Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Josephine Ferguson Allen
Jul 12, 2019
Allen, Josephine Ferguson, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on July 12th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther G. Allen; and her son, Larry G. Allen. She is survived by her sons, Marty Allen and Cleve Allen; 2 sisters, Laureen Johnson and Shirley Cook; and a brother, Howard Ferguson. She also had 6 grandchildren...
Jacqueline Showalter Wilkinson
Jul 12, 2019
Wilkinson, Jacqueline ("Jackie") Showalter, 94, of Petersburg, Virginia departed this life on July 12, 2019. The daughter of the late Colin Lewis and Josephine Showalter, Jackie was a native of Norge, Virginia (James City County) who later migrated to Petersburg, Virginia to raise her family. Always happiest when spending time with her sprawling family, Jackie imparted a lifetime of wisdom,...
Louis "Peewee" Warren Powers, Sr.
Jul 11, 2019
Louis “PeeWee” Warren Powers, Sr. 79, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Born in Dundus, VA on September 22, 1939 he was the son of the late Robert Emory and Ruth Daniels Powers; he is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Powers of 59 years; brothers, Thomas Powers, Lee Powers and D.W. Powers;...
Jayleigh Noelle Ackerman
Jul 10, 2019
Ackerman, Jayleigh Noelle, born October 4th, 2016, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Kimberly (Chad); father, Marcus (Kat); sisters, Kayleigh, Marleigh, Lauren, and Charm. Jayleigh was a sweet, loving, and kind girl that loved her snacks and baby shark. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday,...
Barbara Lamerle Simpkins
Jul 10, 2019
Barbara Lamerle Simpkins, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away on July 10th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Forrest Simpkins, and son, Glenn Simpkins. She is survived by her son, Thomas Michael Simpkins (Donna); daughter, Susan Carol Simpkins (Rob Gies); grandchildren, Richard Puryear (Ashley), Christopher Puryear (Sarah), Curtis Simpkins, and Ryan Simpkins (Khara); great-grandchildren,...
Janice Gardner Hatton
Jul 9, 2019
Janice G. Hatton, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born and raised in Hartsville, SC to the late William H. and Effie Mae Hall Gardner. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James W. Hatton. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Carr and husband, Ramsey, Samantha Soloe and husband, Scott; grandchildren,...
Gloria Smith Brown
Jul 7, 2019
Gloria Smith Brown, 95, of Richmond and Colonial Heights, passed away on July 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, E. Allison and Sadie Thompson Smith of Petersburg; husband, Bernard Martin Brown; daughter, Brenda Brown Goff; and sister, Maryann Smith Duffer. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Brown Nelson; grandchildren, David Martin Goff, Allison Kelsey Goff,...
Virginia Dare Marshall
Jul 4, 2019
Virginia Dare Marshall, 81, of Disputanta, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Born in Halifax County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Comer and Virginia Griffin Comer. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Marshall; and sisters, Syval Comer and Shirley Womack. She is survived by her daughters, Janet M. Avelsgard (Roger)...
Miriam Elizabeth Bach
Jul 3, 2019
Miriam Elizabeth Bach, 102, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Bugbee. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Bach; and five children, John Bach, Jr., Elaine Niepokoj, Paul Bach, Miriam Hatchett, and Charles Bach. In her early years, Miriam...
Leslie Eugene Thayer Jr.
Jul 3, 2019
Leslie E. “Gene” Thayer, Jr., 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born in Portsmouth, VA he was the son of the late Leslie E. Thayer, Sr. and Beatrice Bishop Thayer; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Tarleton. Mr. Thayer is survived by his wife, Judith Thayer; two children, Theresa Duggan (Michael)...
Frank Mccarthy Quidato
Jul 1, 2019
SFC (Ret.) Frank McCarthy Quidato, 85, of Sutherland, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2019. Born in Lala Lanao, Philippines, he was the son of the late Dalmatio Quidato and Vic McCarthy Quidato. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Dalmacio M. Quidato, Jr., Sarah Rigler, Annie Kittilstvedt, and George McCarthy Quidato. Mr. Quidato received a bachelor’s degree in...
James Douglas Delong Sr.
Jul 1, 2019
James “Jim” Douglas DeLong, Sr., age 61 of Matoaca, VA, passed away after a courageous battle with a rare cancer on Monday, July 1, 2019. A native of Pennsylvania, he was preceded in death by his loving father, James E. DeLong, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Phyllis Smith DeLong; a son, James D. DeLong, Jr.;...
Jonathan M Best, Sr.
Jul 1, 2019
Jonathan M. Best, Sr., 46, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. Jonathan was born on May 19, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, and was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Kelly Evans Best. He was a United States Air Force and United States Army Veteran. Jon dedicated his life to serving and providing for...
Alexa Nichole Kelley
Jun 30, 2019
Alexa N. Kelley, 27 years old from Chester, VA went to be with her Lord on the evening of June 30, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Terry and Carole; brothers, Rusty and Grayson; nieces, Natalie and Bella and her nephew, Jacob. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted maternal grandparents, Joe and Sue Dent. She...
Gustav Lester Nelson
Jun 29, 2019
CMSgt. (Ret.) Gustav “Gus” L. Nelson, Jr. of DeWitt, Virginia, passed away on June 29, 2019. He was 87 years old. He is survived by Peggy, his wife of 56 years, his son Gus (Carol), daughters Becky, Johanna Rowland (Robert), Kris Alderson (Brian), and Greta Hernandez (Angel), ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren, as well as by his sister, Thelma...
Raymond Earl Talley Sr
Jun 29, 2019
The Service of the Celebration of Life for Raymond Earl Talley, Sr. will be held at Ocran United Methodist Church on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at Ocran on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. October 23, 1937 – June 29, 2019 The just man walketh in his integrity: his...
Mary Ethel Reed
Jun 28, 2019
Mary Ethel Reed, 83, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Born in Lumberton, NC she was the daughter of the late Joe and Dessie Hagans; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Russell Reed; and a daughter, Betty Grable Full. Mrs. Reed is survived by her daughters, Peggy Newhouse, Mary...
Patricia Scholl Cibula
Jun 26, 2019
Patricia Scholl Cibula of Enon, VA went home to be with the Lord June 26, 2019. Mother of five sons Edward Jr., David, Stephen, Jonathan, and Samuel. She was a mother and grandmother of great strength and love and practical wisdom. She is the grandmother of Ian, Emilio, Jenny, David Jr., Sophie, Chloe, Jordan, Zoe, Grace, and Kaia. Her daughters’-in-law...
