Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Melissa Shopshear Reiter
Oct 21, 2017
Melissa Shopshear Reiter, 68, passed away from younger-onset Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 21, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Melissa was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 11, 1949 to Elizabeth and Worley Shopshear. She was the middle of five daughters and grew up in Virginia, Ohio, and Hawaii before returning to central Virginia in her teens. Shortly after...
William D. "Bill" Peebles
Oct 20, 2017
On October 20, 2017, William D. “Bill” Peebles, 87, was taken to be with His Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. His testimony is a legacy that has blessed many people. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anne; daughter, Susan Kunselman (David); and grandson, Micah. He also has a brother, Bob (Athena) of Johnson City, TN, sister-in-law, Evelyn...
Margaret Cuthbert Broaddus
Oct 19, 2017
Margaret Collier Cuthbert Broaddus (“Tutti”), 73, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017, at the Petersburg Home for Ladies with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Cuthbert IV and Hibernia McIlwaine Hassell Cuthbert. After growing up in Petersburg and attending Sweet Briar College, she married and lived at “Marlbourne” in Old...
Lawrence Jay Bloom
Oct 18, 2017
Lawrence Jay Bloom, 52, of Chesterfield, VA died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Allan Selig Bloom and Elinor Bloom Marshall. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, George C. Marshall. Larry graduated from Christchurch School and attended Greensboro College. He was the owner of Bloom Brothers Furniture. He...
Erna Maria Jackson
Oct 18, 2017
Erna Maria Jackson, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Dinwiddie, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Friedrich Kleile and Maria Barth Kleile; husband, Carl C. Jackson; two sisters, Gisla Miller and Ronite Ruffin; and two brothers, Karl Kleile and Fritz Kleile. She is survived by her son, Ralf Jackson (Helene); sister, Sylvia Ferrence...
Dennis Wayne Smith
Oct 17, 2017
Sergeant Major Dennis Wayne Smith – E-9 (Retired), age 77, of North Dinwiddie, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Veronica Sue; three children, Curtis Smith of Plano, TX, Becky Smith of North Dinwiddie, VA, and Mark Smith (wife Teresa) of Colonial Heights, VA;....
August A. Kraft Iii
Oct 17, 2017
August A. Kraft, III “Kit” passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2017 at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Kit was born on August 26, 1944 in Hampton, VA. After graduating from Ferguson High School, Newport News, in 1964 he joined the United States Air Force. Following his service in the Air Force, he began a career in finance at...
Vicki Karen Boman
Oct 16, 2017
Vicki Karen Boman, 66, of Chesterfield VA, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. Born in Henderson, KY she was the daughter of the late Alney Tanner and Bettie Wray. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Jay Hoffman; as well as her sister, Robin Halderman. Ms. Boman was a very strong and giving person who raised her...
Michael Dale Barnett
Oct 16, 2017
Michael Dale Barnett, 65, of Chesterfield, VA, died October 16, 2017. Born in Haleyville, AL and raised in Paducah, KY, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Morris Barnett, Sr. and Ola King Barnett, and brother, Timothy Noel Barnett. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kristi Lyn Barnett; daughter, Kelli Michele Barnett of Wichita, KS;...
Rose Hawkins Mccaffity
Oct 16, 2017
Rose Hawkins McCaffity, 71, of McKenney, VA, died Monday, October 16, 2017. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary Hawkins. Mrs. McCaffity worked at Brown & Williamson and Titmus Optical for a combined 23 years, prior to becoming a C.N.A at Dunlop House. She was a devoted wife and mother, and...
Joseph John Reighard
Oct 16, 2017
Joseph “Joey” John Reighard passed away at his home in Chester, VA at the age of 62, after a brave battle with Leukemia. Joey worked for Park 500 for over 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, playing the drums, and watching football and NASCAR. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. Joey is predeceased by his parents, Mary and...
Marsha Treece Hester
Oct 16, 2017
Marsha Elaine Treece Hester, of Petersburg and Fries, VA entered heaven’s gates on October 16, 2017 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Herrin, IL on May 1, 1947, and was the daughter of the late, Ernest and Mary Treece. She was also preceded in death by her brother in law, Bob Dawson. Marsha was a retired licensed real estate...
Marvin Lemuel Duke Jr.
Oct 15, 2017
Marvin Lemuel Duke, Jr., 87, of Dinwiddie, VA, a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, died Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born in Southampton County, VA, he was the son of the late Marvin Lemuel and Martha Galtress Duke. He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Wayne “Hoss” Duke and a sister, Evelyn D. Gregory....
Robert Louis Ralph
Oct 13, 2017
Robert Louis Ralph, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ralph, and Alberta Morgan Ralph; and his first wife, Dorothy Ralph. He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Adella DuBose Ralph; his children, Marketa Ralph, Steven Ralph, Carlos DuBose and wife Mildred Morales, and Tiesha Ralph;...
Troy Thomas Windham
Oct 12, 2017
Troy Thomas Windham, 92, of Chesterfield, VA, died Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born in Coleman County, TX, he was the son of the late Theodore Thomas Windham and Helen V. Ostourne. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Windham and a brother, Hilton W. Windham. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Mr. Windham worked at Brown &...
Roy Curtis Trull
Oct 12, 2017
Roy Curtis Trull, 72, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born in Martinsville, VA he was the son of the late James Waller, Sr. and Lois Mason Trull. Mr. Trull had worked many places in the Tri-Cities area as a Pharmacist. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda West Trull; a daughter, Amanda N. Trull;...
Rae H. Thomas
Oct 12, 2017
Rae H. Thomas, 85, of Dinwiddie, VA, daughter of the late Mary Frances “Fannie” Meredith, and widow of William “WT” Thomas, died Thursday, October 12, 2017. She is survived by her children, Mary Ruth Thomas, David M. Thomas and wife, Kathy, and Lee Ann Thomas all of Dinwiddie, VA; grandchildren, David “Allen,” Joseph “Wayne,” and Toni Nicole Thomas; step-son, Morris...
Carolyn "June" Hosier
Oct 12, 2017
Carolyn “June” Hosier, 78, of Disputanta, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne William Hosier; son, Douglas W. Hosier; parents, Donald Bell and Rosalie Metcalf Bell; brother, Thomas Bell; and sister, Donna Jean Wood. June is survived by her two sons, Daniel Hosier (Robin) and Darin Hosier (loving partner, Sasha); two grandchildren,...
Scott Michael Childers
Oct 10, 2017
Scott Michael Childers, 44, of Carson, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Childers. Scott was a family man and patriot and was also an avid Georgia football fan and was an active den leader for the Cub Scouts-Pack 917. He is survived by his wife, Tracy L. Childers; two sons, James...
Mary Loftis Belcher
Oct 10, 2017
Mary Loftis Belcher, 84, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ida Griffin Loftis; six siblings, Herbert Loftis, John Loftis, Bobby Loftis, Louise Gardener, Eleanor Radford and Betty Jean Dalton; and grandson, Eric Daniel McKenney. She is survived by three sons, Joseph L. Daniel (Sherrie), Richard M. Daniel...
