Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Pauline Marie Hill
Oct 31, 2017
Pauline “Ma” Marie Hill, 92, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born on November 7, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Minnie McBride Myers; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Hill; a daughter, Bonnie Griffith; one son, Landon Hill; and a son-in-law, Joseph “Joey” Reighard. Mrs. Hill...
Catherine Capehart Taylor
Oct 30, 2017
Sarah Catherine Capehart Taylor passed away October 30, 2017. Catherine, born October 10, 1934, is the daughter of Mary Farice Smith Capehart and LeRoy Simpson Capehart. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Debbie Hannahs, her son-in-law Don Hannahs, two grandsons, Raleigh and Parker Hannahs, and her sister, Peggy Wilkinson. Her daughter would like to extend much gratitude to her Mother's...
James Wiley Severt
Oct 30, 2017
James Wiley Severt, 73, of Church Road, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 30, 2017. He was born November 27, 1943 in Maben, West Virginia. He was the son of the late, James Lee and Ethel Mae Severt. James graduated from Mullens High School in Mullens, WV; he served in the United States Army and was stationed in...
Michael Dean Sinks
Oct 29, 2017
Michael Dean Sinks, 62, of Chester, VA., passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Michael was born in North Hollywood, CA., but called Virginia his home. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he retired after many years of industrial sales. Mr. Sinks enjoyed traveling, camping and golfing, and was a devoted, loving husband, father, and...
James Edward Leber
Oct 27, 2017
James Edward Leber, 75, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Leber and Ceciala Drudge Leber; and his loving wife of 40 years, Bonnie Leber. He is survived by his son, John Leber; nieces, Debra Barker, Amanda Barker and Tiffany Barker; nephew, Sean Bridgmon; and a cousin, Temple...
Margaret Ann Russell
Oct 27, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Ann (Eggleston) Russell, 83, of Chester, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Brightview Baldwin Park Retirement Community, Staunton VA. Margaret was born on May 4, 1934 in Roanoke VA. She was a devoted and loving wife to Wilson Russell for 66 years. She also was a very dedicated mother that faithfully loved and raised...
Alvin Donald Hill
Oct 27, 2017
Alvin Donald Hill, 95, formerly of Baltimore Maryland passed away peacefully at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Center, Richmond VA on October 27th. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is predeceased by his wife of 66 years “Kay” (Catherine Louise). Big Al is survived by his son William D. Hill (Joyce), daughter Kathy Peebles (Brad), grandsons David...
Harold Fitzgerald Strange, Jr.
Oct 25, 2017
Harold Fitzgerald Strange, Jr., 56, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Harold F. Strange, Sr. Mr. Strange is survived by his mother, Virginia Strange; his son, Harold Strange, III and wife, Cynthia; and two grandchildren, Makayla and Nicholas Strange. A memorial service will be held...
Robert Edward Sherrill Sr.
Oct 24, 2017
Robert “Bob” Edward Sherrill, Sr. 75, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Dee Sherrill and Daisy Pearl Ledlow Sherrill; and his brother, Ronnie Sherrill. He is survived by his loving wife, Edna L. Sherrill; daughter, Denise S. Long; son, Tony Giannotti; daughter, Tracye L. Sherrill (Debra); daughter,...
Joyce Marie Holley
Oct 24, 2017
Joyce Marie Holley, 77, of Petersburg, VA, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilton “Booty” Frank; her mother, Sadie Traylor Gibbs; her first husband, Ernest E. “Sonny” Grubbs; her second husband, Paul Holley; and her brother, W.E. Frank. Joyce was a woman of strong faith who always looked for the best in people....
Clara Mae Adams
Oct 24, 2017
Clara Adams, age 77, of Chester, VA passed away on, Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 2017. She was born June 12, 1940 to the late Sylves Clevenger and Ruth McClure Schar in Weller, Ohio. She found pleasure in spending time in her yard with her four legged friend Pumpkin and those friends and family she loved. No matter how busy she was,...
Asa Carlyle Moody Jr.
Oct 24, 2017
Asa Carlyle Moody, Jr., age 77, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa C. Moody and Annie Mae Woodroof Moody; a sister, Anne M. Jones; two nephews, Robert E. Moody, Jr., and Ronald Hollis; and a special uncle and aunt, Orsborne T. Marshall and Irene Moody...
Clara Mae Adams
Oct 24, 2017
Obituary will be provided at a later date. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Anne R. White
Oct 24, 2017
Anne Marie Rice White, 90, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger Mills Rice and Ethel Pauline Sanderson Rice; and her loving husband of 62 years, Harold E. White. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Heyer, Sharon Cole and husband, Wayne, Sandy Bogen and husband, Tom; grandchildren,...
Charlotte Ruth Silver
Oct 23, 2017
Charlotte Ruth Silver, 67, of Hopewell, Virginia died on October 23, 2017. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA on February 5, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Sol and Anna Sharofsky and was preceded in death by her first husband, Victor Green. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Brian Silver; her brother, Martin...
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...
