Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Betty Lou Munford Hicks
Mar 9, 2025
Hicks, Betty Lou Munford, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025. She was the seventh of eight children of the late Mathew Munford, Sr. and Susie Belle Cones Munford. She was married to the love of her life, Victor Elwood Hicks, for fifty-seven years until his passing in October 2019. In addition to her parents and Victor, Betty...
Lewis Edwin Lufsey
Mar 8, 2025
Lewis Edwin Lufsey, 84, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on March 8, 2025.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Lewis was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a successful career in plumbing supply for 45 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 2, and Fraternal Order of Eagles #882,...
Sandra Ann Sanroma
Mar 8, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Sanroma, 82, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother- she was deeply grateful for the joys of motherhood and cherished her role as a loving, devoted grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ulises Sanroma; daughter, Cristina Albin; and grandson Shane Albin.
Though born in Wilmington,...
Steven John Taylor
Mar 8, 2025
Steven John Taylor died on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born to the late John Jr. and Deloris Taylor, in Greensburg, PA. He is also preceded by his aunt, Betty Taylor. Steve was a loved man, who spent much of his time hard at work at his auto body shop. When he wasn't there, he would explore the great...
Nancy Kathryn (Anderson) Beardslee
Mar 6, 2025
Nancy Kathryn (Anderson) Beardslee, 89, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025. She was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on May 2, 1935. Nancy was known for her warmth, generosity and loving spirit.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Leona Anderson; her brother, John Anderson; and husband, Pat Beardslee.
She is survived by her...
Dares Georahan
Mar 5, 2025
Dares Georahan, 77, of Hopewell and Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on March 5, 2025. Born and raised in Khorat, Thailand, Dares immigrated to Virginia in 1973, making the City of Hopewell her home until relocating to Colonial Heights in 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted herself to her family. Dares is survived by her...
Carol Crowder Chappell
Mar 5, 2025
Carol Crowder Chappell, 81, of Carson, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Karl P. and Frances Rudd Crowder; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn F. Chappell. Mrs. Chappell had worked for the Bank of Southside Virginia since she was 18 years old, having earned the title of...
Howard Thomas Moss
Mar 4, 2025
Howard Thomas Moss, USAF (Ret.) was born on February 3, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia, to Katherine (Fensom) Moss and Earnest Francis Moss. Howard passed away at Baymarsh, on March 4, 2025. Howard leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan Moss; his devoted dog, Paces; brothers, Randall (Renee) and Kevin (Kelli); as well as, many loving cousins, nieces and...
Walfriede "FeFe" B. Windle
Mar 4, 2025
Walfriede "FeFe" B. Windle passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Berta Fischer; and her husband of 41 years David A. Windle. FeFe was born and raised in Germany and served as a caregiver for numerous years. She is survived by her daughters, Linda S. Bowes (Ian), Lois W. Wolfrey...
Charlotte Marie Joyner Dabney
Mar 2, 2025
Charlotte Marie Joyner Dabney, of Amelia, VA, went home with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born November 21, 1932, in Matoaca, VA, the second child of Vivian C. Sr. and Mary Susie Bowman Joyner. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl while attending Gospel Hall in Matoaca. In addition to her parents,...
Janet Page Jones DeBernard
Mar 2, 2025
Janet Page Jones DeBernard, of Hartsville, South Carolina, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, David Arthur DeBernard; her father in-law, Michael Wallace DeBernard; her brother in-law, Thomas Cofer Woolridge, Jr.; and her parents, Roland Page and Vivian Mae Williams Jones.
Janet was born...
Edward Otis Simpson
Mar 1, 2025
SIMPSON, Edward Otis "Ted," age 92, passed away March 1, 2025. Ted liked to joke, "I was born at an early age" and "my brother is an only child". Actually, he had two older brothers who predeceased him, Donald and Norman Simpson. He was also predeceased by billions of other people, most notably his English-born parents, Elsie and Alex Simpson....
Susan Elaine Lapierre
Mar 1, 2025
Susan Elaine Lapierre, 79, of Chester, VA, died March 1, 2025, at Arden Courts Memory Care Community. She was born in Washington DC, to Navy Commander Carroll Edward Eichhorn and Lorraine Lillian Eichhorn (nee Smith), on December 5, 1945. Susan was raised in Skokie, IL, and attended the University of Iowa where she earned a degree in Nursing. "Sooz" was...
Brenda Sue Phillips
Mar 1, 2025
Brenda Sue Phillips, 69 of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Peggy Eve Phillips; and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Middleton; and a brother, Vernal Phillips. Brenda will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted mother, nana and sister....
Alan Richard Tougas
Feb 28, 2025
Alan Richard Tougas, 94, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on February 28, 2025.
Alan was born on October 19, 1930, in Hudson Falls, NY.
He was a graduate from Indiana University where he obtained a Master's in Education and went on to teach for 27 years at Thomas Dale High School in Chester, VA, after serving in the Navy and Airforce during...
Michael Bradley, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Michael "Mike" Bradley, Sr., 65, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Jr. and Ocie Bradley.
Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a lover of all animals, especially his cats. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mike is survived...
Dale Alan Jones
Feb 28, 2025
Dale Alan Jones "Poppa J" "Padre", 66, of Kennewick, WA, passed away unexpectedly at home February 28, 2025. He was the son of the late John Jones and Shirley Jones. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and devoted many hours to the Highlands Nifty Fifties Plus and American Legion. He enjoyed playing golf, watching racing and football on the...
Carl Wayne Stewart
Feb 28, 2025
Carl Wayne Stewart, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia, to the late Reginald Wilkerson and Myrtle Skinner Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rolland "Skee Ball" Wilkerson Stewart; and sister, Dorothy Stewart Cates. Carl served in the United States...
Larry Randall Ward
Feb 27, 2025
Larry "Randy" Randall Ward, 63, of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Welch, WV, he was the son of Gwenith Jean Ward and the late Clarence Ward.
Randy, affectionately known as "Bo Duke" by his friends and family, was known for his love of simple pleasures, including The...
Malvin LeGrande Lanier
Feb 26, 2025
Malvin LeGrande Lanier, 90, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hinton and Ethel Lanier; his daughter, Renee Williamson; his sister, Joyce Daulton; and his brother, Earnest "Danny" Lanier.
Malvin grew up on a farm in Chesterfield County. He enjoyed farming through most of his life, growing his first crop...
