Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Thomas James O'Brien
Dec 14, 2019
Thomas James O’Brien, 70, formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Martha Wilson O’Brien. Thomas served his country proudly in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired after forty years of service as a Regional Operational Manager for Sentinel Transportation. He was a...
John Forrest Mayton
Dec 14, 2019
John Forrest Mayton, 63, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Mayton. Forrest’s career consisted of 20 years with Pepsi-Cola, followed by 24 years with Walmart Distribution Center. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, telling jokes, animals, camping, and listening to country music. He was a member of the...
Gerald "Jerry" Dennis Shepperson Sr
Dec 12, 2019
On December 12, 2019 Gerald Dennis “Jerry” Shepperson, Sr. went running into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His heart was weak and body tired, but that did not affect his faith it was very strong and he had peace beyond all measure. He leaves a son, Gerald Dennis Shepperson, Jr. He also leaves behind a daughter,...
Timothy Russell Ruddle
Dec 12, 2019
Timothy Russell Ruddle, 65, of Prince George, VA, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Ruddle and Bonnie Wolf Ruddle; a daughter, Ashley Ruddle; and a brother, Gary Houk. Tim spent his career as a truck driver, and in the moving and storage business; most recently with Hampton Roads Moving & Storage...
Ray Devern Stevens
Dec 11, 2019
Ray Devern Stevens, 69, of S. Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Reginald D. Stevens, Sr. and Joyce Chiles Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy R. Stevens; brothers, Reginald D. Stevens, Jr. and Terry Lynn Stevens. He is survived...
Doris Phillingane Wiendahl
Dec 11, 2019
Doris Phillingane Wiendahl, 83, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Born in Kenly, NC she was the daughter of the late Charles Phillingane, Sr. and Bettie Ellis Phillingane; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clayton Wiendahl; a daughter, Glenda Joyner; a grandson, Brent Shepard; and two brothers, Charles Phillingane, Jr. and...
Dorothy Hodges Beville
Dec 10, 2019
Dorothy Hodges Beville, age 93, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Bill Hodges and Jennie Price Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Raymond L. Beville; brothers, Alvin Nelson Hodges and John Bill Hodges, Jr.; and a sister, Barbara...
Rosalind Twilley Chambliss
Dec 10, 2019
Rosalind Twilley Chambliss, 59, of N. Prince George, VA., passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born September 16, 1960 in Middlesex, England, Rosalind was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She is preceded in death by her father, Ian Charles Twilley. Rosalind is survived by her husband of 35 years, Arthur D. Chambliss, Jr.; mother, Margaret Twilley; brothers, Howard...
Sylvia Cogville Chambers
Dec 9, 2019
Sylvia Cogville (Coghill) Chambers, age 80 of Dinwiddie died at Norfolk General Hospital on December 9, 2019. She was a lifetime citizen of Dinwiddie County. She was born and raised on a 4th generation tobacco farm in Darvills. She was married for 52 years to Charles Newman Chambers, Sr. Sylvia was an honor graduate of Sunnyside-McKenney in 1956. Mrs. Chambers...
Norman "Jack" Page Lowry
Dec 8, 2019
Norman Page “Jack” Lowry, 95, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born at Lewis Ginter Estates and was raised in Bloomdale section of Lakeside. He was a retired agent for 33 years with the Home beneficial Life Insurance Company. Mr. Lowry was preceded in death by his loving and dedicated wife of 64 years,...
Ronald Lee Moore
Dec 7, 2019
Ronald Lee “Ron” Moore, age 65, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Lee Moore and Jermae Simmons Moore. He is survived by his brothers, Kenny Moore, and Robby Moore and wife, Wanda; his sister, Connie Martell and husband, Larry; his sons, Ronnie Wayne...
Norma Jean Neville
Dec 6, 2019
Norma Jean Neville, 88, of Louisville, KY, originally from Highland Park, KY passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 in Chester, Va. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, James Neville; and her parents, Willie and Pearl Johnson. She is survived by her son, James L. Neville, Jr. (Vicki); daughter, Debra L. Ballard (Rocky); grandchildren,...
Megan Michelle Johnston
Dec 5, 2019
Megan Michelle Johnston, 27, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, T.G. “Papa” Woodfin; and her paternal grandfather, Richard Otey Hubbard, Sr. Megan was a 2010 graduate of Thomas Dale High School in Chester. She also graduated from ECPI with a Medical Assistant’s Degree and a Sonography Degree....
A Service Of Remembrance
Dec 5, 2019
You, your family and friends are cordially invited to attend A Service of Remembrance. This special service will include an inspirational message, candle lighting ceremony, music and a video memorial tribute. Please join us at one of the times and locations most convenient to you as we honor, remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. We look forward...
C. Bailey Jones
Dec 5, 2019
The Rev. C. Bailey Jones died on December 5, 2019, age 98. He was the son of the late James S. and Beulah Garris Jones of Murfreesboro, NC. Rev. Jones began his United Methodist ministry in 1965 at Trinity Church, Petersburg. He went on to serve the following United Methodist Churches: Community, Arlington; Ginter Park, Richmond; Fredericksburg; Windsor Hills, Roanoke;...
Elizabeth Wyatt Claytor
Dec 3, 2019
Elizabeth Wyatt Claytor, better known as “Mousie” to her friends, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 99. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late William L., Sr. and Annie Wyatt Claytor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William L. Claytor, Jr. and Thomas J....
Donald Leigh Butler Sr.
Dec 3, 2019
Donald Leigh Butler, 83, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Butler, Sr. and Myrtle Bennett Butler. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, June H. Butler; sons, Donald “Sonny” Butler and Ricky “Dink” Butler; and great-granddaughter, Serenity Adkins. He is survived...
