Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Gladys Phillips Edwards
Mar 21, 2021
Gladys Phillips Edwards of DeWitt, VA, born May 7, 1938, gained her angel wings on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William (Bill) A. Edwards Sr. and her son, William (Billy) A. Edwards Jr. She is survived by daughters Cindy Craig of Colonial Heights, VA.; Lynn McGee (Chuck) of Knoxville,...
John Joseph Nichols
Mar 20, 2021
US Army Staff Sergeant (Retired) John J. Nichols, 96, of Chester, passed away on March 20, 2021. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 18, 1925. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Marion L. Nichols. John was initially posted to the 10th U.S. Calvary (Mounted), known as the Buffalo Soldiers. He served in World...
William Carlton Bass
Mar 20, 2021
William Carlton Bass, 96, of Stony Creek, VA passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born in Dinwiddie County, VA he was the son of the late William James Oliver Bass and Susie Ethel Goodrich Bass; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Thelma Call Bass; and his brother, Lawrence Bass. Mr. Bass was...
George William Lamb
Mar 20, 2021
George William Lamb, Sr., 64, of Chester, VA, died Saturday March 20, 2021. Born in Heidelberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Luther Harvey Lamb and Hella Starnitzki Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harvey Luther Lamb. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Brenda Logan Lamb; children, Hella Grace Williamson (Travis); George...
Laurie Jean Siltz
Mar 19, 2021
Laurie Jean Siltz, 66, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Laurie was raised in the Panama Canal and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Saarinen; a son, Sam Siltz; and a brother, Donald Saarinen. Laurie was a United States Army veteran having faithfully served her country for 16 years. After her...
Bernice Violet Bennett
Mar 18, 2021
Bernice Violet Elder Bennett of Chesterfield County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2021. Born in Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late William Ernest Elder and Lottie Jean Miles. She was preceded in death by her husband George Bernard Bennett. Her late Brothers and Sisters are William Elder, Herman Elder, Frank Elder, Emily Elder Shell, and...
Robert Franklin Lee
Mar 18, 2021
Robert Franklin Lee, 64, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1956 in Petersburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin Lee and Doris Williams Lee and his brother, Kenneth Edward Lee. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debora Roberts Lee; children, Paul Lee (David Richter) and Jessica...
Carol Lee Synan
Mar 18, 2021
Carol Lee Fuqua Synan was born in Richmond, VA on July 31, 1942 to Gordon Lee and Hilda Jukes Fuqua, and passed to her heavenly home on March 18, 2021. She was the oldest of six children – Carol, Shirley, Harold, Gordon, Janice and Gary. She was born and raised in the Highland Park area of Richmond, and graduated from...
Robert Franklin Lee
Mar 18, 2021
Robert Franklin Lee, 64, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1956 in Petersburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin Lee and Doris Williams Lee and his brother, Kenneth Edward Lee. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debora Roberts Lee; children, Paul Lee (David Richter) and Jessica...
Brandon Michael Diamond
Mar 17, 2021
Brandon Michael Diamond, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021. Brandon was born May 11th, 1993 in Hopewell, Va. Brandon is survived by his girlfriend Brittany Morris of 3 years, his precious daughter Bailey, 1 1/2, his parents Deborah and Charles Honn, Richard and Ginger Diamond, older siblings Ashley Berganza and Amber Diamond, younger siblings Abigail, Allison...
Marie King Lively
Mar 15, 2021
Marie King Lively, 79, of Petersburg, passed away on March 15, 2021. She was born on September 13, 1941 in Clairfield, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Clarence King and her spouse, Charles E. Lively, Sr. She is survived by her children, Deborah Banner (Brian), Charles Lively Jr. (Kristee), Gary Lively (Angie, deceased), and Warren...
James Edward Ballou, Sr.
Mar 15, 2021
In memory of Sgt. First Class James E. Ballou who faded away as an old soldier of the U.S. Army March 15, 2021. Born November 30, 1929, Sgt. Ballou was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Maria H. Ballou; parents, father, Bester Walter Ballou, and mother, Elizabeth May Ballou of Penns Grove, New Jersey. He leaves 2...
Robert Ennis Ruedy
Mar 15, 2021
Robert Ennis Ruedy, 41, of Hopewell, VA, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Born in the Philippines, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ennis & Eletha Coale; paternal grandparents, Albert & Frances Ruedy. He was the son of Richard and Hope Ruedy, and is survived by his siblings, Megan (Scott), Allan, Joe (Monica);...
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...
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...
Audrey Dean Edmonds
Mar 14, 2021
Audrey Dean Edmonds, 71, of Dinwiddie County, VA passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born in Prince George, VA she was the daughter of the late William Harvey Ashby, Sr. and Mabel Reese Jones and husband, Howard; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Sterling Edward Edmonds. Mrs. Edmonds had a great sense of humor and...
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...
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...
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),...
