Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
David Wayne Huband, Sr.
Jul 24, 2021
David Wayne Huband, Sr. 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Floyd R. Huband Sr. and Mary Tatum Huband; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Nancy Hazelgrove Huband. Mr. Huband was a contractor by trade his whole life...
Ruth Jolly Marable
Jul 24, 2021
Ruth Jolly Marable, 96, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Early Edward Jolly and Emma Florence Puckett Jolly; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Randolph (Ranny) Marable; three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Marable was a lifetime member of West End...
Eleanor Norris Cox
Jul 23, 2021
Eleanor Norris Cox, surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully in Chesterfield, Virginia on Friday, July 23, 2021. While our hearts are broken, we are blessed to have had our beloved “Mimi” with us for 90 years. She was a true southern lady with grace, elegance, and a delightful sense of humor. She loved going to the beach, gardening, bird...
David Jordan Crist
Jul 23, 2021
David Jordan Crist, 78, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born in Falls View, WV he was the son of the late Homer Crist and Thelma Marie Beaver; and was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte Edens Crist. Mr. Crist retired from Dupont after many years of service as an instrument...
Merle Mae Ancarrow West
Jul 22, 2021
Merle Mae Ancarrow West, 82, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gladys Ancarrow. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest E “Sonny” West, sisters, Geraldine Cecil (James), Reavice Mosher (Russ), Joyce Townley (Dump) and Connie Kelly (Henry). She is survived by her...
Mary Kathleen Jackson
Jul 21, 2021
Mary Kathleen Jackson, 75, passed away peacefully on July 21,2021 while surrounded by loved ones. In the dictionary, the words “Mom” and “Angel” would have a picture of Mary. She is now rid of all pains and her wings are extended to the fullest. Retired from Troutman & Sanders Law Firm after 30 years, she loved her work and her...
Denise Renee Hitchcock
Jul 21, 2021
After a heroic battle with lung cancer, Denise R. Hitchcock entered triumphantly into the gates of Heaven on July 21, 2021. She was a proud member of the United States Air Force for 11 years and was most recently employed by Radiology Associates of Richmond. She loved cooking, most sports, her feline companions in life, and most especially her family...
Susan Jane Slater
Jul 21, 2021
Susan Jane Slater, 74, of Dinwiddie, VA, went to be with the Lord suddenly on July 21st. Susan was born on November 14th, 1946 to Charles and Jane Parker in Martins Ferry, OH. She graduated from St. Clairsville High School in 1964. Susan’s life's work was caring for children. She ran a daycare in her home for 8 years in...
Roberta Clark Boswell
Jul 21, 2021
Roberta Clark Boswell went peacefully to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Roberta, or Bobbie, as many knew her, is survived by her loving twin sister Elizabeth (Betty) Clark Saady; four nephews, Kevin, Thomas, Douglas and Kenneth Saady; nine great-nephews and nieces and her very special friend, who she said was her "kindred spirit", Scott Scarborough. Scott and Bobbie...
Nancy Latimer Porterfield
Jul 19, 2021
Nancy L. Porterfield, 103, of Chester, Virginia died on July 19, 2021. Born in Carrollton, Virginia, she was the daughter of Linwood Latimer and Nancy Latimer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Wendell Bruce Porterfield. She is survived by a daughter, Anna Moore, and two sons, Wendell Porterfield, Jr. and David Porterfield. She is also...
Geraldine Morriss Smith
Jul 16, 2021
Geraldine "Jeri" Morriss Smith, 80, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born in Emporia, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Walker Morriss and Sarah Allen Morriss. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, George Emmett Smith. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth David Smith (Janice) and Bari Walker Smith (Sabrina); grandchildren,...
Julia Dulgher Horner
Jul 16, 2021
Julia Dulgher Horner, 55, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eli Dulgher Jr. and Nellie Hutchins; her spouse, Thomas Horner; and her brothers, Mike and Julius Dulgher. Julia loved her grandchildren and was also an avid animal lover. She enjoyed her solitude. She was known for her big heart...
Conry "Mike" Willis Allen Jr.
Jul 11, 2021
Conry “Mike” Willis Allen, Jr., 75, of Ford, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in Dinwiddie, he was the son of the late Conry Allen, Sr. and Sarah Rash Allen. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Connie Angel and Eloise Davis. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He went on to be...
Ernest Joseph Jeniolionis
Jul 10, 2021
Ernest Joseph Jeniolionis was laid to rest on December 4, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, New York on November 21, 1954. He was the son of Joseph and Hannelore Jeniolionis, both preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Anna Dominguez and brother, Paul Jeniolionis. He enjoyed a long career as a chemical engineer and formed many...
Cecil Bailey Peade
Jul 9, 2021
Cecil Bailey Peade, 79, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. He is the son of the late John Tennie and Ida Dora Anderson Peade and was born in Halifax, VA, on February 21, 1942. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Blaha Peade; siblings, Gloria “Gerry” Broyles, William T. Peade, Onsby Allen Peade,...
Ilene Elizabeth Dougherty
Jul 8, 2021
Ilene E. Dougherty, 101, a bona fide member of The Greatest Generation and long-time resident of Petersburg, died Thursday, July 8. Formerly of Keysville, VA, Ilene was predeceased by her parents, James Austin and Joanna Weaver Lefevers; her husband, COL William 0. Dougherty, Jr.; her son, William 0. Dougherty III; a brother, James A. Lefevers; and sisters, Helen L. Lafon...
Jacquelene B Hatcher
Jul 7, 2021
Watch out here she comes… Jacquelene Ayden Brewster Hatcher (Jacque) was born in West Virginia on November 16, 1938. She passed away after a brief and unexpected illness in Richmond, VA on July 7, 2021 surrounded by her daughter, dearest friends, and exemplary medical staff. The role she was most proud of was that of being a single mother and...
Helen Edwards Barner Price
Jul 5, 2021
Helen Edwards Price (Barner), 96, of McKenney, passed away on July 5, 2021. She was born December 20, 1924 in Hertford County, NC to Samuel Edwards and Lucille Powell. She is survived by her sons, David Lunsford Barner Jr. and his wife, Dukie Rives Barner and Robert S. Price Jr.; daughters, Debbie F. Knight and Teresa Ordazzo; grandchildren, Kristen Leigh...
Scott David Muller
Jul 4, 2021
Scott David Muller, 34, of Hopewell, VA, died on July 4, 2021. Scott loved playing his instruments, specifically the drums and keyboard. He enjoyed I.T. and in particular, stock trading. His greatest love in life was his daughter. Scott was a dedicated teacher and taught English as a second language. He is survived by his daughter, Ivy Marie Muller; fiancé,...
