Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Michelle Leigh Strother
Oct 1, 2019
Michelle L. Strother, 38, of Henrico, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Strother; her son, Jagger Strother; aunt, Vicky Nunn; nephews, Hayden and Noah Strother; grandfather, Lester Adkins; and two grandmothers, Dorothy and Eva Strother. Michelle enjoyed WWE, music, driving, movies and reading to her nieces and nephews. She was a...
Winston Epps Leath
Oct 1, 2019
Winston Epps Leath, age 84, a longtime resident of Sutherland, VA, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Epps Ellington Leath and Mabel Brockwell Leath, and was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Robert Wallace. Mr. Leath was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and enjoyed playing golf for many years....
Perry Lee Barber
Sep 30, 2019
Perry Lee Barber, 82, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, two days before he and his wife’s 61st wedding anniversary. Born in Danville, VA he was the son of the late Cueselle and Catherine Thurman Barber; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Cueselle Barber, II; and two sisters, Veronica Norwood and Joyce Barber....
Myrna Bailey Brown
Sep 29, 2019
Myrna Bailey Brown left this world peacefully early on the morning of Sunday, September 29, 2019. The youngest daughter of Robert Aubrey and Annie Pearl Bailey, she was born and raised in the town of Louisburg, North Carolina where she later met her husband when he attended Louisburg Junior College. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Walter...
Louis Arthur Damron
Sep 29, 2019
Louis Arthur Damron, 57, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born May 5, 1962 and was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Frances Damron; sister, Dea Mitchem; and his nephew, David Neil Grant. Louis was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and he loved fishing, cooking and spending time with his friends and family....
Earl Holt Ezell Jr.
Sep 28, 2019
Earl Holt Ezell, Jr., 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Earl Holt Ezelle, Sr. and Margaret Lee Kaleyta; He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Nancy Elaine Ezell. Mr. Ezell was employed with Southern Hardware retiring after 35 years....
Carol Cook Dance
Sep 28, 2019
Carol Cook Dance, 74, of N. Chesterfield, VA., passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Norman H. and Nora Lee Cook. Carol is survived by her husband of 56 years, Garland C. Dance; daughter, Darlene Robinson (W); son, Donnie Dance; daughter, Denise Waff (Eric); grandchildren, Heather, Megan, Brittany, Dylan, Danielle, Hunter and Easton; four...
Miss Katherine "Kate" Grace Spede
Sep 28, 2019
Miss Katherine “Kate” Grace Spede, 3, of Prince George, VA passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Kate was born in Petersburg, VA on July 19, 2016. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Susan Cross and Cheri O’Neill; and her great-grandfather, James O’Neill. Kate loved Minnie Mouse, the color pink and swimming. She was affectionately known to many...
Cathy Dudley Rainey
Sep 26, 2019
Cathy Dudley Rainey, 67, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Doris Dudley; a son, Richard Wayne “Head” Rainey; and a great-granddaughter, Alice Jane Boone Fite. She is survived by her sisters, Vivian Washington and husband, Carlos, and Betty Stark; her...
Robert Joseph Gagne
Sep 25, 2019
Robert Joseph Gagne, 71, of Prince George, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 25, 2019. Born in Darmstadt, West Germany, he was the son of MAJ (Ret) Armand and Johanna Gagne. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Anita P. Gagne of North Prince George, VA; step-son, Robert D. Means of Ashland, VA;...
Brandin Ace Sincere Barkins
Sep 24, 2019
Brandin Ace Sincere Barkins, infant son of Abigail Credle and Brandin Barkins, gained his wings on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at home with his loving family. Our sweet baby “Ace” was born on May 21, 2019, and blessed us with his beautiful soul and sweet aura. Ace will always be remembered for the love that he brought to our family...
George Randolph Hankins Jr.
Sep 24, 2019
George Randolph Hankins, Jr., 54, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born in Ft. Bragg, NC he was the son of the late Judy Porterfield Hankins; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Michelle “Missy” Sartor. Mr. Hankins was retired from Honeywell after many years of dedicated service. He continued to work at...
Joseph "Joe" Mathias Blaha Jr.
Sep 23, 2019
Joseph M. “Joe” Blaha, Jr., 83, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Born in Brunswick County, VA he was the son of the late Joseph M. Blaha Sr., Elsie Kleis and Emily F. Blaha. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Rosie Vinsh and Dorothy Peade. Joseph retired from Sears and AIG. He was...
John Pasquale Basile
Sep 23, 2019
John Pasquale Basile, 59, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Frank J. Basile and Carol Howerton Basile. He is survived by his children, Nicholas Alexander Basile (Elizabeth Barnes), Alecia Nichol Basile, and Sean Pasquale Basile; mother of his children, Pamela Ann Basile; and grandchildren, Shyann and Riley. The family...
Walter Eugene "Gene" Brown Jr.
Sep 21, 2019
Walter Eugene “Gene” Brown Jr., 55, of DeWitt, VA passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Born in Fulton Atlanta, GA he was the son of the late Walter Eugene Brown Sr., and Barbara C. Mallory Brown. Mr. Brown was a very loyal man and would always go out of his way to help someone. Gene will be remembered by...
Gail N. Stewart
Sep 20, 2019
Gail N. Stewart, born February 16, 1952, of Prince George passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Barry Stoveken, her sons, Jeremy and his wife Nicole, Bobby and his wife Michele; along with five grandchildren, Skylar, Sierra, Bryce, Zachary and Olivia. A memorial Service will be held Sunday October 20, 2019 at the Dinwiddie...
Barbara Folke Bennett
Sep 20, 2019
Barbara Folke Bennett, 79, of Church Road, VA passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Born in Stanford, Connecticut she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Marion Thomas Folke; and was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas “Tommy” Folke. Mrs. Bennett was a 1960 graduate of the Petersburg General Hospital Professional School of Nursing, where she...
Ernest Frank Wagner Jr.
Sep 19, 2019
Ernest Frank Wagner, Jr., 73, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born on September 23, 1945 to the late Emily and Ernest F. Wagner, Sr. He was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Wagner. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Wagner (Diane) and Robert Wagner; sister, Margaret Twiford, all of Prince...
Nichole Renee Olmeda
Sep 19, 2019
Nichole Renee Olmeda, 32, of Nashville, TN., formerly of Chester, VA., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 19, 2019. Nichole received her Bachelor’s Degree in social work from Bringham Young University and received her Master’s Degree in special education and teaching from the University of Texas at Austin. Nichole worked as a developmental therapist at First Steps in...
