Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Caroline Knott
Oct 2, 2023
Caroline Borum "Betty" Knott, 94, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 2, 2023. Mrs. Knott is preceded in death by her loving husband, C. Bishop Knott, Sr.; daughter, Carol Knott Walls; two brothers; and a sister. She is survived by her son, Bishop Knott, Jr. and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Bodhi Knott and wife, Elizabeth, Mushin Knott and...
Barbara Wilkinson Shannon
Oct 2, 2023
Barbara Wilkinson Shannon, 83, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She is survived by her children, Gene R. Shannon Jr. (Dana) and Joy Florence (Ricky); grandchildren, Gracie Shannon and Jessica Florence; and her daughter-in-law, Sheila Shannon. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from...
Samuel Preston Bain
Oct 1, 2023
Samuel Preston Bain, age 60, of Dinwiddie, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Dinwiddie, he was the only child of the late Malcom C. Bain and Audrey Reese Bain. His grandparents were Preston C. and Eunice Hawkins Bain and Sam and Edith Reese. Sammy is survived by an uncle, Ronnie Reese of Dinwiddie, VA; two...
Marian Louise Wilkerson
Oct 1, 2023
Marian Louise "Lou" Wilkerson, 89, passed away on Sunday, October, 1, 2023. Born on January 14, 1934, she was the first child of the late Owen Dean Michael and Marian Gertrude "Chely" Michael; she was also preceded in death many years ago by her sister, Janice. Her family was not well off, but she always said she was spoiled, especially...
Theodore Milton Race
Sep 28, 2023
Theodore "Teddy" Milton Race, 87, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Stephen Sr. and Julia Race; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Claudette Rae Race; a sister, Wanda Korn; and one brother,...
Carolyn Marcia Manley
Sep 28, 2023
Carolyn Marcia Manley, 80, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born in Buffalo Praire, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Ellen Elliott; and was also preceded in death by her son, Ty Manley; and two brothers, Jim and Bill Elliott. Mrs. Manley worked as an X-Ray Technician for 10 years. She was...
Annette Elaine Allmon
Sep 28, 2023
Annette Elaine Haas Allmon, 87, was born on May 7, 1936, in Allentown, PA. She passed away on September 28, 2023, in Petersburg. Annette was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles Clinton Allmon; her daughter, Charlene Makovsky; her son, Douglas Allmon; and her six sisters. Annette is survived by her brother, Paul Haas (Princess); her daughter,...
Nell Marie Kvetko
Sep 28, 2023
Nell Marie Kvetko, 72, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Kvetko; and her parents, Alford and Patty Patterson. Nell was a reading specialist in both Petersburg and Chesterfield County, and she retired after 36 years in 2009. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting and...
Diana Lynn Belcher
Sep 28, 2023
Diana Lynn Belcher, 75, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born in Hopewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lois Ray Elliott Livesay; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Melvin A. Belcher, Jr.; one son, Joey Belcher; a grandson, Dylan Leis; and a sister, Carolyn Sue Livesay....
Ethel Poulson Ball
Sep 27, 2023
Ethel Poulson Ball, 84, of South Prince George, passed away September 27, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Bishop and Bessie Fowler. She was also predeceased by her husband, George Ball; and son, Jonathan Goodale; and two great-grandchildren. Ethel is survived by her son, Carl Poulson (Jennifer); daughter, Sherry Bell; grandchildren, Melissa, Chris (Jessica), Ashley (Travis), David-Jonathan...
Lila Ruff Gagliardone
Sep 27, 2023
Rita Gagliardone, 85, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lee Gagliardone; and her daughter, Debbie Gagliardone. Rita enjoyed crafting in her spare time as well as looking after her cat. She loved her country and was proud of growing up in as well as raising...
Jimmie Joe Mcilwain
Sep 26, 2023
Colonel Jim McIlwain, died on September 26, 2023, in Hopewell, Virginia, at the age of 83. He was a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, commercial pilot, carpenter, and Mustang enthusiast. He leaves behind a legacy of courage, resilience, and love. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him....
Nancy Mae Brandt
Sep 25, 2023
Nancy Mae Brandt, 57, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie A. and Masuko Y. Brandt; she was also preceded in death by twin daughters, Erin Leigh and Lindsey Nicole Davis; sister, Gloria J. Stark; brothers, Ronnie J. Brandt and Jacob H. Brandt; and brother-in-law,...
Darrell Lee Woods
Sep 25, 2023
Darrell Lee Woods ("Sonny" to his family, "Peaches" to coworkers and in the USSSA, and "Coach" to several youth), passed away on September 25, 2023. Darrell was born at home in Goody, Kentucky on March 29, 1947. Darrell is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Wilson Woods; parents, Harold and Martha (Johnson) Woods; sisters, Mary Williamson and Judy...
Milton Lorinza Fleshman
Sep 25, 2023
Milton "Buddy" Lorinza Fleshman, Sr., 61, of Prince George, VA, died September 25, 2023. Born in Petersburg VA, he was the son of the late, Betty Lou Sebera and Alfred Sebera. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan Fleshman; son, Milton "Buddy" Fleshman, Jr. and his wife, Melissa; son, Michael Fleshman and his wife, Jena; grandchildren, Logan...
Nadean Hall Hoyle
Sep 24, 2023
Nadean Hall Hoyle, 78, passed away September 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, John H. Hall and Verna J. Hall. She was also predeceased by her brother, David R. Hall; and loving husband, William L. Hoyle. Nadean is survived by her sisters, Daphne H. Bowers, Linda H. Funk, Evealyn H. Shockley, and Mary H. Funk; and caring...
Sandra Robinson Ballard
Sep 24, 2023
Sandra Robinson Ballard, 79, of Hopewell, VA, died on September 24, 2023. She was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia, and was married to the late Jerry Rodney Ballard, for 49 years. Married in 1964 to Jerry Ballard, she went on to have two surviving children, a daughter, Melissa Ballard, born in 1966 and son, Jerry Ballard, born in...
Patricia Ann Parent
Sep 24, 2023
Patricia Ann Parent, Sergeant First Class, US Army, Retired, 67, of Prince George, VA, died September 24, 2023. Born and raised in New Britain, CT, she has called Prince George home since moving to Fort Lee, in 1996. Patricia served in uniform in both active duty and reserve roles, as Military Police, Recruiter, Paralegal, and Human Resources. Her civil service...
Shirley Ann Howard
Sep 23, 2023
Shirley Ann Conard Howard, 88, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, with family by her side. Shirley was born on May 20, 1935 to Mary Elizabeth McDonough Conard and Lynn Van Dyke Conard in Alexandria, Virginia. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy on June 7, 1953. She worked for the Navy as a secretary and met...
Gabrielle Louise Heath
Sep 22, 2023
Gabrielle (Gay) Scott Heath, 82, departed this life on September 22, 2023, surrounded by her daughters, while at home. Gay was preceded in death by her parents, David Scott, Phyllis Kirk and Timothy Kirk; sister, Adrienne McCoullough; and her loving husband of 49 years, Walden Wayne Heath. Gay is survived by her brothers, Nick and Jodi; children, Timothy (Ninette), Samantha...
