Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Albert George Pianalto
Mar 15, 2023
Albert George Pianalto "Al", the twelfth of seventeen children, and sixth son of George P. and Clara C. Barenberg Pianalto, was born September 14, 1940, on the family farm near Attwood, Kansas. He attended Hillside Elementary School near the family home. He graduated from Maur Hill High School in Atchison, Kansas in 1958, and from St. Benedicts College in Atchison,...
Bruce Edward Faulkner, Sr.
Mar 14, 2023
Bruce Edward Faulkner, Sr., 59, of Dinwiddie, VA, departed this life on March 14, 2023. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, he is preceded in death by his father, John William Faulkner, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Gay Faulkner; sons, Bruce Edward Faulkner, Jr. and his girlfriend, Heather, and Matthew William Faulkner and his wife, Sarah; daughter,...
Shelia Marie Dockery
Mar 14, 2023
Shelia (B.B.) Marie Dockery, 65, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born and raised in Pearl River, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jeanette Marbry. Shelia lived in Virginia for many, many years, but never lost her Louisiana roots. She was a loving and caring person. To know her was to...
Clarice Aileen Lewis
Mar 14, 2023
Dr. Clarice Aileen (Trellis) Lewis, age 92, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in her daughters home in Chesterfield, VA. She went to be with the Lord knowing that she was loved. Her daughter, Annette and granddaughter, Clarissa, I believe, opened the gates for her to enter. Clarice was born on May 9, 1930, in New Amsterdam, British Guyana,...
Michael Anthony Minnicino
Mar 13, 2023
Michael Anthony Minnicino, age 78, passed away on March 13, 2023, in Richmond, VA. Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, dog dad, and amateur hoarder. Michael loved his wife, Sherry; his children, Michael, Christa, and Luke; his five grandchildren; and his dogs. Michael was born in Irvington, NJ, on February 9, 1945, to Philip and Elietta Minnicino. He was...
Charles Joseph Palumbo Iii
Mar 12, 2023
Charles "Sonny" Joseph Palumbo III, 81, passed away March 12, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of late Charles Joseph Palumbo, Jr., and Helen Fidler Palumbo. He will be remembered by his daughters, Cheri (Kathy) and Donna (Keith); grandchildren, Carla, Brandon, Eric, Makenzie, and Landon; and his sister, Diane. Sonny dedicated himself to his country and community...
Donald Wayne Bell, Sr
Mar 11, 2023
Donald W. Bell, Sr., 79, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He loved metal detecting, fishing, woodworking and playing the guitar. He served in the United States Army and was Captain of the Hopewell Fire Department. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie G. and Mary W. Bell; brothers, Edward L. Bell and Fletcher L....
Rose Marie Curling
Mar 10, 2023
Rose Marie Curling was born January 17, 1927, left her earthly home for Heaven at the age of 96, on March 10, 2023, in Colonial Heights, VA after a long love-filled life. Born in Cleveland, OH, to Josephine and John Birt. Rose Marie was one of eight children and the first in her family to attend college. She was lured...
Hilda Roberta Straccioni
Mar 10, 2023
Hilda Roberta Straccioni, 87, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dino and Catherine Straccioni; sisters, Angela S. Perrin and Mary S. Esposito; and loving brothers-in-law, Cecil E. Perrin and Mario F. Esposito. She is survived by her sister, Michelle L. Straccioni; niece, Toni P. Lunsford; nephews, Cary...
Jordan Dewey Temple
Mar 9, 2023
Jordan Dewey Temple, 95, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, Lawrence, and Louise Temple; his loving wife, Barbara Temple; and a daughter, Lorna Silvestro. He is survived by his son, Jerry Temple and wife, Tarley; son, Mark Temple; grandchildren, Scott Joyner, Jerry D. Temple, Hunter Temple, Kelsea Temple, Whitney...
Walter Thomas Moody
Mar 8, 2023
Moody, Walter Thomas "Pookie", 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Barbara C. Moody; son, Kirk R. Moody and wife, Charla; son, Mark D. Moody and wife, Tammy; siblings, Dwight Moody and Judy Brown; four grandchildren, Austin Moody (Kim), Zachary...
Judith Kay Seely
Mar 8, 2023
Judith Seely of Hopewell, Virginia passed away on Mar 8, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Douglas Martin Livesay
Mar 7, 2023
Douglas Martin Livesay, 64, passed away March 7, 2023. Mr. Livesay was raised in Hopewell, VA, and was the son of the late, Roy M. Livesay and Lynda M. Livesay He was also preceded in death by uncles, Archie W. Martin, Jr. and Brady Livesay; and aunt, Ann Livesay. Mr. Livesay was a graduate of Hopewell High School and worked...
Donald Rutherford Selden
Mar 7, 2023
Donald Selden, 70, of Dinwiddie, passed away on March 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ethel Selden. Donald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time in his yard. He was a hard worker, but appreciated spending time with his family, and enjoyed trips to the mountains, especially the Rocky Mountains and the Blue...
Constance Marie Tucker
Mar 7, 2023
Constance J. Tucker, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1953. Constance is survived by her husband, Louis E. Tucker, and family. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The familiy will receive friends prior to...
Rachel Nelson Snyder
Mar 6, 2023
Rachel Nelson Snyder, 88, of Hopewell Virginia, died Monday March 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, June H. Snyder; parents, Major Howard Nelson and Virginia Margaret Nelson. She retired from Best Products in Cavalier Square after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of the Beta Mu Sorority, loved traveling and shopping with...
Sandra Sue Spinks Bruce
Mar 6, 2023
Sandra Spinks Bruce peacefully completed her earthly journey on March 6, 2023. She now resides where Jesus has prepared a place for us. She was greeted by her parents, Robert "Bob" Spinks and Alta Salisbury Spinks; her beloved husband, William "Bill" Bruce; and her adored daughter, Tammy Bruce Feagans. Sandra was born April 30, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan. She...
Jim Leonard Metzger
Mar 6, 2023
Jim Leonard Metzger, "known in Central Virginia as K-95's Catfish," 79, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, M. Kay Metzger; son, William R. Metzger II and wife, Amy; son, Richard Pleva and wife, Barbara; son, Daniel Pleva and wife, Christine; siblings, Bruce, Jay, and Laura; 10...
Inez Kreynus Paul
Mar 4, 2023
Inez Kreynus Paul, 94, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Emily Janosko Kreynus; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie A. Paul, Sr.; a sister-in-law, Lovdie Kreynus; and her daughter-in-law, Yuvonne Paul. Mrs. Paul was a member of Rivers Edge Bible Church, and had...
Royce Eleyet Nevetral
Mar 4, 2023
Royce Eleyet Nevetral, 79, a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The son of the late Clifford Paul Nevetral, Sr. and Evelyn Dale Eleyet Nevetral; he was also preceded in death by his sister, Billie Dee Nevetral Wray and husband, Roy; and brother, Clifford Paul Nevetral, Jr. He retired from Alcoa after 30...
