Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Charles Raymond Westmoreland Sr.
Jan 30, 2017
Charles Raymond Westmoreland, Sr., 81, of Sutherland, VA, known to his family as "Boy," went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Ford, mother, Martha Alma Westmoreland Brockwell, and step-father, Percy G. Brockwell. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Westmoreland retired from Allied Chemical...
Antonio Gilbert Collazo
Jan 30, 2017
Antonio Gilbert Collazo, 77, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Jamie Collazo and Elizabeth Ordaz Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecile Collazo; daughters, Megan A. Leonard and husband Daniel; Brenda Collazo, and Nancy Piranian ; stepchildren, Richard Pinder and wife Cindy, Tammy Morang, Debra...
Grace Cooke Jackson
Jan 30, 2017
Grace Cooke Jackson, 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at her residence. Born in Scotland Neck, NC, she was the youngest of seven children. After graduating as valedictorian of her high school, she married Wilbur “Dick” A. Jackson, Sr., a year later in 1941 and moved to Petersburg. Many of her working years were spent...
Louise A. Adkins
Jan 29, 2017
Louise A. Adkins, of Norfolk, one of the Greatest Generation, entered Eternal Life on Sunday January 29, 2017 at the age of 95 years. She was born on September 11, 1921 in Petersburg, VA to Wesley Grey Andrews and Bessie Cornelia Kidd Andrews. She went on to graduate from Longwood College, class of 1944, where she was a member of...
Richard Henry Avery Sr.
Jan 28, 2017
Richard H. Avery, Sr. of McKenney, VA, passed away on January 28, 2017 at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA. He was the founder of the Richard H. Avery Insurance Agency in Dinwiddie, VA in 1969 as well as a lifelong farmer in McKenney, VA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois Tharrington Avery; son, Richard H. Avery,...
Bertha Elena Williams
Jan 28, 2017
Bertha Elena Williams, 91, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John Martin and Elena Belaire Martin; She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Lewis; son-in-law, Chuck; and several siblings. Bertha was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her grand kids,...
Ernest Leonard Sadler, Jr
Jan 28, 2017
Ernest L. Sadler, Jr., 74, of Petersburg died Saturday, January 28, 2017. Ernest was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a former District Manager for Shoneys. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Sadler; his mother, Helen Caudle Taylor; and two sisters, Helen Francis and Debra Hall. He is survived by his sister, Dianne Sadler Lowery; a...
Kathryn "Kay" Brooks Grimmer
Jan 28, 2017
Kathryn Brooks “Kay” Grimmer, 67, lifelong resident of Matoaca, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Grimmer and Dale Davis Grimmer. Kay graduated from Matoaca High School Class of 1967 and James Madison University Class of 1971. She taught special education for 34 years retiring from Colonial Heights High...
Donald Lee Cox
Jan 27, 2017
Donald Lee “Donnie” Cox, 61, of Hopewell, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Thomas Cox and Goldie Bonds Cox and was also preceded in death by his sister, Dreama Cox Bell. Donnie was a faithful and active member of Enon Church of God. He...
Billy Lanier Minchew
Jan 26, 2017
Billy Lanier Minchew, 79, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Lura Carelock Minchew; brothers, Therman Minchew, J.W. Minchew, and Oscar Minchew; and a sister, Dale Doutt. Billy is survived by his children, Tammy Radcliff (Greg), and Jim Minchew; grandchildren, Bryan Radcliff (Sarah), Jamie Radcliff (Megan), Leah...
William Charles Morsell, Jr.
Jan 26, 2017
SGM William “Bill” Charles Morsell, Jr., U.S. Army, Retired, 86, passed away peacefully at his Prince George home on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Gloria Clary Thomas Morsell; his parents, William and Catherine Morsell, Glen Burnie, MD, and his brothers, James “Bob” Morsell, Glen Burnie, MD and Jerry Morsell,...
James Martin Conrecode
Jan 26, 2017
James Martin Conrecode, 59, of Norco, California died Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward J. Conrecode, Sr. and Millicent Frances Conrecode. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant. After completing Basic Training at MCRD Parris Island. He was assigned to MCB Quantico Virginia. There was meritoriously promoted and recognized...
Daryl Wade Clayton
Jan 25, 2017
Daryl Wade Clayton, 60, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Daryl was born in Hopewell and was raised in Enon, Virginia and attended Chesterfield County Public Schools. Daryl was an insulation tradesman and worked at industrial and public institutions across the state. Daryl had a free spirit and lived life to the fullest. He loved sports and...
Anthony Joseph Depinto
Jan 25, 2017
No obituary for publication. Family being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
Linda Ann Elder Ozmar
Jan 25, 2017
Linda Ann Elder Ozmar, 61, of Petersburg, VA, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017. A native of Charlotte County, VA, she was preceded in death by her father, John Bernard Elder, Jr. A dedicated EMT, Linda volunteered for Dinwiddie Volunteer Rescue Squad for nearly 30 years, and served in numerous leadership roles within the organization. She is survived by her husband,...
Norma Jean Kanak
Jan 25, 2017
Norma Jean Kanak, 79, of Disputanta, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Myrtle Harris Botts; husband, James D. Kanak; brother, Bill Botts. She is survived by her children, Tamie Perryman, (Eric), Sherry Dew (Jerry), Scottie Kanak (Karey); grandchildren, Matthew Webb (Noelle), Ashleigh Makovsky, Jeffrey Perryman, Amanda Shoemaker (Andrew), Sierra...
Veronica Yurachek "Dickie" Palmore
Jan 24, 2017
Mrs. Veronica Yurachek “Dickie” Palmore, 97, of Mechanicsville, VA., passed away at Tyler’s Retreat at Ironbridge in Chester, VA., Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was the widow of Clay Bagby Palmore, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ann U. and John Paul Yurachek; three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Catherine...
Adelaide Ackerman Minter
Jan 24, 2017
Adelaide Ackerman Minter, 88, of Hopewell passed away peacefully in Chippenham Hospital on Tuesday January 24, 2017 after a long period of illnesses. Born June 28, 1928 in Andrews, South Carolina made her home in Hopewell, VA with family in the 1930’s. Daughter of the late Hobson J. & Gussie Thompson Ackerman. Mrs. Minter was preceded in death by her...
