Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Kenneth E. Teachey
Jul 21, 2019
Kenneth Eugene Teachey, was born on November 11, 1938 in Hopewell Virginia. He is the first born son to his parents the late George Kenneth Teachey and Isoland Mizelle Teachey. Kenneth Eugene Teachey was born again into Christ in baptism on 4/27/1955 by Preacher J. H. Blackman. He was a graduate of Thomas Dale High and later attended David Lipscomb...
Judy Cherie Wray Lewis
Jul 20, 2019
Judy Cherie Wray Lewis, 70, of Sutherland, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nell Ellis; and son, John Lewis. She is survived by her daughters, Dana Lewis, and Shannon Gainey (Tim); grandchildren, Ben Gibbs, Megan Gibbs, Matthew Gibbs (Rachel), Caleb Gibbs, Brandon Lewis, Cameron Lewis, Timothy Gainey, and John Lee Gainey;...
Maxwell Watkins Newton
Jul 20, 2019
Maxwell Watkins “Mac” Newton, 90, of North Dinwiddie, died on July 20, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1928 to the late Ralph R. and Mary W. Newton in Boydton, VA. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Newton, Jr. and Charles Newton; and sister, Gerry Stott. Mac served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Timothy Lee Jones (Tim)
Jul 19, 2019
Timothy Lee “Tim” Jones, 60, of N. Prince George, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald C. Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Brenda L. Jones; son, Timothy R. Jones and wife, Taryn; daughter, Ashley Jones; grandsons, Jaedyn Taylor and Weston Lee Jones; his mother, Pauline...
Thomas Morgan Thornton
Jul 18, 2019
Thomas Morgan Thornton, age 72, a lifelong resident of Sussex County, VA, died from complication of ALS on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at MCV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Earl and Florence Hunnicutt Thornton; maternal grandparents, W.T. and Irma C. Hunnicutt; and paternal grandparents, Eldridge and Minnie C. Thornton. Morgan was a graduate of Waverly High...
Wilhelmine Auguste Parson
Jul 18, 2019
Wilhelmine A. “Minnie” Parson, age 97, of Prince George, VA, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and her husband of 38 years, Larry Parson. Minnie enjoyed bowling, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is survived by a daughter, Diana Voda (Daryl), and a granddaughter,...
Milciades Antonio Dominguez
Jul 18, 2019
Milciades Antonio Dominguez, 91, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Ramon Dominguez and Idalia Villa Dominguez. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Irma. Mr. Dominguez had a special relationship with Irma and their companionship was...
Mildred Pauline Shockey
Jul 18, 2019
Mildred Pauline Shockey, 93, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Hamilton and Gypsey Smith Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Shockey. Mrs. Shockey was a talented Artist and was very passionate about her craft. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Mary Frances Pito
Jul 17, 2019
Mary Frances Pito, 85, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, VA, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Clara Jozwiak Pito. A 1952 graduate of Hopewell High School, Mary retired after many years as Clerk to the Hopewell City Council. She was a member of First Christian Church, member and Past President of the...
Richard Mcternan
Jul 17, 2019
Richard McTernan, 68, of Prince George, VA, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he was loved and respected by many, and will be deeply missed. His incredible work ethic will long be remembered. Rich was preceded in death by a son, Thomas McTernan. He is survived by his wife, Janice McTernan; sons,...
William Snead White
Jul 17, 2019
William S. White, “Bill”, 98, of Petersburg, went to be with his lord on July 17, 2019. Born in Bremo Bluff Va. to the late William H. and Betty A. White, he was the eldest of 8 children. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Victoria G. White; granddaughter; Angela White; siblings that have passed...
Gary Clay Perry
Jul 16, 2019
Gary Clay Perry, 64, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born in Wise County, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Gray and Pauline Gray. Mr. Perry drove school buses in the city Petersburg. He went on to drive for Petersburg Area Transit where he retired after many years of service. He enjoyed electronics, reading...
Christopher Falls Whitlock
Jul 16, 2019
Christopher Falls Whitlock, 41 of Hopewell, VA passed away peacefully in his home, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Chris was born, Monday, November 14, 1977, and raised in Hopewell, VA. He attended Hopewell High School graduating in 1995, he played baseball and golf for the Blue Devils, where he earned all-district honors in both sports. He was a member of the...
Bryan Paul Ellison
Jul 16, 2019
Bryan Paul Ellison, 53 of Hopewell, VA passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He is the son of the late, Paul T. Ellison. Bryan was a United States Army Veteran. He was a manager for Standard Motor Production in Disputanta, VA. He survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Tammy Ellison; daughter, Kara Bryanne Ellison; son, Jacob Hazen Hewitt;...
Ervin Edsul Barlow
Jul 15, 2019
Ervin Edsul Barlow, 86, of Glen Allen, VA, died July 15, 2019. Born and raised in Virginia he was the son of the late Clyde Clay Barlow and Bertha Mary Price Barlow. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barlow was preceded in death...
Fredrick Dalton Williams Sr.
Jul 15, 2019
Fredrick Dalton Williams Sr. (Jack),84, of Hopewell, VA. Passed away on July 15, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of Charles J. Williams and Ruby Marie Williams. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Disputanta High School in 1953 and served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He owned and operated Phillip...
Lena Eleanor Duke
Jul 15, 2019
On Monday, July 15, 2019, our dear aunt, Lena Eleanor Duke, 85, of Colonial Heights, was called home to rest. The daughter of Lena Rao and John Vogel Fisher, she was adopted by Emma Gordon Fisher and Clifton Archibald "Shorty" Duke after her mother passed during childbirth. The youngest of 6 Duke children; Clifford Albert "C.A." Duke (Elizabeth), Allie Gordon...
Jacob Ryan Steines
Jul 13, 2019
Jacob Ryan Steines, 26 of Chester, Va. Passed away July 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his Papa Elward Jones and his Grandmother Sheilia “Bunnies” Jones. Also his good friend Stan “WR” Vorozhkov. He is survived by his mother Angie Steines; father Jamie Steines (Paige); sister Hannah; brother Ethan; Grandparents Butch “Grandpa” Steines, Pam “Granny” Schmelzer; fur baby...
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,...
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...
