Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
James Joseph Porach
Apr 23, 2020
James “Jim” Joseph Porach, 80, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Born in Binghamton, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph James and Alice Kessler Porach. In his youth, Jim attended Milton Hershey School for Boys in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He earned academic admission to The College of William and Mary with a...
Janet Royer Caldwell
Apr 23, 2020
Janet R. Caldwell (Royer), 74, loving wife, mother, grandmother and adored friend entered the kingdom of Heaven April 21, 2020. She was born September 6, 1945 in Dubois, PA to Eugene D. and Zelda P. Royer, and was raised along with her sisters Joanne and Jill and the late Jack Royer in DuBois. She was married to Gary S. Caldwell...
William Richard Heitzenrater
Apr 22, 2020
William Richard Heitzenrater, 67, of Ford, Virginia joined God's Army on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Born January 11, 1953, he was the son of Barbara Tulowitzky and the late William Oscar Heitzenrater, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Arlene Heitzenrater. Rick retired from Florida Rock, now known as Vulcan Materials, as a Quality Assurance Manager after...
Lindall Edward Downey
Apr 22, 2020
Lindall E. Downey, 67, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1952 in Petersburg, VA and was the son of the late Bertha Peters and Zebulon Downey; and was also preceded in death by his step-father, Lawrence Peters; and a brother, Bert Downey, Sr. Mr. Downey loved spending time with...
Elton Wadsworth Stell
Apr 20, 2020
Elton Wadsworth Stell, 88, of DeWitt passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. Born April 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Leonard Wadsworth and Minnie Eunice Stell, and was also preceded in death by his son, Troy Lee Stell; granddaughter, Ashlie Nicole Stell; brother, Leonard Claiborne Stell; and sister, Juanita Jeanette Allen. He was...
Tracy Lee Taliaferro
Apr 18, 2020
Tracy Lee Taliaferro, 57, of Prince George, VA, passed away on April 18, 2020. Born in Anderson, SC, he grew up in Prince George County from the age of 7. Tracy was the son of Barbara Cordell Taliaferro and the late Tommie Lee Taliaferro. He is survived by his wife, Debra Mallory, his sister, Lynn Taliaferro Moore (Michael), his niece,...
Laura Sheree Cox Davis
Apr 17, 2020
Laura Sheree Cox Davis was born February 14th, 1973 in Prince George County, Virginia and left this beautiful earth April 17th, 2020. She was a wonderful and inspiring wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and teacher who was devoted to her husband of twenty two years, Chris, and their two beautiful daughters Emma Kate (16) and Anna Gail (11). Laura was...
Mary Belcher Vaughan
Apr 17, 2020
Mary Belcher Vaughan, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2020. She was married to Douglas Vaughan for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eleanor Belcher. She is survived by her children, Sherry Underwood (Rodney), Donna Woods (Ricky), Debra Elmore; her brother, Bobby Belcher (Judy); and her grandchildren, Sierra, Gracie, Codey,...
Elizabeth Lee Taylor
Apr 17, 2020
Elizabeth “Lee” Taylor of Chester passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born to the late Russell and Winnie Thaxton on August 29, 1945, in Charleston, West Virginia. Lee graduated from George Washington High School in 1963. Lee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, good friend to all and she...
Theresa Lynn Hatcher
Apr 16, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa Elmore Hatcher announces the passing of their treasured loved one, Theresa Hatcher, following a prolonged illness on April 16, 2020 at the age of 56. Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Scott Hatcher, mother, Gloria Elmore, and brother, Raymond Elmore Jr. (Diane) of Petersburg, Virginia. Theresa leaves behind...
Judith "Judy" Ann Boyd
Apr 12, 2020
Judith Ann "Judy" Boyd, 67, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Born October 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Patty Justice of Pikeville, KY. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Eugene Boyd; and brother-in-law, Paul Gray (Vine Grove, KY). Judy devoted her life to taking care of...
Edward Arthur Staszewski
Apr 11, 2020
** Funeral Service will be live streamed** - to access please visit the tribute wall for Edward Staszewski on our website ( www.jtmorriss.com ) and click play on Live Webcast. Edward Arthur Staszewski, 62, of DeWitt, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born in Prince George, to the late Arthur Edward Jarvis and Ruth Mary Strouth. He...
Joan Shockey Baldwin
Apr 11, 2020
Joan S. Baldwin, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 11, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1946 and raised in Ashland Kentucky. As a young adult, she moved to Richmond, Virginia where she met and married her devoted husband of 47 years, Clyde Baldwin Jr. She is survived by her husband Clyde, 2 daughters, Dawn...
Elizabeth Martin Cousins
Apr 11, 2020
Elizabeth Martin Cousins, 90, of Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Born August 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Sydney A. and Willie A. Martin, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Allen Cousins, Jr.; and brother, Charles Martin. Elizabeth was an active member of Bott Memorial Presbyterian Church in DeWitt, VA...
Walter Wayne Harlow
Apr 10, 2020
Walter Wayne Harlow, 79, of Chester, VA., passed away, Friday, April 10, 2020. Born August 19, 1940 in Pulaski, VA., to the late, Walter and Edythe Howlette Harlow. He is survived by his wife, Brenda A. Harlow; sons, Kurt Harlow and Kevin Harlow (Cherie); grandchildren, Colin, Avery and Jacob Harlow; sister, Elaine Harlow Kennedy. A private graveside service will be...
Larry John Sneide
Apr 8, 2020
Sneide, Larry John LT USN (Ret) passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born March 28, 1943 in Astoria, Oregon where his father was stationed in the USCG. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Verna Sneide and his son, Michael. He is survived by his wife, Joan of 54 years and son, Mark. He has...
Robert Eugene Mitchell
Apr 5, 2020
Robert Eugene Mitchell, 82, of Chester, VA, passed away on April 5, 2020. Robert served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending his free time bowling at the Holiday Bowl with family and friends. Robert will be remembered as a smart and fun personality who could talk to anyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, William...
