Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Malory Davis Minter
Dec 5, 2021
Malory Davis Minter, 88, of Stuart, VA passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born in Martinsville, VA, he was the son of the late Stafford E. Minter and Martha Bullins Minter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Minter; and brother, Cecil Minter. Malory Minter was a proud Veteran having served his country in the U.S....
David Michael Pate
Dec 5, 2021
David Michael ‘Mike’ Pate, 67, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on December 5, 2021. He was the son of the late David Earl Pate and Betsy Ross Braswell Pate. He was also preceded in death by his significant other, Vicki Bowman; and his grandson, Jay Hoffman. Mike enjoyed a career spanning 40 years as a Shift Supervisor at Honeywell before...
Bobby Lee Owen
Dec 4, 2021
Bobby Lee Owen, 74, a resident of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Connie Owen. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Betty Jean Owen; son, Richard Lee Owen; daughter, Charlotte Ann Thomas and husband, Chad; grandchildren, Savannah Claire Thomas, Caroline Olivia Thomas, and...
Bobby Lee Muse
Dec 3, 2021
Bobby Lee Muse, 56, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Muse. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Major Hierholzer and her husband, Bob; sisters, Lisa Hartley and Wanda Muse; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bobby was employed as a Sheriff Deputy with the City of Colonial Heights....
Cynthia Royal Scott
Dec 3, 2021
Cynthia Ann Royal Scott, 89, of Dinwiddie, VA, our loving mother and Nana, surrounded by family, peacefully went to Heaven in glory to abide with our Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband of 62 years, Thomas Berrimond Scott (Tommy); her parents, John Edward Royal and Ada Kirkland Royal Brooks,...
Earl Kelly Martin
Dec 1, 2021
Earl K. Martin, 78, of DeWitt, died at his residence on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Mr. Martin was born in Ballard, West Virginia. A son of the late Charlie D. and Rosie Z. Martin. He was in US Navy from 1964 - 1968 stationed on the USS Meredith. He is preceded in death by his brothers Bobby, Leroy, and Charles....
Joseph Leo Crosier, Md
Nov 30, 2021
Joseph Leo Crosier, M.D., born in Hinton, West Virginia, passed away on November 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Andrew and Gladys Bennett Crosier and son, Anthony Leo Crosier. Leo attended the University of Richmond as well as the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Hospital and spent his...
Deloris Ann Gunn
Nov 30, 2021
Deloris Ann Gunn, 73, of Chesterfield, VA was born on September 22, 1948 and left this world on November 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, John and Eva Gunn; brothers, Larry and Donnie Gunn. She is survived by her brother, Garland Gunn Sr.; her son, John Clements and wife, Tammy of Edgewater, FL; son, James...
Veera Vee Roddy
Nov 29, 2021
Veera Vee Lewis Roddy passed away peacefully November 29, 2021 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 10, 1956, at Darnall Army Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, to Sgt. Athanie A. Lewis and Elfriede Muller Lewis. As a child, she lived with her sister and her parents in both Germany and Killeen, Texas. She graduated...
Roger Christopher Comer
Nov 29, 2021
Roger Christopher Comer was born on December 15, 1934, in South Boston, VA and lived his life in Chester, VA. Roger served in the U.S. Air Force for six years working as a jet aircraft mechanic and then began his work at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Petersburg. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lois Goodman...
Sandra Slavin Buyalos
Nov 28, 2021
Sandra Ann Slavin Buyalos died on November 28, 2021, after a period of declining health. She was born on March 11, 1935 to the late, John and Ann Slavin in Binghamton, New York. Sandy spent her high school years in Sarasota, Florida. She was a graduate from Sarasota High School where she participated on the synchronized swim team. After graduation,...
Josephine Turner Brady
Nov 27, 2021
Celebrating the Loving Memory of Josephine T. Brady: July 30, 1936 – November 27, 2021 Josephine T. Brady was called to her eternal resting place on November 27, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. Josephine, or as she was affectionately called Phine, was born on July 30, 1936, along with her twin brother Joseph. She was the daughter of Alonzo and Melvie...
Cameron Eugene Costley Iii
Nov 24, 2021
Cameron Eugene Costley III, 48, of Midlothian, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, parents, Cameron E. Costley, Jr. and Betty Jean Ellis Costley; daughters, Katelyn Costley and Brianna Costley; brother, Richard Ramsey and his wife, Pam; niece, Taylor Ramsey; aunt, Susan Chappell and her husband, Jerry; and numerous cousins and friends. Cameron...
John Garland Firebaugh, Sr.
Nov 23, 2021
John Garland Firebaugh, Sr., 87, of Chester, VA, passed peacefully to his eternal home on November 23, 2021. John is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lynn Firebaugh; sister, Judith Firebaugh Perez; brother, Leonard F. Firebaugh; sisters-in-law, Mary Alice Firebaugh and Chappie B. Firebaugh; son, John “Jay” Garland Firebaugh, Jr. (Mollie); daughters, Dianna Firebaugh Clouse (Randy), Sarah Atkins...
Lula "Jeannie" Jane Vaughan
Nov 23, 2021
Lula “Jeannie” Jane Vaughan, 74, of Matoaca, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late William M. Eason and Emma Brooks Eason. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Wayne Vaughan, Sr.; and siblings, Chris Eason, Terry Young, and Charlie Doyle. Jeannie had a talent for quilting...
Nancye Lenora Franco
Nov 23, 2021
Our beloved mother, Nancye L. Franco, born May 21, 1948, passed away on November 23, 2021 surrounded by family and words of love. Nancye was the embodiment of sunshine and faith. Her contagious cheerfulness and positive spirit were a constant encouragement to all who knew her. She followed Jesus faithfully and graced this earth 73 years before joining her mother,...
Albert Leroy Franklin
Nov 20, 2021
Albert Leroy Franklin, 84, of Matoaca, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born in Loudon Co., VA, he was the son of the late Marvin Franklin and Lucy Rector Franklin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janie Holbert and her husband, Eddie; and brother, John Franklin and his wife, Annabelle. Albert was a proud Veteran having...
Ronald Merriman Lowman
Nov 20, 2021
Ronald Merriman Lowman, 82, of Sutherland, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born in Bishop, VA he was the son of the late Raymond Lowman and Juanita Doris Agee Lowman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Lowman. Ronald graduated from Warren County High School in 1958. He went on to serve his country in the...
David Chesley Wills
Nov 18, 2021
David Chesley Wills, 58, of Petersburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Edgar Beverley Wills and Jean Reeves Wills. David was a dedicated Senior Highway Inspector for many years. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed rooting for the Green Bay Packers and the VCU Rams. David...
