Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Magdalini George Flegas
Sep 21, 2023
Magdalini G. Flegas, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday evening, September 21, 2023. She is finally resting peacefully and welcomed into her eternal home with God and reunited with her beloved husband, George Flegas. Magdalini was born on June 1, 1939, in Agia Triada, Karpenissi, Greece to John and Elizabeth Giavos. She was raised by family friends, Stratos...
Mary Ann Sheehan
Sep 21, 2023
Mary Ann Sheehan, 76, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Born on December 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Percy B. Catlett and Julia Richards. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Larry L. Sheehan; sons, Mike Sheehan, James Sheehan and wife, Suzanne, and John...
Ernest Ray Tomlin
Sep 21, 2023
Ernest Ray Tomlin, 55, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Ernest was a loving father that loved Jeeps, gardening, politics, Washington Redskins, grilling, hanging with his dog, Atlas, while eating ice cream, and watching YouTube. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his son wrenching on new projects while drinking a Cobra Libre. He is...
William Ernest Waterworth
Sep 21, 2023
William (Bill) E. Waterworth, 86, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born in Bury, Manchester, Lancashire County, England, to the late Alan and Ethel Waterworth. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John R. Waterworth; and his spouses, Mary Ludvigson, Shirley Waterworth, and Roseann Waterworth. He dutifully served his country in the Army National Guard, and...
William Preston Stamper, Jr.
Sep 21, 2023
William Preston "Wolf" Stamper, Jr., 76, peacefully departed this life surrounded by family on September 21, 2023. William was preceded in death by his parents, William P. Stamper, Sr., and Frances Pickett Stamper; and his sister, Brenda Light. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Carolyn Ann Stamper; children, Eryck Stamper, Heather Bradick, Michelle Quillen (Michael), and...
Thelma Lacks Martin
Sep 21, 2023
Thelma Lacks Martin, 91, of Chester, VA, passed on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Born in Halifax County, VA, she was the daughter of the late, Henry Thomas and Mossie Crabtree Lacks; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wesley H. Martin, Jr.; three brothers, Aubrey, J.W., and Junior; and one sister, Carolyn. Mrs. Martin was...
Leon Elson Elsarelli
Sep 20, 2023
Elsarelli, Leon Elson, 86, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born on 23 April 1937, in Hershey, PA, and his early years were in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute, class of 1959, and served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. He is preceded in death by his loving...
