Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Dorothy Firebaugh Gaddy
Jul 27, 2016
Dorothy Firebaugh Gaddy, 91, of Chester, VA., passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Gaddy; sisters, Viola Firebaugh and Anne Lyles; brothers, Lee Firebaugh, James Firebaugh and David "Mack" Firebaugh. She is survived by her daughters, Connie G. Brewer, Dr. Sarah Gaddy and Carol A. Gaddy; sons, Wayne L. Gaddy...
Joyce Ann Belcher
Jul 27, 2016
Joyce Ann Belcher, 82, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph R. and Sarah Virginia Pond Belcher, Sr.; four brothers, Lawrence R. Belcher, Donald M. Belcher, Ralph R. Belcher, Jr., and John E. Belcher; and brother-in-law, Johnny Belcher. She is survived by two brothers, Robert M. Belcher (Sue),...
Larry Dean Williamson
Jul 27, 2016
Larry Dean Williamson, 51, of Chesterfield County, VA, formerly of Oceana, WV, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He was born March 25, 1965, in Logan, WV. He was an electrician who worked at several Chesterfield companies. He was a 1981 graduate of Oceana High School and attended Wyoming County Trade School. He is survived by his son, Justin (Amy Rigney)...
Percy Lawrence Childress
Jul 27, 2016
Percy Lawrence Childress, 90, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie Mae Childress; two sisters, and two brothers. Percy served his country proudly in the Navy during WW II, and worked at Food Lion for many years. Percy never met a stranger, was loved by all that knew him...
Robert Carey White
Jul 26, 2016
Robert Carey White, 73, of Petersburg, VA, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his residence. Born in Caracus, Venezuela, he was the son of the late Gordon and Harriet White. He attended the International School of Geneva, Switzerland, and graduated from Princeton University in 1964 with a degree in civil engineering. He then entered the U.S. Navy as a commissioned...
William Edward Martin
Jul 26, 2016
RET. MSGT William Edward “Billy” Martin, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late John Henry and Ermine Rogers Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Christine Brockwell Martin; sister, Ruth Celeste Martin; and brother, John Henry Martin, Jr. Billy...
Alvin Raymond "Ray" Krauth, Jr.
Jul 26, 2016
Alvin Raymond “Ray” Krauth Jr., 69 of Chester passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Raymond Krauth Sr.; mother, Marion Riddle Eggleston; step- father, James V. Eggleston; and his infant daughter, Janet Renee Krauth. Ray was a graduate of Prince George High School Class of 1967. He served his country proudly...
Joseph James Mccormick
Jul 24, 2016
Joseph James McCormick, 85, of Fredericksburg, passed away on July 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Faye Laura McCormick. He is survived by his wife, Wanda L. McCormick; daughter, Tina Louise McCormick; granddaughter, Bobbi-Jean Elizabeth Peake; step-daughters, Trina Parsons (Jerry) and Kathy Hunt (Bob); step-son, Darryl Kegley (Kim). He was a member of St. Mary...
James Benjamin Gwaltney
Jul 22, 2016
James Benjamin “Ben” Gwaltney died suddenly at the age of 35 on July 22, 2016, in South Lake Tahoe. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Mirabile, parents, Greg and Kitty Gwaltney of Petersburg, VA, one brother, Philip Gwaltney of Richmond, VA, parents-in-law, Joe and Roxanne Mirabile, brother-in-law, Joey Mirabile and wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Mia and...
Shirley Irene Brannan
Jul 22, 2016
Shirley I. Brannan, 81, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Hilda Brannan; and brothers, Grover Brannan, Jr. and Robert Dale “Dusty” Poole. She is survived by her son, Cecil Ellis, Jr. of Hopewell; her loving sisters, Mildred Choinski (Edward) of Wayland, MA, Hazel...
Doris Johnston Vaughan
Jul 22, 2016
Doris Johnston Vaughan, age 93, a resident of Midlothian, VA, and former resident of Petersburg, VA, died Friday, July 22, 2016. Born March 21, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James and Edith Mair Johnston. She was also preceded in death by her only sibling, her younger sister, Sheila, who died in 1983. Doris was...
Betty Ann Scott Harrison
Jul 21, 2016
Betty Ann Scott Harrison, 84, of Hopewell went home on Thursday July 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Lee Scott; her husband of 57 years, Lester Davis Harrison; and her daughter, Penny L. Harrison; son-in-law Gary Renkenberger; and Gloria Kiffe. Betty retired from Sears after 25 years of customer service. She was a longtime member...
Angela Marie Mcdaniel
Jul 21, 2016
Angela Marie McDaniel, 48, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her great aunt, Mattie Sherrick. Angela was a member of Kiwanis Club of Chester and the Chairman of Kiwanis Christmas Parade. She is survived by her husband, Sean McDaniel; two daughters, Rebecca Faubert and husband, James, and Heather Carter; three sons,...
John Daniel "Dan" Sink
Jul 21, 2016
John Daniel Sink “Dan”, 71, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kinsey W. Sink, Hawsie Sink Abshire and Denton Abshire. Dan was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed music, arts and was a collector of antiques. He will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Sink;...
Bucky Costley
Jul 20, 2016
Bucky Costley, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Blandford Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Nellie Hall Bailey
Jul 20, 2016
Nellie “Tot” Hall Bailey, 73, of Disputanta, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayden Odell and Sally Mae Willis Hall. Tot was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and loved to read in her spare time. She is survived by her husband, William J. Bailey, Jr; son, William J. Bailey, III...
John Sidney Royall
Jul 18, 2016
John Sidney Royall, 69, died July 18, 2016 at his home in Mechanicsville, Va. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Harver Royall; his sons, Jon Royall (Stacy), of Salem, VA, and Adam Royall (Kimberly) of Chesterfield, VA; a daughter, Crystal Royall Pate (Gary) of Homewood, AL., nine grandchildren, and brother, Ronnie Royall of Amelia VA. He...
Helen Lee Parrish
Jul 18, 2016
Helen Lee Parrish, 72, of Colonial Heights, died Monday, July 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Blanton S. and Margaret L. Parrish. She is survived by her sisters, Louise P. Metcalf and Diana P. Chandler; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. All services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
