Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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....
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,...
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,...
Douglas "Doug" Clark Sprague
Oct 24, 2017
Douglas “Doug” Clark Sprague, 63, of Prince George VA, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2017. Born in Parkersburg, WV and spent life with his family in Hopewell and Prince George Va. He was the son of the late Wilbur Fredrick Sprague and Rose Ross Sprague-Stevenson. He was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, and devoted...
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
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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,...
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...
Cynthia Denise Mills
Oct 19, 2017
Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Mills, 39, of Spring Grove, VA passed away on October 19, 2017. Born in Danville, KY she was the daughter of the late James Wayne Mills; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Eddie Bennett. Cindy had a deep love for her family and friends and was known for having a green thumb. She is...
Erna Maria Jackson
Oct 18, 2017
Erna Maria Jackson, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Dinwiddie, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Friedrich Kleile and Maria Barth Kleile; husband, Carl C. Jackson; two sisters, Gisla Miller and Ronite Ruffin; and two brothers, Karl Kleile and Fritz Kleile. She is survived by her son, Ralf Jackson (Helene); sister, Sylvia Ferrence...
Benjamin Kenneth Batten
Oct 18, 2017
Benjamin Kenneth Batten, 38, of Midlothian, passed away on Wednesday October 18, 2017. He is survived by his father, Kenny Batten; mother Cathanna Ruecroft; one brother; two sisters; fiancé, Kayla Rogers; two sons; one grandson; several aunts, uncles, and other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from, 6pm to 8pm on Thursday October 26, 2017 at the...
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...
August A. Kraft Iii
Oct 17, 2017
August A. Kraft, III “Kit” passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2017 at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Kit was born on August 26, 1944 in Hampton, VA. After graduating from Ferguson High School, Newport News, in 1964 he joined the United States Air Force. Following his service in the Air Force, he began a career in finance at...
Dennis Wayne Smith
Oct 17, 2017
Sergeant Major Dennis Wayne Smith – E-9 (Retired), age 77, of North Dinwiddie, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Veronica Sue; three children, Curtis Smith of Plano, TX, Becky Smith of North Dinwiddie, VA, and Mark Smith (wife Teresa) of Colonial Heights, VA;....
Stephen Ray Slaughter
Oct 17, 2017
Stephen Ray Slaughter, 39, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born in Hopewell, VA he was the son of the late Edward Ray Slaughter; and was also preceded in death by two uncles, Dwayne Slaughter and Mark Dodson; and his two grandmothers, Norma Dodson and Doris Slaughter. Stephen was an avid fisherman and was a huge...
Rose Hawkins Mccaffity
Oct 16, 2017
Rose Hawkins McCaffity, 71, of McKenney, VA, died Monday, October 16, 2017. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary Hawkins. Mrs. McCaffity worked at Brown & Williamson and Titmus Optical for a combined 23 years, prior to becoming a C.N.A at Dunlop House. She was a devoted wife and mother, and...
