Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Theodore Albin Rayman
Jul 12, 2019
Theodore “Ted” A. Rayman, 79, of Chester, VA., passed away of natural causes Friday, July 12th. Born in Albert Lea, MN, to the late Albin and Mary Rayman. Ted graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and spent his career working for DuPont, AlliedSignal, and Honeywell. Ted was an avid reader and a proud Master...
Madge Louise Willis
Jul 12, 2019
Madge Louise Applewhite Willis, 89, of Chester, departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Timothy; and sisters, Becky and Eleanor. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Dedious); daughter, Roberta; son, Rickie (Lynn); sister, Shirley; brother, Sonny; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family...
Rachael Via Johnson
Jul 12, 2019
Rachael Via Johnson entered her Heavenly home, July 12, 2019. After celebrating her 101st birthday on June 6th. She was born in Patrick County and lived in Hopewell, Va. most of her life. For the last 17 years she has resided with her daughter in Prince George. She is survived by her only daughter Susan Johnson Robertson; three Grandchildren, Dr....
Rudolph Stephen Heretick Jr.
Jul 11, 2019
Rudolph “Rudy” Stephen Heretick Jr., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph S. and Dorothy Kloske Heretick. He is survived by his daughter, Maggie Lamb; sisters, Lorraine Kilpatrick, Betty Barber (Fred); brothers, Dennis (Catherine), Ronnie, Larry Heretick; best friend and nephew, Kevin Kilpatrick; and loving family and friends. The family will...
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,...
Rhonda Sober
Jul 8, 2019
Rhonda Juan Sober, 60, of Spring Grove, VA passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. Born in Chesterfield, VA she was the daughter of the late Evelyn Critcher. Mrs. Sober was an active member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Holiness Church in Prince George. She and her husband, Don, have been dedicated to serving God through singing gospel music. She is...
Mary Myers Connelly
Jul 8, 2019
Mary Connelly, 95, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bessie Myers; her brothers, Paul and Charles; and her husband, Sid Connelly, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Martin “Buddy” Mitchell, Jr. (Lou), and Sid Connelly III (Pam); grandchildren, Mitch (Cathie), Sarah (Jimmy), Scott (Sue), and Bobby;...
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,...
Carl Evan Wiseman
Jul 5, 2019
Carl E. Wiseman, Jr., age 91, was raised to his eternal home on July 6, 2019, following a long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. He lived in Hopewell, VA, for 50+ years, but recently resided at Beth Sholom, Richmond, VA.He celebrated 67 years of loving marriage with wife Marilyn Todd Wiseman who died Oct. 9, 2013. A devoted father,...
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)...
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)...
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...
Beverly Hall
Jul 2, 2019
Beverly Ann Hall, 67, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Born in West Portsmouth, OH she was the daughter of the late Herbert Burden and Thelma Hackworth Burden she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter; Chelsea Hall. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Clyde A. Hall; daughter, Kathy Nettrouer;...
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.;...
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...
