Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Donald Samuel Miser
Dec 25, 2017
Donald Samuel Miser, age 67, of Chester, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on December 25th, 2017. Don was born in LaPorte, Indiana, and as the oldest child in a large farming family, he learned the value of hard work and reliance at an early age. After school, he worked in steel manufacturing, with food production at American Home Foods, and finished...
Dane Scott Young
Dec 23, 2017
Dane Scott Young, 59, of Sutherland, VA, died Saturday, December 23, 2017. Scott was the former owner of Bottom Billiards in Richmond, and was currently self-employed as the owner of Sutherland Home Buyers. He was a devoted husband and father, and a man of strong faith. His family was his entire world, and being a good father was his top...
Roland Ralph Shelburne
Dec 23, 2017
Roland Ralph Shelburne, 83, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Freda Boyd Shelburne; four brothers, Julian, William, Frank and Eli Shelburne; and his beloved dog, Cosmo. Roland was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a member of Three Chopt Church of Christ. He was a...
John Wayne King
Dec 23, 2017
John Wayne King, of Dinwiddie, VA., passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Cleveland King, Jr. and Helen Louise Taylor King. John retired from the City of Petersburg, he was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #882 and the American Legion post #2; he loved fishing, golfing, woodworking, guns and dancing....
Ann Stewart Buyalos
Dec 22, 2017
Ann Stewart Buyalos, 83, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017. Ann was born in Hopewell, Va. to the late Josh Stewart, Jr. and Louise Sharp Stewart. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas S. Stewart, of Miami, Florida. Ann is survived by her husband of 63 years, Edward J. Buyalos, Sr., her son, Edward J. Buyalos, Jr....
Lt. Col. Ret. Ronald Vincent Own
Dec 22, 2017
Lt. Col. Ret. Ronald Vincent Drown, 79, of S. Prince George, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Anna Namojvick Drown; and brother, Douglas Drown. Ron was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He was stationed at Ft. Lee Army Base. He went on to complete 20...
Johnson C
Dec 21, 2017
Johnson Cofer Lacy, Jr., 73, of Mobile, Alabama and formerly of Richmond, VA passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Johnson Cofer Lacy, Sr. and Marie Moore Lacy; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley L. Pride and Beverly L. Cook. Mr. Lacy was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing his...
Brenda Brigham Burgess
Dec 20, 2017
Brenda Brigham Burgess, 01/29/1953 – 12/19/2017, passed as she lived, with her hope firmly fixed on her wonderful savior, Jesus Christ, the Lord. In death, as in life, her greatest desire was to see Him glorified. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, talented businesswoman, and active member of her church and the Richmond community, she lived as she believed....
Doug Price
Dec 18, 2017
Doug Price (70), of Stony Creek, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Dianne, two sons, Donavan (Kim) Price of Gloucester , VA, Paul (Sally) Harris of Florida, and one daughter, Christin (Calvin II) Lockhart of LaPlata, MD, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Doug is also survived by his two...
Nancy Lucille Mcnulty
Dec 18, 2017
NANCY L. McNULTY died December 19, 2017 at her home on Lake Chesdin. She was surrounded by family and love. Nancy was married to Martin Patrick McNulty for 58 years. She is survived by her three daughters and one son as well as nine grandchildren whom she adored. Nancy was born in Belmont, MA as the younger of two daughters....
Ernest Edward "Eddie" Worley, Jr.
Dec 17, 2017
Ernest Edward “Eddie” Worley Jr., 70, of Enon, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. Worley, Sr. and Lucille Harwood Worley Myers. Mr. Worley retired from Dominion Power after 31 years of loyal service. He enjoyed things such as boating and camping at Lake Chesdin and Smith Mountain Lake...
Wiliam Allen Mcbride Sr.
Dec 16, 2017
William ‘Bill’ Allen McBride, Sr., age 81, died after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday December 16, 2017 in Richmond, Va. Bill is survived by his son William, of Atlanta, GA; his daughter Mika, of Seguin, TX; his daughter-in-law, Paulina; his son-in-law, Steve O’ Day; and his significant other, Kathy Hubbard, of Greeneville, TN. He is preceded in...
Glenn Edward "Possum" Lemons
Dec 15, 2017
Glenn Edward “Possum” Lemons, 58, of McKenney, VA, died Friday, December 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel Delbert and Betty Mayton Lemons. Possum was a longtime employee of Brenco, a member of Tri-County Eagles 4543 and Reedy Creek Hunt Club. He is survived by his siblings, Dianne Lemons Seargeant (Billy), Larry Lemons (Paula), Delbert Lemons...
Rosa Hernandez Briggs
Dec 13, 2017
Our beloved Rosa Hernandez Briggs, 55, of Disputanta, VA., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was born in Limestone, Maine (Loring Air Force Base) on August 12, 1962; graduated American High School 1980 Bremerhaven, Germany. Rosa is survived by her husband, Spencer T. Briggs; son, Jason Pruett; daughter, Samantha Pruett; Granddaughter, Cecilia Belardo and her Fur-baby Dog,...
Patrick Arthur Tanis
Dec 12, 2017
Patrick Arthur Tanis, 84, of Manassas, Virginia, and formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of the late Mary Frances and Arthur F. Tanis. Patrick was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and he was a very active in the...
Joyce "Spike" Conway Maitland
Dec 11, 2017
Joyce Conway “Spike” Maitland, 88, of Sutherland, VA, died Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Ford, VA, he was the son of the late Algie Wilton and Salonea Lewis Maitland. He was also preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Alice Christopher Maitland. He retired from C & P Telephone after 38 years and nine months...
Christy Nicole Allen
Dec 10, 2017
Christy Nicole Allen, 30, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her step-father, John Compton; step-brother, William Compton; aunt, Dawnn Carrol; niece, Taylor Carrol; and cousin, Kaleb Hubbard. Christy enjoyed spending time with her family fishing, swimming and enjoying her life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband, Adam L. Allen;...
Joseph Trizzino
Dec 9, 2017
Joseph Trizzino, 63, of Dinwiddie, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore Trizzino and Phyllis Vecchione Trizzino. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of Lads Hunt Club for 15 years. He also worked for VDOT on the bridge crew for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen...
Kenneth Lunsford "Kenny" Crowder
Dec 9, 2017
Kenneth “Kenny” Lunsford Crowder, 64, of Chesterfield was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Kenny was born in Petersburg to the proud parents of the late John Wesley Crowder, II and Evelyn Maxine Lunsford Crowder. He is preceded in death by his two older brothers, John Wesley Crowder, III and David William Crowder; maternal...
