Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Garland Yancey Haley
Jun 13, 2016
Garland Yancey Haley, 73, of Chester, died Monday, June 13, 2016. He was a retired employee of Smurfit-Stone Container. Garland was preceded in death by a son, Garland E. Haley and a brother Edwin Haley. He is survived by his wife, June Haley; son, Michael Haley; four brothers, Ralph, Robert, Donald and Linwood Haley; two sisters; Mary Tucker and Elizabeth...
Franklin Lee Brockwell
Jun 12, 2016
Franklin Lee Brockwell, 67, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Malcolm Eugene and Louise Cameron Brockwell. Frank was an avid pool player, loved throwing darts, and was a huge fan of ACC Basketball. He retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 20 years of service as...
Carolyn Anne Whipp
Jun 12, 2016
Carolyn Anne Whipp, 71, of Hollingsford Drive, Chester, VA, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 12, 2016 following a brief illness. Carolyn was born February 14, 1945 in Hopewell, VA. She was the eldest child of the late Anne Whitmore Collins and Clifford H. Collins. She was also preceded in death by a beloved younger sister in 1991,...
Melva Snow Sloat
Jun 12, 2016
Melva S. Sloat, 67 of Hopewell, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday June 12, 2016. She was born on January 25, 1949 to the late Walter S. and Katie White Shelton. She had a successful career with the IRS, and retired after 25 years of dedicated service. Melva had many accomplishments throughout her life, but what she was...
Richard Charles Heilman, Sr.
Jun 10, 2016
Richard Charles Heilman, Sr., 81, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Remolino Heilman; and wife, Marian Rose Heilman. Richard was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and will be...
Geraldine Agnes Laslie
Jun 10, 2016
Geraldine Agnes Laslie, 86, of Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Friday, June 10, 2016. She is the daughter of the late, Charles and Anna Dunn Breuer. She is also, preceded in by her husband, Richard C. Laslie. Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Lynn Marie Laslie; brother-in-law, Don Laslie and wife, Sharon; sister-in-laws, Frances Neddo, Patsy Harris and husband, Joe; numerous...
Charles Edward West
Jun 9, 2016
Charles Edward West, 70, of N.Chesterfield, VA passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl R. West. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila West; mother, Adelle West; daughters, Charonda West, Ignacia Brockington (Aaron), Charnte Anderson, Joyce Ann Turner, Amy Gonzales, Tatiana Prevette; brothers, Earl West (Gloria), Joseph West (Jermaine), Moses...
Alvin Wilson Blaha
Jun 8, 2016
Alvin Wilson Blaha, 76, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, died Wednesday, June 08, 2016. He was the son of the late Louis Joseph Blaha, Sr. and Margaret Marie Cerny Blaha. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Blaha retired from Hercules, Inc. after 34 years of service and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of 4-H and...
Ashley Marie Ruddle
Jun 8, 2016
Ashley Marie Ruddle, 30, of S. Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roscoe and Margaret Ruddle, Bonnie Ruddle, Jon Capps, and Fred Potter. Ashley was a long-term care nurse at Beaufont Healthcare. She enjoyed spending time with her three children and trips to the beach. Ashley loved her family....
Lucille Brechner Mcghee
Jun 8, 2016
Lucille Brechner McGhee, 97, of Petersburg passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Margaret Louise Grigg
Jun 8, 2016
Margaret Louise Grigg, 94, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur Grigg and Lois Jackson Grigg. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Levi Grigg and Thomas Alonzo Grigg. Margaret was employed with C&P Telephone Company retiring after 42 years of...
Mccoy Alexander Jones, Sr.
Jun 6, 2016
McCoy Alexander Jones, Sr., 67, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Jones; brothers, William “Pee Wee” Jones, Jr. and Tyler Jones, Sr.; sisters, Eva Bell Washington, Kathryn Valentine, and Emmalene Jones; and grandchild, Nianna-Elise Terry. He is survived by sons, McCoy “Mac” Alexander Jones, Jr., Ryan...
Gerald "Jerry" Phillip Tolley, Jr.
Jun 6, 2016
Gerald Phillip “Jerry” Tolley, Jr. 61, of Richmond, VA passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald P. Tolley, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie Tolley; children, Beth Wang and husband Alex, Gerald Phillip Tolley III and wife Holly; mother, Peggy Forrest and husband Billy; grandchildren,...
Ellen Grace Morris
Jun 4, 2016
Ellen Grace Morris of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Ellen is preceded in death by her only sister Estelle M. Burt, wife, of Thomas B. Burt. She is survived by her three great nieces and nephews all of Chester. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday June 8,...
Lynda Maxine Prater
Jun 4, 2016
Lynda Maxine Prater, 87, of Prince George, passed away, Saturday, June 4, 2016. She is the daughter of the late, Charlie Allen and Ethel Cox Turner. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Prater, Sr. and one brother. Lynda is survived by her son, Raymond B. Prater, Jr.; daughter, Sandra Prater Johnson (BJ); three brothers; one sister;...
Ruth Virginia Rice
Jun 4, 2016
Ruth Virginia Rice, 82, of Hopewell, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Lilly Daniel Turner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Rice; brothers, Danny Turner Sr., Dick Turner, Lawrence Edward; son, Timothy Lee Rice; sisters, Katherine McDaniels, Lilly Mae Joyner, Hattie Lee Daniels, Lucy Foster, and Lois...
Nettie Turner Martin
Jun 3, 2016
Nettie Turner Martin, 91, of Chester, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, John G. and Odie Oakley Turner; husband, Louis James Martin; and brother, Russell Turner. Nettie was a member of Ironbridge Baptist and enjoyed doing water aerobics at the Chester YMCA. She is survived by her sons, Clifford L. Martin...
Philip Angelo Morini, Sr.
Jun 2, 2016
Philip Angelo Morini, Sr., 92, of Petersburg, VA, died Thursday, June 2, 2016. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late James Andrew and Anna Esposito Morini. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Thayer Morini; brothers, August Morini and Andy Morini; sister, Angelina Derrig; and a granddaughter, Vicky Ogburn. Mr. Morini proudly served...
Franklin Clifton Bryant
Jun 2, 2016
Franklin C. “Frankie” Bryant, 68 of Hopewell, went to rest with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmett Clifton Bryant Sr., mother, Annie D. Bryant; two brothers, Johnny Bryant, Emmett C. Bryant Jr.; and a sister, Ruth Snowdy. Frank served in the United States Navy and retired as...
