Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Johnny Oddy, Jr.
May 21, 2016
Johnny Droddy, Jr, 85, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born on July 25, 1930 in Pitkin, LA, he was the son of the late Johnny Droddy, Sr. and Ivy Doyle Droddy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Droddy; daughter, Marlene Carter; brothers, Buddy Droddy and Clifton Droddy; and sisters, Cleo Day...
John Cyrus Kirkpatrick, Jr.
May 20, 2016
J. Cyrus Kirkpatrick, Jr., 89, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home on May 20, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen, his son, daughter in law and grandchildren, Bard, Wendy, Rachel and Tanner Kirkpatrick, daughter Georgia Kasper and son in law, Shane Kasper and his sons Gus and Miles Kasper, and niece...
Hugh Paton Kay
May 20, 2016
Hugh Paton Kay, 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was the son of the late William and Ellen M. Kay. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Hugh is survived by two daughters, Lori Pumley and Sabrina Kay; and a brother, Kenneth Kay. All services...
Leonard Maurice Girling, Iii
May 20, 2016
Leonard Maurice Girling III, 70, of N. Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Joyce E. Girling; son, L. Marc Girling and wife Myra Brown-Girling; son, Adam Patrick Girling; brother, William Girling and wife Donna and numerous extended family and friends. Leonard was born in Nicolas County, West Virginia on July 18,...
Olga A Alvarez
May 20, 2016
Olga Alarcón Alvarez, 74, of Colonial Heights, died on Friday, May 20, 2016. She was born in Cuba the daughter of the late Pedro and Olga Gonzalez Alarcón. Olga immigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1967 and became a U.S. citizen. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was an active member of the...
Austen Tyler Agnor
May 20, 2016
Austen Tyler Agnor, 20, of Chester, died Friday, May 20, 2016. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Henry Agnor. Most of all he loved spending time with his wife and daughter and serving in the U.S. Army. Austen loved the Los Angeles Lakers Basketball and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Rasheda Agnor; step-daughter, Aubrey Nicole;...
Ben Paul Kanak
May 20, 2016
Ben Paul Kanak, 93, entered into God’s eternal rest Friday morning May 20, 2016 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. For all who knew Ben, there will never be another like him. His infectious smile, gentle heart, and love for his family were evident in all that he did throughout his long and prosperous life. He was born July 22,...
Bram Cole Long
May 20, 2016
Bram Cole Long, infant son of Tommy and Sam Long, went to be with our Lord on Friday, May20,2016. Bram brought joy and happiness to everyone who saw his sweet smile. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Beverly Brown and Robert Priestley. In addition to his parents , he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jeannette Cook...
Rebecca Louise Skirbunt
May 19, 2016
Rebecca Louise Skirbunt, 74, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Ruth Taylor; brother, Don Taylor and sister, Marcie Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Peter D. Skirbunt; daughter, Christine Skirbunt-Kozabo (Scott); son, Ronald A. Locke (Julie); daughter, Kathryn Troutman (Terry); son,...
John Baptist Davis
May 18, 2016
John B. Davis, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Mr. Davis was a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by his Sons, John E. Davis (Sharon) and William F. Davis; Daughters, Elizabeth D. Wiseman (James) and Pamela A. Wooldridge (Rondy); Grandchildren, John, Shannon, Joey, Stephanie, Brandy, Rondy, Cara, and several great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be...
James Milton Morin
May 18, 2016
James Milton Morin, 74, of Hopewell, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was an Army veteran and retired as SGT Major. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Kwi Morin; son, Andrew Morin; and daughter, Susan Morin. A farewell to Heaven service was held between 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, May 19,...
Bobbie Dixon Perkinson
May 18, 2016
Bobbie D, Perkinson, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Gaither Dixon and Nishia Belle Stroup Dixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Earl "Bubba" Perkinson; two brothers, Hubert Dixon and James Dixon; and three sisters, Edna Gates, Ava Belcher, and Katholeen...
Ellen Brame Garvin
May 17, 2016
Ellen Grace Brame Garvin died on May 16, 2016 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Ellen was born August 20, 1954 in Wilson, NC, the daughter of Lena and Clarence Anderson “CA”, Brame. Her husband William “Bill” Garvin resides in Hopewell, VA. She was preceded in death by her father in 1957 and her stepfather Franklin R. Smith, Goldsboro,...
John Martin Gore
May 17, 2016
John Martin Gore Sr., of San Antonio, TX, passed away on May 17, 2016 after a long illness. Mr. Gore was born and raised in Alexandria , VA and lived for many years in Petersburg, VA before moving to San Antonio in 1995. He retired from a career in teaching in both the Petersburg and Colonial Heights school systems. He...
Leona Jane Sasser
May 17, 2016
Leona Jane Sasser, 79, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Born and raised on a farm in Kinston, NC, she was the daughter of the late Leland Pollock and Katie Whaley Pollock. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Myers; and grandson, Justin. Jane was employed with Chesterfield County Public Schools as a teacher’s...
Henry Otha Brankley
May 17, 2016
Henry Otha Brankley, 86, of Chesterfield, passed away at home with his family on May 17th, 2016. Born in Skipwith, VA, he was the son of the late Jacob Davis Brankley and Annie Faucette Brankley. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Brankley, Jim Brankley, Harrell Brankley, and Bill Brankley; and sisters, Adelaide Brankley and Martha “Polly” Sodat....
Irene Ann Palmer
May 15, 2016
Irene Ann Palmer, 93, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on May 15, 2016, in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born on July 18, 1922, to Lily Stell and Thomas B. Belcher. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, A.W. Palmer, affectionately known as Toad, as well as by her brother, Thomas Belcher, and her sister, Gladys “Tootsie” Merten. Irene...
Nicholas Ryan Sokol
May 15, 2016
Nicholas “Nick” Ryan Sokol, 26, of Dinwiddie, died Sunday, May 15, 2016. He is preceded in death by his grandparents James W. Talley, Edward L. Sokol Sr., and Alice R. Sokol. He is survived by his son, Bentley R. Sokol; fiancée, Sierra N. Poole, mother, Mary A. Coles; father, Edward ”Bubba” L. Sokol, Jr., (Stacey); sisters, Rebecca A. Sokol and...
Robin Bernice Halderman
May 14, 2016
Robin Bernice Halderman, 53, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Betty Brackett Wray. Robin was a very talented artist and worked as a painter for Turn Key Construction. She was a Wildcats basketball fan and a member of the “Wicked Kitty” ladies group. She is survived...
