Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Richard Lyon Jones
Feb 1, 2015
Richard Lyon Jones, 90, of Chester, formerly of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2015 at The Crossings at Ironbridge. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patricia St George, his parents, Carl and Virginia, brother Carl Jr., sister Virginia J. Kerr, son David Cleland and daughter-in-law Marla. “Dick” was an Eagle...
Ruth Betty Gordon
Feb 1, 2015
Ruth Betty Gordon, 89, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Ruth was a graduate of Madison College and the longtime owner/operator of Abrams Pawn Shop & Music Store in Hopewell. She was also a dedicated bridge player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bernice Newman Abrams, and a sister, Hannah Tischler....
Charles Lee Ardillo Sr.
Feb 1, 2015
Charles L. Ardillo Sr., 84, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann M. Ardillo. Charles was survived by his son, Charles L. Ardillo, Jr. and wife, Joy M. Lamartina-Ardillo; and grandchildren, Vincent C. Ardillo and Maria A. Ardillo. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015...
Evelyn Helms Johnson Gray
Jan 31, 2015
Evelyn Helms Johnson Gray ended her days on January 31, 2015, at the Crossings at Ironbridge. She was 95. Through a century of tumult and change, Eve Gray lived a life of remarkable stability. A native of Chesterfield County, Eve Gray lived all but her last three years in the historic Bishop-Johnson house, where she was born on June 14,...
Larry Columbus Phillips Sr
Jan 31, 2015
Larry Columbus Phillips, Sr, 61, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Born in Norton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Columbus and Pina Dickenson Phillips. Larry was a proud member of Masonic Lodge # 59 in Pound, VA. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Darcus...
Oliver Kermit Nelan Jr.
Jan 29, 2015
Oliver Nelan Jr., 84, of Chester, departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Ina Jo Nelan and his first wife, Ellen Kiger Nelan. Oliver was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and attended Waynesburg College prior to joining the army in...
Floyd Harding Ellis
Jan 28, 2015
Floyd Harding Ellis, 93, of Prince George, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardell Davis and Stella Maude Ellis; five brothers; and two sisters. Floyd proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. during World War II. He retired from the Teamsters Union after...
Ruth Allyson Southard
Jan 27, 2015
Ruth A. Southard, 68, of Chesterfield departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Southard. She is survived by her children, Melanie R. Southard, and Robert V. Southard II and wife, Christina; grandchildren, Cheyenne, Tyler, and Brandon; special friend, Gary Stultz and many others who will cherish her memory. Visitation...
Charles J. Martin
Jan 27, 2015
Charles J. Martin, 75, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 after a long and hard battle with COPD, lung and brain cancer. He was born February 8, 1939 in West Virginia and grew up in Petersburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie D. and Rosie Z. Martin; and two brothers, Bobby R. and...
Frances Dale Mcnece
Jan 26, 2015
Frances Dale McNece, 67, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Viola Frances Murdock Vaughan. Mrs. McNece was passionate about her church and participated whenever she could. She served as a choir director and youth leader at Dinwiddie Baptist Church. She is survived by...
Manning Maxie Weaver
Jan 25, 2015
Manning Maxie Weaver, 80, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Cecelia Weaver; daughters, Cecelia Freeland, Beth Hanna, and Elaine Jones; two sisters, Fannie Louise Rose and Sherry Edwards; seven grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at...
Martin Sheintoch
Jan 25, 2015
Dr. Martin Sheintoch, 93, passed away January 25, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was predeceased by his parents Philip and Polly Sheintoch and siblings Dr. Hyman Sheintoch and Rose Senie. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Rhoda Klein Sheintoch, whose marriage was an inspiration to all who knew them....
Ruth Anne Wilcox-Jaszewski
Jan 25, 2015
Ruth Anne Wilcox-Jaszewski, 71, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015. On October 24, 1943 an angel came into this world, her name was Ruth Anne. Her life was to be varied and exciting. Several bouts with meningitis thrust her into her treasured career, teaching fitness, her passion. In 2001 this came to an abrupt end when family...
Karen Jean Heathfield
Jan 24, 2015
Karen Jean Heathfield, 59, of Prince George, died on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Austin David and Delores Morrissette Matson. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Heathfield; two sons, Stephen and Benjamin Pilsbury; sister, Patty Matson; two step-daughters, Dawnn Thornton and Melanie Binversie; and numerous grandchildren. The family is being served by...
Barbara Helen Wood
Jan 23, 2015
Barbara Helen Wood, born June 27, 1927 to the late Harvey Nichol Wood and Helen Stonesifer Wood of Collingswood, New Jersey died on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Dinwiddie, Virginia where she has resided for the past nine months to be near her niece & nephew, Theresa (Terry) & Harold Jackson. Prior to her move to Virginia, Barbara resided at...
Virginia Maude Breakell Long
Jan 21, 2015
Virginia Maude Breakell Long, “Ginny,” of Petersburg, VA, died on January 21, 2015 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Ralph Brosius Long; her granddaughter, Anne Watkinson Mattox; and her grandson, Clayton Douglass Bruni. She is survived by one son and two daughters: James A. Long and his wife, Latane of Waynesboro; Dorothy...
Jessie Bishop Anderson
Jan 21, 2015
Jessie Bishop Anderson, 89, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Jessie was born in Petersburg, the daughter of the late George Thomas and Eva Wilkerson Bishop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Anderson; grandson, Jason Houck; sisters Doris Brock and Ethel Lee Bishop; and brothers, H. Roy Bishop and L. Nelson...
Jerry Wayne Morgan
Jan 20, 2015
Jerry Wayne Morgan, 65, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Morgan is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Gladys Bradley Morgan. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Morgan; sons, James Morgan, Brent Morgan, and Clay Morgan; fiancée, Kimberly Molter; sister, Joan Bradley;...
Howard Walker Dodd
Jan 19, 2015
Howard Walker Dodd, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired pressman from the printing industry, and loved fishing at the Outer Banks, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Dodd. He is survived by his son, Brian Keith Dodd and his wife, Debra; daughter, Susan...
Myrtle Handschuh Toombs
Jan 17, 2015
Myrtle Toombs, 87, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harry Frederick Handschuh, Jr. and Lillian Madeline Moore; and was preceded in death by her husband, E. Calvin Toombs; two brothers, Harry and Zack Handschuh, and three sisters, Virginia Talbott, Anna Lanier and Arling Carpenter. She was...
