Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Sylvia Jane Everhart
Dec 24, 2023
Sylvia Jane Clayton Everhart, "Sib," peacefully passed over into her heavenly home, on December 24, 2023. "Sib" was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 11, 1936, to Albert Willie Clayton and Bessie Eudy Clayton. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, W. Gordon Everhart. They had one daughter, Pamela Celeste Everhart, who preceded her in death...
Evelyn Rudy
Dec 23, 2023
Evelyn W. Rudy, 84, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She loved to travel with family, reading, watching her favorite TV shows, but most of all spending time with her family and grand dogs. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Oliver Rudy; Grandson, Daniel Rudy; and sister, Marion Webb Chiarky. She is survived...
Jesse Francis Rowland
Dec 22, 2023
Jesse Francis Rowland, 88, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023. He was born in Dinwiddie County, the son of the late Leland and Laura Rowland. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Rowland; his brothers, Lee "Sonny" and John; and his sisters, Rebecca and Margaret "Teeny." He served his country dutifully in...
Robert Holland Mccracken
Dec 22, 2023
Robert Holland McCracken, 89, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home in Hopewell, VA. He was born to the late Joseph and Bertha McCracken, on August 1, 1934. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth McCracken; and his sisters, Frances Tilton (George) and Daisy Clark (Jimmy). He is survived by his four children, Joe...
William Glen Haskett
Dec 19, 2023
William (Bill) Glen Haskett, 65, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Bill was the son of the late Orville C. Haskett, Sr. and Phyllis Haskett. Mr. Haskett served in the United States Navy. Bill was born and raised in Hopewell, Virginia and graduated from Hopewell High School in 1978. He worked several years at for Hercules...
Marie Gatewood Coleman Vaughan
Dec 18, 2023
Addie Marie Gatewood Coleman Vaughan, 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023. Marie was born on May 28, 1938, in Henrico County, Virginia, and is the daughter of Maude Emily Brown and Albert Gordon Gatewood. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Lee "Bobby" Vaughan, of Chester, Virginia; and her children, Robert Coleman (Feda), of...
Peggy Nelson Hunt
Dec 18, 2023
Peggy Nelson Hunt, 66, went to be with her Savior on December 18, 2023. She grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and always considered herself a "beach girl". She came to the Richmond area in 1985 to work in the banking and finance field and made her permanent home here. In 2016, she moved to Chester with her sister, Linda....
Mark Anthony Thomas
Dec 18, 2023
THOMAS, Mark Anthony, 55, of Chester, formerly of Varina, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Jeter Thomas; and father, Vernon D. Thomas. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 11 years, Tracy Mitchell Thomas. He is also survived by his brothers,...
Rommel George Meza
Dec 17, 2023
CWO4 (Ret) Rommel George Meza, 65, of North Prince George, VA, died December 17, 2023. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, CA. He was a loving husband and father who also devoted many hours volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America - where he was chosen for Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow. He also served...
Thurman James Brittain, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Thurman James Brittain, Jr., 80, of Chesterfield, VA, passed into his Lord's Presence, on December 16, 2023. He was born and raised in Richmond, VA. He was the son on the late Thurman and Florence Brittain, Sr.; and preceded in death by his devoted wife, Hazel Brittain. He is survived by his son, Adam C. Brittain; daughter, Amy Payne; and...
Ann Lydia Tolliver
Dec 15, 2023
Ann L. Tolliver, 67, of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023. Ann was born on June 20, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the daughter of Joan Elizabeth Crider; and the late Lawrence John Welsh, Sr. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Tolliver; and one brother. She is survived...
Doris Leonard Pritchett
Dec 13, 2023
Doris Leonard Pritchett, of Dinwiddie, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, at the Dunlop House. She is predeceased by her parents, William Maurice Leonard and Therman (Billie) Jordan Leonard, of Sutherland. Surviving Mrs. Pritchett is her husband, Irving Haddock Pritchett III; her sister, Linda Leonard Barker, of Sutherland; a brother-in-law, Lanford Pritchett, of Isle of Wight; and a sister-in-law,...
Michael Ray Hunter
Dec 13, 2023
Michael Ray Hunter, 38, of Disputanta, VA, died December 13, 2023. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of Raymond Lee Hunter and Maureen Theresa Burroughs. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, and brother-in-law. Mike was a simple man with an old soul who had a passion for using his 20+ years of trade skills to...
Kevin Stuart Posey
Dec 12, 2023
Kevin Stuart Posey, 66, of Midlothian, Virginia, died December 12, 2023, two days after a tragic accident that caused a traumatic brain injury. He was born May 20, 1957, in Hopewell, Virginia, to Francis and Jeri Posey, who still live in Hopewell. He was widowed when his wife of 32 years, Judy, died in 2021. Kevin is survived by his...
Barbara Groves Sutton
Dec 11, 2023
Barbara Groves Sutton, 79, of Hopewell, passed away at home on Monday, December 11, 2023. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Groves and Floy "Polly" Beasley Groves. A long-time resident of Prince George, Barbara worked for Strosnider Chevrolet, Inc. for over fifteen years. She was an avid reader and loved to spend time on...
John Paul Mellick, Jr.
Dec 11, 2023
In Loving Memory of John Paul Mellick, Jr. On Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 74, John Paul Mellick, Jr. peacefully journeyed home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. John was a man of unwavering devotion-a loving husband, a dedicated father, a loyal friend, and an active member of the Smyrna Baptist Church community. Born...
Rodney Bryan Perkinson
Dec 11, 2023
Rodney Bryan Perkinson, of Sutherland, 61, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born to Geraldine Quilliams Perkinson and the late Benjamin Clayton Perkinson. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Cathy Barlow Perkinson; his children, Hunter Perkinson, Ashley Harrup, Melissa, Michelle, Ricky, and Laura Gettings; his siblings, Michael Perkinson (Joanne),...
Barbara Ann Mclain
Dec 10, 2023
Barbara Ann McLain, 87, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Born in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Ida Widner Porterfield; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Edward McLain. Mrs. McLain retired from the Petersburg branch of the Virginia Department of Social Services and was...
Charles Lewis Dudding
Dec 9, 2023
Charles Lewis Dudding, 89, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Born in Covington, VA, he was the son of the late Zelotis Odell and Lola Lochart Dudding. Mr. Dudding faithfully served his country and retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and was a member of the Fleet Reserve. He is survived...
David Lowell Davidson
Dec 8, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David L. Davidson recently of Chesterfield, VA, on December 8, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, son in law, and grandchildren, Christen, Todd, Maggie, Emma and James Miller, and preceded in death by his wife and son, Diana Fishback Davidson and Brett Davidson. David was born in...
