Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Melvin C West
Nov 21, 2015
Melvin C. West, 82, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Roy R. and Louise Poole West. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Alden West; and three brothers. Melvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte Landis West; two daughters, Linda...
Susan Diane Davis
Nov 20, 2015
Susan Diane Davis, 62, of Chester, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 in the company of her beloved friends. Susan was born in Richmond, Virginia to Bernard and Beatrice Parrish. She went to Thomas Dale High school and graduated in 1973. She continued her education at Longwood University graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in education. Her love...
Teresa Peatross Weston
Nov 20, 2015
Teresa Peatross Weston, 66, of Prince George, VA, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Avon and Helen Jones Peatross. A devoted wife and mother, Teresa was a longtime director of the First Baptist Church Wee School in Hopewell. She is survived by her husband, Greg Weston; sons, Joseph Weston of S....
Richard James Freeburn
Nov 20, 2015
Richard James “Rick” Freeburn, 52, of Prince George, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was a loving husband and father. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Dean Freeburn, Sr. and Mary Olga Popig Freeburn. Rick was the owner and operator of FIXN-AC and had been in the heating and air business for 30 years....
Frances Earle Roller Roudabush
Nov 20, 2015
Frances Earle Roller Roudabush, 93, of Chesterfield, died Friday, November 20, 2015. Widow of Charles E. Roudabush, Jr. Family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Fely Picart Thompson
Nov 19, 2015
Fely Picart Thompson of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 19, at Lucy Corr Health Care Center. She was born in Baguio, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Amado and Elisea Picart. Fely was preceded in death by her husband, John Bernard Thompson, son, James Marito Thompson, and great-granddaughter, Mikayla Thompson. Fely spent her formative years attending...
Karen Lynn Blade Reed
Nov 19, 2015
Karen Lynn Blade Reed, 56, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Blade; and a brother, Morris Blade; Karen is survived by her daughter, Erica Dorsey (Manuel); son, Charles Wells (Courtney); three grandchildren, Melanie Dorsey, Carter Wells, and Madison Wells; mother, Elaine Blade; brother, Stevean Blade; five sisters, Kimberly...
Dennis Wayne Rich
Nov 19, 2015
Dennis Wayne Rich, 52, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kate Kelly; and aunt, Francis Denning. Dennis is survived by his wife, Paula Rich; three sons, Kelley, Justin, and Corey Rich; daughter, Staci Rich; mother, Rachel McCoy; four sisters, Robin, Jeannie, Lisa, and Beth; brother, Kip; aunt, Christine Simons;...
Larry "Yogie" Allen Yost, Sr.
Nov 18, 2015
Larry “Yogie” Allen Yost Sr., 78, of Hopewell, passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2015. He is survived by his children, Deborah Tolley and her husband, Jerry, Sandra Ingersoll and her husband, Brooks, Larry A Yost Jr. and his wife, Susan; his grandchildren, Stephenie Nagle and her husband, Chad, Amy Rackley and her husband, Kevin, Beth Wang and her husband,...
Gilbert Thomas Edwards
Nov 17, 2015
EDWARDS, GIL, 81, of Chesterfield passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was an A3C in the Air Force during the Korean War, dance instructor, a Richmond City Police Officer, and a NO.1 salesman for Haynes Furniture for 32 years. Gil was preceded in death by his parents Claude & Eunice Edwards and 9 siblings. He is survived by his...
Jerry Hart Flowers
Nov 15, 2015
Jerry Hart Flowers, 71, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, he was the son of the late William Daily and Eula May Strange Flowers. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jerry worked in the insurance business for over 20 years, and spent the remainder of his career as a hearing aid specialist with...
Janice Irene Gibson
Nov 15, 2015
Janice Irene Gibson, 76, of Chester, passed away from cancer at her residence, Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born and raised in Pleasant Mt., Pennsylvania. She and her husband traveled with the Air Force for 20 years before settling in Chester, where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Janice worked as a Hairstylist for 20...
Elizabeth Rader Coady
Nov 14, 2015
Elizabeth Rader Coady, age 89, a believer in Jesus Christ, passed into eternity on Nov. 14, 2015. She was born on Oct. 17, 1926 in Hopewell, VA to Dorothy and Howard Rader. Liz is survived by a son, H. James Morgan (wife Margo) of Fountain Hills, AZ. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Vazquez and her twin...
Ernest C. Wiseman Jr.
Nov 13, 2015
Ernest C. Wiseman, Jr., 69, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Ruby V. Wiseman; daughter, Melanie Gill; brother, Ronnie J. Wiseman; sister, Carolyn S. Wiseman; niece, Yvonne Estes-Evans. Mr. Wiseman was a Master HVAC Mechanic in the State of Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Christopher Brian Finch
Nov 13, 2015
Christopher Brian Finch, 42, of Stony Creek, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Harmon Finch, Jr; and brother, Donald Scott Finch. Christopher was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and a Sargeant for Lawrenceville Correctional Center. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Finch; children, Sarah Seering, Brittany Finch, Kelsey...
Mamie Kathleen Bowers
Nov 12, 2015
Mamie K. Bowers, 84, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin and Violet May Morrison Bowers; and son, William Calvin King. Mamie retired from Honeywell after 20 + years of service. She is survived by her partner of 30 + years, Tommy A. Bowden; son, Marion Hardaway King,...
Wilma Porter Barrett
Nov 11, 2015
Wilma Porter Barrett, 83, of Chester, VA passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garnett and Oakley Porter; her loving husband, Luther Barrett; brothers, Mac and Gaston Porter. She is survived by her children, Patricia Campbell, Larry Barrett (Deborah), and Tammy Levanseller (Jim); grandchildren, Lucas Barrett (Alicia), Angela Edens...
Carles Eugene Hayes
Nov 11, 2015
Carles Eugene Hayes, 84, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vadyon B. Hayes. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. A...
