Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joseph Jay Coleman
Sep 11, 2019
Joe Coleman passed away at home on September 11, 2019. He was born and raised in Potosi, Missouri, the son of Bernard and Dollie Coleman. He was married for 39 years to Mary Allers Coleman. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter Shellie, son Matt, daughter-in-law Erin, granddaughters Alecea and Mackenzie, grandsons Lucas, Landon, and Carter, three sisters, Patricia...
Justin Ray Dunford
Sep 9, 2019
Justin Ray Dunford, 28, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Mary Poling; and grandmother, Hazel Watkins. He is survived by his wife, Amy Huskey Dunford; mother, Sharon Dunford and Patrick Andrews; aunts, Karen Dunford-Scott, Kimberly West, and Rebecca Stoker; uncle, Thomas Goodwin; and numerous other extended family and friends....
Alfred A. Scimone
Sep 7, 2019
Alfred Antonino Scimone went to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of September 7, 2019. He was in the peace and comfort of his own home in Petersburg, VA. He was 80 years old at the time of his passing. Born in Ancona, Italy, Alfred had an unwavering faith in God that was awe inspiring. He spent years...
Pamela Wilson Powers
Sep 7, 2019
Pamela Powers, 58, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael Gregory “Greg” Powers. Mrs. Powers was an amazing cook and carpenter, with the ability to fix anything. She was a jack of all trades and had an amazing sense of style. Pamela had a...
Karen Kennedy Wilkins
Sep 7, 2019
Karen Kennedy Wilkins, 61, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hester and Christine Grissom Kennedy. Karen enjoyed NASCAR Racing, and spending time with her family and friends. Karen is survived by her three daughters, Jennifer Wilson (Tim) of Dinwiddie, VA, Ashleigh Rodgers of Oil City, PA, and Brandi...
Lawrence Lee Coleman
Sep 6, 2019
Lawrence Lee Coleman Sr., 78, of Carson, passed away on Friday September 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorothy Coleman; and his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda Dunn Coleman. Lawrence was a Past Master of Edwards Lodge NO.308 A.F. & A.M., Member and Past Patron of Stony Creek Chapter NO. 126 Order of...
Dennis B. Sullivan
Sep 4, 2019
Lt. Col. (Ret) Dennis B. Sullivan of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Medical College of Virginia following a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1939 to Raymond Patrick and Celia Sadowski Sullivan. During his youth his family traveled across the United States, living in Alabama, California, Arizona and Florida....
Betty Patterson Webb
Sep 3, 2019
Betty Patterson Lewis Webb “Betty Pat” passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Birk Lewis and Belle Friend Bragg Lewis; husband, Harry Franklin Webb Jr.; sister, George Anne Lewis Hart and brother-in-law, Dr. Kirby Thompson Hart, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Terrell Webb Fenessy and son-in-law, John Douglas Fenessy...
James Herbert Ryan
Sep 1, 2019
James H. Ryan, Ph.D, Lt. Col., Ret., graduated from the West Point U.S. Military Academy in 1955, commissioned in the Infantry. He served in combat in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and was decorated 7 times for bravery and meritorious service in combat. As a Lt. Colonel, he was assigned to the office of the chief of personnel on...
Christine Lorraine Roark
Aug 31, 2019
Christine Lorraine Roark, 73, of Chester, passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family and friends by her side, Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Abingdon, VA., she was the daughter of the late Vernie and Emma Burke. She is the daughter-in-law of Margaret “Helen” Roark and the late Nelson “Gene” Roark. Christine was a faithful member of...
William "Bill" David Morrissette, Sr.
Aug 31, 2019
William “Bill” David Morrissette, Sr. of Chester, VA., passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Tazwell, VA., to the late Clarence L. and Vicie Ratcliffe Morrissette. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Nancye Woods, Violet and his twin, Betty Whitlock. Bill was a member of Chester United Methodist Church. He retired after more than 30 years...
Frances Perkins Norris
Aug 29, 2019
Frances Auders Perkins Norris, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late William Hubbard Auders and Jere Goddere Perkins. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, John F. Perkins; first husband, Joseph Webb, Jr.; second husband, Robert A. Norris; and aunts, Harriette Peters and Eva Auders...
Barbara Johnson Fitzgerald
Aug 27, 2019
Barbara Johnson Fitzgerald, 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Laura Johnson; and her loving husband of 43 years, Robert Thomas Fitzgerald. She is survived by her sons, Robert Thomas Fitzgerald, Jr. and David Lloyd Fitzgerald, their wives, Toney R. Fitzgerald and...
Richard Lee Eastman
Aug 26, 2019
Richard Lee Eastman, 86, of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away, Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Mitchell, South Dakota, to the late Eugene Virgil and Mildred Viola Eastman. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Kathaleen Eastman; stepdaughter, Kay Phillips; and 8 brothers and sisters. Mr. Eastman honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and...
Sara Collier Velvin
Aug 25, 2019
Sara Collier Velvin “Jeannie”, “mawmaw”, “grandma”, “grama”, of North Dinwiddie, VA surrounded by her family went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Sara Jean was born in Waverly, VA (Surry County) on October 14, 1946 to the late Randolph Bishop Collier and Martha Rimel Collier. Jeannie was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church....
Robert James Turner
Aug 25, 2019
Robert James Turner, 76, of Hopewell, VA, and most recently of Dickson, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Richard W. Turner and Blanche Davis Turner. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ginny C. Turner; grandson, Landon Jenkins; and brother, Charles Cushman. Mr. Turner was employed with John...
Jack Tyler Craig
Aug 25, 2019
Jack Tyler Craig, 24, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019. Jack was a kind and loving person who loved to play his guitar and video games. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jane Craig. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Dance; father, Jack Craig; sisters, Shana Craig and Alexis Moody; maternal grandparents, Herbert...
