Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ryan Keith Pennington
Aug 18, 2023
Ryan Keith Pennington, age 36, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on August 18, 2023. Born in New Castle, Indiana on September 9, 1986. Ryan was truly incredible man with a vibrant spirit. He was kind with a gentle heart, and he loved his family. He loved to spend time with his kids, singing silly songs, going to park, beaches,...
Wesley Alan Bridgman, Sr.
Aug 17, 2023
Wesley Alan Bridgman, Sr., 68, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Wesley E. Bridgman, Jr. and Barbara H. Bridgman. Alan was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed going camping. He was employed by Alliance Material Handling and was a fork lift operator and trainer. Alan...
Jesse Eugene Maitland
Aug 14, 2023
Jesse Maitland, 74, passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1949 to the late, Eugene Maitland and Molly Belcher. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shelby Maitland; his daughters, Shannon Ewing (Mark) and Tara Stowers (Jonathon); six beautiful grandchildren; his sisters, Bevorly Emory and Karen Ventimiglia; his brothers, Earl, Brian, and...
Lena Morris Parham
Aug 13, 2023
Lena Morris Parham, 89, of Chester, VA, departed this life on August 13, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1933, in Brodnax, VA. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Kirk Morris & Ruth Poythress Morris; and her loving husband of 63 years, Vernon Hart Parham. She is survived by her son, Stephen Hart Parham; and daughter,...
Flora Pollard Cooke
Aug 11, 2023
Cooke, Flora Pollard, our beloved mother, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was 100. She joins her family and friends who preceded her in death. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, son, and his wife. She leaves her legacy of 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Flora was active in the Eastern Star as well...
Claudette Rae Race
Aug 10, 2023
Claudette Rae Race, 85, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Sarah Hall Barnes. Mrs. Race was a life long member of Life Church in Hopewell, (formerly Faith Tabernacle) where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She will be...
Juan Carlos Medel Zurita
Aug 9, 2023
Juan Medel Zurita of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Aug 9, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
William Paul Koren
Aug 9, 2023
William Paul Koren, 84, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2023. William was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean Koren; his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Koren; and his brother and his wife, David and Lee Koren. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
Charles Emerson Esque, Sr.
Aug 9, 2023
Charles Emerson Esque, Sr., "Chan," 86, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, August 9, 2023. He was born March 31, 1937, in Earling, WV. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Esque; his parents, Claude and Hazel Esque; his uncle, Con Musick; his siblings, Harold Esque (Hon), Eugene Esque (Eb), and Carol Sue Esque. He...
Donna Ake Smith
Aug 8, 2023
Donna Drake Smith, 79, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on March 28, 1944, in Hopewell, Virginia. She graduated from Hopewell High School in 1962, and Mary Washington College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 1966. She taught elementary music in Chesapeake, Virginia,...
Frances Laverne Mcallister
Aug 7, 2023
Frances LaVerne McAllister, 81, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Traylor; her husband, John McAllister; her son, Steven McAllister; and her brother, Johnny Brooks. Frances enjoyed painting and drawing and she loved all animals. She was a devoted, loving mother to her son Steven for over...
Brenda West Trull
Aug 7, 2023
Brenda West Trull, 76, of Chester, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Therman and Mary West; husband, Roy Trull; and sister, Betty West. Brenda was a retired registered nurse for St. Mary's Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Trull (Ricardo Williams) and four grandchildren, Timothy, Elijah, Noah, and Ezra....
Shirley Ann Call
Aug 6, 2023
Shirley Ann Payne Call, 89, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Fort Madison, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Edna Mead. Shirley was also preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, Floyd Lewis (the father of her children), as well as her second husband, Howard Call. Shirley was...
Shirley Ann Chastain
Aug 6, 2023
Shirley Ann Chastain, 88, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry D. and Bessie Spain Wallace; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald E. Chastain, Sr.; and five of her siblings. Mrs. Chastain was a member of Swift Creek Baptist...
Doris Rebecca Reese
Aug 6, 2023
Doris Rebecca Reese, 88, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Irene Henshaw; her brothers, Harry Henshaw Jr., Otis Henshaw, and Charles Henshaw; and her sister, Shirley Henshaw. Doris retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Factory where she was employed as a supervisor. Doris is survived by...
Liana Rosario Santory
Aug 6, 2023
Liana Rosario Santory, 90, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2023, with her family at her side. She was born to Ramon Rosario and Ana Torres, on July 10, 1933, in Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Salvador Santory. Liana is survived by three children and their spouses, Jose and Diana Santory, Jeannette...
Luther Carroll Jernigan
Aug 6, 2023
Luther Carroll Jernigan, 87, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Luther W. and Rebbie Luter Jernigan; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann B. Jernigan; and his six siblings. Luther was an avid NASCAR fan and was also a fan of...
Matthew Christopher Hughes
Aug 5, 2023
Matthew Christopher Hughes, 48, of Richmond, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Matthew was born in Fayetteville, NC, on April 22, 1975 and was preceded in death by his father, David C. Hughes, Sr. He was a very talented artist and was the comedian of his family. Matthew enjoyed working out, listening to music, wrestling and riding his...
Helen Taylor Minetree
Aug 5, 2023
Helen Taylor Minetree, 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on August 5, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1935. Helen attended University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a BA in Education from the latter in 1971. Helen married Howard Everett Minetree on June 30, 1956, and they had two children, April Lynn McDonald and Mark...
Matthew Joseph Ross
Aug 4, 2023
Matthew Joseph Ross, 42, of Connecticut, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Matt received his Bachelor's degree at Champlain College in Vermont and was employed in diagnostic imaging at TriCities Hospital in Hopewell. Matt is survived by his parents, John and Joyce Ross; his sister, Lesley Harris (David); his brother, Jonathan...
