Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
William Frederick Bell
May 19, 2015
BELL, William F. of Richmond, born in St. Louis, MO, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2015. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; his son, Russell and his wife, Sandra; his daughter, Kim and her husband, Jeff; and their grandchildren, Andrew, Rebekah, Jack, Kristin and her husband,...
Leroy Fred Willis
May 19, 2015
Leroy Fred Willis, 74, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Marie Willis. He is survived by his three children, Anita Bowen, Barbara Williams, and Danny Willis; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, sister, Louise Tiller; and brother, George Willis. He loved fishing, traveling, and spending time...
Marietta Lee Spiers
May 16, 2015
Marietta Lee Spiers, 74, of Dinwiddie Co., VA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born in Brunswick, VA she was the daughter of the late Hector Austin and Mable Elizabeth Harris Elmore; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert L. Harris; and her son-in-law, Richard Lowry. Mrs. Spiers is survived by her loving husband, Grant “Dickie”...
James Wiston King Sr
May 15, 2015
James W. King Sr., 53, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy L. King; and parents, John W. and Rosie M. Bynum King. He is survived by his daughters, Glenda Wells and Jennifer Nichols; son, James King Jr.; grandchildren, Brian, Zachary, Kammie, Alyssa, Gabriella and William. The family...
Robert Lester Cox
May 15, 2015
Robert Lester Cox, 92, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cora Cox; his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Louise Cox; brothers, Hunter Cox and Cecil Cox; sister Clair Hill. He is survived by his sons, Robert D. Cox and wife Toni, Danny E. Cox and...
Thaddeus Foster Redmond Jr.
May 14, 2015
Thaddeus (Thad) F. Redmond Jr., 84, of Colonial Heights, VA. passed away peacefully on May 14, 2015 at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center under the care of the Angels (nurses) of Journey’s Way Hospice Unit, Richmond, VA., whom he and the family think so highly of. Mr. Redmond was predeceased by his parents, Mr. Thaddeus F. Redmond Sr. and...
Harry W. Rowsey Sr.
May 12, 2015
Harry W. Rowsey, Sr., 93 of Wilson, NC, passed away May 12, 2015 at the Parkwood Village Assisted Living Facility. Mr. Rowsey was born October 31, 1921 in Buena Vista, VA, son of Harry and Lillian Rowsey, and had been a resident of the Richmond, VA area for most of his life. Weldon and his wife Betsy relocated to Wilson,...
Samuel Fredrick Hamilton
May 12, 2015
Samuel F. Hamilton Samuel F. “Sam” Hamilton, 72, of Richmond, VA. passed away following a sudden illness on May 12, 2015. Formerly of Parkersburg, Sam graduated from Parkersburg High School and West Virginia University, Parkersburg Center. He served in the United States Air Force, being stationed in the Azores Islands and March Air Base in Riverside, California. He had a...
Marlene Beverley Braver Wilks
May 12, 2015
Marlene Beverley Braver Wilks passed away on May 12, 2015. She was born in Richmond, VA on August 2, 1937 to the late Charles and Blanche Barney Braver. Marlene grew up in Petersburg, VA, graduating from Petersburg High School in 1954. She attended UNC– Greensboro, and graduated with an English degree in 1958. After college, Marlene taught high school briefly...
James Erskine Evans
May 11, 2015
Evans, James E., 60, of Chesterfield, VA departed this life suddenly on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Bill Evans, and brother, Dunbar Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Tamara Joyner Evans; three sons, Jamie Evans and wife, Carolina, Jordan Evans and John Evans; his stepchildren, Cortney Arnold and Brandon...
Winfred Harrison Riggs
May 11, 2015
Winfred “Nick” Harrison Riggs, 71, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Harrison E. and Lillian Wyatt Riggs. Nick was a former member of Ivey Memorial Methodist Church in Colonial Heights. He retired from Phillip Morris and Petersburg Builders Supply. Nick is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ann...
Earl Mayfield Cole
May 11, 2015
Earl Mayfield Cole, 87, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Cole and Lena Freemeyer; and wife, Mary Bristow Cole. Earl was a long-time member of the Bensley Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad. In his free time he enjoyed spending time at his cottage on the Chesapeake Bay....
Kathryn Elizabeth Underwood Skalsky
May 10, 2015
Kathryn Elizabeth Underwood Skalsky, 49, of Prince George, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carson Underwood. Kathryn loved the Lord with all of her heart and was a member of Crossroads Ministry in Petersburg. She also loved butterflies and enjoyed singing. She is survived by her loving...
Phyllis Marie Schrum
May 10, 2015
Phyllis Marie Schrum, 73, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Allen and Margaret Overby Elder. Some of Phyllis’ favorite activities were throwing darts and dancing. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Warren; son, Eddie Bruce and his wife, Terijo; grandson, Wesley Warren; two brothers,...
Barbara Anne Gephart
May 10, 2015
Barbara Anne Gephart, 82, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Doris Gephart; sisters, Edith Puckett, Ethel Johnson and Frances Adams. She is survived by her children, Karan Petersen (Mark), Renee Moore (Charlie), Tony Porter (Carol) and Davit Porter (Theresa); 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren....
Shakira Diamond Henry
May 10, 2015
Shakira Diamond Henry, 19, of Chester, VA passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was a 2013 graduate of Thomas Dale High School, where she graduated with honors. Shakira continued her impressive academic accomplishments by attending the University of Richmond, majoring in finance and business administration. In her short life, Shakira touched many with her compassionate and inviting...
Patricia Jane Reed
May 9, 2015
Patricia Jane Reed, 79, of Chester, VA, died surrounded by family Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was born in Brownfield, PA the daughter of the late Jessie and Mildred Mitchell. Before moving to Virginia, three years ago, Patricia lived in Milltown, NJ for 33 years and was an avid NY Yankees and tennis fan. She is survived by her loving...
Gary Lee Bowman Sr.
May 9, 2015
Gary Lee Bowman, Sr., 60, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Bowman; sister, Mabel Cummings; brother, Ted D. Bowman, Jr. He is survived by his son, Gary L. Bowman, Jr. and wife, Holli; mother, Julia Bowman; brothers, Walter Bowman (Desiree DeAnn) and Danny Bowman (Ruthie); sister, Lisa...
William Arnold Neel
May 8, 2015
William Arnold “Bill” Neel, 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Garnetta Neel. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janet W. Neel; sons, David Neel and wife Anita, Pierce Neel and wife Bonnie; grandchildren, David, Logan, Danielle and Bryce Neel; sisters, Debbie...
William Thomas Moore
May 7, 2015
William Thomas Moore “Winkie”, 57, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Keimer Moore; and son, Cameron Moore. William was a past member of the Petersburg Mormon Church and the Huntington Court Methodist Church in Roanoke. He also was a member of the Richmond Dive Club and the Civitian Club. William...
