Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Gerladine Moore Kirkhum
May 14, 2021
Geraldine (Gerri) Moore Kirkhum, 68, of Chester, VA, died May 14, 2021. Born and raised in Northern VA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Moore and Mary Jane Wright Moore. She is preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, James Kirkhum; and son, Brian Kirkhum. She is survived by brother, Robert Moore of Warrenton, VA; brother,...
Thomas John Thompson
May 12, 2021
Thomas John Thompson, age 49, resident of Emporia, VA, passed away on May 12, 2021. Thomas was raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Thomas attended Wayne Community College for A.S. Forestry Management. Thomas’s love for Harley’s allowed him to work for Collier Harley Davidson of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Colonial Harley of Prince George. Thomas also enjoyed hunting, Virginia wines, Iowa...
Ann Gail Christopher
May 10, 2021
Ann Gail Christopher (Wojciechowski) was born on July 28, 1951, to Elaine and Lenard Wojciechowski in Chicago, Illinois. She moved to the gold-paved roads of Sacramento, California, in 1979 where she lived (sometimes married and sometimes not) with her sons Christopher and Joshua until they graduated and moved on. At that point, Ann moved to Virginia in 2001 and married...
John William Stanley
May 7, 2021
John William Stanley 70, of Wareham, MA passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. John is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Stanley and Shirley Bumpass Stanley; and brother George R. Stanley. John had a love for guitars, motorcycles, paving, and most of all his children and grandkids. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Charlotte...
Jerry Marvin Moody
May 7, 2021
Mr. Jerry Marvin Moody, 72, of Disputanta, VA, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Marvin Moody, Jr., his mother, Annie Mae Moody, and his older brother, Michael Henry Moody. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Kanusek Moody; daughter, Christy Moody...
James Hubert Gay
May 6, 2021
James Hubert Gay, 61, of Disputanta, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Tillman Gay. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Brenda Gay; children, Joshua Gay (Mindy), Steven Gay (Jamie), and Stacy Hughes (Bradley); grandchildren, Kaeli Jo, Kolton, Kaleb, Elijah, Hoyt, Everett, Sawyer, and Baylor; mother, Barbara...
Norman Wilson Crowder
May 5, 2021
Norman Wilson Crowder, 101, of Chester, VA passed away on May 5, 2021. Born in Chester, VA, he was the son of the late Timothy Crowder and Izetta Taylor Crowder. He was also preceded in death three sons, Melvin Crowder, Norman Crowder, Sr. and Lee Crowder; and his brother, James Crowder. He is survived by his grandsons, Norman Crowder, Jr....
Charlene Ivy Haith
May 3, 2021
Charlene Ivy Haith, 66, of South Chesterfield, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was certified cook at Primrose School for over 10 years and was loved by all the children who attended. She had a great smile and a wonderful personality. Charlene was preceded in death by her biological parents; her dad, Bill Molton; and numerous siblings. She is...
Clarence Ivey Smith Iii
May 3, 2021
Clarence Ivey Smith III, “CI”, 64, of Chester, passed away on May 3, 2021. He owned and operated Seaboard Insulation Group for over 30 years. He enjoyed music and playing the guitar. He loved going to the beach. Most of all, he was a family man, and was a selfless, devoted husband and father. He will be missed dearly by...
Donna Rosso Moulton
May 1, 2021
Donna Rosso Moulton, 75, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Sallie Flowers Rosso. Mrs. Moulton retired from DuPont after 40 years of dedicated service. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She...
Jean Oliver Newman
May 1, 2021
Jean A. Oliver Newman, 91, of Covenant Woods Retirement Community in Mechanicsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born in Petersburg, VA on January 26, 1930 to the late Royton K. and Avis Oliver. Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Anne Holderfield. She is survived by her two nieces, Diane H. Berberich and Barbara...
Petrina Faye Jones
Apr 30, 2021
Petrina Faye Jones, 44, of Dinwiddie passed away on April 30, 2021. She is survived by her three sons, Travis Davis, Jordan Davis (Kaylin), and Johnathan Ayala, all of Dinwiddie; granddaughter, Aryn Davis; sisters, Katie Walker of Matoaca and Cindy Kerr of Dinwiddie; brothers, Gregory Kerr Jr. of Dinwiddie and Kenneth Jones; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will...
Patricia Gladys Grande
Apr 30, 2021
Patricia Gladys Grande, of Colonial Beach, and formerly of Chester, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born in Richmond, VA to the late Alphonso Grande and Gladys Emily Lary Grande. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marianna Wood; and brothers, David Grande and Alphonso Grande. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary Grande Smith...
Charles Butler Elliott
Apr 30, 2021
Charles Butler Elliott, 89, of Chesterfield, VA and formerly of Essex County, VA passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Born in Essex County, VA he was the son of the late Harry Fleet Elliott, Sr. and Susie Ryland Baldwin Elliott; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Crostic Elliott. Mr. Elliott was an avid rabbit...
Tamako Masuda Hill
Apr 30, 2021
Tamako Masuda Hill, 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away on April 30, 2021. Born in Kyoto, Japan, she immigrated to the United States in 1965. She then obtained her U.S. citizenship. Tamako was known for her giving, thoughtful, loving, and kind personality and had a great sense of humor. She loved cooking and spent many hours in the kitchen. In her...
Graham Weidenbacher Tharp
Apr 29, 2021
Graham W. Tharp, 39, of Cumberland, passed away on April 29, 2021. Graham was a technician for Comcast. He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Jennifer Lynn Tharp; children, Thor and Benjamin Tharp; mother, Karen Tharp; father and stepmother William and Kelly Tharp; sister, Heidi Mullins (Kenny Mullins); and brother, Jeremy Tharp. Graham’s greatest accomplishment and joy...
Mary Lee Bryant Bowling
Apr 25, 2021
Mary Lee Bryant Bowling, 89, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Bryant and Sadie Williams Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Bowling; and son, Jonathan M. Bowling. She is survived by her daughter, Aura B. Deane; grandchildren, John...
James Conway Cheely
Apr 25, 2021
JAMES CONWAY CHEELY Born June 12, 1939 Died April 25, 2021 James “Conway” Cheely, age 81, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Conway was born June 12, 1939 in Petersburg, VA, a son of the late James Robert Cheely and Mary Evelyn Clarke Cheely. He was predeceased by his wife, Karen Lynnette Cheely and son, Jeffrey Patrick Cheely. Conway grew...
