Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Betty Jean Brown
Mar 14, 2021
Betty Jean Brown, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born in Hinton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Pearley Martin Bryant and Rose Meadows Bryant. She was also preceded in death her son, Glenn Edwin Brown; and siblings, Louise C. Noland, Mildred C. Vennari, Helen C. Ellis, and Eugene Cales. She is survived...
Fay "Pat" Charles Beardslee
Mar 14, 2021
The Beardslee family suffered the loss of its Patriarch, Pat Beardslee this past weekend at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Blythe; and his sons, Brad, Bryce and Bruce. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren, Christiana, Caroline, Juliet, Grace, Kate and Peyton. Fay Charles “Pat” Beardslee was born in the 1930’s...
Frances Mason Sherry Ferguson
Mar 14, 2021
Frances Mason (Sherry) Ferguson of Chester, Virginia died on March 14, 2021 at age 85. She lived a full life and will be missed dearly and of course remembered for her infectious giggle and fun-loving personality. Frances was born on August 10, 1935 in Richmond, Virginia and spent her younger years in Roanoke Rapids, NC before returning to the Richmond...
Betty Robertson Kilbourn
Mar 13, 2021
Betty Robertson Kilbourn , 78, of Prince George, VA, passed away peacefully in her home on March 13, 2021. She was a very active member of the Hopewell Moose Lodge 1472 and Chapter 1180. She is preceded in death by her father, William Robertson; mother, Irene Bombard, brother, Kenneth William Robertson, and her husband Arthur Barlow Kilbourn. Betty is survived...
Courtney Lynn Adams
Mar 13, 2021
Courtney Lynn Adams departed this life suddenly on March 13, 2021. She was born March 23, 1994 in Petersburg, VA. She was the beloved daughter of Angela Adams Nunnally and Tommy Nunnally. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, MaKaylyn Marie Bowman; brother, Nicholas Matthew Adams; and grandparents, Shirley M. Adams and Tommy Adams. Other Survivors...
Charles Lamarr Steininger
Mar 12, 2021
Charles “Chuck” LaMarr Steininger, 76, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. Born in Danville, PA, he was the son of the late Lansford Steininger and Mary Acor Steininger. He was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Daniel Parker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Patrice Steininger; children, Gail Marie Steininger, Stephanie Parker, and...
Walter Phillip Puffer
Mar 12, 2021
With family by his side, Walter Phillip Puffer, 76, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born in the first half of the last century in 1944, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to the late Walter Lester Puffer and Martha Link Puffer. He was also preceded in death by his grandson Andrew Carson. Walt (aka Phil) proudly served his...
Lorraine Elsie Horne
Mar 12, 2021
Lorraine Elsie Horne, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Arthur William Pulver, Sr. and Elsie Lorraine Smith Pulver Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Ballard; granddaughter, Randy Crystal Cox; siblings, Donald Pulver, B.J. Pulver, Arthur Pulver, Jr., Randall Pulver, Sr., Walter Pulver, Billy Pulver,...
William "Bill" Verle Duncan
Mar 11, 2021
William “Bill” Verle Duncan, 84, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born and raised in Floyd, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. Duncan, Sr.; Maggie Griffith, and Howard Griffith; and he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Mitchell; great granddaughter, Elizabeth McBee; his...
Carol Jean Oleyar
Mar 11, 2021
Carol Jean Oleyar,72, passed away and celebrated her heavenly birthday on March 11, 2021 at John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, Virginia. Carol was born on August 20,1948 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Henry and Doris Long. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1967, where she pursued a career in cosmetology after graduation. She later worked for the Prince George...
George Andrew Moore
Mar 11, 2021
George Andrew Moore, 73, of Amelia Court House, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 11, 2021. The son of the late Rev. George Henry and Frances Louise Moore. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Audrey Gardner Moore; children, Traci Moore (Stan Turner), Amber Stanley (Gus); grandchildren, Jessie Stanley, Donald Collier, III (Amanda),...
Robert Earl Jeffreys Jr
Mar 10, 2021
Robert Earl Jeffreys, Jr., 83, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Born in Uniontown, PA he was the son of the late Robert Earl Jeffreys, Sr. and Mary Jane Cooley Jeffreys; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Sandra Kay Smith Jeffreys; and a brother, Dr. Richard Jeffreys. Mr. Jeffreys...
Dale Wade Ferguson
Mar 10, 2021
Dale Wade Ferguson, 65, of Chester VA, died Wednesday, March 10 2021. The Ironton OH native was born September 30, 1955, the son of the late Marla Faye Killin Ferguson and James Cecil Ferguson. He was further preceded in death by his brothers, Phillip Ferguson and Dean Ferguson. He was a 1973 graduate of Ironton High School and retired as...
Dawson Lafayette Bailey
Mar 9, 2021
In Loving Memory of Dawson Lafayette Bailey March 16, 1932 – March 9, 2021 Preceded in Death by Parents - Alonzo S. Bailey and Maybel Burnham Sisters – Ella McCay, Louise Packard, Clara Tingley and infant sister Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021 Enon Baptist Church Officiating Rev. Jon Couch Interment: Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens Survived By: Wife...
Gary Lee Juskowiak Ii
Mar 8, 2021
Gary Lee Juskowiak II, 41, a resident of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ret. Col. Joseph Juskowiak and wife, Betty; maternal grandfather, Albert Smith, Jr.; and step-grandfather, Ret. SGM Christopher Toohey. He is survived by his parents, Ret. Col. Gary L. Juskowiak and Shirley J. Juskowiak; grandmother,...
Jean Robinson Robertson
Mar 8, 2021
Jean Robinson Robertson, 81, a resident of N. Prince George, VA, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. Robinson and Grace Coleman Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William “Bill” Robertson; daughter, Teresa Robertson Lubman and husband, Michael; sisters, Marjorie Spivey and Shirley Coleman; as...
Norma Daniel Hamilton Nicholson
Mar 8, 2021
Norma Daniel Hamilton Nicholson of Hopewell died Monday, March 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul R. Nicholson, Sr. She is survived by her nephews, Jerry Daniel, Bane Daniel, David Daniel, Wayne Loving, and Ronnie Adams; her nieces Penelope, Cheryl Daniel, and Melanie Deardorff. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at...
Gloria Jean Townsend
Mar 7, 2021
Gloria Jean Townsend, of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Townsend. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Davis and her husband, Greg and Deana McNew; sister, Lorraine Horne; brother, Timmy Pulver; grandchildren, Chris Davis, Steven Davis and his wife, Angel, Tiffany Black, T.J. Chapell and his wife, Alyson,...
Dorothy Louise Stewart Cates
Mar 6, 2021
Dorothy Louise Stewart Cates, 88, of Dinwiddie County, VA passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Reginald W. and Myrtle S. Stewart; and was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Cates, Sr.; a son, Barry W. Cates; and a brother, Rolland W. Stewart. Mrs. Cates was...
Matyas John Cizler
Mar 6, 2021
Matyas John Cizler, 98, of Petersburg passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born January 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Matyas Cizler and Annie Piecek Cizler, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Marie Vesely Cizler; and two sisters, Catherine Cizler Benda and Vicki Cizler Siemek; and six half-siblings. A lifetime parishioner of...
