Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Virginia Dechene Birdsong
Jun 20, 2020
Virginia Dechene Birdsong, 75, of Chester, Virginia, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest W. and Pauline Crosby Dechene; sons, Michael and Matthew Birdsong; grandson, Brandon Birdsong; two brothers, Ernest Dechene and David Dechene. Virginia loved raising her children, spoiling her grandchildren, church, camping, the beach and reading. She is survived by,...
Ned Leonard Sours
Jun 19, 2020
On June 19, 2020, Ned Sours went to be with the Lord. He was a loving husband to Doris W. Sours, a loving father to five children including: Steven Sours, Eldridge Sours (Cheri), Vilanna Gaither (Jeff), Kenneth Sours (Karen E.), and Samuel Sours (Karen F.); and a loving grandfather to five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He attended Virginia Tech and...
Harold Richard Harvey, Jr.
Jun 18, 2020
Harold Richard Harvey, Jr., 82, of Chester, passed away on June 18, 2020. Born on May 9, 1938 in Richmond, VA, he was son of the late Harold Richard Harvey, Sr. and Ella J. Farmer Harvey. Richard graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1978 and worked for AT&T, retiring after 44 years of service. He is survived by his loving...
Naomi Loretta Mitchell
Jun 18, 2020
Naomi Loretta Mitchell born May 20, 1939, the daughter of the late William Luther and Mattie George Mitchell, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at King's Grant House Senior Living in Virginia Beach. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, John, George Robert, and Powell D. Mitchell; and six sisters, Elsie Rice, Ruby Cook, Mary Gotwald, Gladys Robertson...
Phyllis Wilson Wright
Jun 16, 2020
Phyllis Wilson Wright, 75, of Chester passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home. She was a free-spirit, who loved all animals, listening to classic rock, particularly Santana, and watching NASCAR races. Phyllis is survived by many adoring family members and friends. Her remains will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. Condolences...
Nadine Elder Ridout
Jun 14, 2020
Nadine Ridout, 87, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence. Burial will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
William Stone Burton Jr.
Jun 14, 2020
William Stone Burton, Jr., 78, of Glen Allen, left us on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Born in Richmond and raised in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late William Stone Burton Sr. M.D. and Dorothy Archer Burton. Bill graduated from the University of Richmond where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He earned his law degree...
Louis John Blaha Jr.
Jun 13, 2020
Louis John Blaha, Jr., 72, of Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence. Born April 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Louis John and Theresa Vinsh Blaha, and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Peyton Blaha; sister, Rose Blaha DiMantova; and nephew, Kevin Scott Jones. Louis was a United...
Rodney Lee Shackleford Ii
Jun 11, 2020
Rodney Lee Shackleford II, 56, of Henrico passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Born November 17, 1963, he was the son of the late Rodney Lee and Rose Marie Shackleford. He is survived by his sister, Kim Brooks and her three children, Samantha, Elizabeth, Josh; and other extended family members. Interment will be private. Condolences may be registered at...
William Allen Patton
Jun 10, 2020
PATTON, William A. (“Bill”), of Petersburg, VA, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia “Ginny” Koeppen, whom he met and married after a whirlwind two weeks courtship; two sisters, Jessie Webster and Maude Hall; and brothers, Dale and Howard. He is survived by his four sons; Larry Duane...
Edna Boothe Samko
Jun 10, 2020
Edna Boothe Samko, 100, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born in Norfolk, VA she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Eddie Woods Boothe; and was also preceded in death by her husband, John Samko, Jr.; and her son, John “Tim” Samko, III. Mrs. Samko had been a long time member of West...
Luis Carlos Navarro Rincon
Jun 9, 2020
Luis Carlos Navarro Rincón, falleció en Hopewell Va, el día 9 de Junio del 2020. Nació y creció en la ciudad de Bogotá. Hijo de Luis Carlos Navarro y Elvira Rincón. Le sobreviven su hijo Alejandro con su esposa Ingrid y sus nietos Juan Diego, Santiago y Martina, Su hija Liliana Marcela su esposo Wilson y su nieto Tomas, Su...
Dorothy Christine Colbert Newman
Jun 8, 2020
Dorothy Christine Colbert Newman, "Dot", 80, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Braxton and Lottie Jenkins Colbert, brother Carl Jr., and sister Barbara. She is survived by her devoted husband Calvin, sister-in-law Doris Capps Colbert, nieces Carla Colbert Temple (Derrick), Maxine Newton, Anne Pennell...
Gerald "Jerry" Richard Coon
Jun 5, 2020
Gerald (Jerry) Richard Coon came into the world June 13, 1936, like most babies at that time he was born at home which was Danville, Illinois. He was the oldest child born to Paula Coon (Roberts) and Henry E. Coon, but would later become big brother to Dennis, Reva, Rhonda and Bill. He spent most of his childhood up until...
Margaret "Christine" Gordon
Jun 4, 2020
Gordon, Margaret Christine, age 99, of Richmond, VA, departed this life June 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Gordon and her sister, Evelyn Ambs. She is survived by two nephews, Stephen Paul Ambs and Mark Damian Ambs and his wife, Vio Ambs; several great nieces and nephews and several great, great nieces and...
Mary Jane Montgomery
Jun 4, 2020
Mary Jane Montgomery, 69, of Richmond passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born October 2, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Everett Laverne and Jane Cox Kier. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond. An exceptional mother and grandmother, Mary devoted all of her time to providing love and support to her family....
Charles Derwood Blake
Jun 3, 2020
Charles Derwood Blake, 72 of Hopewell, VA., passed away, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Josephine Blake; daughter, Kimberly Privette; granddaughter, Madison Privette. Charles served his country and was a retired United States Army veteran. He is survived by his son, Kevin Hamel and wife, Sherry; daughter, Melissa Bowles and husband,...
Phyllis Elder Crook
Jun 3, 2020
Phyllis Elder Crook, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Daisy Elder; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Donald L. Crook, Sr. and a brother, Roger Elder, Sr. Mrs. Crook is survived by her son, Donald Lee Crook, Jr (Kimberly...
