Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Frances Murphy Chapman
Aug 1, 2017
Frances Murphy Chapman, 96, of Petersburg VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Lee Chapman; as well as her son, John Lee Chapman. She is survived by her children, Richard E. Chapman, and wife Sharon, and Cynthia P. Harver; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews....
Ronald Carl Jeffers, Sr.
Jul 31, 2017
Ronald Carl Jeffers, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Vance Jeffers and Lula Coral Tucker Jeffers; as well as his brother Frank Jeffers. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Marie Jeffers; children, Roger Carl Jeffers, Linda Anne Watts and husband James, Alan Bradley Jeffers and...
Barbara Jean Temple
Jul 31, 2017
Barbara Temple, 84, of Chester, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
George Alexander Mcdaniel
Jul 30, 2017
George Alexander McDaniel, 87, of Hopewell, VA., passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, and has returned to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. George was the son of the late William O. McDaniel Sr. and Rosa Mentlik McDaniel of Hopewell, Va. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bessie Lee Draper McDaniel; two daughters, Elizabeth Kimberly...
Robert Franklin Bage
Jul 29, 2017
Robert Franklin Bage, 58, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Virginius Franklin and Nancy Bennett Bage; and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie Virginius Bage and Kenneth Charles Bage. Robert had retired in 2016 from DuPont after 38 years of service, was...
Patricia Ann Woodby
Jul 28, 2017
Patricia Ann Woodby, 74, of North Prince George, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Marion Todd Higdon; and one brother. Patricia retired as a teacher with the Hopewell Public School Systems after 34 years of service, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Hopewell. She is...
Donald Bayford
Jul 27, 2017
Donald Bayford, 82, of Gloucester, VA, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence. Born in Staplehurst, Kent, England, he was the son of the late Charles Alfred and Maude James Bayford. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Bayford, Jr., who was killed in action during World War II, and two sisters, Maude Geraghty and Violet...
Ernest Reid Sanders
Jul 27, 2017
Ernest Reid Sanders, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Hermitage Richmond. He was born in Pineville, North Carolina, one of nine children of the late H. Clay Sanders and Annie Smith Sanders. Ernie was also predeceased by his devoted wife, Evelyn Gay Bain Sanders. Ernie served in the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged July...
Nancy Mae Phelps
Jul 25, 2017
Nancy Mae Phelps, 85, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel G. and Sadie May Laughinhouse Parson; son, Wayne McDaniel; daughter-in-law, Liz McDaniel. Nancy is survived by her husband, Joseph Phelps; sons, Joe McDaniel, Farron McDaniel and his wife, Kaye, Thomas McDaniel and his wife, Samantha, Michael McDaniel; numerous...
Virgil Gene Turner Sr.
Jul 25, 2017
Virgil Gene Turner Sr., 74, of Spring Grove, passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Mary Denver Smith Turner; brothers, Kenneth and Lee Turner; sisters, Fay Doublestein, and Janice Dalton; daughter-in-law, Lisa Turner. Virgil is survived by his wife, Joyce Warren Turner; children, Mary Robertson (Jess), Virgil Turner Jr....
Gale Martin Darby
Jul 25, 2017
Gale Martin Darby, 63, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nettie Martin; and sister, Carole Sue Martin. She is survived by her husband, Doug Darby; daughter, Heather Darby; daughter, Kristen Batalo and her husband Michael Batalo; grand-daughter, Darby Batalo; father-in-law, William Darby; mother-in-law, Kathleen Darby; and...
June Lucille Jones Irvin
Jul 25, 2017
June Lucille Jones Irvin, 94, of Hopewell, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Floyd and Lillie Cole Jones; husband, Clifford Lee Irvin; son, Billy Irvin; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by three sons, C. David Irvin Sr. (Susan), Arthur Irvin (Debbie) and Donald Irvin (Donna); daughter-in-law, Judy Irvin;...
Viola King Roberts
Jul 24, 2017
Viola King Roberts, 84, of Chesterfield, VA went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 24, 2017. Born in Campbell County, VA she was the daughter of the late John and Sallie King; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Shorty” Thomas Roberts; a son, Dexter Roberts; and a grandson, Richard Roberts. She is survived by...
Edith Ashby Wright
Jul 23, 2017
Edith Ashby Wright, 88, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Algie G. Ashby and Florence Luck Ashby; and husband, Charles L. Wright. Edith is survived by her daughter, Deborah F. Carter (Daniel); son, Kenneth W. Wright (Evelyn); seven grandchildren, Larry M. Blackburn, Jr. (Sherry), Benjamin G. Blackburn (Nichole), Derrick...
B.B. Dusty Rhodes
Jul 22, 2017
B.B. Dusty Rhodes, 77, of Sutherland, VA, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Clayton and Carolyn Unger Rhodes. He retired as Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service, including combat action in Vietnam. He received numerous awards and citations, including...
Emogene Dayton
Jul 20, 2017
Emogene Dayton, 93, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Julia Parker; husbands, Walter L. Gulledge, and Rev. Webster A. Dayton; daughter, Anne G. Snyder; step daughter, Eve-Lyn D. Gulledge; grandson, Marr Snyder; great grandson, Aidan Comer. She is survived by her children, Karen G. Comer...
Margaret Hatcher Hodges
Jul 20, 2017
Margaret Hatcher Hodges, 87, of Hopewell, Va. Passed away peacefully on Thursday July 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ida Hatcher; her loving husband of 71 years, Luther M. Hodges, Sr.,; and her son, Luther M. Hodges, Jr.,. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Wagner and husband Buddy; daughter, Valerie Hodges; son, Leland...
Mila Charlotte Campen
Jul 19, 2017
Mila Charlotte Campen, 94, departed this life, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She was born, December 13, 1922, in Chatham Hill, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Campen; parents, Allie Crawford and Carrie Strouth; siblings, Allie Mae Hartford and Delvene Altman. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, six children, Barbara Deans (Norfolk, VA), James Campen...
