Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ronald Maynard Hannon
Jan 1, 2019
Ronald Maynard Hannon, 74 years old, of Chester, VA passed away at his home on January 1, 2019. Ronald was born October 21, 1944, in Marshall, Missouri to John M. and Wanda B. Hannon of Slater, Missouri. Ron grew up in Slater and attended Slater, Mo Public Schools. He graduated with the class of 1962. A few months later he...
Pearl Elizabeth Blevins
Jan 1, 2019
Pearl Elizabeth Blevins, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hattie Pennington; daughter, Emma Michelle Reich; son, Joseph Edward Blevins; sister, Linda M. McElhanon; and brother, Vinton Ray Pennington. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James “Jim” Blevins; daughter, Karen Sue...
Ezio Andres Rojas
Jan 1, 2019
Ezio Andres Rojas, 4 months old, of Hopewell, VA passed away on January 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Virgil and Dot Nelson. Ezio is survived by his loving parents, Juan and Megan Rojas Faria; two brothers, Robert and Isiah; a sister, Sofia; his paternal grandmother, Daly Faria; maternal grandfather, Timmy Nelson (Cora); maternal grandmother,...
Harry England "Butch" Ake, Jr.
Jan 1, 2019
Harry England “Butch” Drake, Jr. 78, of Gloucester, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry E. Drake, Sr. and Eva Mae “Bug” Drake; daughter, Marlene E. Drake; and his sister, Barbara Drake Edens. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Booth Drake; brother, James W....
Corey Douglas Orndorff
Dec 30, 2018
Corey “Possum” Orndorff, age 37, of Hopewell, VA, passed away December 30, 2018. He was employed by the City of Hopewell. Corey was a proud member of the American Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion Post 146. He was also a member of the VFW Post 637 Auxiliary. It was Corey’s wish to be an organ donor. We...
Louise Sebera Brice
Dec 30, 2018
Louise Sebera Brice, 93, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, P.L. and Bessie Sebera; sisters, Georgia Winner, and Virginia Sebera. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Jacobs and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Reva Jacobs Olszewski and husband, Michael; Betsy Jacobs Marseé and husband, Paul; David Michael Jacobs...
Clement Richard Clark Ii
Dec 29, 2018
Clement Richard “Rick” Clark, II, 57, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Clement Richard and Susanna Clark; four children, Ricky, Jonathan, Brandy and Joseph Clark; a grandson, Devan; and several grandchildren, siblings and nieces and nephews. All services will be private. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Matthews
Dec 28, 2018
Elizabeth (Betty) Matthews, 92, of Chester, VA died on December 28, 2018. Betty was devoted to her family and committed to her community and will be missed by all who loved her dearly. She was born in Owatonna, Minnesota on October 24, 1926 to Blanche Florence and Vernon Harvey Worman. She received a BS in Speech degree from Northwestern University...
Scott Simpson Fielding
Dec 28, 2018
Scott S. Fielding, 46, of Chester, VA lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday, December 28th, 2018, at VCU Health Systems in Richmond, VA. He was surrounded in love by family as he peacefully entered heaven. Born July 9th, 1972, in Boone County Missouri, to parents Dr. Michael Fielding and Cheryl Simpson Fielding, who survive him. Scott proudly served...
Sandra Karen Shafer
Dec 26, 2018
Sandra Karen Shafer, 72, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Born in Seneca, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Harold Andrew and Helen Kirian Miller; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Ebersole. Ms. Shafer was a United States Army veteran and went on to retire from Ft. Lee civil...
Mary Tuma Kitchen
Dec 26, 2018
Mary Tuma Kitchen, 57, of McKenney, passed away on December, 26, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nell Robinette; brother, Wayne Tuma; and sister, Paige Tuma. She is survived by her daughters, Toni Kitchen and Tiffany Hilton; grandchildren, Tahra and James Rogers, Landyn and Jaxyn Hilton; brother, William Tuma (Cindy); sister,...
Rosa Lee Wingold
Dec 25, 2018
Rosa Lee Wingold, 100, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Born in St. Albans, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late James David and Jennie Lee Roberts Williams; and was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. Wingold, Sr. Mrs. Wingold was retired from the Hopewell News and was a member of...
Ruth Elizabeth Lynch
Dec 24, 2018
Ruth Elizabeth Lynch, 96, a long time resident of Colonial Heights VA and more recently of the Petersburg Home for Ladies, died peacefully in the company of her family on December 24, 2018. Born in Centralia Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Frances Juanita Wesner. She married Ruff Franklin Lynch of Amelia Virginia and together...
Susan Ann Jensen Dunfee
Dec 24, 2018
Susan Ann Jensen Dunfee, 67, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Keith Jensen. Mrs. Dunfee was a member of Network of Enterprising for Women. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Rick Dunfee; a son, Derek Dunfee; her mother, Ruth Jensen; a...
Patricia Gayle Harbison
Dec 23, 2018
Patricia Gayle Harbison, 64 of Chesterfield Va., went to be with the Lord December 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Florence Bartlett. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Charles Harbison; her daughter, Amy Harbison; and her son, Charles Christopher Harbison and wife, Tina. A visitation will be held Sunday, December...
Barron Henry Freeburger
Dec 23, 2018
Barron Henry Freeburger, 84, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Louise Talley Freeburger. Mr. Freeburger is survived by his three sons, Michael, David and John Freeburger; six beloved grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Eleanor Basinger. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....
Betty Daniel Lucy
Dec 23, 2018
Betty Daniel Lucy, 74, of Prince George, VA, widow of Lawrence Ashton “Pete” Lucy, Sr., passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born in Prince George, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen Marie Daniel. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Christi Lucy, and three brothers, Bobby, Elmer, and Henry Daniel. Mrs. Lucy was co-owner...
Glenn Edwin Brown
Dec 22, 2018
Glenn Edwin Brown, 58, of Disputanta died December 22, 2018. Glenn worked for more than thirty-two years at Amsted Rail as a supervisor in the metrology lab. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Lisa Johnson Brown; a step-son, Dustin Bishop and wife, Ann; parents, Bobbie and Betty Brown; very special friends, Dennis and Darlene Lachut; and...
Suzzette Riddle Andrews
Dec 22, 2018
Suzzette Riddle Andrews, 77, of N. Prince George passed away December 22, 2018. Suzzette was born February 22, 1941 at Flowerdew Hundred Plantation a daughter of the late George and Helen Riddle. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Kenneth Andrews; son, Allan Andrews and wife, Denise; daughter, Lynne Bess and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Jennifer Tomes, Jonathan...
Matthew Dean Rhodes
Dec 22, 2018
Matthew Dean Rhodes, 39, of Chester passed away December 22, 2018. The family will have a Memorial Service on their own at a later date.
