Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Derek Warren Minion
Mar 11, 2020
Derek Warren Minion, 29 of Hopewell, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Minion. He is survived by his son, Austin Minion; mother, Teresa Minion; sister, Megan Minion; nephews, Caden Crockett, Knicen Jarratt and Brody Jarratt; grandparents, Dot and Gene Carter; aunt, Pam Carter; and his girlfriend, Elizabeth “Diamond” Hutson; as...
Amie Beth Caldwell
Mar 10, 2020
Amie Beth Caldwell, 49, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Amie attended Chester Christian Church and had been a longtime member of Cornerstone Bible Church in Virginia Beach. Amie was employed as a Nurse Practitioner at Chester Square Family Practice and had formerly worked at Coastal Family Practice in Virginia Beach. Amie will be remembered by...
Novie Ann Langhorst
Mar 10, 2020
Novie Ann Langhorst, 66, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late John Dennis Freeman and Dorothy Joyner Freeman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Freeman. Novie was employed at Fort Lee, retiring after many years in Civil Service. She enjoyed sewing and cooking, but...
Almentine Rainey Phipps
Mar 9, 2020
Almentine Rainey Phipps, 105, widow of Fredrick W Phipps, Jr. and the daughter of the late Charles Wellington and Almentine Abernathy Rainey died on March 9, 2020. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Hopewell, VA, and the Retired Teachers Association, after having taught school for many years. Survivors are a daughter, Victoria Bendall, a son,...
Geraldine Barbara Kieffer
Mar 8, 2020
Geraldine Barbara Kieffer, 74, of McKenney passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her residence. Born June 14, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Benedicto and Frances Diaz. She is survived by her loving husband, John Henry Kieffer; her children; and other family members. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13,...
Harrison "Jay" Taylor
Mar 8, 2020
Harrison “Jay” Miller Taylor, Jr., 46, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Jay enjoyed spending time and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. He had a passion for music and will be remembered as a great guy with a big heart who was completely devoted to his family. Jay is survived by his wife of 19 years,...
Jackie Dennis White
Mar 7, 2020
Jackie Dennis White, 72, of Prince George, VA passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born in Bluefield, WV he was the son of the late Charles and Pauline Shires White; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles “Leon” White. Jackie was a United States Navy veteran having faithfully served on the U.S.S. Princeton. He was a...
Joyner "Wiley" Adams
Mar 7, 2020
Joyner Wiley Adams, 95, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the chapel of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:00PM...
Kyle A. Ruckdeschel
Mar 7, 2020
Kyle Andrew Ruckdeschel, 41, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Janice Hanlon; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Violet Ruckdeschel; an uncle, Gerard Hanlon; and an aunt, Marie Royer. Kyle is survived by his two sons, Jeter and Jensen Ruckdeschel; his parents, Rick and Lyn...
Mary Geneva Worrell Webb
Mar 7, 2020
Mary Geneva Worrell Webb, 81, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born on June 19, 1938 to the late Grace Toney and Cleve Worrell; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis “Frankie” Lawrence Webb; two brothers, Cleve and Richard Worrell; a sister, Sharon Briggs; one great-grandson, Adam Destro Frashure; and...
Bruce Jon Benson Iii
Mar 7, 2020
Bruce Jon Benson, III, 24, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Bruce was a 2014 graduate of Hopewell High School and was employed as an electrician at Quality Plus Services (QPS). He is survived by his father, Bruce Benson, Jr. and wife, Kristin; his mother, Chrystal Benson; six siblings, Kayla Benson, Gavyn Golembieski, Jasmine Benson, Joanna...
Craig S. Elder
Mar 6, 2020
Craig Steven Elder, 71, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Leonard Elder and Sarah Pomerane Boatwright. Mr. Elder was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Joan F. Elder; two daughters, Angela “Mickie” MacDonald (Richie)...
Hurley Braxton Wilkins
Mar 6, 2020
Hurley Braxton Wilkins, 83, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Friday March 6, 2020. He is the son of the late Tyree and Lillie Wilkins. Hurley loved to play music, he was a member of a gospel group called “The Good Glory Band”. Hurley loved learning how to play different instruments. When Hurley wasn’t playing music you could always find...
Virginia W. Scruggs
Mar 6, 2020
Virginia Warren Scruggs, 76, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Warren; her husband, Walter Warren Scruggs; a son, Walter Wayne Scruggs; and two brothers, Gene Roy Warren and James Russell Warren. Mrs. Scruggs is survived by her daughter, Melody Scruggs; two grandchildren, Joshua R. Scruggs...
Keith M. Culley
Mar 3, 2020
Keith Mcray Culley, 63, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Debbra Culley; a daughter, Katherine Culley; one son, Charlie Culley; and a sister, Carla Culley. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral...
Waldo Curtis Wright
Mar 2, 2020
Waldo “Curtis” Wright, 89, of North Dinwiddie passed away on Monday March 2, 2020 in Chester VA. He is the son of the late Duval and Edmonia Wright. Curtis was preceded in death by his son; Kenneth Wright. Curtis is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Flossie H. Wright; son, Ronald Wright; daughter, Kathleen Almond (Kevin); son, William...
Richard G. Sparks, Sr.
Mar 2, 2020
Richard Garry Sparks, Sr., 84 of Chester, VA formerly of Roanoke, VA passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Sparks. Mr. Sparks was a longtime active member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his seven children, Richard Sparks, Jr. (Marilyn), Kathy...
