Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mary Norwood Skelton
May 8, 2019
Mary Norwood Skelton, 83, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Granville County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie James Daniel Norwood and Mary Louise Thomas Norwood. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy Norwood and William Norwood; sisters, Elizabeth Marek and Docie Jones. Ms. Skelton was an avid gardener...
Sheila Lynne Hopkins
May 7, 2019
Sheila Lynne Hopkins, 54, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord and her beloved mother, Nancy Hopkins, on Tuesday May 7, 2019. She is survived by her father, Thomas "TC" Hopkins; husband, Victor Ferrell; children, Michelle Clodfelter, Jennifer Clodfelter and Victor Ferrell, Jr.; grandchildren, Aaliyah Christopher, Keira Christopher, Madison Trebilco and Jackson Lee Ferrell; siblings, Tommy (Sylvia) Hopkins, Rita...
Betty Wall Bishop
May 7, 2019
Betty Jean (Wall) Bishop, age 90 of Prince George, Virginia passed away peacefully on May 7, 2019. Betty was born in Springfield, Tennessee, but spent the majority of her life in Virginia. For many years, Betty was the educational coordinator for the Quartermaster Museum in Fort Lee, Virginia. She was a doll doctor, had a passion for books, history, genealogy,...
Elijah Emmett Newcomb
May 6, 2019
Elijah Emmett Newcomb, 92, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Bessie Tuck Newcomb; his loving wife, Helen Marie Tuck Newcomb; daughter, Betty Newcomb; and daughter, Helen Newcomb Burnette. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Snellings (Lee); daughter, Ellen Marie Newcomb; son, Larry E. Newcomb; son,...
Michael Gerald Merritt
May 6, 2019
Mike G. Merritt, 38, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Shannon Merritt; his children, Mason Michael Merritt and Madison Marie Merritt, whom he dearly loved with all his heart. He is also survived by his father, Gerald Merritt, Jr.; mother, Kathleen Sullivan; a sister, Leanne Benhajlarbi...
John Hibbard Conover Jr.
May 5, 2019
John Hibbard Conover, Jr., 91, of Hopewell, VA, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. A native of Lima, IL, he was the son of the late John Hibbard and Clara Smith Conover. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Alice Conover Talbott. Mr. Conover was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired Clerk with the U.S. Postal Service. He...
Shirley Ann Morris
May 4, 2019
Shirley Ann Morris, 72, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Betty Goad Hamm; her step parents, Harold and Bonnie Price; five brothers; 2 sisters; Shirley is survived by her sons, James Morris, Steven Morris (Annie); grandchildren, Ciara Morris, Ryan Morris; sister, Florence Withrow (James); brother, Mack...
Charles Edward Arthur Sr.
May 3, 2019
Charles Edward Arthur Sr., 83 of Dinwiddie, passed away on May 3rd, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Frances “Frankie” Jane Reeves Arthur; children, Charles “Chuck” Edward Arthur Jr. (Terry), and Donna Lynne Arthur Barwick (Michael); grandchildren, Jamie Arthur (Kenny), Abbey Buhrman (Chris), Kristen Glackin (Alex), and Kyle Barwick; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Ann Buhrman, and...
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,...
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...
James William Smith
May 2, 2019
James William Smith, 85, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born in New Kensington, PA he was the son of the late Raymond and Etta Smith; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert; and a sister, Anna. Mr. Smith retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant Major after 22 years of...
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,...
Ralph Edward Haley
May 1, 2019
Ralph Edward Haley, 80, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Born in Phoenix, VA, he was the son of the late Clyde Haley and Dorothy Adams Haley. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Haley, Garland Haley, and Edwin Haley. Ralph was employed with Hopewell Water Company retiring after 40 years of service. He...
Jason Paul Williams
Apr 30, 2019
Jason Paul Williams, 37, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee Williams. Jason enjoyed working on cars. He had a loving personality and a good sense of humor. Most of all, Jason loved his family especially Isabella. He is survived by his mother, Elaine S. Harvey and her...
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...
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;...
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...
Henry Wesley Mccormick
Apr 28, 2019
Henry Wesley McCormick, 77, of Hopewell, VA, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born in Campbell County, VA, he was the son of the late John Thomas McCormick, Sr. and Ruth Harris McCormick. He is also preceded in death by his brothers John T. McCormick, Jr. and Charles A. McCormick. He retired from the Virginia ABC Board after 30 years...
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...
Teresa Joann Taylor Berger
Apr 26, 2019
Teresa JoAnn Taylor Berger, 62, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Alex Taylor and Peggy Church Taylor. Teresa was employed at Fort Lee retiring after 45 years in Civil Service. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting and traveling to the beach. Most of all she loved her family dearly...
