Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Helen Hendrix Molter
Mar 3, 2015
Helen Hendrix Molter, 85, of Chester, passed away on March 3, 2015. Born in Coeburn, VA she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Nettie Skeen Graham; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Hendrix; and second husband, Frederick Molter, Jr. Mrs. Molter was a member of Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church in Chester. She...
Thelma E. Ramsey
Mar 1, 2015
RAMSEY, Thelma E. "Mema," 85, of Chester, Va., left to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ramsey; sister, Evelyn; and brother, Charles. She is survived by her sister, Betty Pafford; a son and daughter- in-law, William "Rick" Allen and Jackie; five grandchildren, Bridgette McCool, Jessica Dickson, Holly McCray,...
Wayne Leroy Tunstall
Mar 1, 2015
Wayne L. Tunstall, 70, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at MCV Hospital with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Tunstall. Wayne was a proud Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He later went on to retire after 32 years of service as Senior Battalion Chief...
David Sheridan Grande
Feb 28, 2015
David Sheridan Grande, 83, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Alphonso and Gladys Emily Lary Grande. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Gay Grande; brother, Alphonso “Bobby” Grande; and sister, Marianna Grande Wood. David is survived by two sisters, Patricia Grande and...
Warren Lane Jolly
Feb 27, 2015
Warren Lane Jolly, 67, of Chester, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Warren Elmo and Ann Elizabeth Harris Jolly. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Jolly; and nephew, Robert Buckner. Warren is survived by his wife, Janice Jolly; two daughters, Jennifer Randazzo and her...
Kaylee Elizabeth Glass
Feb 24, 2015
Kaylee Elizabeth Glass, 9 months old, of Prince George, passed away on February 24, 2015. Kaylee was born on April 30, 2014 in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her loving parents, Betsy and Jeffrey Glass, Jr.; two brothers, Stavros Korkos, Jr. and Andrew Glass; paternal grandparents, Jacqueline and Charles Short; maternal grandparents, Roberta and James Grant; and a great-grandmother,...
David Ray Phares, Jr.
Feb 23, 2015
David Ray Phares, Jr. 65, a resident of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Geraldine Phares. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Joan D. Phares; children, Brian Phares (Maria), Darcy Gill (James), Tammy Ellison (Bryan), Tina Raatz; grandchildren, Ayden, Ethan, Kara, Jake, Rick...
Brian Keith Lee
Feb 23, 2015
Brian Keith Lee, 55, of Colonial Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 23, 2015. Born in Colonial Heights, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee, Jr.; and was also preceded in death by, a sister, Robin Clampitt. Brian had two passions in his life which was serving his Lord and loving...
Marion Belsone Beckwith
Feb 23, 2015
Marion Belsone Beckwith, 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. Mrs. Beckwith was the widow of Thomas Stanly Beckwith, Sr. and is survived by her daughter, Julie Beckwith Grossmann; son, Thomas Stanly Beckwith, Jr. and his wife, Robin; grandchild, Samuel W. Grossmann, III; and her special canine friend, Lola. A graveside service will be held at 11:00...
John Eugene Mccormick
Feb 23, 2015
John Eugene McCormick, 75, of Prince George, passed away on February 23, 2015. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Eugene and Margaret Sughrue McCormick; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Schuman. Mr. McCormick is survived by his brother, Thomas McCormick and wife, Patricia; and twelve nieces and nephews. A funeral mass...
Ralph Bennie Stotesberry
Feb 22, 2015
Ralph Bennie "Stotes" Stotesberry was born November 24, 1937 and made his trip to heaven on February 22nd, 2015. There he joined his parents, Thomas and Virginia Stotesberry and brother, Rodney. Ralph enjoyed all of life's pleasures; his 42 years of work as an engineer at the DuPont Spruance Plant; his land in Alberta; spending time with his sister, Mary...
Martha Fulghum Smith
Feb 21, 2015
Miss Martha Fulghum Smith of Petersburg, Virginia, died at Southside Regional Hospital on February 21, 2015. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Smith III. Martha is survived by her sister, Anne Katherine Smith of Richmond, Virginia; brother Joseph Henry Smith, IV of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; cousins Thomas Fulghum Nunnally of Emerald Isle,...
Charlotte Blankenship Ruffin
Feb 21, 2015
Charlotte Blankenship Ruffin, 88, a resident of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Carrie Blankenship; and her loving husband, George E. Ruffin, Sr. She is survived by her children, George E. Ruffin, Jr. and Beverly R. Buccola (Allan); grandchildren, Celeste Buccola and Allan C. Buccola (Jaimee); great...
Lena Biamonté Condrey
Feb 20, 2015
Lena Biamonté Condrey, 92, of Waverly, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Condrey. Mrs. Condrey is survived by her daughter, Jackie Cox and her husband, Charlie; son, Rick Condrey and his wife, Julie; grandchildren, Adrienne Newcomb and her husband, Craig, Jennifer Williams and her husband, Jimmy, Jason Condrey and...
Wanda Lee Musgrove
Feb 18, 2015
Wanda Lee Musgrove, 84, a resident of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Hattie Willis; two brothers, Jim and Bob Willis. She is survived by her children, Saundra L. Krumpe (Leroy)and James E. Musgrove (Terie); grandsons, Justin Krumpe and Michael Krumpe (Allison); great grandson, Easton Krumpe. She...
Bobby Reid Pope
Feb 17, 2015
Bobby Reid Pope, 81 of Chester Va., went to be with the Lord February 17, 2015. He was born in High Point North Carolina on September 16, 1933 to Reid and Frieda Pope In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Maurice Albert Winpigler. He attended High Point High School. He was married to Sue...
Henry David Parker Jr.
Feb 16, 2015
Henry D. Parker, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in Johnston-Willis Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mr. Parker was born December 21, 1938 in Prince George County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Parker, Sr. and Maude Riddle Parker, and his aunt, Mary Lee Moore. He is survived by a cousin, Susie Andrews and...
Clara Emily Snodgrass
Feb 16, 2015
Clara Emily Snodgrass, 69, of Chesterfield, daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Pierce of Colorado Springs, met her Lord and Savior Monday, February 16, 2015. She was met at the gates by husband, Kenneth Snodgrass, Sr. and son, Kenneth Snodgrass, Jr. Clara retired from Chesterfield County Food Service. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lynn Groff; grandchildren, Ciera and Gauge...
Robert Leroy Wyatt
Feb 16, 2015
Robert Leroy Wyatt, 79, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. Born in Glen White, WVA, he was the son of the late Emory Leroy and Della Hazel Daniels Wyatt. A man of many talents, Bob was a “Jack of all trades” and an avid scuba diver for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
John Robert Tietjen M.D.
Feb 14, 2015
A Life of Public Service: Humanitarian and Visionary Dr. John Tietjen of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away February 14, 2015. Born April 16, 1916, Dr. Tietjen asserted he was “born lucky,” but the luck belonged to those who knew him. Raised in Albany, New York, he attended Albany Medical College, where he met and later married the love of his life,...
