Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Christine Marie Costain
Aug 12, 2017
Christine Marie Costain, 51, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Medical College of Virginia. Born in Madison, WI she was the daughter of the late Thomas George and Lillian Ann Haverlin Costain; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Costain. Christine had a love for country music. She is survived by...
Roy Lee Rogers Sr.
Aug 12, 2017
Roy Lee Rogers, Sr., 59, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center. Roy was born in Chesterfield, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. and Reba Robertson Rogers; his wife, Debbie Rogers; and three brothers, Terry, George, and David Rogers. Mr. Rogers was the owner and operator of...
John Lavelle Head
Aug 11, 2017
John LaVelle Head, 90, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. Born in Sikes, LA, he was the son of the late, John Wiley and Jessie Mae Head; and was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. John was retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service and was also...
Kathryn Mary Woodward
Aug 10, 2017
Kathryn Mary Woodward, 60, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Cleveland Woodward, Sr. and Eleanor Ruth Hyman Woodward. She was a member of Calvary’s Love Ministries. She also spent many years helping with SuperKids at New Jerusalem Fellowship Church. She is survived by...
Joel David Whitley
Aug 9, 2017
Joel David Whitley, 75, of Hopewell, Va. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born July 21, 1942, at his home in Suffolk, Va., and was the son of the late, Joel William and Ruby Foster Whitley. David was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a retired labor leader, representing the Teamsters...
Josephine West Novak
Aug 9, 2017
Josephine Novak, aged 91, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on August 9, 2017 after a life well lived. Jo was born July 31, 1926, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the ninth and youngest child of Raymond and Viola Morgan West. Jo moved from her hometown of Saltillo, Mississippi to the Hopewell, Virginia area as a young woman and in 1960 married...
David Allen Kump, Sr.
Aug 9, 2017
Kump, David Allen Sr., of Providence Forge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce S. Kump. He is survived by his children, David, Jr. and his partner, Ruth Craig of Chester, Julia Klotz and her husband, Chris of Henrico, and Kim Gracik of Tallahassee, Florida. In addition to his children...
Darrell Eugene Raymond Sr.
Aug 8, 2017
Darrell Eugene Raymond Sr., 69, of N. Prince George VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Born in Elkhart IN, he was the son of the late Wilford Reed and Leona LaMunyon Raymond. He was also preceded in death by a wife, Hatsuko Raymond; son, Darrell Edward Raymond; sister, Ethel; and his brother, Eb. Mr....
Crystal Ann Ford
Aug 7, 2017
Crystal Ann Bucy Ford, 40, of Dinwiddie VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, Crystal was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Wayne Ford Sr. She was a devoted mother and daughter, who loved the ocean and butterflies. Ms. Ford loved her God and she was a fighter that never...
Rachel Clark Shornak
Aug 6, 2017
Rachel C. Shornak, 86, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday August 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Ida Durham Clark. Rachel is survived by her loving husband, Robert Shornak; sons, Mark Shornak (Jackie), Keith Shornak (Wanda), Todd Shornak (Susan), Craig Shornak (Mary); granddaughters, Sara Fillman (Luke), Austin Shornak, Mackenzie Shornak, Carly Williams (Cole),...
Henry Benjamine Avent
Aug 6, 2017
Henry Benjamine Avent, 72, of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Born in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Jesse Benjamin Avent. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a retired employee of Wyeth Pharmaceutical Co. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Gray Sublett Avent; sister, Betty Ann Avent Canoles; nephew,...
Mary Costello Harrison Johnson
Aug 5, 2017
Mary Costello Harrison Johnson, 91, a former resident of Dinwiddie County, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Camille Boswell Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence A. Johnson, her second husband, John H. Johnson, and a son, Clarence A. Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Johnson...
William "Buck" John Horning Jr.
Aug 4, 2017
William "Buck" John Horning, Jr, 85, of S. Prince George, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Horning Sr. and Ruby Miles Horning; and wife, Lorraine Henshaw Horning. William was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War. He worked many years as a general contractor and developer and he enjoyed spending...
Charles Bascum Woodard Jr.
Aug 4, 2017
Charles Bascum Woodard, Jr., 71, of Chester, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Bascum Woodard Sr. and Della Stanley Woodard; sister, Violet Woodard Belcher; and niece, Teresa Jones Webner. Charles was an extremely active member of Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church for many years where he served as president of United...
Barbara Joyce Britt
Aug 4, 2017
Barbara Joyce Britt, left us for Heaven on Friday, August 4, 2017. She was born on May 20, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Charlie M. and Novie C. Harris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Britt; sister, Sondra Maynard; daughter-in-law, Debbie Britt. Mrs. Britt was a mother and friend to her five children,...
James Leroy Carter
Aug 4, 2017
James Leroy Carter, 54, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, James Carter; as well as his grandmother, Gladys Vaughn. He is survived by his two sons, Brandon L. Carter and James A. Carter; mother, Betty Vogel; brother, Clyde P. Bridges and his wife Deanna; as well as two nieces,...
Kenneth "Kenny" Edward Lee
Aug 3, 2017
Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Lee, 58, of Chester, Va., passed away August 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Franklin Lee. He is survived by his son, Michael Lee and wife, Samantha; brothers, William “Billy” Lee and wife, Sophie, Robert “Bobby” Lee and wife, Debbie; his mother, Doris Lee; step-mother, Bernice Lee; nephews, Richard Lee, and Paul...
Doris Mae Royster Boyd
Aug 2, 2017
Doris Mae Royster Boyd, 92, of Church Road, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward G. and Elizabeth Owens Royster; husband, Woodrow T. Boyd; and son, Daniel E. Boyd, Sr. Doris was a member of Central Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Larry T. Boyd, Sr. (Debbie); four grandsons, Larry...
Alease Butler
Aug 2, 2017
Alease Butler, 92, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edmonia Burton; and her husband, Harvey E. Butler. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Butler Wilson; grandsons, Len Wilson and wife Rebecca, Brandon Wilson and wife Lisa; great grandchildren, Jordan, Kendall, Alex, Colin, and Ethan; as...
