Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John C. Barlow
Mar 12, 2015
“We love you as deep as the ocean, as high as the sky, all the way around the world and back again.” Jonathan “John” Barlow was born on February 8, 1989 in Lowell, Massachusetts and walked into the loving arms of the Lord on March 12, 2015 at the age of 26. John is survived by his parents, Sherry Barlow...
Betty White Talley
Mar 11, 2015
Betty Fay White Talley, 84, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born March 22, 1930 in Richmond, Va., she was the daughter of the late G. Melvin and Ethel Stirling White. Mrs. Talley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1947 and Mary Baldwin College in 1951 with a BA Degree in Music and Education, and a...
Joan Hawkins Slater
Mar 10, 2015
Joan Hawkins Slater, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, she was predeceased by her husband, John Parke Slater, Sr., her parents, Alexander Vaughan and Lois Mayfield Hawkins, and a sister, Alexa Hawkins Westfall. She is survived by her children, Lind Slater Reiss (Reinhart) of Chesterfield, John Parke...
Dorothy Jean Malpass
Mar 9, 2015
Dorothy Jean Malpass, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, March 09, 2015. Born in Bagley, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mamie Deans. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Ramey and husband, Dale; sons, Richard Freed, Robert Freed and wife, Linda, and Brian Freed; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a brother, David, and a sister,...
Cora Cash Morrissette
Mar 8, 2015
Cora Cash Morrissette, 87, a resident of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with her lord, on Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Maggie Cash; and her son, Roy G. Tyree. She is survived by her children, Virginia Taylor, Judy Taylor (Jerry), Debbie Pillow (Kent), Darlene Armstrong (Billy), Jackie Rogers (Frank) and Vickie...
Richard William Graves
Mar 4, 2015
Richard “Ricky” Graves, born November 7, 1960, died from an apparent heart attack on March 4, 2015. Rick is survived by his parents, Millie and Bill Graves; two sisters, Karen Graves and Deborah Bailey; brother, Keith Graves; two nephews, Jake Bailey and Daniel Graves; and four nieces, Heather Graves, Holly Graves, Hannah Graves, and Sarah Bailey. Ricky was a proud...
Roger Daniel Elder Sr.
Mar 4, 2015
Roger Daniel Elder, Sr., 63, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Daisy Price Elder. He is survived by his son, Roger Elder Jr. (Mary); his sisters, Phyllis Crook (Donald) and Patsy Lee; sweetheart, Mary Haynes; his grandson and number one fan, Simon...
Harrison Marks Chappell
Mar 4, 2015
Harrison Marks Chappell, 92, of Carson, Va., and a native of Dinwiddie County, passed away on March 4, 2015. Born on September 2, 1922, Harrison was the son of the late Lucy Harding Webb Chappell and Richard Arthur Chappell; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Webb Chappell, sister, Lucy Harding Chappell Chambers, and his son, Richard...
Wayne Randolph Carr
Mar 4, 2015
Wayne Randolph Carr 25, of Sussex, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Pauline Salmons and aunt, Elsie Fay Sacra. Wayne was a graduate of Sussex Central High School. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence Donald and Pauletta Salmons Carr; brother, William Jerry Carr and wife, Amanda; grandmother,...
Edith Goodrich Gwaltney
Mar 3, 2015
Edith Goodrich Gwaltney, 90, of Colonial Heights, widow of Orville L. Gwaltney, Sr., passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Born in Surry County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin T. and Pearl Westbrook Goodrich. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Goodrich and Norman Goodrich. Mrs. Gwaltney is survived by her children, O. Lee Gwaltney,...
Helen Hendrix Molter
Mar 3, 2015
Helen Hendrix Molter, 85, of Chester, passed away on March 3, 2015. Born in Coeburn, VA she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Nettie Skeen Graham; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Hendrix; and second husband, Frederick Molter, Jr. Mrs. Molter was a member of Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church in Chester. She...
Thelma E. Ramsey
Mar 1, 2015
RAMSEY, Thelma E. "Mema," 85, of Chester, Va., left to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Ramsey; sister, Evelyn; and brother, Charles. She is survived by her sister, Betty Pafford; a son and daughter- in-law, William "Rick" Allen and Jackie; five grandchildren, Bridgette McCool, Jessica Dickson, Holly McCray,...
Wayne Leroy Tunstall
Mar 1, 2015
Wayne L. Tunstall, 70, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at MCV Hospital with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Tunstall. Wayne was a proud Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He later went on to retire after 32 years of service as Senior Battalion Chief...
David Sheridan Grande
Feb 28, 2015
David Sheridan Grande, 83, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Alphonso and Gladys Emily Lary Grande. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Gay Grande; brother, Alphonso “Bobby” Grande; and sister, Marianna Grande Wood. David is survived by two sisters, Patricia Grande and...
Warren Lane Jolly
Feb 27, 2015
Warren Lane Jolly, 67, of Chester, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Warren Elmo and Ann Elizabeth Harris Jolly. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Jolly; and nephew, Robert Buckner. Warren is survived by his wife, Janice Jolly; two daughters, Jennifer Randazzo and her...
Kaylee Elizabeth Glass
Feb 24, 2015
Kaylee Elizabeth Glass, 9 months old, of Prince George, passed away on February 24, 2015. Kaylee was born on April 30, 2014 in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her loving parents, Betsy and Jeffrey Glass, Jr.; two brothers, Stavros Korkos, Jr. and Andrew Glass; paternal grandparents, Jacqueline and Charles Short; maternal grandparents, Roberta and James Grant; and a great-grandmother,...
David Ray Phares, Jr.
Feb 23, 2015
David Ray Phares, Jr. 65, a resident of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Geraldine Phares. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Joan D. Phares; children, Brian Phares (Maria), Darcy Gill (James), Tammy Ellison (Bryan), Tina Raatz; grandchildren, Ayden, Ethan, Kara, Jake, Rick...
Brian Keith Lee
Feb 23, 2015
Brian Keith Lee, 55, of Colonial Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 23, 2015. Born in Colonial Heights, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee, Jr.; and was also preceded in death by, a sister, Robin Clampitt. Brian had two passions in his life which was serving his Lord and loving...
Marion Belsone Beckwith
Feb 23, 2015
Marion Belsone Beckwith, 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. Mrs. Beckwith was the widow of Thomas Stanly Beckwith, Sr. and is survived by her daughter, Julie Beckwith Grossmann; son, Thomas Stanly Beckwith, Jr. and his wife, Robin; grandchild, Samuel W. Grossmann, III; and her special canine friend, Lola. A graveside service will be held at 11:00...
John Eugene Mccormick
Feb 23, 2015
John Eugene McCormick, 75, of Prince George, passed away on February 23, 2015. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Eugene and Margaret Sughrue McCormick; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Schuman. Mr. McCormick is survived by his brother, Thomas McCormick and wife, Patricia; and twelve nieces and nephews. A funeral mass...
