Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Sandra Robinson Ballard
Sep 24, 2023
Sandra Robinson Ballard, 79, of Hopewell, VA, died on September 24, 2023. She was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia, and was married to the late Jerry Rodney Ballard, for 49 years. Married in 1964 to Jerry Ballard, she went on to have two surviving children, a daughter, Melissa Ballard, born in 1966 and son, Jerry Ballard, born in...
Shirley Ann Howard
Sep 23, 2023
Shirley Ann Conard Howard, 88, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, with family by her side. Shirley was born on May 20, 1935 to Mary Elizabeth McDonough Conard and Lynn Van Dyke Conard in Alexandria, Virginia. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy on June 7, 1953. She worked for the Navy as a secretary and met...
Gabrielle Louise Heath
Sep 22, 2023
Gabrielle (Gay) Scott Heath, 82, departed this life on September 22, 2023, surrounded by her daughters, while at home. Gay was preceded in death by her parents, David Scott, Phyllis Kirk and Timothy Kirk; sister, Adrienne McCoullough; and her loving husband of 49 years, Walden Wayne Heath. Gay is survived by her brothers, Nick and Jodi; children, Timothy (Ninette), Samantha...
Magdalini George Flegas
Sep 21, 2023
Magdalini G. Flegas, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday evening, September 21, 2023. She is finally resting peacefully and welcomed into her eternal home with God and reunited with her beloved husband, George Flegas. Magdalini was born on June 1, 1939, in Agia Triada, Karpenissi, Greece to John and Elizabeth Giavos. She was raised by family friends, Stratos...
Mary Ann Sheehan
Sep 21, 2023
Mary Ann Sheehan, 76, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Born on December 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Percy B. Catlett and Julia Richards. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Larry L. Sheehan; sons, Mike Sheehan, James Sheehan and wife, Suzanne, and John...
Ernest Ray Tomlin
Sep 21, 2023
Ernest Ray Tomlin, 55, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Ernest was a loving father that loved Jeeps, gardening, politics, Washington Redskins, grilling, hanging with his dog, Atlas, while eating ice cream, and watching YouTube. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his son wrenching on new projects while drinking a Cobra Libre. He is...
William Ernest Waterworth
Sep 21, 2023
William (Bill) E. Waterworth, 86, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born in Bury, Manchester, Lancashire County, England, to the late Alan and Ethel Waterworth. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John R. Waterworth; and his spouses, Mary Ludvigson, Shirley Waterworth, and Roseann Waterworth. He dutifully served his country in the Army National Guard, and...
William Preston Stamper, Jr.
Sep 21, 2023
William Preston "Wolf" Stamper, Jr., 76, peacefully departed this life surrounded by family on September 21, 2023. William was preceded in death by his parents, William P. Stamper, Sr., and Frances Pickett Stamper; and his sister, Brenda Light. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Carolyn Ann Stamper; children, Eryck Stamper, Heather Bradick, Michelle Quillen (Michael), and...
Thelma Lacks Martin
Sep 21, 2023
Thelma Lacks Martin, 91, of Chester, VA, passed on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Born in Halifax County, VA, she was the daughter of the late, Henry Thomas and Mossie Crabtree Lacks; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wesley H. Martin, Jr.; three brothers, Aubrey, J.W., and Junior; and one sister, Carolyn. Mrs. Martin was...
Leon Elson Elsarelli
Sep 20, 2023
Elsarelli, Leon Elson, 86, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born on 23 April 1937, in Hershey, PA, and his early years were in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute, class of 1959, and served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. He is preceded in death by his loving...
Robert James Wagner, Sr.
Sep 19, 2023
Robert J. Wagner, Sr., 75, of Prince George County, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest F. Wagner, Sr. and Emily T. Wagner and brothers, Ernest Wagner, Jr. and Wayne Wagner. Robert is survived by his children, Teresa Titus, Rebecca Jamison (Robert), and Robert Wagner II (Logan); grandchildren, Brooke Dancy, Blakely...
Gale Hatton Miles
Sep 19, 2023
Gale Hatton Miles, 72, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born on April 14, 1951, and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Hatton, Sr., and June Logan Hatton. Gale was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver J. Miles, Jr.; son, Oliver Jeremy Miles; brothers, Thomas J. Hatton,...
Joseph Howard Brandon, Sr.
Sep 19, 2023
Joseph Howard Brandon, Sr., 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Bryd Brandon, IV and Jessie Watkins Brandon; and was also preceded in death by his son, William C. Brandon. Mr. Brandon was the past owner and operator of Loves Wayside Furniture and was a resident...
Carolyn Louise Wingold
Sep 16, 2023
Carolyn Louise Wingold, 80, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born in Live Oak, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Grady Gaskins and Orma Whippie Summers; and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Neil Powers; and three brothers, James "Bo" Gaskins, Richard Gaskins, and Ben Gaskins. Carolyn was a longtime active...
Francis Townley Watkins
Sep 15, 2023
Francis Townley Watkins, 85, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Francis was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 24, 1938 and was the son of the late Francis and Charlotte Watkins. He is survived by his wife, Beverly F. Watkins; three children, Townley Scott Watkins (Pam), Preston Kelly Watkins (Denise), and Cynthia Watkins; and two grandchildren,...
Judith Shumaker Thomas
Sep 15, 2023
Judith "Judy" Shumaker Thomas, 82, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Although born in the country, Judy was a city girl at heart. Whenever she would see the city lights at night, she would sing, "I love the night life, I want to boogie." Boogie on Mom, we love you! Judy was preceded in death by her...
Ralph Evan Rowlett, Sr.
Sep 15, 2023
Ralph E. "Papa" Rowlett, Sr., our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle of Matoaca went home to the lord on September 15, 2023. Ralph was born on July 29, 1936, in Petersburg, VA, to Silas and Levi Rowlett. After beginning his career as an electrician with James Adkins he retired from E.I. Dupont after 39 successful years. Ralph was...
Ann Marie Whipp
Sep 11, 2023
Ann Marie Elizabeth Penchick Whipp, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in New Kensington, PA, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Dallas Charles Whipp; and her son, Kevin M Whipp and his wife, Kim Whipp. Mrs. Whipp retired from the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department as an accountant after...
Robert Gregory Slone
Sep 11, 2023
Robert Gregory Slone, 50, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Phyllis Slone; and his uncle, Carl Slone. Robert was a 15-year member of Smyrna Baptist Church, where he both attended the church and volunteered. He loved fishing and enjoyed walking, walking many miles each day to...
Eugene Russell Marable, Jr.
Sep 11, 2023
Eugene Russell Marable, Jr. died on September 11, 2023 at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 102. He was the son of the late Eugene Russell Marable, Sr. and Enola Simmons Marable. He was born in Prince George County on February 7, 1921 at "Blairs" the family farm on the James River. Soon thereafter the family moved...
