Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Brynleigh Jean Smith
Jan 9, 2023
Brynleigh Jean Smith, of Dinwiddie, born January 5, 2023, at 4:23 AM, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmothers, Gloria Stevens and Shelia Breedlove; maternal great-grandfather, Michael Beach, Sr.; and paternal grandmother, Tammie Boykin. How very softly you tiptoed into my world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed, but what...
Randy Garner Griffin
Jan 9, 2023
Randy Griffin, 63, raised in Chester, VA, went to be with Our Lord on January 9, 2023. We know he is happy and surrounded by family and friends predeceased. He is survived by his mom, Wilma Creasey; wife, Cheryl Griffin; daughter, Jessica Griffin; grandson, Christian Goodfellow; along with several amazing family members and his loving fur babies. He will be...
Alfred James Pizzullo, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
Alfred James Pizzullo, Jr., 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Alfred Pizzullo, Sr. Alfred is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Pizzullo; daughters, Teresa Johnston (Trevor) and Lesley Harvey; grandchildren, Audrianna Lambert (Chris), Thomas Jenkins, Eric Johnston, Edward Harvey, and Daniel Harvey; two great-grandchildren,...
Wanda Teresa Blake
Jan 7, 2023
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Wanda Teresa Harrison Blake, age 63, passed away peacefully at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA. She was born on March 16, 1959, in Petersburg, VA. Wanda graduated as valedictorian of Prince George High School, Prince George, VA, in June 1977. She matriculated from Howard University, DC, Magna Cum Laude, in 1981, with a Bachelor of...
Dasan Lee Myers
Jan 5, 2023
Dasan Lee Myers (senior of Hopewell High), 17, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Dasan had a love for riding and working on his motorcycle, spending time with his girlfriend, Cat, friends, and family. He had a passion for shooting and collecting guns, and hoped to one day open his own Gun Smith business. He was...
Donald Lee Cleveland
Jan 5, 2023
Donald Lee "Duck" Cleveland, 78, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Willie Porter Cleveland and Betty Florine Curry Jackson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Cleveland Henry. He is survived by his son, Jacob Cleveland (Brandy); daughter, Mary Baumgartner (Steve); ex-wife and...
Arthur Francis Hills
Jan 5, 2023
Arthur F. Hills, 90, of Ipswich, MA, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Elna E. Foster; daughter, Lynne A. Sarafin; brother, Tom Hills; sister, Margaret Corsaro; and parents, George and Mary Hills. Arthur was born on January 23, 1932 and graduated from Ipswich High School. He served honorably...
Anna Marie Bateman
Jan 4, 2023
Anna Marie (Hartman) Bateman, 72, was born into the loving arms of her parents on Sunday, December 31, 1950, and passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Anna was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Frank Raymond Hartman and Freda Catherine (Wolford) Hartman, both originally from Hampshire County, West Virginia. Growing up, Anna...
Sandra Lee Hare
Jan 4, 2023
Sandra Frazier Hare, 79, of Claremont, VA, gained her wings on January 4, 2023. Born in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late, Jake and Mary Frazier. She was a loving wife and mother. She retired from Allied Chemical after many years of service. She loved living on the river, working in the yard, and enjoyed going to thrift...
Hazel Wilson Stewart
Jan 3, 2023
Hazel W. Stewart, 94, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late, Robert Clay and Daisy Dell Bucher Wilson; and was also preceded in death by her devoted friends, Barbara Tyler and Lois Reese; and her three Cairn Terriers. Mrs. Stewart retired from Philip Morris as an...
Josephine King
Jan 3, 2023
Josephine "Josie" Hunt King, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 78. Josie was born in Derrinacartha, Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Hunt; sister, Marian Hunt, all were residents of County Roscommon, Ireland. She was also preceded in death by a...
Anthony Grey Barbini
Jan 3, 2023
On January 3, 2023, Anthony Barbini departed this life, one week following his 31st birthday. Anthony was born in Chippenham Hospital, in Richmond, Virginia, but resided in Hopewell his entire life. He graduated from Hopewell High School in 2010, and was employed many places before landing the job he felt was his "perfect match," as a Revenue Recovery Clerk at...
Lawrence Keith Mathis
Jan 3, 2023
L. Keith Mathis, 69, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on January 3, 2023. He was the son of the late Marvin and Marie Mathis. He was a loving husband and father. He retired from Honeywell after 30 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales, with his...
Edna Johnson Ratliff
Jan 3, 2023
Edna J. Ratliff, 88 years old, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1934, in Roanoke, Alabama and was raised in Alderson, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William H. Ratliff (Bill). Edna was also preceded in...
Frank Ronald Kingery
Jan 2, 2023
Frank Ronald Kingery, 71, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Indiana, he was the son of the late Frank Robert Kingery and Edna Goad Kingery Janney. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William "Billy" Kingery. Frank was a U.S. Army Veteran and proudly served his country. He went on to work as...
Velma Lea Jones
Jan 2, 2023
Velma Lea Jones, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Fendley, AR, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Woodrow and Lennie Mae Still Kirksey, and was also preceded in death by a son, Randall Scott Jones. Mrs. Jones was a faithful member of Chester Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband...
James Daniel Prevette, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
James Daniel Prevette, Sr., 84, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Davidson, NC, and raised in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late, Dave and Beatrice Prevette; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Everett, William, and Kenneth. Mr. Prevette is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Brenda...
Norma Mae Hinant
Jan 2, 2023
Norma Rountree Hinant, 84, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on her birthday, January 2, 2023. Norma was born at home in Sandy Cross, NC, on January 2, 1939, to the late Thomas William Rountree & Sarah Elizabeth Hurdle Rountree. Norma was preceded in death by seven siblings; and one grandson, Tim. Norma is survived by one sister, and her...
Rudolph Anderson Williamson, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Rudolph "Smiley" Anderson Williamson, 86, of DeWitt, VA passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2023. He was born March 9, 1936, in DeWitt, VA, the son of Jasper Raymond and Hettie Dalton Williamson. He graduated from Dinwiddie High School, Class of 1954, where he was a standout pitcher on a team that brought home a championship. He served...
Carl Edward Lowe
Jan 1, 2023
Carl Edward Lowe, 79, of Hopewell, died January 1, 2023. Born and raised in West Virginia, he was the son of the late, Isaac and Danah Lowe. After honorably serving in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War, he settled in Hopewell, VA, where he worked until retirement at Allied Signal. In addition to his late parents, Mr....
