Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
