Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Glenn Maggard
Dec 2, 2019
Troy Glenn Maggard, 86, of Dinwiddie, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019, surrounded by his family. Mr. Maggard, a native of Wise, VA, was born July 31, 1933, and was the son of Clara Mullins Kegley and Joseph Odus Maggard. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma Clarke Maggard, and his parents. Glenn spent 4 years...
Gloria Wamsley Patterson
Dec 2, 2019
Gloria Elizabeth Wamsley Patterson, 74, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Born on May 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Rudolph Wamsley and Lowrene Newcomb Wamsley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Milton Patterson, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her brother, Ernest Frank Wamsley of Macon, GA;...
John Elwood Boswell
Nov 30, 2019
John Elwood Boswell, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Mr. Boswell was a United States Navy veteran having served during WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam conflict. He retired as the Director of Engineering from Chippenham Medical Ceneter after many years of dedicated service. He received his 60 year Masonic pin and had been...
Roger Thompson Bass
Nov 29, 2019
Roger Thompson Bass, 87, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, he was the son of the late Roger Leslie Bass and Annie Thompson Bass Weigel; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis Kellar Bass. He is survived by his son, Tom Bass, daughter-in-law Elizabeth...
Jerolene Taylor Orton
Nov 28, 2019
Jerolene Taylor Orton, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Born in Dinwiddie County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Harrison Taylor and Ethlyn Hawkins Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Benjamin Taylor; and daughter, Cynthia Gayle Orton. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Wayne John...
Joseph Lynn Priode
Nov 28, 2019
Joseph Lynn Priode, 61, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shelby Jean Hall Priode. He is survived by his wife, Mary Priode; two sons, Joseph Priode, II. and Andrew Priode; two grandsons, Landon Priode and Zen Priode; three siblings, Kenny Priode, Jeff Priode, and Cheryl Price; father, James...
Claude Elmer Merrick Jr.
Nov 27, 2019
Claude Elmer Merrick Jr., 84, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27 2019. Born in Nelson, PA he was son of the late Claude and Ruth Merrick; and was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Merrick; a son, Jonathan Duane Merrick; a granddaughter, Emily Sue Hibbard; 4 siblings, Adeliah, Betty, Mary and Duane....
Carl Wesley "Wes" Kite
Nov 26, 2019
Carl Wesley “Wes” Kite, 43, of North Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Kite and Calvin Harrison. Wes is survived by his parents, Rebecca and Claude Kite; Daughter, Kierson and her step-mother, Christy Kite and her step-brother Chandler Hauerwas; Grandmothers, Lillie Kite and...
Millicent Waymack Parrish
Nov 26, 2019
Millicent Waymack Parrish, 92, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Waymack and Ruth Blick Waymack. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence W. “Wimpy” Parrish. She is survived by her daughter, Claire Goad, and her husband, Herbert; grandson, Travis Goad, and...
Brandon Ethan Rivas
Nov 25, 2019
Brandon Ethan Rivas, four month old son of Catlyn and Pablo Rivas, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019. Brandon was a bundle of joy who made everyone around him smile. He loved Bubble Guppies, dogs, and his dad’s car. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kay’Lee Smeltzer; grandparents, Dawn Hine, Rick and Amy Thompson, and...
