Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Irma Josephine Wyatt
May 14, 2016
Irma Josephine Andrews Wyatt, 91, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Allen and Erzell Gertrude Andrews; and her husband, Duerward E. Wyatt. Josephine was a lifelong member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by her three daughters, Alice Fay Campbell and beloved grand-dog, Nikki...
Dorothy Diane Beach
May 14, 2016
Dorothy Diane Beach, “Dee Dee”, 45, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Dee Dee was born on February 8, 1971 in Hopewell, VA and resided in Chester, VA. She graduated from Hopewell High School and attended Bryant & Stratton College. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a friend to...
Mary Ann Clark Chappell
May 13, 2016
Mary Ann Clark Chappell, 89, of Carson, VA, and a native of Dinwiddie County, passed away on May 13, 2016. Born on August 5, 1926, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Annie Connelly Clark and James Haywood Clark; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Marks Chappell; brother, James Haywood Clark, Jr.; and her son,...
Waverly Gene Lunsford
May 12, 2016
Waverly Gene Lunsford “Whitey”, age 74, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 12, 2016 following a period of declining health. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Waverly Lunsford and Dorothy Condon Lunsford. Gene is survived by his wife, Carol Hogwood Lunsford and daughter, Laurie Renee Lunsford. He is also survived by a sister, Anita Relyea and...
David Barrington Stronge
May 12, 2016
David Barrington Stronge, 61, of Chester, VA passed away peacefully on the morning of May 12, 2016 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Dave was born in the city of London, England on December 7, 1954 to the late Dr. David Strong, MD & Una Strong (now Una Harrison nee Barrington-Cramp), and married on February 18, 1981 to the...
Robert Blackwell Smith, Ii
May 10, 2016
Robert Blackwell Smith II, 63, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was president of the William R. Smith Company, Owen Printing Company, and The Dietz Press. He was also a former vice president of Smith Advertising Company. Blackwell graduated with the Petersburg High School Class of 1970 after attending Christchurch School in Christchurch, Virginia. He attended Old...
Thelma Jolly Bass
May 10, 2016
Thelma Jolly Bass, 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, widow of Carlus “George” Bass, died May 10, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Early Edward and Emma Puckett Jolly. She was also preceded in death by four of her siblings, Colean J. Grinstead, Hilda J. Longerbeam, Robert E. Jolly, and Lewis F. Jolly. She was...
Shirley Petroff Ginsberg
May 10, 2016
Ginsberg, Shirley Petroff passed away May 10, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA., December 22, 1921. She was an active member of life – a small business owner of “The Gift Gallery,” a realtor, and a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shirley was a fan of card games, bingo, dancing, and watching romance movies. It’s been said, that no...
James Hunter Blackwell, Jr.
May 10, 2016
James Hunter Blackwell, Jr., 85, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Blackwell, Sr. and Rose McKenney Blackwell; brother, Frank Blackwell; sisters, Margaret Patierno and Rosabelle Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jean Hogue Blackwell; children, Deborah Gibson (Glen), Linda Walton (Randy),...
Emery Junior Stidham
May 8, 2016
It is with sadness that the family of Emery Junior Stidham announces his passing on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Junior was born in the Wise County VA, December 23, 1924 and was a longtime resident of Hopewell, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Elsie Vergara Stidham; his beloved son, Paul Emery Stidham; his parents...
Anne Beville Roberts
May 7, 2016
Anne Beville Roberts, 82, of McKenney, VA, widow of William Ernest Roberts, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. Raised in Sutherland and McKenney, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Goode and Mary Erma Beville Heartwell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas G. Heartwell, Jr. Mrs. Roberts worked at Rochester Button Company in McKenney until...
Christina Marie Gould
May 7, 2016
Christina M. Gould, 93, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on May 7, 2016. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Katalinic. She was also preceded in death by husband, George Gould. Christina was a member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg and enjoyed being active with the Kingdoms Seekers...
Gene Raymond Shannon, Sr.
May 7, 2016
Gene Raymond Shannon Sr., 78, of North Prince George, VA., passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016.He is survived by his loving wife, Callie Shannon; daughter, Joy Florence and her husband, Rick; Sons, Gene Shannon Jr., and his wife, Dana and Mike Shannon and his wife, Sheila; granddaughters, Jessica and Gracie and numerous extended family and friends. He was an...
Phyllis Goff Burkey
May 7, 2016
Phyllis Goff Burkey, 87, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Born in Tunnelton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Goff and Mamie Beryl Squires Goff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Burkey. Phyllis is survived by her children, Cheryl Umbel and husband, Tom, Mark Burkey and wife, Marcia, Laura...
Linda Kay Hopkins
May 6, 2016
Linda Kay Hopkins, 63, of Diputanta, VA., died, Friday, May 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Thelma Flanagan. She is survived by her husband Harry Hopkins; Brother Robert Flannagan and his wife Anne and family and friends. Linda was a Air Traffic Controller for several years. A celebration of the life of Linda Kay...
Lovel Bolling Ozmar, Jr.
May 6, 2016
Lovel B. Ozmar, Jr. “Tillie” of Petersburg, VA, departed this life Friday, May 6, 2016 at Brighter Living Assisted Living, under the care of Crater Community Hospice. He was born June 1, 1929 in Petersburg, VA to the late Lovel B. Ozmar, Sr. and Mary Alease (Rowlett) Ozmar. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years,...
Shirley Tatum Angelo
May 3, 2016
Shirley T. Angelo, 76, of Hopewell, Va. passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicoluas S. Angelo and her parents, Samuel E. and Thelma Noon Tatum. Shirley worked for the City of Hopewell in Public Works for 27 years and was a lifelong animal lover. She is survived by her two special...
Walter Patton "Pat" Moore
May 3, 2016
Walter “Pat” Moore,47, of Hopewell, passed Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Born in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Walter S. Moore and Jean Browder Moore . He is survived by his sons Joshua Alan Moore, Walter Tristan Moore; his beloved dog “Max”; sister, Bettie Moore Nickerson and her husband Charles; nephew, Jimmy Nickerson; special cousins, Alan Moore, Travis...
Zacky Daniea Musselwhite
May 2, 2016
Zacky Daniea Musselwhite, 74, of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Clarence Harrison Musselwhite and Hazel Jackson Newsome and was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Harrison Musselwhite,II. Mr. Musselwhite is survived by his wife, Sandra Musselwhite; sons, Todd D. Musselwhite (Yvonne), Sean C. Musselwhite (Erin), and Brandon...
