Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Patsy Jones Emerson
Feb 5, 2023
Patsy Jones Emerson, 77, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harry Gilmer and Mattie Jones. she was also preceded in death by her husband , Donald Lee Emerson; and a brother, Harry Jones. Patsy and her husband Don loved spending time on the water in...
Patricia Ann Taylor
Feb 4, 2023
Patricia Ann Dodson Taylor, 86, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The daughter of the late Leonard and Annie Worboys, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond F. Dodson and second husband, Henry M. Taylor. She is survived by her children, Sharon Longest (Larry); Sherry Harris, Tricia Dodson and Raymond Dodson (Kay);...
Sandra Mobley Frazier
Feb 4, 2023
Sandra Mobley Frazier, 75, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Wynn Mobley, Sr. and Nellie Faye Mobley; as well as her brother, Russell Wynn Mobley, Jr. Sandra retired after many years of employment in real estate law. She was a fan of the music group "Il Divo"...
Armando Garza
Feb 3, 2023
Armando Garza, 79, of King George VA, died February 3, 2023. Born and raised in Tucumcari, NM, he was the son of the late, Raul Garza and Belen Maciel Garza. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and devoted much of his time traveling with grandchildren. He was a 1967 graduate of Western New Mexico University and in 1985...
Bradley Shane Mayberry
Feb 1, 2023
MAYBERRY, Bradley "Brad" Shane, 39, of DeWitt, VA, peacefully departed this life Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Brad is preceded in death by his brother, Rudolph "Andy" Mayberry; and his grandfather, Rudolph Williamson, Sr. Brad is survived by his parents, Kimberley and Ray Mayberry, Sr.; his brother, Ray Mayberry, Jr.(Stephanie); daughter, Bailey Mayberry; nephews, Noah, Caleb, and Carter; uncle, Rudolph Williamson...
Truman Smith
Jan 31, 2023
Sergeant Major Truman Smith, U.S. Army (Ret.), 84, of Disputanta, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Born in Lawley, Alabama, he was the son of the late Freeman Smith and Zula Cochran Smith. He was also preceded in death by seven siblings; and son-in-law, Baki Ugurlu. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Susanna Ubel Smith;...
Virginia Anne Zoldork
Jan 31, 2023
Virginia A. "Jennie" Zoldork, 67, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away January 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl H. Vaughan, Sr. and Shirley Traylor Vaughan; and her grandson, Sebastian Zoldork. She is survived by her son, Jameson R. Zoldork and wife, Heather; son, Chris J. Zoldork; grandchildren, Dade N. Zoldork, Kayla B. Zoldork, Zayne L. Zoldork,...
Ronald Gene Simmons
Jan 30, 2023
Ronald Gene Simmons, 61, of Chesterfield Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Rhonda Simmons; daughter, Jessica Carver and husband, Ron; son, Justin Simmons and wife, Florrie; parents, Jim and Emogene Simmons; three grandchildren, Skylar, Kinsley, and Canaan; sister, Karen Harris and husband, Dan; niece, Lauryn; and nephew, Dylan....
Robert Blocher Darling, Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
Robert Blocher Darling, Jr., born March 29, 1944, departed this life on January 30, 2023, after several years of declining health. Robert was the son of the late Robert B. Darling, Sr. and Virginia H. Darling, of Hopewell, VA, where Robert grew up. He is survived by his son, Robert Blocher Darling III; and daughter, Katherine D. Jones, both of...
Robert Allen York
Jan 30, 2023
Robert Allen York, 73, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. The son of the late Robert and Evelyn York, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda York. Robert served in the Army National Guard and was a retired civil servant. He volunteered for the Virginia Hunter Education Program as a Master Instructor. He...
Oscar A. Martin, Jr.
Jan 29, 2023
Oscar A. Martin, Jr., age 84, of Chesterfield, VA, fell asleep in death on January 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Louise Martin; a sister, Faye Grigsby; and two grandchildren, Asia Adkins and Matt Pratt. Oscar is survived by his precious wife of 67 years, Kay W. Martin; a son, Allen Martin (Joyce); and...
Jaye Marie Wright
Jan 29, 2023
Jaye Marie Wright, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Lawrence Burns and Rita Esler Burns. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jameson Burns; niece, Joy Burns; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lawrence Wright, Jr.; children, Joshua Wright, Jordan...
Virginia Dale Conner
Jan 29, 2023
Virginia Dale Conner, 89, of Disputanta, died peacefully at her home on January 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; and her sons, Richard and Roy. She is survived by her daughter, Audrey Adams (Gracen); and son, James Conner; grandchildren, Michelle Lape (Kevin), Tracey Cherny (Tony), Joshua Conner, and Daniel Conner; great-grandchildren, Bryan Lape, Braden Lape,...
Donez West Poindexter
Jan 28, 2023
Donez West Poindexter, 89, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2023, after 20 years of a valiant struggle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born August 15, 1933, in Franklin, North Carolina, to Faye and Walter West. She graduated from the University of North Carolina, in 1955, and began her career in teaching. She married Lee Poindexter...
Eric Anthony Clough
Jan 28, 2023
Eric Anthony Clough, 48, of Chester, VA, passed away January 28, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea B. Clough; children, Lydia, Ethan, and Addison Clough; parents, Roger and Ann Clough; sister, Traci Woodlief and husband, Dale; brother, Jason Clough; sister, Jessica Trutna; sister, Ashley Clough; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Eric was a loving...
Kevin James Mabus
Jan 27, 2023
Kevin James Mabus, 64, of Chester, VA, passed away on January 27, 2023. Kevin was the son of the late Gordon and Earla Stanger Mabus; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Russell Mabus; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Earla Stanger; and an uncle, Richard Stanger. Kevin retired from Pre Con Inc, Chester VA, after 32 years as...
Ann Paul Willis
Jan 27, 2023
Ann Paul Willis, 83, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. Herman and Lillian Paul; husband of 45 years, Tom Willis; brother, Robert Paul; and nephew, Timothy Paul. She is survived by daughters, Lori Mizelle (Danny) of Chesterfield, and Kim Martin of Carson; sons, Tommy...
Edward Jackson Vaughan
Jan 27, 2023
Edward "Red" Vaughan, 86, of Carson, VA, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born in Sussex, VA, to the late Ruth and Ernest Vaughan. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Mariniak and Lucille Chappel; three brothers, Thomas Vaughan, Irving Vaughan, and BJ Vaughan; and his first wife and mother to his children, Joyce...
Steven Michael King
Jan 26, 2023
Steven Michael King, 65, of Hopewell, VA entered into his eternal rest on January 26, 2023. The son of the late George E. King, Jr. and Mildred E. (Wood) King, Steve grew up in Hopewell, graduating from Hopewell High School in 1975. As a child, he began his love affair with performing at Mrs. Wrenn's dance studio in Hopewell. He...
Kenneth Wayne Hoverstock
Jan 26, 2023
Kenneth "Wayne" Hoverstock, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Sherman Lester Hoverstock and Christine Collins Hoverstock. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nellie Soloe Hoverstock; and brother, Henry Hoverstock. Wayne worked as a farmer his entire career. He was an avid hunter and...
