Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Shirley Turner Van Landingham
Nov 30, 2017
Shirley Turner Van Landingham, 95, a lifelong member of the Petersburg Community, passed away on November 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James Moore and Susan (Susie) Robinson Turner and was also preceded in death by a brother, William P. Turner, and a nephew, John R. Turner. Shirley lost the love of her life, Johnnie Van, on...
Iris Antionette Smith
Nov 29, 2017
Iris Antionette Smith, 71, of Hopewell, VA passed Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Born in Thomaston, GA she was the daughter of the late George Harrison and Melba Turner; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Daniel Krenson, Sr.; and her second husband, Wesley C. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Smith was a United States Army veteran and had...
Raymond Eugene Sheets Sr.
Nov 28, 2017
Raymond Eugene Sheets, Sr., 85, of Ford, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Blue Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Albert and Flodie Fields Sheets. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Sheets, Atley Sheets and William Sheets; and sister, Ocie Sheets Quinn. Ray held a sixth degree black belt in karate....
Charles Edward Lanier
Nov 28, 2017
Charles Edward Lanier, 90, died on November 28, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born in Petersburg in 1927 and remained a “Petersburg native” all his life. He was a gifted athlete and captained the Petersburg High School football team. He left high school in January, 1945, to join the Navy and served approximately two years on the destroyer...
Carolyn June Nicely
Nov 28, 2017
Carolyn June Rider Nicely, 81, of Hopewell, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Josephine Rider; and her husband, Paul Jackson Nicely. She is survived by her son, Thomas Nicely (Teresa); daughter, Wanda Stancil (John); daughter, Doris Nowlan (John); daughter, Cynthia Moore; daughter, Susan Wagner (Richard); grandchildren, Paul Stancil (Kristin),...
James Kenneth Beggs Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
James Kenneth Beggs Jr., 71, of Richmond VA, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. He was the son of the late, James Kenneth Beggs Sr. and Jacqulyn Erin Potts. He was precceded in death by his son, James “Jamie” Beggs, III. Mr. Beggs was an exceptional carpenter, avid fisherman, and loved boating. He is survived by his children, Bonnie...
Raymond Clifton Miller Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
Raymond Clifton Miller, Jr. 64 of Hopewell, VA passed away, Monday, November 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond C. Miller, Sr. and Ruth Vincent Miller; his Loving wife, Joanne P. Miller. He is survived by his children, Patricia A. Hypes (Gerald), Brian S. Miller, and Brandon S. Miller; grandchildren, Amber Cheatham (Wesley Hennigan), Autumn Cheatham,...
Thomas Bryan Williams Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
Thomas Bryan Williams, Jr., 93, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Monday, November 27, 2017. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas Bryan and Annie Frances Sansone Williams. He was also preceded in death by four children, Dorothy Jeffries, Craig Williams, Joseph Maitland, and Terri Williams; daughter-in-law, Patsy Williams; brothers, Cecil Williams and Buck Williams. Mr....
Louis Edward Cunningham
Nov 27, 2017
Louis E. Cunningham, of Chesterfield, VA., died on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Bangor, Maine in 1924 the son of the late Lina Monk Cunningham and Alexander Cunningham, Jr., he was predeceased by three brothers, George, Irving, and Francis; and two sisters, Irene Estabrook and Evangeline Cunningham. He is survived by sister...
Lloyd Jeffrey Gilley
Nov 26, 2017
Lloyd Jeffrey Gilley, 56, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd C. and Mary Tyree Gilley. He is survived by his brother, Andrew Gilley; his sister, Donna Beck; brother-in-law, David Beck; and two nieces, Kristin Sprinkle and Elizabet Metridge. A memorial service will be held at 10 A.M., Monday,...
Kelton Carl Honeycutt
Nov 25, 2017
Kelton Carl Honeycutt, 86, of Prince George, VA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta; his daughters, Lynn Wagner (Eric), and Carla Johnson (Danny); eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; as well as, numerous extended family and friends. Kelton was a Navy Korean War veteran,...
William Randolph "Randy" Dodd
Nov 24, 2017
William Randolph “Randy” Dodd, of Hopewell, VA passed away, Friday, November 24, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. “Bill” Dodd and Marguerite G. “Cissy” Dodd, and his grandson, Ian Jefferson Dodd. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Suzanne Rouse Dodd; sons, Jeremy Randolph Dodd (Jaimie), and Jesse Tyson Dodd (Elise Boyd); grandchildren,...
Audra Kelly Mccullough
Nov 23, 2017
Audra Kelly McCullough, 37, of Chester, VA passed away on November 23, 2017. Audra was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Other than her family, fitness was her passion. She enjoyed spending time at the Chester YMCA with her many friends there. Audra is survived by her loving husband, Thomas McCullough; three sons, Zachary, Ethan and Sean...
Elizabeth Lynn Talbott
Nov 23, 2017
Elizabeth Lynn Talbott, 31, of Dinwiddie, passed away unexpectedly in her home, December 23, 2017. Elizabeth was a proud Auntie to her nephew and niece, Alex and Emma. Memories with their Auntie will forever be remembered and cherished. She loved devoting her time and attention to them even when her struggle was great. Elizabeth was often seen enjoying a sun...
Richard Elton Gray
Nov 22, 2017
Richard Elton Gray, 84, of Hopewell, VA., passed away, Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton H. and Mary L. St. Clair Gray; brother, Calvin Gray. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran and retired after 34 years from Allied Chemical; he loved farming in the mountains and gardening in his hometown of Stewartsville,...
Marion Webb Chiarky
Nov 22, 2017
Marion “Jeannie” Webb Chiarky, of Hopewell, VA passed away, Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Howard Webb and Blanche Elizabeth Edwards Webb; and her loving husband, Richard Walter Chiarky, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Curwin (Dan), and Angela Bucciarelli; her sons, Richard “Rick” Chiarky, Jr., and Paul W. Chiarky, Sr.;...
Russell Paul Burch
Nov 21, 2017
Russell Paul “Rusty” Burch, 62, of Colonial Heights, VA, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda Walker Burch; daughter, Hannah Leigh Burch; mother, Shirley Paul Hall; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willard B. and Mildred H. Walker. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Oak Grove United...
Suzanne Mary Hounshell
Nov 21, 2017
Suzanne Mary Hounshell, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Glastonbury, CT she was the daughter of the late, Stanley and Anna Zelvis Cyrus; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ret. Claude E. Hounshell. Mrs. Hounshell was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Chesterfield. She is survived by...
Emma Jean Sechrest
Nov 21, 2017
Emma Jean Sechrest, 82, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Bristol, VA she was the daughter of the late Carl Eller and Sarah Littleford Eades; and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ashley Paige Daniels. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gerald “Jerry” Sechrest; three daughters, Sharon Golden...
Aubrey Lee Blackburn Jr.
Nov 21, 2017
Aubrey Lee Blackburn, Jr., 83 of Hopewell, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Lee Blackburn, Sr. and Mae Odell Crew Blackburn. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Lee Blackburn; children, James L. Blackburn, John L. Blackburn, Karen M. Church, Diane R. Rae, Kevin E. Church; nine grandchildren; and...
