Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Nancy Kight McLaughlin
Aug 21, 2025
Nancy Kight McLaughlin, 80, of Chester, VA, formerly of Clifton, VA, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born in Palm Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Brigadier General (Ret.) Richard T. Kight, USAF, and June Kight. Nancy had an adventurous spirit and loved spending time outdoors, and she loved to garden. Nancy enjoyed going RV'ing with her...
Lelia LeMaster Winn
Aug 20, 2025
Lelia LeMaster Winn, age 88, passed away on August 20, 2025. She was born in Hopewell, VA, to Matthew Munford and Susie Munford. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 51 years, Andy LeMaster; and her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Winn; her daughters, Maria Baker (Claude) and Kelly Rigsby (Lloyd); her stepchildren, Diane Sweat...
William Zimmerman
Aug 19, 2025
William "Bill" Zimmerman, 60, of Sutherland, VA, died August 18, 2025. Bill was born in Niagara Falls, New York, and moved to Richmond, Virginia, when he was in middle school, where he met the love of his life, his wife, Louisa "Lisa" Atkins Zimmerman, when they were teenage neighbors. They married 39 years ago and built their family and home...
Richard McIlwaine Thackston, Jr.
Aug 18, 2025
Richard McIlwaine Thackston, Jr., "Dick", was born on May 27, 1942, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. Thackston and Hazel Gay Collins Thackston; sisters, Betty Jean Irving Whitt and Annie Marie Thackston Doughty; half-brother, Carol Thackston; and granddaughter, Katie Elizabeth Thackston. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty...
Robert C. Andrews
Aug 18, 2025
Robert C. Andrews, 86, of Chester, VA, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Calvin and Shirley Andrews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Andrews.
Robert retired from the Richmond Times Dispatch after over 30 years of service. He is survived by...
Dana Conrecode
Aug 13, 2025
Dana Conrecode, 42, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2025. Born on August 3, 1983, to Bonnie Conrecode and the late Edward J. Conrecode, Jr., Dana was an outgoing and vibrant soul whose infectious spirit and love for life touched everyone she met. Dana was a dedicated waitress, lawn care professional, and skilled all-around craftsperson, known for...
Rose Elko Uzel
Aug 12, 2025
Rose Elko Uzel, 94, of South Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1931, in a farmhouse off Woodpecker Road in Chesterfield County, VA, to the late Michael J. Sr. and Mary Hanzlik Elko. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Benjamin T. Uzel, Sr.; her sister, Mary Elko, DC;...
Frances Maldonado Rios
Aug 12, 2025
It is with both heavy hearts and quiet joy that we share that our mother, Frances Maldonado Rios, 77, of Chesterfield, VA, went home to be with our Lord on August 12, 2025. Born and raised in Austin, TX, Mom was the cherished daughter of Francisco and Jesusa Maldonado. Though we grieve, we are comforted knowing she is truly happy...
Teresa Byrd Morgan
Aug 12, 2025
Teresa Byrd Morgan, 69, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on August 12, 2025. Born on November 7, 1955, in Charleston, SC, to Monroe and Ada Byrd, Teresa lived a life of dedication to her family, profession, community, and church.
Teresa earned her B.S. from the University of Central Florida in 1984, and her J.D. from the University of Florida in 1987....
Robert Wayne Parker
Aug 11, 2025
Robert Wayne Parker, 80, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Edna Parker.
Robert grew up in Walnut Hill, and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1962. He then ran track at Campbell College in North Carolina and often hitchhiked back and forth during school breaks. Robert then...
Elaine Wendy Friedman
Aug 9, 2025
Elaine Wendy Friedman, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to Herbert and Helen Solomon, Wendy was the devoted wife of Frank Robert Friedman for 59 years. Wendy was the loving mother of Jodi Lynn Friedman Woods and her cherished son-in-law, James Patrick Woods. She was the sister of the...
John David Jones, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
John David Jones, Jr., 64, of Chester, VA, died August 8, 2025. He was born in Arkadelphia, AR, to John D. Jones, Sr., and the late Velma Kirksey Jones. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Michelle Virginia Franklin Jones; sons, John D. Jones III and Shane F. Jones; and daughter, Robyn A. Jones, aka Kimberly. Also, by...
Melody Miller Kittell
Aug 8, 2025
Melody Miller Kittell, 62, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on August 8, 2025.
Born to the late Ivey "Mack" Miller; she is also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Herndon; brother, Mitchell Miller; and her brother-in-law, Steve Ferguson.
Melody was a Meadowbrook High School graduate, who found special interest in playing softball and bingo, and adored the Christmas season. She retired...
Deborah Hart Bridgforth
Aug 6, 2025
Deborah Hart Bridgforth, 70, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born on January 18, 1955, she was the daughter of late W. Louis and Myrtle Hart Bridgforth. She grew up in Farmville, Virginia, and attended Prince Edward Academy. She later worked in the dental healthcare field throughout her career.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Shanna Orr...
Hita Frank Birdsong, Sr.
Aug 6, 2025
Birdsong, Hita Frank, Sr., 83, of Chester, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his late wife of 55 years, Virginia Birdsong; parents, Frank Hita Birdsong and Marian Fernsler; two sons, Michael and Matthew Birdsong; grandson, Brandon Birdsong; and brothers, Morris and Richard Birdsong. Frank loved being a father and grandfather, camping, music, going to the...
Shelia Ann Price
Aug 6, 2025
Shelia Ann Price, passed away peacefully at her home in Chester, Virginia, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was 68 years old.
Shelia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Garry Price; her father, Elmer Day; and her mother, Betty Clark.
Her memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved her, and the number is vast....
Frank Leroy Young
Aug 5, 2025
Frank Leroy Young, a devoted husband, beloved father, supportive brother and uncle, generous neighbor, and friend to many, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was 86 years young and has joined his parents, Walter "Fred" and "Medora" Jane Young in heaven. To his family and friends, he was known as Leroy, to his Navy pals and fellow workers, he...
Katherine Howerton Wells
Aug 4, 2025
Katherine Howerton Wells, 86, of Dewitt, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born on May 1, 1939, in Dinwiddie County, she was the daughter of the late William Wilson "Billy" Howerton and Jessie Alicia Brown Howerton. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Earl Lee "Marlboro Man"...
Nora C. Harry
Aug 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nora C. Harry, who departed this life on August 2, 2025, at the age of 74.
Nora lived a life marked by service, resilience, and strength that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was known for her generous spirit, clever quips, and unwavering commitment to her...
David Ward Rodgers
Jul 30, 2025
David Ward Rodgers, 71, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born in Waynesboro, VA, he was the son of the late Ward and Helen Rodgers; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Vera "Kinny" Hunt; and three brothers, Jesse, Tommy and Henry Rodgers. David enjoyed traveling and hiking in the mountains, taking photos, reading,...
