Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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,...
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,...
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;...
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...
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...
Rodger Carlisle Grubbs
Apr 23, 2019
Rodger Carlisle Grubbs, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home in S. Chesterfield, VA. Born in Danville, VA., he was the son of the late John Acey Grubbs and Gladys South Grubbs. He is also preceded in death by sister, Jackie Poteat and brothers, Delano Grubbs and Tony Grubbs. Rodger was a United States Navy veteran, retired...
John Edmond Tyrcha
Apr 22, 2019
John Edmond Tyrcha, 60, of Prince George, VA, died Monday, April 22, 2019. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Edmond Florian and Dorothy Mae Cox Tyrcha. John had 41 years of service with Dominion Virginia Power and was currently a Superintendent. He also had 25 years of volunteer service in Fire & EMS. He is survived...
Pablo Torres
Apr 21, 2019
Pablo Torres, 79 of Chester, VA., passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pablo Torres, Sr. and Rosa Centeno Molina. Pablo was a longtime textile worker in the greater New York area, he was a member of IBEW Local Union #3 for...
Fred Joseph Cimino, Jr.
Apr 20, 2019
Fred Joseph Cimino, Jr., 89 of Chester, VA., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA., and son of the late Fred J. Cimino, Sr. and Mary E. Cimino. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Ralph Cimino.Fred is survived by his loving wife of 57years, Florence M. Cimino; children, Ronnie Wells (Janice), Fred...
Terry Edward Dillard
Apr 20, 2019
Terry Edward Dillard, 59, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Richlands, VA he was the son of the late Paul B. Dillard. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Emily Dillard; a son, Blake Dillard and wife, Alison; one daughter, Heather Dillard and fiancé, Blake; two grandchildren, Carter Dinsmore and Savannah...
Melanie Gail Foreman
Apr 18, 2019
Sadly, on Thursday, April 18th, the world lost a bright shining star and Heaven gained an Angel. Melanie Gail Foreman, 21 of Chesterfield Virginia, was taken from her parents Debra and Victor Foreman and her beloved brother Max. Mel graduated from Cosby High School and was a Senior at Appalachian State University majoring in Evolutionary Biology with Ecology and Environmental...
Theresa Ann Heath
Apr 17, 2019
Theresa Ann Heath, 83, of Disputanta, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Linwood William Diacont and Helen Theresa Parker Diacont. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Clayton Heath, Sr.; brothers, Pete Diacont, Bobby Diacont, and Charles Diacont. Mrs. Heath was employed with C & P Telephone...
Steffie Vodopivec Jones
Apr 16, 2019
Steffie V. Jones, 88 of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born in Yukon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kotnik Vodopivec. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Jones, Sr., a son, James E. Jones, Jr. as well...
Mark Wayne Wood
Apr 16, 2019
Mark Wayne Wood, 63 of Chesterfield, VA., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born and raised in Richmond, VA., he was the son of the late Thomas B. Wood. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Susan M. Wood. Mark was a 1975 graduate of Frederick Military Academy, where he rose to the rank of...
Dorothy Williamson Barfield
Apr 14, 2019
Dorothy Williamson Barfield, 93, of DeWitt, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on April 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Percy Thomas Barfield, Jr. parents, Jasper R. Williamson, Sr. and Hettie D. Williamson; step mother, Francis B. Williamson; sister, Hettie J. Dalton; brothers, J.R. “Ray” Williamson, Jr., Arnold W. Williamson. She is survived by...
