Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Thomas Winston Cotten, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
Thomas Winston Cotten, Jr., (aged 52) affectionately known as "Little Tommy," passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, after a valiant fight against Dementia. Tommy closed his eyes peacefully in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his devoted family, and when next he opened them; he was fully healed, standing in the majestic beauty of heaven, surrounded by generations...
James Rosser Strang
Jan 26, 2024
James "Buddy" Strang, lost his battle with cancer in the early morning hours of January 26, 2024. He was born to Frank and Arebella Jordan Strang on March 27, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of Chesterfield County. He was the owner and operator of Strang's Refuse Service for 20 years and when he wasn't working, you could find him...
Mildred Adele Dabney Galante
Jan 26, 2024
Mildred Adele Dabney Galante, 101, died peacefully at home Friday, January 26, 2024. The daughter of Willie T. and Ethel Mae Dabney, "Mom" was the loving mother of Barbara R. Cofield and Sue Ellen Hudson; the sister of Littie Edwards; and the aunt of special niece, Dian Oliver. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank T. Galante; son, John...
Catherine Goyne Douglas
Jan 25, 2024
Mrs Catherine Goyne Douglas, age 93 of Mooresville, North Carolina formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia entered the church triumphant peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Roger W Douglas, her parents Harry John Goyne, Sr and Catherine Elizabeth Layman Goyne,...
Terry Wayne Bell, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
Terry Wayne Bell, Jr., 45, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Thursday, January, 25, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his father, Terry Bell, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Hercie Bell and Peggy Dingess Bell; and maternal grandparents, William Aultman, Mary Aultman, and Dorothy Frink Freeman; grandchildren, Paisley Newman and Keith Newman, Jr. Terry loved being outside, whether it was fishing,...
Evelett Pauline Bristow
Jan 25, 2024
Evelett Pauline Bristow, of Dinwiddie County, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Mrs. Bristow was preceded in death by her husband, William Leonard Bristow, Sr. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Betty B. Hipkins; son, William Bristow, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hipkins, Daniel Hipkins (Jessica), Steven Bristow, and Bradley Ozmore (Dawn); four great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A graveside service...
Irene M. Gonshor
Jan 24, 2024
Irene M. Gonshor, 93, of South Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Nanticoke and Mountaintop, PA, passed away on January 24, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Agnes (Regula) Orlowski; her husband of 67 years, Norman Gonshor; sister, Jean Price; and brother, Raymond Orlowski. Irene attended Nanticoke schools, worked in the garment industry, and retired from Dana Perfume in...
Joseph Leo Clavin
Jan 24, 2024
Joseph Leo Clavin, 85, of Chester, VA, a devoted husband and father, passed away on January 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Chun Suk Clavin; son, Jason Clavin; daughter, Joann Clavin; son, Joseph Clavin, Jr.; daughter, Eileen Clavin; and granddaughter, Crystal Clavin. Joseph was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. He completed an associate degree...
Edith Sweeney Johnson
Jan 24, 2024
Edith S. Johnson, 79 of Chester, Virginia, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 24, 2024. Edith, better known as Edie, was born one of eight children in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, to the late Cecil and Edith Sweeney. In addition to her parents; she is preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Longbrake; and her brothers-in-law, Melvin Austin,...
Delmas Maynard
Jan 24, 2024
Delmas Maynard, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away January 24, 2024. He was the son of the late Mason and Eunice Maynard. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith Maynard; daughter, Paula Tankard; granddaughter, Natalie Zacharias; grandson, Alan Zacharias; and five great-grandchildren. Delmas was an avid fisherman, devoted husband, and family man. He owned and operated...
Earl Ried Leighty
Jan 23, 2024
Earl Ried Leighty, 59, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Earl was born in Nancy, France, and raised in Blackstone, Virginia, where he worked on the farm with his dad and brothers. He was the son of the late William Leighty and Helen Coon and stepfather, Gerald Coon....
Bruce Lee Powers
Jan 22, 2024
Bruce Lee Powers, 72, of Hopewell, passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born to the late Isaac and Madeline Powers. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Isaac Cole Powers, Jr. He graduated from Hopewell High School and served his country dutifully in the United States Army. He is survived by his children, Brenda Marie Powers...
Dabney Eppes Short, Iii
Jan 22, 2024
Dabney "Dee" E. Short III, 60, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 22, 2024. Dee was born in Petersburg in 1963, and was the son of Nancy M. Wilkerson (Calvin), Stuart Short, and the late Dabney E. Short, Jr. Dee met the love of his life, Kim, in 1983, while...
James William Petty
Jan 20, 2024
James William Petty, 80, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mary Petty; as well as all nine older siblings. Mr. Petty served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and retired in 1981, as a Master Sergeant. After his discharge from the military, he went...
Bobbie Deshaies
Jan 19, 2024
Bobbie Yancey Deshaies, 89, of Hopewell, VA, passed away January 19, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Harriet Cox Yancey and Robert B. Yancey; also preceding her in death her loving husband of over 50 years, Joseph R. Deshaies, Sr.; sister, Gertrude Lingerfelt and husband, Clarence; sister, Drexel Mosley and husband, Jack; and her brother, J. Wesley Yancey...
Robert Alton Gardner, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Robert "Bob" Alton Gardner Jr., 75, of Chester, VA died January 19, 2024. Bob was born and raised in Saratoga, NC and the eldest son of the late Robert Alton Gardner Sr. and LaVohn R. Lewis. Bob played baseball, basketball, and football in school and was the first freshman to letter in all three sports at his high school. He...
Garland Rhudy Haislip
Jan 19, 2024
Garland Rhudy Haislip, 79, of Varina in Henrico, VA, died on Friday, January 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joann Haislip; two daughters, Betty Jo Haislip Conner and Samanthia Jean Martin her husband, Scott Martin; two grandchildren, Savanna Maye Martin and Cameron Scott Martin. Garland is also survived by three brothers, Lewis Haislip (Judy), Bernard...
Sandra Fuzy Lafoon
Jan 18, 2024
Sandra Fuzy Lafoon, 63, of Dinwiddie, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She is now in heavenly paradise with her parents Victor and Ethel Fuzy who preceded her in death. Sandra was a longtime member of Western Heights Baptist Church. She found solace in her faith and shared its warmth with those...
Margaret "Peggy" Catherine Camacho
Jan 18, 2024
Margaret Catherine Camacho, 81, of Prince George, VA passed away January 18, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Temple and Catherine Pinkham. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her brother, Joe Pinkham; sister, Patricia Dupuy; and son-in-law, Ken Forster. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Joseph Camacho; daughter, Cheryl...
Susan Saval Nunemaker
Jan 18, 2024
Susan Saval Nunemaker, 79, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was the widow of Jon Nunemaker and the daughter of the late Samuel and Rena Shapiro Saval. Susan was a retired educator, having worked in the Dinwiddie County Public School System for 33 years. She was a past president of Odyssey of the Minds and...
