Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Hannah Chappell Wells
Nov 26, 2015
Hannah Moore Chappell Wells of Dinwiddie County, died Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Lemuel Gray and Hattie Moore Chappell. She was also predeceased by the following siblings, Alice C. Tyler, Allen Gray Chappell, Margaret C. Oliver, and Charles Franklin Chappell; and by her husband of 64 years, Travis W. “Spike” Wells. She is survived...
William Robert Dockery
Nov 25, 2015
William Robert Dockery, 73, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Brack Neil and Elsie Sigler Dockery. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. William is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Rebecca Dockery; daughter, Sally Pace; four grandchildren, Robert Pittman, Rebecca...
Leon Eugene Davis
Nov 22, 2015
Leon Eugene “Gene” Davis, 75, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late George W. Davis and Eleanor McDonald Davis. He was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Robert D. Davis, Ronald E. Davis, George W. Davis, Merle F. Davis, Joyce C. Davis, Darlene Davis, and baby...
Susan Diane Davis
Nov 20, 2015
Susan Diane Davis, 62, of Chester, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 in the company of her beloved friends. Susan was born in Richmond, Virginia to Bernard and Beatrice Parrish. She went to Thomas Dale High school and graduated in 1973. She continued her education at Longwood University graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in education. Her love...
Frances Earle Roller Roudabush
Nov 20, 2015
Frances Earle Roller Roudabush, 93, of Chesterfield, died Friday, November 20, 2015. Widow of Charles E. Roudabush, Jr. Family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Richard James Freeburn
Nov 20, 2015
Richard James “Rick” Freeburn, 52, of Prince George, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was a loving husband and father. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Dean Freeburn, Sr. and Mary Olga Popig Freeburn. Rick was the owner and operator of FIXN-AC and had been in the heating and air business for 30 years....
Fely Picart Thompson
Nov 19, 2015
Fely Picart Thompson of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 19, at Lucy Corr Health Care Center. She was born in Baguio, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Amado and Elisea Picart. Fely was preceded in death by her husband, John Bernard Thompson, son, James Marito Thompson, and great-granddaughter, Mikayla Thompson. Fely spent her formative years attending...
Karen Lynn Blade Reed
Nov 19, 2015
Karen Lynn Blade Reed, 56, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Blade; and a brother, Morris Blade; Karen is survived by her daughter, Erica Dorsey (Manuel); son, Charles Wells (Courtney); three grandchildren, Melanie Dorsey, Carter Wells, and Madison Wells; mother, Elaine Blade; brother, Stevean Blade; five sisters, Kimberly...
Dennis Wayne Rich
Nov 19, 2015
Dennis Wayne Rich, 52, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kate Kelly; and aunt, Francis Denning. Dennis is survived by his wife, Paula Rich; three sons, Kelley, Justin, and Corey Rich; daughter, Staci Rich; mother, Rachel McCoy; four sisters, Robin, Jeannie, Lisa, and Beth; brother, Kip; aunt, Christine Simons;...
Gilbert Thomas Edwards
Nov 17, 2015
EDWARDS, GIL, 81, of Chesterfield passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was an A3C in the Air Force during the Korean War, dance instructor, a Richmond City Police Officer, and a NO.1 salesman for Haynes Furniture for 32 years. Gil was preceded in death by his parents Claude & Eunice Edwards and 9 siblings. He is survived by his...
Jerry Hart Flowers
Nov 15, 2015
Jerry Hart Flowers, 71, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, he was the son of the late William Daily and Eula May Strange Flowers. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jerry worked in the insurance business for over 20 years, and spent the remainder of his career as a hearing aid specialist with...
Janice Irene Gibson
Nov 15, 2015
Janice Irene Gibson, 76, of Chester, passed away from cancer at her residence, Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born and raised in Pleasant Mt., Pennsylvania. She and her husband traveled with the Air Force for 20 years before settling in Chester, where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Janice worked as a Hairstylist for 20...
Ernest C. Wiseman Jr.
Nov 13, 2015
Ernest C. Wiseman, Jr., 69, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Ruby V. Wiseman; daughter, Melanie Gill; brother, Ronnie J. Wiseman; sister, Carolyn S. Wiseman; niece, Yvonne Estes-Evans. Mr. Wiseman was a Master HVAC Mechanic in the State of Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Christopher Brian Finch
Nov 13, 2015
Christopher Brian Finch, 42, of Stony Creek, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Harmon Finch, Jr; and brother, Donald Scott Finch. Christopher was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and a Sargeant for Lawrenceville Correctional Center. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Finch; children, Sarah Seering, Brittany Finch, Kelsey...
Mamie Kathleen Bowers
Nov 12, 2015
Mamie K. Bowers, 84, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin and Violet May Morrison Bowers; and son, William Calvin King. Mamie retired from Honeywell after 20 + years of service. She is survived by her partner of 30 + years, Tommy A. Bowden; son, Marion Hardaway King,...
Carles Eugene Hayes
Nov 11, 2015
Carles Eugene Hayes, 84, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vadyon B. Hayes. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. A...
Wilma Porter Barrett
Nov 11, 2015
Wilma Porter Barrett, 83, of Chester, VA passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garnett and Oakley Porter; her loving husband, Luther Barrett; brothers, Mac and Gaston Porter. She is survived by her children, Patricia Campbell, Larry Barrett (Deborah), and Tammy Levanseller (Jim); grandchildren, Lucas Barrett (Alicia), Angela Edens...
Norma Jean Pegram Townsley Poole
Nov 9, 2015
The Reverend Norma Jean (Pegram) Townsley Poole of Stony Creek, VA, awoke in heaven on November 9, 2015. Born in Dothan, WV on July 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Pegram. A servant of God, Norma was an ordained minister and served the congregations of Fort Grove and Sharon United Methodist Churches in Sussex...
Anthony Charles Santago
Nov 8, 2015
Anthony Charles Santago (Major, U.S. Army, retired) of Petersburg, Virginia died on November 8th, 2015. Charlie was born in Southington, Connecticut on January 15, 1920, the fifth of seven children of Italian immigrants from Caserta, Pietro (Pete) and Julia Piteo Santagata. Charlie enlisted in the Connecticut National Guard in 1938, joining the U.S. Army in 1939 as an infantry private...
