Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Landy Aldridge Emory, Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
Landy Aldridge Emory, Jr., 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Merchant's Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, VA. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel...
Terry Collett
Oct 13, 2022
Collett, G. "Terry" born May 18, 1936 to Gilbert and Lillian Collett of Petersburg, Va, died on October 13, 2022. He was a resident of Colonial Heights, Virginia. He graduated from Petersburg High School, and attended Randolph Macon College for two years. Well known in the Petersburg area for his restaurants "The Pack Horse" AKA "Terry's" on Crater Road, and...
Colleen Ryan Killin
Oct 13, 2022
Colleen Ryan Killin, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 13, 2022. She entered into this world on December 9, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois. Colleen is formerly of Miami, Florida and Tucson, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Catherine Ryan. She is survived by her three loving children, Marianne Killin, Lawrence...
Mary Straccioni Esposito
Oct 12, 2022
Mary S. Esposito, age 88, took off on her joyful journey to rejoin her beloved husband, Mario F. Esposito, at high noon on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - exactly 22 years to the day after he departed at the age of 68 on October 12, 2000. Mary was predeceased by her father, Dino F. Straccioni; mother, Catherine F. Straccioni; and,...
Lois Wilson Nearing
Oct 12, 2022
Lois Wilson Nearing, 90, of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late, Harvey and Bessie Wilson; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce D. Nearing; one son, Robbie Nearing; and a daughter, Janice Nearing. Mrs. Nearing was a lighthearted lady with a silly sense...
Trina Mae-Arrington Broce
Oct 12, 2022
Trina Mae Arrington-Broce, 65, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Hill; mother, Jean Hill; and brother, Ricky Joe Hill. Trina worked for Allied Chemical when she was younger, then worked as an assistant district manager for Securitas Security until health issues left her disabled. She was active in...
Arica Joyce Kestner-Pegram
Oct 11, 2022
Arica Joyce Kestner-Pegram, passed away, October 11, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Anthony J. Pegram and her children, that were the light of her life, Anthony, Tatianna, Adrianna and Andreo. Arica was also survived by her mother, Thelma Kestner; father, Coy Kestner (Kathy); sister, Tonya Kestner; brother, Jason Lespier (Brittany); and nieces Starr and Bella Lespier. The family...
Crystal Gayle Forehand
Oct 10, 2022
Crystal Gayle Forehand, 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was raised in Colonial Heights, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Roy Campbell and Ernestine Crawford Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Earl Forehand, Sr.; and a son, Thomas Earl Forehand, Jr. She is survived by her children,...
Carolyn Lee Schlimme
Oct 10, 2022
Carolyn Lee Schlimme, 75, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. Born in Easton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ralph James Martin; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Charles Schlimme III; a son, Todd Andrew Schlimme; a brother, Kenneth Martin; and her beloved dog, Petey Pie. Carolyn and Al relocated...
Frances Lee Gilmer
Oct 9, 2022
Frances Lee Gilmer, 92, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Born in Greensville County, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Roy Gray and Frances Virginia Irby Gray. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Winifred Stocks, Carolyn Norment, and Shirley Miller. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Hare (Rick) and Lisa...
Donald Lee Chenault
Oct 8, 2022
Donald Lee Chenault, 57, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. He was a former employee of Allen Corporation of America for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lena "Betty" Barricks Chenault. His is survived by his father, Jerry Chenault; brother, Jason Chenault (Teri); three nieces, Gabriella, Johanna, and Lillian Chenault; uncle,...
Thelma A Ratliff
Oct 8, 2022
Thelma A. Ratliff, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with family at her side, following her year-long battle with cancer. Born May 3, 1937, in Mercer County, West Virginia, she was the eldest daughter of the late, Kenna Orval Amick and Thressie Lilly Amick. She was preceded in death by four of her siblings, James Lilly, Paul Amick,...
Thomas Neil Painter
Oct 8, 2022
Thomas Neil Painter, 81, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late, Thomas L. Painter and Lillie Elliott Painter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patsy Parks Painter; granddaughter, Sarah Anders; infant brother, Garland Painter; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Anders. He is survived by his children, Kelly...
Jonathan W. Springfield
Oct 6, 2022
Jonathan Winthrop Springfield, 60, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on October 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joann Ellington Springfield. Jonathan was a parts manager for Colonial Trucking for may years. He enjoyed fishing with his daughter, loved his Harley motorcycle and his dog, Sandy. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Springfield (Luis Hernandez); father,...
Melvin Douglas Brown
Oct 6, 2022
Melvin Brown of Chester, Virginia passed away on Oct 6, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Samuel Eugene Miller
Oct 4, 2022
Samuel Eugene Miller, 70, of Prince George VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents Cleveland B. Miller and Mary K. Miller, of Bluefield, West Virginia. Waiting at Heaven's Gates with her arms wide open, was his loving wife, Zona Theresa Miller. He is survived by his...
Allan Christian Ruedy
Oct 3, 2022
Allan Christian Ruedy, 40, of Prince George, VA, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in the Philippines, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ennis & Eletha Coale; paternal grandparents, Albert & Frances Ruedy; and a brother, Robert Ennis Ruedy. He is the son of Richard and Hope Ruedy; and is also...
Constance Owen Digby
Oct 3, 2022
Constance Owen Digby, 68, of Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert Milton Owen and Ella Louise Hall Owen. She is survived by her sister, Shelley Hedum (Gary); nieces, Jenny Hicks and Courtney Rollinson; nephews, Kyle Rollinson and Dylan Rollinson; 4 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews; and best friend,...
William Thomas Smith, Jr.
Oct 3, 2022
William "Tom" Thomas Smith, Jr., 94, of Chester, VA passed on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was the son of the late William Thomas Smith, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hall Smith; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Ethel "Wray" Floyd Smith; and a granddaughter, Amanda Bienvenu. Mr. Smith is survived by his four...
Jessie Melvin Shearin
Oct 2, 2022
Jessie Melvin "Scoky" Shearin of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022, after reaching the age of 84. After several months of failing health, he died peacefully within his home with loving family and friends by his side. Jessie was born and raised in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Jessie was preceded in death by his parents,...
