Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joy Blanche Mayes
Jul 7, 2017
Joy Blanche Mayes, 63, of Chester, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Leonard Matthews Sr. Joy had a love for animals, especially her two pets, Harley and Cammy. She also enjoyed spending time shopping online. She is survived by her husband, John B. Mayes, Jr; son, Matthew LaCasse (Heather) from...
Charles Bernard Holt
Jul 7, 2017
Charles Bernard Holt, 70, of Petersburg, VA, died Friday, July 07, 2017. Born in Southampton County, VA, he was the son of the late Robert G. Bailey, Jr. and Ethel Marie Holt. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chuckie Bailey. An avid outdoorsman, Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing any time he got the chance. He also enjoyed...
Phaly Tol
Jul 7, 2017
Phaly Tol, 45, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born in 1971 in Battambang, Cambodia, a son of Kane Kong and Nang Tol. He was preceded in death by his father, Kane Kong; brother, Synath Tol; and a baby sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rebecka Haden Tol; daughters,...
Richard Alan Reynolds
Jul 6, 2017
Richard Alan Reynolds, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Cecil Reynolds and Vera Moore Reynolds; wife, Brigitte Herney Reynolds; brother, Robert W. Reynolds. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Christina Felter; sister, Ann Moore; sons, Richard and Robert Reynolds.
James Hubert Shirey Sr.
Jul 6, 2017
James Hubert Shirey, Sr., 84, of Chesterfield VA, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was the son of the late Shedrach M. Shirey and Clara Peebles. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Millie Goodwin and Gene Shirey ; grandson Brian Douglas, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Betty K. Shirey; children, Pamela Kelley (Mike),...
Annette Clements Webb
Jul 6, 2017
Annette Clements Webb, 60, of Prince George, VA , formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil A. Clements and Madeline G. Clements; and brother, James A. Clements. She is survived by several cousins as well as friends, Brian Cole and Diane Stuart. After graduating college, Annette pursued a...
Louise Marie Jessup Emory
Jul 5, 2017
Louise Marie Jessup Emory, 82, of Dinwiddie VA, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Jessup Sr. and Katie B. Jessup. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elwyn C. Emory Jr.; son, Elwyn C.“Bubba” Emory III; granddaughter, Lucy M. Stevens. She was employed with Brown and Williams and...
Margaret Hamlin Bendall
Jul 4, 2017
Margaret Hamlin Bendall, 89, of Waverly, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Judkins Hamlin and Carrie Mae Emory; husband, Glenn Harrison Bendall, Sr.; and son, Glenn H. Bendall, Jr. Margaret loved hunting and fishing. She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Bendall Sr. (Rosie); daughter, Sue B. Winfield (Barney); five...
Terry Wayne Clarke
Jul 4, 2017
Terry Wayne Clarke, 59, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, A.B. Clarke; and brother, Michael Clarke, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Virginia “Susie” Clarke; son, Shawn Clarke (Ashley Davis); brother, Rodney Clarke (Linda); wife, Janie Barr; two nephews, Michael Clarke and Corey Daniels; and two nieces, Carey Daniels...
Anne Elliott Hubbard
Jul 4, 2017
Anne Elliott Hubbard, 81, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, James L. Elliott; mother, Elizabeth B. Mann and husband Seldon A. Mann; and her beloved and devoted son, Thurman W. Hubbard, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Thurman W. Hubbard, Sr.; Son, James L. Hubbard and fiancée...
Bernice Akers Godsey
Jul 3, 2017
Bernice Akers Godsey of Midlothian, VA died on July 3, 2017. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, she is preceded in death by her husband William Godsey. She is survived by her son, Lin Godsey and his wife Mary Katharine, her daughter Sheree Greenfield and her husband Scott; grandchildren Scott Godsey, Amy Pearce, Bryce Godsey, Laura Moore, Kristin Swineford and...
Tammy Annette Luck
Jul 2, 2017
Tammy Annette Humphries Luck, 49, of North Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Tammy had received her Master’s Degree in Science and Nursing and was a registered nurse. She had also retired from civil service at Fort Lee after many years of service. Tammy had a heart of gold and spent her life serving others in many...
Gregory Alan Gillelan, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Gregory Alan Gillelan, Jr. went to join his father, Gregory Alan Gillelan, Sr., in heaven on Sunday, July 2, 2017. He leaves behind his beloved young son, Gregory Gage Gillelan; the love of his life and mother to his son, Sarah Frey; and his cousin who will always be his brother, Mike Gillelan (Crystal). He is survived by his mother,...
Kathleen Taylor Dancy
Jul 2, 2017
Kathleen Taylor Dancy, 92, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Born in Saltville, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Julie O’Quinn Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin “Pete” Dancy. She is survived by her children, Roger Dancy (Paige), Gloria Dancy, and Rex Dancy (David Stanley); 4 grandchildren; and...
Lewis Franklin Bowen Sr.
Jul 2, 2017
Lewis Franklin Bowen Sr., 86, of Hopewell, Virginia passed away on the evening of July 2, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Algie and Mildred Bowen; brothers, Carlton Bowen, Amos Bowen; sister-in-law Rachel Bowen; brother-in-law Willie Prince; daughter-in-law, Faidra Vasilos-Bowen; and grandson Matthew Higgins. Lewis was born July 4, 1930 in Virgilina,...
Robert Miley Shaw Iii
Jul 1, 2017
Robert Miley Shaw III, 45, of Claremont, VA passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Miley Shaw, Jr.; step- mother, Margaret Shaw; step-father, John W. Sumerville, Jr.; grandmother, Mildred “Granny” Stargardt Kelley. He is survived by his mother, Betty Sumerville; sister, Robyn Reaves; step-sister, Crystal Stevens; niece, Courtney Ellard; great-niece, Rachel...
Mary Marr Kennedy
Jul 1, 2017
Mary Marr Kennedy, 91, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Born in Raleigh, NC she was the daughter of the late Wade and Olive King Marr; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Kennedy; two brothers, Wade Marr, Jr. and Hugh Marr, Sr.; and a sister, Olive Snelson. Mrs. Kennedy retired from Hopewell...
Ricky Alfred Lewis
Jun 30, 2017
Ricky Alfred Lewis, 58, of Chester Va, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. He was preceded in the death by his mother, Barbara Lewis Myers; and his wife, Carol Lewis. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Ackerman and Brittany Lewis; grandchildren, Kayleigh Ackerman, Marleigh Ackerman, and Jayleigh Ackerman; siblings, Danny Lewis and his wife, Debbie, Jimmy Lewis, Bernard...
Melvin Eugene Jenkins Sr.
Jun 30, 2017
Melvin E. Jenkins Sr., 76, of Waverly VA, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. Born in Burkeville, VA he was the son of the late James F. and Lilly Powell Jenkins. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jenkins; two sons, Melvin Jenkins Jr. and Kenny R. Jenkins; a daughter, Judy Faye Jenkins; four sisters, Dorothy Shpil, Jane Salmon,...
