Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Noble Eugene Tripp
May 13, 2022
Noble Eugene Tripp, 92, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Loma Broome Tripp and his wife, Carole Tripp. Noble was a United States Army veteran and retired as a Master Electrician. He is survived by his devoted caregivers and friends, Jonshay Byrd, Jonrelle Byrd, Tytrelle...
Robert Lee Nicely
May 13, 2022
Robert Lee Nicely, age 83, of Chester, VA, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Mr. Nicely was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Ann Nicely; his loving wife, Ruby Jane Nicely; and his daughter, Debbie Molaison. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed tending to his garden. Mr. Nicely had retired from Allied Chemical as a Machine...
James Long Mcmillen, Jr.
May 12, 2022
James Long McMillen, Jr., 80, of Hopewell, VA, departed this life on May 12, 2022. Born in Glenville, WV and raised in Masontown, WV, he was the son of the late James Long and Mildred Virginia Langford McMillen. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and devoted his time to serving in his church and community. After graduating from...
James Edward Tomlin
May 12, 2022
James Edward Tomlin left this world unexpectedly, on May 12th, 2022. He is survived by his loving mother, Julie J. Tomlin; the loves of his life, his two children, Julie D. Tomlin and Jordan Tomlin; and his brothers, Jesse Tomlin and Michael Tomlin. He leaves behind many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Michael Francis Joyce
May 10, 2022
Michael Francis Joyce, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Joyce; his wife, Leslie Joyce; his son, Mark Joyce; and his sister, Dee Joyce Taylor. Michael liked to spend his time being active and lifting weights, working out, and walking around the local mall with his friends. He...
Mary Ellen Anderson
May 10, 2022
Mary Ellen Anderson, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to sleep with her ancestors on May 10, 2022. Born and raised in Ettrick, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Milton L. Pulley and Mary Eloise Pulley. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jeffrey H. Anderson; son, David C. Swift; brother, Milton L. Pulley, Jr., as...
Derek Anthony Williams
May 9, 2022
Derek Anthony Williams, Sr., 62, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary Reeves Williams. Derek was a United States Marines veteran and had retired from the Department of Corrections after 20 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his three children, Derek...
Dennis Richard Sparks
May 9, 2022
Dennis Richard Sparks, 80, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Dranan Sparks and Robnette Tomlin Brannan. Mr. Sparks was a United States Air Force veteran and had retired as City Manager from Luray, VA. He was a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church in Hopewell....
John Frank Whiteside, Jr.
May 8, 2022
John Frank Whiteside, Jr. passed away May 8th, 2022 at Dunlop House Assisted Living Facility in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Born September 4th, 1931 in Natural Bridge, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Frank Whiteside, Sr. and Nannie Mae Whiteside. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth W. Kyser, Rachel W. Campbell and husband, Stanley,...
Benjamin James Natoli
May 7, 2022
Benjamin James Natoli, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully May 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, James and Rosalie Maggard. He is survived by his loving parents, Ashley and Alexander Natoli; brother, Connor Natoli; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Julie Davis; fraternal grandparents, Michael and Janet Natoli; great-grandparents, Milford and Beverley Davis; great-grandparents, Jake and Wilhelmina Folkertsma;...
Marie Ryan Gibbs
May 7, 2022
Marie Ryan Gibbs, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Ryan, Jr. and Georgia Clark Ryan; her spouse, Ira Gibbs, Jr.; and her brother, John Ryan. Marie was a big-hearted woman, who was a loving mother and grandmother. Above all, she loved her family. She is survived by...
Robert Leroy Zehner
May 6, 2022
Through life and through the long, hard march towards death, Bob was a loving, kind, mindful, thoughtful, caring, steadfast, stalwart man. He was a man who approached life with a keen wit which drew others into his orbit. He was a student of life. Told that he should not pursue a college degree, he earned a BA (The Citadel -...
Joseph Henry Smith Iv
May 6, 2022
Joseph Henry Smith IV, Jack, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, Mount Pleasant, S.C. and recently, Emerald Isle, N.C. passed away suddenly at his home on May 6, 2022. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Smith III and his sister, Martha Fulghum Smith. Jack is survived by his son, Joseph Henry Smith V of Ashville,...
Lewis Russell Ward, Sr.
May 6, 2022
Lewis Russell Ward, Sr., 86, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully Friday, May 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James T. Ward and Pearl E. Ward; brother, Etchell Ward; and a sister, Mary Ellen Stroud. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elsie C. Ward; son, Lewis R. "Rusty" Ward, Jr. (Paige); son,...
Mary Hope
May 5, 2022
Mary Riddle Hope, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully May 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lacy E. Akers and Nina Edwards Akers; first husband, J.D Riddle; second husband, Fred Hope; and her daughter-in-law, Deborah Riddle. She is survived by her son, Danny Riddle; daughter, Susan Bishop (Casey); daughter, Dianne R. Edwards (Aubrey); grandchildren, Stefanie Neal...
Lewis Early Surber, Jr.
May 4, 2022
Lewis Early Surber, Jr., 82, of DeWitt, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Born in Smyth County, VA he was the son of the late, Louis Early Surber, Sr. and Mattie Comer Surber; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Surber; and a sister, Patsy McVey. Mr. Surber faithfully served his country in the...
Sidney Page Williams
May 4, 2022
Sidney Page Williams, 70, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He is survived by his cousins, Carl W. Wells, Neal Wells, Charlotte Miller, G. Stewart Duval II, Earl Williams, Sharon Williams, Sharry Brydon, Henry Martin, Patsy Kelly, and Elizabeth Williams. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Prospect Christian...
Joyce Renee Gould
May 4, 2022
Joyce "Renee" Gould, 70, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jack R. and Virginia L. Gadsby. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Marie Gould; and sister, Brenda Zucchi. Renee is survived by her husband of 47 years,...
Mona Janeen Peters
May 4, 2022
Mona Janeen Peters, of Prince George, VA, passed away May 4, 2022. Born and raised in Staunton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Whetzel and Mildred "Sue" Hocker; and stepmother, Jackie Whetzel. She was also preceded in death by her late brothers Ralph Whetzel and Larry Bowles. She is survived by her husband of over half a...
Bernard Raymond Crowder, Jr.
May 4, 2022
Bernard R. "Baby Chick" Crowder, Jr., 87, of Matoaca, VA, went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 27, 1935 and raised in Matoaca, VA, he was the son of the late Bernard "Chick" and Blanche Kersey Crowder; and was also preceded in death by a son, Bernard R....
