Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Elsie "June" Collins Partin
Sep 12, 2018
June Collins Partin, 92, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Susan Collins; loving husband, Bolling S. Partin, Sr.; son, Bolling Partin, Jr.; sister, Jackie McDiarmid; brother, Samuel “Mud Turtle” B. Collins, Jr. She is survived by her son, Richard Partin (Robin); son, John B. Partin, Sr. (Cindy);...
Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Almarode
Sep 12, 2018
Timothy “Timmy” Wayne Almarode, 52, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Hopewell, VA he was the son of the late Garland Travis Almarode, Sr.; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Almarode. Timmy was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Betty Jane Almarode; two step-sons,...
Frances Laine Cimburke
Sep 11, 2018
Frances Laine Cimburke, 80, of Durham, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born in Petersburg, VA to the late Willie Rose Laine and Vivian Andrews Laine. She is survived by her husband, best friend, and soulmate, Herbert Franklin Cimburke; two beloved daughters, Gail Denise Hayes and Connie Hayes Story and her husband, David; and two beloved...
Harvey Lee Taylor
Sep 10, 2018
Harvey Lee Taylor, 63, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Constance Taylor; brothers, Robert Chamberlain, David Chamberlain, George Chamberlain, and William Taylor; and a nephew, George O. “Little George” Schutte, Jr. He is survived by his...
John Oliver Lee
Sep 9, 2018
John Oliver Lee 74, of Claremont, passed away on Sunday September 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo & Susie Mae Wells Lee; daughter, Kimberly Lee Narron; sisters, Norma Jean Wyatt, Barbara Grant, Linda Lee Nicely. John was an experienced traveler, avid story teller, outstanding cook and enjoyed collecting the finer things. He loved spending time...
Brenda Kay Scudder
Sep 9, 2018
Brenda Kay Scudder, 62, of Colonial Heights, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Hopewell, VA she was the daughter of the late Frank T. and Catherine Hayes Ellis; and was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erica Ruis. Mrs. Scudder was a member of Immanuel...
Charles Freeman Lee
Sep 9, 2018
Charles Freeman Lee, 84, of South Prince George, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. and Antonio W. Lee; brother, Alvin W. Lee; and a great nephew Hunter K. Lee. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane; brother, Gilbert (Carole); sister in-law, Katherine L. Tyler; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Robert Gresham Rawlings, Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
Robert G. “Bob” Rawlings, Jr. of DeWitt, VA, entered the eternal life to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was the son of the late Robert G. Rawlings, Sr. and Rachel P. Rawlings of Dinwiddie. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathryn R. Rawlings of DeWitt; daughters, Lori R. Smith (Bucky Smith) and...
Edward Carl Thompson, Sr.
Sep 8, 2018
THOMPSON, Edward Carl, 73 of Chesterfield, VA went to be with the lord on Saturday September 8, 2018. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Otis and Lillian Thompson; and was preceded in death by his father and mother in-law Henry and Francis Williamson. Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary Jane (MJ)...
Justin "Mac" M. Smith
Sep 7, 2018
Justin MacNeil Smith (“Mac”), resident of Chester, Virginia passed away on September 7, 2018 at the age of 43 years. Mac was born June 10, 1975 in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in Chester. He graduated from Thomas Dale High School, attended Virginia Tech, and received a degree from Liberty University. At the time of his passing Mac was the...
Thomas Edward Christopher
Sep 7, 2018
Thomas Edward Christopher, 66, of Church Road, VA, died Friday, September 7, 2018. Tommy was one of nine children born to the late Willie E. and Hallie Moore Christopher. He grew up in Dinwiddie and attended Midway High School. Most recently, Tommy worked for Crop Production Services. He enjoyed fishing and listening to Bluegrass and Gospel music. He was preceded...
William Brewer Henley Jr.
Sep 7, 2018
William Brewer “Bill” Henley, Jr., 57, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, William B. Henley, Sr.; paternal grandparents, C.B. and Elizabeth Henley; maternal grandparents, James and Lavada Rhoden. He is survived by his son, Scott Henley (Jordan Beasley); daughter, Jessica Henley; grandchildren, Alyssa Henley, Amiya Henley, and Amarie Henley;...
Travis Lee Whitley
Sep 6, 2018
Travis Lee Whitley, 29 of Colonial Heights, passed away September 6, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria; son, Conner; parents, Louise and Tim; brother, Kyle; sister, Catie; mother and father in-law, Kathy and Jamie; and many extended family members, including the river family. Travis was an amazing husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed many things including fishing,...
Ruby Estelle Ryan
Sep 6, 2018
Ruby E. Ryan of Chesterfield, VA, entered into eternal peace on September 6, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1929 in Cleveland, Georgia to Frank and Hallie Skelton. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Frances and Ruth, her faithful husband of 63 years, Don Ryan, two sons, Mike and Danny, and her daughter, Mary Ann. She...
Elnora Barbara Green
Sep 5, 2018
Elnora Barbara Guillory, affectionately known as “Nora”, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on February 7, 1933 to Gaslar and Oxcelia Guillory. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lake Charles where her early life was spent growing up with her eight siblings on her parents’ farm. Her father, wishing to provide a better, safer, more prosperous life...
Christopher Nicholas Kounnas Jr.
Sep 4, 2018
Obituary will be provided at a later time. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Bonni Lee Blackburn
Sep 4, 2018
Bonni Lee Blackburn, 52, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Cole. Bonni had worked for MCV as a Clinical Coordinator for the last 17 years. She loved softball, playing cards and dancing, but her greatest love in life was her son. Bonnie is survived by her one...
Donald Monroe Robinson
Sep 4, 2018
Donald Monroe Robinson, 82, of Prince George died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his residence. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after over 20 years of service to his country. He then went to work for the Prince George Police Department and later the Sheriff’s Department where he was affectionately known as “Big Boy” and...
Joan Stoeckert Eure
Sep 3, 2018
Joan Stoeckert Eure, 85, of Hopewell, Virginia, Widow of James H. Eure, Sr passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Born on Long Island, New York, and moved to Virginia in 1945. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Eva Stoeckert. Joan is survived by a brother and 2 sisters, Christian Stoeckert, Mary Stevens, and Barbara Meloy, preceded in...
