, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Harmon Finch, Jr; and brother, Donald Scott Finch. Christopher was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and a Sargeant for Lawrenceville Correctional Center. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Finch; children, Sarah Seering, Brittany Finch, Kelsey...
Mamie K. Bowers, 84, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin and Violet May Morrison Bowers; and son, William Calvin King. Mamie retired from Honeywell after 20 + years of service. She is survived by her partner of 30 + years, Tommy A. Bowden; son, Marion Hardaway King,...
Carles Eugene Hayes, 84, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vadyon B. Hayes. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. A...