Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jannette Price Gupton
Jan 30, 2024
Jannette Price Gupton, 80, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Harding Price, Sr. and Mary Louise Southall Price; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Morris "Booty" Clifton Gupton, Sr.; the father of her children, Franklin Delano Gupton, Sr.; one brother, Jerry...
David Adel Ameen
Jan 30, 2024
David Adel Ameen, Professor Emeritus and Former Chairman of the Information Systems Dept. at VCU, made his exodus from life on January 30, 2024, to be with his eternal Father in Heaven. David, a native and lifelong resident of Hopewell, was the son of the late Ahmed and Watfy Saiad Ameen. David is survived by this wife of seventy-three years,...
Doris Almarode Mcgee
Jan 30, 2024
Doris A. McGee, a joyful, easy-going, and loving person, joined the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She survived by her children, Henry McGee III and Deborah McGee; her granddaughter, Rachael McGee (William Daniel); her great-granddaughter, Kylie McGee; her brother, Larry Almarode (Linda Almarode); her sister, Patricia Mitchem; her sister-in-law, Susie Almarode; and several nieces and nephews. Doris was born...
Adrian Arnold Slimmen
Jan 29, 2024
Adrian Arnold Slimmen, 79, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He devoted many hours volunteering in his church, Nazareth Lutheran Church, Hopewell, VA and in the community. He loved woodworking, fishing and volunteering at the local Elementary School. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Jerry Lee Crites
Jan 29, 2024
Jerry Lee Crites, 83, of Brodnax, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2024. Jerry was born November 18, 1940 in Buckhannon, WV, to the late Annie Crites. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clare Cox Crites; brother, Donald Crites; and sister, Mary Crites. He is survived by his loving children, Tammy Lynn (Norman), Randy (Tammy), and...
Terrie Ross Price Grissom
Jan 29, 2024
Terrie Ross Price Grissom, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Earl H. Price, Sr. and Mary Louise Southall Price; and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Davis; one brother, Jerry H. Price; and one sister, Peggy Guilliams. Mrs. Grissom retired from...
Kenneth Wayne Viar, Sr.
Jan 28, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Viar, Sr., known as Wayne, embarked on his greatest adventure on January 28, 2024, at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Lynn Herrmann Viar. Born in our nation's capital on September 12, 1943, to the late Beulah Lee Via Viar and Murray Calvin Viar; Wayne was preceded in death by his cherished brothers,...
Maureen Donich
Jan 28, 2024
Maureen Donich (Casey), 76, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024. Born in Toronto, Canada, she is the daughter of the late John A Casey (2010) and Noreen A. (Woodhouse) Casey (2015) of Akron, Ohio. She spent her early years living in the Northern Ohio area, where she graduated from Elyria High School in 1965 and...
Helen Reasor Kilbourne
Jan 28, 2024
Helen Reasor Kilbourne, 94, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Reasor; her husband, Dr. Walter Kilbourne; and her sister, JoAnn Park. Mrs. Kilbourne was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was very devoted to her family. She was very proud of her children and would...
Richard Francis Papcun
Jan 28, 2024
Richard Francis Papcun, 79, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, OH, to the late Frank Albert and Dorothy Papcun. He is survived by his former wife and friend, Karen D. Phares; his daughter, Cara Mathews and husband, Warren; his son, Rick Papcun and wife, Genevieve; his step-son, David R. Phares III; his grandchildren, William Mathews,...
Cynthia Mae Barfield
Jan 27, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Gibbs Barfield, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late James and Joyce Gibbs; and was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Fred Essig. Cindy completed high school and took a few classes at John Tyler Community College. She went on to work...
Thomas Winston Cotten, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
Thomas Winston Cotten, Jr., (aged 52) affectionately known as "Little Tommy," passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, after a valiant fight against Dementia. Tommy closed his eyes peacefully in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his devoted family, and when next he opened them; he was fully healed, standing in the majestic beauty of heaven, surrounded by generations...
Mildred Adele Dabney Galante
Jan 26, 2024
Mildred Adele Dabney Galante, 101, died peacefully at home Friday, January 26, 2024. The daughter of Willie T. and Ethel Mae Dabney, "Mom" was the loving mother of Barbara R. Cofield and Sue Ellen Hudson; the sister of Littie Edwards; and the aunt of special niece, Dian Oliver. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank T. Galante; son, John...
James Rosser Strang
Jan 26, 2024
James "Buddy" Strang, lost his battle with cancer in the early morning hours of January 26, 2024. He was born to Frank and Arebella Jordan Strang on March 27, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of Chesterfield County. He was the owner and operator of Strang's Refuse Service for 20 years and when he wasn't working, you could find him...
Evelett Pauline Bristow
Jan 25, 2024
Evelett Pauline Bristow, of Dinwiddie County, died on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Mrs. Bristow was preceded in death by her husband, William Leonard Bristow, Sr. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Betty B. Hipkins; son, William Bristow, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hipkins, Daniel Hipkins (Jessica), Steven Bristow, and Bradley Ozmore (Dawn); four great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A graveside service...
Terry Wayne Bell, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
Terry Wayne Bell, Jr., 45, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Thursday, January, 25, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his father, Terry Bell, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Hercie Bell and Peggy Dingess Bell; and maternal grandparents, William Aultman, Mary Aultman, and Dorothy Frink Freeman; grandchildren, Paisley Newman and Keith Newman, Jr. Terry loved being outside, whether it was fishing,...
Catherine Goyne Douglas
Jan 25, 2024
Mrs Catherine Goyne Douglas, age 93 of Mooresville, North Carolina formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia entered the church triumphant peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Roger W Douglas, her parents Harry John Goyne, Sr and Catherine Elizabeth Layman Goyne,...
Joseph Leo Clavin
Jan 24, 2024
Joseph Leo Clavin, 85, of Chester, VA, a devoted husband and father, passed away on January 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Chun Suk Clavin; son, Jason Clavin; daughter, Joann Clavin; son, Joseph Clavin, Jr.; daughter, Eileen Clavin; and granddaughter, Crystal Clavin. Joseph was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. He completed an associate degree...
Irene M. Gonshor
Jan 24, 2024
Irene M. Gonshor, 93, of South Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Nanticoke and Mountaintop, PA, passed away on January 24, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Agnes (Regula) Orlowski; her husband of 67 years, Norman Gonshor; sister, Jean Price; and brother, Raymond Orlowski. Irene attended Nanticoke schools, worked in the garment industry, and retired from Dana Perfume in...
