Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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,...
Harold Elvin Hummel
Jul 8, 2017
Harold Elvin Hummel, 91, of 9325 Quinnford Blvd, North Chesterfield, died on Saturday, July 8, in Tyler's Retreat, Chester, VA. Born in Locust Gap, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1926, he was the son of the late Harold Paul and Jennifer Hummel. He was educated in the Mt. Carmel School System. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and participated...
Ronald Meade Newton
Jul 8, 2017
Ronald Meade Newton, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late William Roy Newton and Madeline Alice Wolfrey Newton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald M. Newton, Jr.; and brother, David Craig Newton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years,...
Phaly Tol
Jul 7, 2017
Phaly Tol, 45, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born in 1971 in Battambang, Cambodia, a son of Kane Kong and Nang Tol. He was preceded in death by his father, Kane Kong; brother, Synath Tol; and a baby sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rebecka Haden Tol; daughters,...
Charles Bernard Holt
Jul 7, 2017
Charles Bernard Holt, 70, of Petersburg, VA, died Friday, July 07, 2017. Born in Southampton County, VA, he was the son of the late Robert G. Bailey, Jr. and Ethel Marie Holt. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chuckie Bailey. An avid outdoorsman, Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing any time he got the chance. He also enjoyed...
Joy Blanche Mayes
Jul 7, 2017
Joy Blanche Mayes, 63, of Chester, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Leonard Matthews Sr. Joy had a love for animals, especially her two pets, Harley and Cammy. She also enjoyed spending time shopping online. She is survived by her husband, John B. Mayes, Jr; son, Matthew LaCasse (Heather) from...
Annette Clements Webb
Jul 6, 2017
Annette Clements Webb, 60, of Prince George, VA , formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil A. Clements and Madeline G. Clements; and brother, James A. Clements. She is survived by several cousins as well as friends, Brian Cole and Diane Stuart. After graduating college, Annette pursued a...
James Hubert Shirey Sr.
Jul 6, 2017
James Hubert Shirey, Sr., 84, of Chesterfield VA, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was the son of the late Shedrach M. Shirey and Clara Peebles. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Millie Goodwin and Gene Shirey ; grandson Brian Douglas, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Betty K. Shirey; children, Pamela Kelley (Mike),...
Louise Marie Jessup Emory
Jul 5, 2017
Louise Marie Jessup Emory, 82, of Dinwiddie VA, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Jessup Sr. and Katie B. Jessup. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elwyn C. Emory Jr.; son, Elwyn C.“Bubba” Emory III; granddaughter, Lucy M. Stevens. She was employed with Brown and Williams and...
Anne Elliott Hubbard
Jul 4, 2017
Anne Elliott Hubbard, 81, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, James L. Elliott; mother, Elizabeth B. Mann and husband Seldon A. Mann; and her beloved and devoted son, Thurman W. Hubbard, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Thurman W. Hubbard, Sr.; Son, James L. Hubbard and fiancée...
Margaret Hamlin Bendall
Jul 4, 2017
Margaret Hamlin Bendall, 89, of Waverly, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Judkins Hamlin and Carrie Mae Emory; husband, Glenn Harrison Bendall, Sr.; and son, Glenn H. Bendall, Jr. Margaret loved hunting and fishing. She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Bendall Sr. (Rosie); daughter, Sue B. Winfield (Barney); five...
Terry Wayne Clarke
Jul 4, 2017
Terry Wayne Clarke, 59, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, A.B. Clarke; and brother, Michael Clarke, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Virginia “Susie” Clarke; son, Shawn Clarke (Ashley Davis); brother, Rodney Clarke (Linda); wife, Janie Barr; two nephews, Michael Clarke and Corey Daniels; and two nieces, Carey Daniels...
Gregory Alan Gillelan, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Gregory Alan Gillelan, Jr. went to join his father, Gregory Alan Gillelan, Sr., in heaven on Sunday, July 2, 2017. He leaves behind his beloved young son, Gregory Gage Gillelan; the love of his life and mother to his son, Sarah Frey; and his cousin who will always be his brother, Mike Gillelan (Crystal). He is survived by his mother,...
Tammy Annette Luck
Jul 2, 2017
Tammy Annette Humphries Luck, 49, of North Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Tammy had received her Master’s Degree in Science and Nursing and was a registered nurse. She had also retired from civil service at Fort Lee after many years of service. Tammy had a heart of gold and spent her life serving others in many...
Mary Marr Kennedy
Jul 1, 2017
Mary Marr Kennedy, 91, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Born in Raleigh, NC she was the daughter of the late Wade and Olive King Marr; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Kennedy; two brothers, Wade Marr, Jr. and Hugh Marr, Sr.; and a sister, Olive Snelson. Mrs. Kennedy retired from Hopewell...
Robert Miley Shaw Iii
Jul 1, 2017
Robert Miley Shaw III, 45, of Claremont, VA passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Miley Shaw, Jr.; step- mother, Margaret Shaw; step-father, John W. Sumerville, Jr.; grandmother, Mildred “Granny” Stargardt Kelley. He is survived by his mother, Betty Sumerville; sister, Robyn Reaves; step-sister, Crystal Stevens; niece, Courtney Ellard; great-niece, Rachel...
Hazel Louise Flamiano
Jun 30, 2017
Hazel Louise Flamiano, 90 years of age, passed from this earth on June 30, 2017. She was born in Ponce De Leon, Florida, but resided in Petersburg, Virginia and environs for the last 48 years. She was the loving wife of the late Gerardo Flamiano. Mrs. Flamiano was devoted to service in the St. Joseph Catholic Church community and acted...
Ricky Alfred Lewis
Jun 30, 2017
Ricky Alfred Lewis, 58, of Chester Va, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. He was preceded in the death by his mother, Barbara Lewis Myers; and his wife, Carol Lewis. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Ackerman and Brittany Lewis; grandchildren, Kayleigh Ackerman, Marleigh Ackerman, and Jayleigh Ackerman; siblings, Danny Lewis and his wife, Debbie, Jimmy Lewis, Bernard...
Georgie Beasley Temple
Jun 30, 2017
Georgie Beasley Temple, 93, a longtime resident of Church Road, VA, died Friday, June 30, 2017. Born in Haywood County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Mary Kirkpatrick Beasley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gordon Temple, a son, Richard A. Temple, and several siblings. Mrs. Temple was a member of...
