Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Guy Lee Marsh
May 12, 2019
Guy Lee Marsh, 73, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Guy Marsh and Mary Katherine Bullock Whitlock. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, David Marsh, George Marsh, and Sam Marsh. Guy was employed with Southern South East Frozen Foods...
James "Jim" Warren Osborne
May 11, 2019
James Warren “Jim” Osborne, 70, of Chesterfield, VA departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 when Heaven opened its gates and welcomed a life-long follower of Jesus Christ to his eternal home. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Osborne and Kathleen S. Osborne. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beatrice P. Osborne....
Judith Daniel Edmonds
May 11, 2019
Judith Daniel Edmonds, 75, of McKenney, VA, died Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born in Lunenburg County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Linwood and Minnie Mayton Daniel. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Lynn Edmonds; a son, Douglas Eldridge Edmonds; a brother, Roy Franklin Daniel; and her very best friend, Louise Daniel. Judith...
Frances Sasser Ferguson
May 11, 2019
Frances Sasser Ferguson, 91, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Garland Sasser and Margaret Tucker Sasser. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ferguson; grandson, Robert Ferguson, Jr; sister, Loveday Bishop; brother, Garland Sasser, Jr; and son-in-law, J.T. Ahern. Mrs. Ferguson is survived...
Faith Gayle Field
May 10, 2019
Faith Gayle Field, 53, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Aubrey “Buddy” Morgan. Faith is survived by her daughter, Jessica Nicole Field; son, Cameron Aubrey Fulghum; grandchildren, Julian Malachi Sosa; mother, Florence Elizabeth Morgan; brother, Aubrey Ferrell “Butch” Morgan and wife, Robin; brother, Gerald Lynn “Jerry” Morgan and...
Mary Norwood Skelton
May 8, 2019
Mary Norwood Skelton, 83, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Granville County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie James Daniel Norwood and Mary Louise Thomas Norwood. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy Norwood and William Norwood; sisters, Elizabeth Marek and Docie Jones. Ms. Skelton was an avid gardener...
Larry B. Perry
May 8, 2019
Larry B. Perry, 85, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in East View, KY he was the son of the late Albert and Myrtle Drake Perry; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bob, Darrell and Tommy Perry. Mr. Perry was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the Korean...
Sheila Lynne Hopkins
May 7, 2019
Sheila Lynne Hopkins, 54, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord and her beloved mother, Nancy Hopkins, on Tuesday May 7, 2019. She is survived by her father, Thomas "TC" Hopkins; husband, Victor Ferrell; children, Michelle Clodfelter, Jennifer Clodfelter and Victor Ferrell, Jr.; grandchildren, Aaliyah Christopher, Keira Christopher, Madison Trebilco and Jackson Lee Ferrell; siblings, Tommy (Sylvia) Hopkins, Rita...
Michael Gerald Merritt
May 6, 2019
Mike G. Merritt, 38, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Shannon Merritt; his children, Mason Michael Merritt and Madison Marie Merritt, whom he dearly loved with all his heart. He is also survived by his father, Gerald Merritt, Jr.; mother, Kathleen Sullivan; a sister, Leanne Benhajlarbi...
Elijah Emmett Newcomb
May 6, 2019
Elijah Emmett Newcomb, 92, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Bessie Tuck Newcomb; his loving wife, Helen Marie Tuck Newcomb; daughter, Betty Newcomb; and daughter, Helen Newcomb Burnette. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Snellings (Lee); daughter, Ellen Marie Newcomb; son, Larry E. Newcomb; son,...
Charles Edward Arthur Sr.
May 3, 2019
Charles Edward Arthur Sr., 83 of Dinwiddie, passed away on May 3rd, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Frances “Frankie” Jane Reeves Arthur; children, Charles “Chuck” Edward Arthur Jr. (Terry), and Donna Lynne Arthur Barwick (Michael); grandchildren, Jamie Arthur (Kenny), Abbey Buhrman (Chris), Kristen Glackin (Alex), and Kyle Barwick; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Ann Buhrman, and...
Barbara Jean Weedon
May 2, 2019
Barbara Jean Weedon, 78, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Port Royal, VA she was the daughter of the late Roy and Josephine Coghill; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Kenny. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 64 years, Jerome Weedon,...
Marlyn Michell Ruiz Castro
May 2, 2019
Marlyn Michell Ruiz Castro, 37, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Marlyn was born in Puerto Rico, and is survived by her parents, Mitchell A. Ruiz, Sr. and Nylsa Ruiz; her brother, Mitchell Ruiz, Jr. and wife, Amanda; and her nieces and nephews, Ayriana, Mitchell, III, Mykell, Nevaeh, Landon, Logan and Leilian. A funeral service will...
Juanita Showalter Martin
May 1, 2019
Juanita Showalter Martin, 85, of Chester, VA., went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born in Iron Gate, VA on January 3, 1934 and grew up in Clifton Forge, VA, where she graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1952. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Sale and Dolly Anna Nicely Showalter; sisters,...
Sarah Ann Dailey
Apr 29, 2019
Sarah Ann Dailey was called home Monday, April 29, 2019, Sarah was a very devoted Wife, Mother, Sister and friend. She found her greatest joy in her family, nurturing and doing everything in her power to give all of herself. She loved cosmetology and at one time worked for a hair dress shop. Her last job was working as a...
Thomas William Horner
Apr 29, 2019
Thomas William Horner, 59, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, April 29th 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Hopkins Horner; brother, Arthur Horner; and his sister, Jack Horner. He is survived by his wife, Julia Horner; daughters, Wendy Grindle (Brad), and Marlania Horner; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Robert Horner, and Charles Horner; sister, Sina Douglas;...
Edward Don Grossman, Sr.
Apr 28, 2019
Edward Don Grossman, Sr., 85 of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away, Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Edward A. Grossman and Elma R. Engels. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Maxine Grossman; and daughter, Sylvia Jean Grossman. Edward, was a retired Sergeant First Class from the United States...
Bonnie Lee Gorton
Apr 27, 2019
Bonnie Lee Gorton, 73, of Chester, VA., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. Born in Corning, NY to the late Levi Merrills and Jacquelyn Heck Warunek (Ed). She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Paul E. Gorton, Jr. Bonnie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She...
Janice Marie Nearing
Apr 26, 2019
Janice Marie Nearing, 47 of Richmond, VA., passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She is preceded in death by her father, Bruce Nearing and brother, Robbie. Janice is survived by her mother, Lois Nearing; brother Scott Nearing (Sandra); sister, Ann Beaty (Kenny); longtime friends, Colleen Shepperd, Renee Pignotti, Doug Sparks and David Spencer; several nieces and nephews as well as...
Debra Lea Dejewski
Apr 24, 2019
Debra Lea Dejewski, 67, of Sutherland, passed away at her home surrounded by her husband and children on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born in Roanoke, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Harvey Anderson and Marguerite Hall Harvey. Debbie was a U.S. Army wife and mother. She loved her cats and enjoyed being an active volunteer cat rescuer. She...
