Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ralph Kenneth Ayers, Jr.
Sep 10, 2022
Ralph Kenneth Ayers, Jr., 86, of Midlothian, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Ayers, Sr. and Louise Hawkins Ayers; his wife, Mary Frances Ayers; and his sister, Frances Ayers Anderson. Ralph enjoyed watching sports, especially the Redskins and all things UVA. He was a proud graduate of Highland Springs High...
Joseph Jennings Dennis
Sep 9, 2022
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Joseph Jennings Dennis, a beloved husband and father, passed away. He was born to James Colin Dennis and Thelma Brown Dennis in Cumberland County, VA, who preceded him in death. Joseph was married to Barbara Pickett Dennis since 1968. They had two children, Beverly D. Snyder and Stephen W. Dennis. He worked and retired from...
James Edward Nestor
Sep 8, 2022
James E. "Sarge" Nestor, 94, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, September, 8, 2022. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Guy and Birdie Nestor. Mr. Nestor had retired from the United States Army, having faithfully served his country during World War II and Korea. He was a member of the Colonial Heights American...
Mark Wilson Hill
Sep 8, 2022
Mark Wilson Hill, 33, of Chester, VA, died peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2022. Born to missionary parents in Belém, Pará, Brazil, Mark delighted in his childhood experiences there. He attended the Amazon Valley Academy until 2001, when his family returned to the United States. In 2003, his family settled in his mother's hometown of Lynchburg, VA, and...
Kenneth Jackson Slade
Sep 6, 2022
Kenneth "Jack" Jackson Slade, Jr., 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on September 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Born and raised in Wakefield, Virginia, where he graduated from Tidewater Academy, Jack went on to complete his professional career, as a electrician, at Surry Power Station 1972-1979, and Chesterfield Power Station 1979-2017. Jack was an outdoorsman and family man....
Hannelore Mancil
Sep 6, 2022
Hannelore Kollmannsperger Mancil, 77, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Born in Grafing, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef Kollmannsperger and Anna Kommeter Kollmannsperger. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Doyle Mancil; and sisters, Anna Marie Schramm and Josephine Kollmannsperger. Hannelore worked as a Nurse Practitioner for many years...
William Edward Thompson
Sep 6, 2022
William E. "Bill" Thompson entered eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. A native of Lockport, NY, Bill was U.S. Army retired (1SGT) and is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph A. and Irene S. Thompson; and brothers, John O. (J.O.) and David Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy R. Thompson; daughter,...
Albert West
Sep 5, 2022
Albert Leigh West, 90, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Born on July 11, 1932 in Petersburg he was the son of the late William Thomas and Lucy Jones West; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Westmoreland West; and five brothers and sisters. Mr. West was a United...
Eliza Wooden Collins Myrick
Sep 4, 2022
Eliza Wooden Collins Myrick, 100, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Born in Chatham, VA, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Delta Seabright Collins; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Elliott Myrick, Jr.; and her brother, Lawrence Collins. As a child, she attended Hughes Memorial Home for Children...
Viola Virginia Ingraham
Sep 3, 2022
Viola Virginia Cole Ingraham transitioned from this life on to glory on September 3, 2022, at the rich young age of 90. Viola was a determined, independent, sassy lady right up to the end of her days. She loved reading, especially Amish novels, and her Bible. She listened to recorded sermons and music brought to her by the members of...
Francis Allen Houston
Sep 2, 2022
Francis Allen Houston, 82, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Allen and Virginia Minter Houston; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Hall Houston; and a sister, Anne Houston. Mr. Houston was a United States Army veteran, a member of First...
James Michael Philyaw
Sep 2, 2022
James Michael Philyaw, 65, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Philyaw; and nephew, Derek Vrable. James was employed with Philip Morris Tobacco Co. as an operator for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and taking rides on his motorcycle. He will be dearly missed by his family...
Vernelle Curtis
Sep 1, 2022
Curtis, Vernelle Nussey, 96, of Chester, passed away on September 1, 2022, at her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Clarence Curtis; her parents, Joseph and Bessie Nussey; her sisters, Marion Sanders and Virginia Ward; her brother, William Nussey. Vernelle was the matriarch of the Nussey/Curtis family, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She...
Frances Collier Pulley
Sep 1, 2022
Frances Collier Pulley, 98, of Matoaca, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born in Ettrick, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Edwin Collier, Sr. and Eula Mae Pond Collier. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Gerald Pulley; and siblings, Margaret Collier Davis, James E. Collier, Jr, and Gayle Collier Driskill. Frances...
Paul "Steve" Steven Hunter
Sep 1, 2022
Steve Hunter, 73, of Spring Grove, VA died September 1, 2022. Born and raised in Midway, North Carolina, son of the late Paul Hunter and Evelyn Hunter. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathi Hunter; sons, Evan Hunter (Julie), of Winston Salem, NC and Eric Hunter (Liz), of Chesterfield, VA; grandchildren, Ryan, Ethan, Cole, Charlotte, Megan, and...
Ann Elizabeth Scott
Aug 31, 2022
Scott, Ann Elizabeth, age 84, of Chester, VA, went to her eternal home the morning of Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Ann was one of eleven children, born to Jennie and Benjamin Chambers, in Weeksville, NC. She is survived by her son, David Walter Scott; and daughters, Kathryn Smith, of Chesterfield, and Deborah Daniels, of Iowa; as well as six grandchildren...
Gloria Burnice Kollmann
Aug 30, 2022
Gloria Jarratt Kollmann, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Jenkins Jarratt and Ruth Chambers Grizzard Jarratt. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Johnny Jarratt, Bruce Jarratt, Bollie Jarratt, Clifton "Gene" Jarratt, Everette "Dickie" Jarratt, Peggy Brinker, Evelyn Jarratt, Sketter Jarratt, and...
Barbara Ann Harvanek
Aug 29, 2022
Barbara Slaughter Harvanek, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2022. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara, age 89, was born in Petersburg, VA, to the late Preston Booth and Gertrude Helen Slaughter. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Preston B. Slaughter, Jr. Barbara was the devoted wife of the...
Daniel Dempsey Lewis, Sr.
Aug 29, 2022
Daniel Dempsey Lewis, Sr., 86, of Chester, VA, died on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born and raised near Bamburg, SC and was the son of the late Ernest Lewis and Retha Hewitt Lewis; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Johnny Belle; and four brothers, Carl, Bob, Tom and Rufus. Dan grew up on the family...
Timothy Garrett Dobson
Aug 29, 2022
Timothy Garrett Dobson, 59, met God on August 29, 2022, after battling cancer 3 times. He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia and grew up in Chester, Virginia. He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Robert Franklin Dobson, Sr. and Barbara Ann Crotts Dobson. Growing up he played baseball and in the band at school. After Graduating he held jobs at...
