Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John Arthur Burgess
Sep 23, 2016
John Arthur Burgess, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, died Friday, September 23, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Willis C. Burgess, Sr. and Evangeline Pettijohn Burgess. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Willis C. Burgess, Jr. John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from DuPont after...
Waverly Thomas Martin Jr.
Sep 22, 2016
Waverly Thomas Martin, Jr. “Shocky”, 87, of North Chesterfield, passed away on September 22, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Chesterfield County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra; parents, Waverly T., Sr. and Virginia Martin; and brother, Earl Lee Martin. He is survived by his sons, Bill (Kathy), Bo (Alison); four grandchildren, Lauren (fiancé David), Brooks,...
Randy William Banton Sr.
Sep 20, 2016
Randy William Banton, Sr., 58, of Prince George, VA died on September 20, 2016. He was born on December 23, 1957 to the late William “Junie” Banton and Margaret “Snookie” Banton. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Lou and Lois Sprouse, brother-in-law, Will Sprouse, and close friend Jerry Flowers. He was a 1976 graduate of Dinwiddie...
William Edwin "Ed" Edmonds
Sep 19, 2016
William Edwin “Ed” Edmonds, 81, a resident of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Rosa Edmonds; three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of over 61 years, Peggy Watkins Edmonds; children, Eddie Ray Edmonds; and Deborah Snyder and husband Cy; grandchildren, Shawn...
Mary Laine Rawlings
Sep 18, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Laine Rawlings, “Mary Liz”, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 18, 2016. Mary was born on April 20, 1929, in Newport News, VA., to Willie Tom Bell and Edward Franklin Laine, Sr. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan Elizabeth Rawlings; a brother, Edward F. Laine, Jr. (Bubba); and her husband...
Rennie Franklin Glazer
Sep 18, 2016
Rennie Franklin Glazer, 63, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Frances Glazer. Rennie was an automotive technician for Heritage Chevrolet for over 24 years. In his earlier years, Rennie enjoyed hunting and fishing. In the 1980’s he coached Colonial Heights Youth Baseball. He was a member of...
Mary Nancy Parnell
Sep 18, 2016
Mary Nancy Parnell, 88, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the McLeod Hospice Center in Florence, SC. She had been living at the Methodists Manor of Pee Dee in Florence since 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Jane Hodgin Parnell and Clarence James Parnell; and brother, Jimmy (CJ) Parnell. Although she lived...
Randolph Carroll Smith
Sep 17, 2016
Randolph Carroll Smith, 71, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully in his home the morning of Saturday, September 17th. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 40 years, Sheila Mitchell Smith; and his parents, Eugene C. and Mary Avis Brown Smith. He was a loving husband of forty years, father, and friend to many people to include...
Ronald Lee Dillard
Sep 16, 2016
Ronald Lee Dillard, 77, of Disputanta, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Burnette Dillard; and daughter, Daphne Dillard. Ronald was an avid hunter and a member of the Ancient Age Hunt Club. He retired from Philip Morris as a Supervisor. He is survived by his wife of 57...
Madelyn Ethel Cready
Sep 16, 2016
Madelyn Ethel Cready (Reinheimer) (November 2, 1928 - September 16, 2016) Madelyn Ethel Cready, 87, a Chester resident, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. Madelyn was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Madelyn is survived by her daughter, Janine Cready Evans; son, Shawn Edward Cready (Shari); her beloved grandchildren, Caitlin, Samantha, and...
Eugene Salisbury Kokinski
Sep 16, 2016
Eugene Salisbury Kokinski, 85, passed peacefully in his home in Deltaville, VA, while overlooking his beloved river. Born in Hopewell, VA, on April 13, 1931, he was raised by his loving aunt and uncle, Sallie and Joe Diaz, who predeceased him. He was a graduate of Hopewell High School and later RPI. Gene served in the U.S. Navy. He was...
William Bragg Russell
Sep 15, 2016
Dr. William Bragg “Billy” Russell passed away on September 15, 2016, at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his parents James Shepherd Russell and Elizabeth Patterson Bragg Russell and his brother, James Shepherd Russell, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Day Russell and four children: William Bragg Russell, Jr. (Beth), Catherine...
Mount Vernon Narron Jr.
Sep 15, 2016
Mount “Vernon” Narron, Jr., 74, of Hopewell died Thursday, September 15, 2016. He retired after 29 years as Chef Operator from Honeywell, and served as a Hopewell City Police Officer. He served in the Air Force during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Mount Vernon Narron, Sr. and Martha L. Smith Narron: granddaughter, Brittany...
Helen Frances Coon
Sep 14, 2016
Helen Frances Coon, 73, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Frances Barnhardt Massey. Helen enjoyed craft shows and spending time with her beloved family. She is survived by her husband, Gerald R. Coon; three sons, Jeff Leighty and wife, Glennis of Powhatan, Earl Leighty and wife, Laura...
Hagan B. Cox
Sep 13, 2016
Hagan B. Cox, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 13, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathryn Cox; daughter, Mary Ann Roach (Jeff); daughter, LeeAnn Murray; son, Gaines Cox (Kristi); son, Barry Cox; and sister, Janet Teaster; fifteen precious grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He...
James Paul Devauld
Sep 13, 2016
James Paul DeVauld, Jr., 70, of Chester, VA., passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Paul DeVauld, Sr. and Irma Orendorff DeVauld and grandson, Ryan Eads. James retired from the United States Navy; he was a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of American Association and the Sounds of Joy in Virginia Beach....
Brenda Conner Holten
Sep 12, 2016
Brenda Conner Holten, 49, of Carson, VA, died suddenly on Monday, September 12, 2016. Brenda was a 1985 graduate of Dinwiddie High School. A former employee of Heritage Pennzoil, she was also a former employee and close friend of H.A. Phillingane & Sons Construction. She was currently a dedicated employee of General Dynamics Information Technology. Brenda enjoyed cooking and loved...
Maxine Barney
Sep 11, 2016
Maxine Scott Barney, the daughter of the late James E. and Bessie V. Scott, the wife of the late Jack H. Barney, and the mother of Deborah Barney Kaufman and Michael E. Barney, passed away in her sleep after an extended illness on September 11, 2016 in Va. Beach, VA. She was born in Plato, Missouri on April 15, 1927,...
William Eugene Batten
Sep 11, 2016
William Eugene Batten, 80, of Hopewell, passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy L. Batten; parents, Adrian Gray and Dollie May Faucette Batten; brothers, Ray and Charles Batten; sister, Mary Edna. William retired from the City of Hopewell after 40 years of service and served four years in the National Guard. He...
Timothy Edward Mccormick
Sep 11, 2016
Timothy Edward McCormick, 42, of Virginia Beach ,VA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Timothy worked as a System Analyst for General Electric for several years. He is survived by his parents, Mr. Thomas J. McCormick and Mrs. L. Patricia McCormick; two brothers, Mark McCormick and his wife, Karen and Patrick McCormick; two sisters, Catherine Warthen and husband, Daniel...
