Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Bernard Turner Hare, Jr.
Sep 2, 2023
Bernard Turner Hare, Jr., 82, of Claremont, passed away peacefully in his home, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. Turner was born on March 14, 1941. He was a member of Lakemont Baptist Church and retired Owner of H & H Drywall in Disputanta, VA. He loved fishing, gardening, attending church, spending time with...
Karl Eugene Ross
Sep 2, 2023
Karl Eugene "Gene" Ross, 86, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the son of the late Karl A. and Isabel Sellers Ross; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn B. Ross. Mr. Ross was a United States Army veteran having faithfully served his country from December of...
Lonnie Wade Kelly
Sep 1, 2023
Lonnie Wade Kelly, SFC Retired, 74, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Gurney William Kelly and Eusebia Wade Kelly. Lonnie was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Denise White; brothers, William (Bill) Kelly, Roland Kelly, and Linwood Kelly; and sisters, Elenor Jean Soring, Patricia Ann Hunter, and Georgia Carol Hill. Lonnie...
Frances Lorine Owens
Aug 31, 2023
Frances Owens passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James A. Owens; and her son, Joseph A. Owens. She was the last of her 12 siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory, sons, David Owens (Phyllis) and Steven Owens; daughter, Deanna Owens; granddaughter, Ashlee...
James Richard Belcher
Aug 30, 2023
James "Jimmy" Richard Belcher, 35, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Belcher. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carol Belcher; his two children, Brynlee and Alana; sisters, Amy Jarvis (Chad) and Kristen Grubb (Kyle); brother, Jared Belcher (Crystal); and several nieces and nephews. He was a 2005 graduate...
Jon Robert Tabb
Aug 29, 2023
Jon Robert Tabb, 75, of Prince George, VA died peacefully at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Born in Ames, IA on June 10, 1948, he was the son of the late John Robert Tabb and Waulda "Buzz" Buzzard Tabb. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Tabb; two daughters, Melisa "Lisa"...
Edna Campbell May
Aug 29, 2023
Edna Campbell May, 83, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, George C. and Lula Creasy Campbell; her loving husband of 33 years, William "Bill" F. May; and her six siblings. Edna was a graduate of Petersburg High School Class of 1957. In 1982 she...
Lee Roy Robertson
Aug 28, 2023
Lee Roy Robertson, 77, of Prince George County, VA, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Quinwood, WVA, he was the son of the late Eddie W. Robertson, Sr., and Hazel Ratliff Robertson; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie W. Robertson, Jr. Mr. Robertson was a decorated United States Army veteran having faithfully served...
Barbara Townsend Spain
Aug 28, 2023
Barbara Louise Townsend Spain, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on December 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert Peyton Townsend, Sr. and Alice Burton Townsend. Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Spain; her daughter, Deborah Louise Spain; her great-granddaughter, Taylor R. Glomb;...
Jean Hogue Blackwell
Aug 27, 2023
Jean Hogue Blackwell, 90, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hunter Blackwell, Jr.; parents, Harold Hogue and Eugenia Hogue; and brother, Basil Hogue. She is survived by her children, Deborah Gibson (Glen), Linda Blackwell, James H. Blackwell III, Thomas Blackwell (Fiance Robin), Nancy Ngoun; grandchildren, Miles Mauger...
Timothy Eugene Wills
Aug 26, 2023
Timothy Eugene Wills, 63, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar B. Wills; mother, Jean Ann R. Wills; brother, David C. Wills; and cousin, Charles E. Arthur, Jr. Timothy received his bachelor's degree in history and worked as a federal employee at Ft. Lee. He was also a...
Paula Leigh Roberts
Aug 25, 2023
Paula Leigh Roberts, 54, of Powhatan, VA passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. Paula was a dedicated volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters, Erin J. Maker and Kristyn Roberts; two sons, Joe Roche and wife, Taylor and...
Matthew Ryan Coyner
Aug 24, 2023
Matthew Ryan Coyner, 47, of Chester, VA, died August 24, 2023. Born and raised in Peoria, IL, he was the son of Lynnce and Sharon Coyner. He was a loving father and is survived by his sons, Hayden Coyner and Mason Coyner and his daughter, Delaney Coyner. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, but more than anything,...
Scott Rowe Taylor
Aug 23, 2023
Scott Rowe Taylor, 76, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Herbert Dalton and Mary Frances Rowe Taylor. Mr. Taylor had retired from Dominion Power after 39 years of dedicated service. Scott was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was also a dedicated member of Life...
Florence Stainback Scott
Aug 22, 2023
Florence Stainback Scott, 74, of Colonial Heights, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Florence Stainback; her husband, Dale Scott; and her siblings, Willie Mae Poarch, Ruby Price, Annie Poole, Grace Grizzard, Gladys Walker, Willie Stainback, Jr., Emily André, James Stainback, Richard Stainback, Russell Stainback, and Carroll Stainback. Florence...
Franklin Delano Moneymaker
Aug 22, 2023
Franklin Delano Moneymaker, 90, of Hopewell, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Franklin was the son of Joseph A. and Lena Moneymaker. Frank was born on April 9, 1933, in Alleghany, Virginia. Frank served in the US Navy as a young man where he learned his boxing skills which he would use later in...
Jean Bramble Leech-Johnson
Aug 22, 2023
Jean Bramble Leech-Johnson, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gertrude Leech; and her husband of 39 years, Thomas Johnson. Jean served honorably in the United States Navy as a psychiatric nurse. She loved all animals. She will be missed by all who knew her. Jean...
Linda Young Davis
Aug 21, 2023
Linda Young Davis, of Chesterfield, VA, 81 years old, went to be with her Heavenly Father and family on August 21, 2023. Originally from Nashville, TN, but spent most of her life in Chesterfield, VA. She is predeceased by her parents, Walter Fred and MeDora Jane Young; her beloved daughter, Veda Davis Fenner; her sisters, Doris Jane Bennett and Mary...
Theresa Delbridge Buckner
Aug 18, 2023
Theresa Delbridge Buckner, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1930, to the late Thomas Edward and Susie Emory Delbridge. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Gilbert A. Buckner; her grandson, Brian Andrew Buckner; and her eight brothers and sisters. She is...
Thelma Irene Mccarty O'Quinn
Aug 18, 2023
In a world too short of good people, we lost one of the nicest women one could know. Thelma Irene McCarty O'Quinn was a resident of the Hermitage in Richmond, Virginia, where she passed gently and gracefully on August 18th, 2023. Persons who encountered Thelma often commented on her regal appearance, positive attitude, self-effacing demeanor, and good listener. She was...
