Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ronald Carl Jeffers, Sr.
Jul 31, 2017
Ronald Carl Jeffers, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Vance Jeffers and Lula Coral Tucker Jeffers; as well as his brother Frank Jeffers. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Marie Jeffers; children, Roger Carl Jeffers, Linda Anne Watts and husband James, Alan Bradley Jeffers and...
Robert Franklin Bage
Jul 29, 2017
Robert Franklin Bage, 58, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Virginius Franklin and Nancy Bennett Bage; and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie Virginius Bage and Kenneth Charles Bage. Robert had retired in 2016 from DuPont after 38 years of service, was...
Ernest Reid Sanders
Jul 27, 2017
Ernest Reid Sanders, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Hermitage Richmond. He was born in Pineville, North Carolina, one of nine children of the late H. Clay Sanders and Annie Smith Sanders. Ernie was also predeceased by his devoted wife, Evelyn Gay Bain Sanders. Ernie served in the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged July...
Donald Bayford
Jul 27, 2017
Donald Bayford, 82, of Gloucester, VA, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence. Born in Staplehurst, Kent, England, he was the son of the late Charles Alfred and Maude James Bayford. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Bayford, Jr., who was killed in action during World War II, and two sisters, Maude Geraghty and Violet...
Gale Martin Darby
Jul 25, 2017
Gale Martin Darby, 63, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nettie Martin; and sister, Carole Sue Martin. She is survived by her husband, Doug Darby; daughter, Heather Darby; daughter, Kristen Batalo and her husband Michael Batalo; grand-daughter, Darby Batalo; father-in-law, William Darby; mother-in-law, Kathleen Darby; and...
Viola King Roberts
Jul 24, 2017
Viola King Roberts, 84, of Chesterfield, VA went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 24, 2017. Born in Campbell County, VA she was the daughter of the late John and Sallie King; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Shorty” Thomas Roberts; a son, Dexter Roberts; and a grandson, Richard Roberts. She is survived by...
Edith Ashby Wright
Jul 23, 2017
Edith Ashby Wright, 88, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Algie G. Ashby and Florence Luck Ashby; and husband, Charles L. Wright. Edith is survived by her daughter, Deborah F. Carter (Daniel); son, Kenneth W. Wright (Evelyn); seven grandchildren, Larry M. Blackburn, Jr. (Sherry), Benjamin G. Blackburn (Nichole), Derrick...
B.B. Dusty Rhodes
Jul 22, 2017
B.B. Dusty Rhodes, 77, of Sutherland, VA, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Clayton and Carolyn Unger Rhodes. He retired as Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service, including combat action in Vietnam. He received numerous awards and citations, including...
Emogene Dayton
Jul 20, 2017
Emogene Dayton, 93, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Julia Parker; husbands, Walter L. Gulledge, and Rev. Webster A. Dayton; daughter, Anne G. Snyder; step daughter, Eve-Lyn D. Gulledge; grandson, Marr Snyder; great grandson, Aidan Comer. She is survived by her children, Karen G. Comer...
Christine Chase Lucy
Jul 17, 2017
Christine “Christi” Chase Lucy, 46, of Prince George, VA, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. Christine was a devoted employee and secretary for 27 years at Tri-City Wrecker & Auto Repair, the Lucy family business. Her hobbies included crafts and decorating, and she enjoyed spending time at Lake Gaston. Christine completed a successful reign as the 2016 Mrs. Virginia Plus...
Jacob "Jake" George Klein
Jul 17, 2017
Jacob "Jake" George Klein, 73, of Petersburg, VA, passed away after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on July 17, 2017. Born on July 13, 1944, in Sewickley, PA, Jake graduated from Ambridge High School in 1962 and was drafted into the US Army. He was stationed to Ft. Lee Army Base in Petersburg, VA. Following fours year of...
Louis Payton Williamson
Jul 17, 2017
Louis Payton Williamson, 68, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alexander Williamson and Frances Overby Williamson. Payton loved gardening, yard work and working on machines. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cook Williamson; three sisters, Barbara Sabol, Anna Lucy (Ricky) and Robin Peters (Joe); brother, Kevin Williamson;...
Thomas Pierce Keesee, Jr.
Jul 17, 2017
Thomas Pierce Keesee, Jr., 90, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. Born in Concord, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Pierce Keesee and Miranda Susan Martin Keesee. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, June T. Keesee, six sisters and one brother. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air...
Brenda Adaire Sadler
Jul 14, 2017
Brenda Adaire Sadler, 76, of Ford, Va, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Roy C. Martin and Anna Kovalik Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie S. Marker (Benny); granddaughter, Rachel L. Jones (Logan); great grandson, Colton D. Jones; siblings, Leonard R. Martin, Sr. and Carolyn Emory; nephew,...
Hilda Shelton Marek
Jul 13, 2017
Hilda Shelton Marek , 93, went rejoicing to her home in heaven on July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Earl Marek. Hilda was born on May 25, 1924, in Mineral, Virginia, to Thomas Frederick and Mae Payne Shelton. Hilda was preceded in death by her loving parents and siblings, Harry...
Wellington "Ross" Bishop
Jul 11, 2017
Wellington Ross Bishop, 89, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Bishop, Sr. and Elizabeth Ross Bishop, granddaughter, Stacy Bishop, brother, Charles R. Bishop, Jr.; sisters, Alice Wech, Elizabeth Bishop and Esther Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Bishop; children, Susan...
Ronald Lee Miller
Jul 10, 2017
Ronald Lee Miller, 81, of Chester, VA departed this life peacefully at home in his chair on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Franklin Miller and Vivian Hillegass Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hazel Benn Miller; daughters, Sherri Snelson (Donnie), and Debi Sheffield; grandchildren, Leslie Elston (Zoe),...
Morris Franklin Robertson
Jul 10, 2017
Morris Franklin “Rabbit” Robertson, 83, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born in Matoaca, VA and was the son of the late William V. and Doris Scott Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William V. “Sonny” Robertson and Donald W. Robertson. Rabbit is survived by his wife, Patricia Elko Robertson; children, Sheila Robertson,...
