Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Duncan Eldorado Liles, Sr.
Mar 3, 2023
Duncan Eldorado Liles, Sr., 75, of Dewitt, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmont and Ruby Liles and his brother, Jerry Liles. Duncan graduated from Dinwiddie High School before attending Richard Bland and St. Leo's College. He served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam during the time of...
Ethel Wynne Moody
Mar 3, 2023
Ethel Wynne Smith Moody, of Prince George, passed away March 3, 2023, in her home. She was born on March 26, 1919, in Warren County, NC, to Blanche Knight Wynne and Barker Wynne. She was predeceased by her brothers, Barker "Buck", Charles, and Jack; her sisters, Jean Wynne, Joyce "Faye" Wynne Barnette, Catherine Wynne Fowler, of North Carolina, and Louise...
Charles Denver Summers, Sr.
Mar 3, 2023
Charles Denver "Sonny" Summers, Sr., 84, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away March 3, 2023. He was born in Imboden, Virginia, on November 4, 1938, the son of the late Charles and Anna Warden Summers. Sonny spent 25 years in the military; two in the Marines, and 23 in the Army. He was one of 15 children, and attended Broadway Baptist...
Earl Stuart Osborne, Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Earl S. Osborne, Jr., 49, a resident of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Earl was a loving father, brother, uncle, and Papa. His family meant more to him than anything in this world, and he was a force of nature determined to provide for them and be there whenever they needed. Everyone that knew Earl felt...
Wanda June Jones
Mar 2, 2023
June M. Jones, 87, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Born in Covington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Archie Thomas and Erma Bush Mundy; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Edmond R. "Bob" Jones; and one brother, Kenneth L. Mundy. Mrs. Jones was a long-time member of Powers Memorial...
Wayne Eugene Griggs, Sr.
Feb 28, 2023
Wayne E. Griggs, Sr., 77, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was the son of the late, Jesse Gomer Griggs and Aldine Josey Griggs. Wayne grew up in Hopewell, VA, and made a career in transportation as an over the road truck driver. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving proudly from...
James Lee Marquis
Feb 27, 2023
James Lee Marquis, 88, of Carson, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Homer and Freda Armstrong Marquis; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Mary Louise Marquis; and a brother, William "Bill" Marquis. Jim enlisted in the United States...
Ronald Lee Rowe
Feb 26, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Rowe, of Chester, Virginia, who left us on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was the first of fraternal twins born on June 24, 1946, to the late Howard William Rowe, Sr. and the late Beulah Petersen Rowe. His twin, Donald Dean Rowe; and his younger brother, Howard William...
Allen Sprowl
Feb 26, 2023
On Sunday, February 26, Allen Sprowl entered into eternal rest and peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Allen Sprowl was born on March 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the fourth child of the late Foster and Angelina Sprowl. He graduated valedictorian from Benjamin Franklin High School of Philadelphia in 1958. During his youth, he enjoyed singing doo-wop...
A Reece Williamson
Feb 25, 2023
Reva Reece Williamson, 80, of Dinwiddie County, went to be the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2023. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Patton Abraham and Viola Messer Reece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Walker Williamson; brothers, William Toy Reece and Everette Lawson Messer (Alma Lee); sister, Eunice Reece Lowe; nephews,...
Mamie Sulc
Feb 25, 2023
Mamie Creel Sulc, 91, of Prince George, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Vaclav (Jim) Sulc; her parents, Walter A. Creel and Kathleen Boyette Creel; two sisters, Esther Creel Graham and Ruby Creel Boss; and a grandson, Mason Dean...
John Gresham Boswell
Feb 25, 2023
On February 25, 2023, John Gresham Boswell, from Dinwiddie County, departed from this earth; he was welcomed to his eternal home with God. At 92 years old, he leaves behind a legacy in the hearts and lives of family and friends. He was a faithful husband and father, an avid gardener, conscientious homeowner (he loved fixing things) and a loyal...
Freda Mae Hill
Feb 24, 2023
Freda Mae Hill, 70, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed peacefully on February 24, 2023. Born in Welch, WV, and raised in War Eagle, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Earl Mounts & Hattie Mullins Mounts-Olivio. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Joseph Hill. She is survived by her daughter, Tia-Alicia Dew and her...
Laura Scott
Feb 23, 2023
Laura Scott, 104, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on June 21, 1918, to Wonderful Council Scott and Katrina Rice Scott. Laura was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and four sisters, Wonderful Council Scott, Katrina Scott, Willie Frank Scott, Roberts Scott, Roland Scott, Mary Moses, Carolyn Edwards,...
Susan Blankenship Lewis
Feb 22, 2023
Susan Blankenship Lewis, 65, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on February 22, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Blankenship. She was born and raised in Ettrick, VA, and a graduate of Matoaca High School. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lewis; her children, Stephen MacNeil and Amanda MacNeil; and her stepchildren, Shaune Lewis and...
Truman Preston Harris
Feb 22, 2023
Truman Preston Harris, 77, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Marion Y. Harris; sister, Wanda Fleming; brother, Jack Harris; brother, Ted Pauley; mother, Mary Pauley; father, James Harris; and stepfather, Charles Pauley. He is survived by his son, Robert P. "Bobby" Harris and wife,...
Florence Peltier Molaison
Feb 21, 2023
Florence "Flo" Peltier Molaison, 97, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, to be with her beloved husband of over 50 years, Warren Molaison. Born in 1925, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence James Peltier and Marie (Gaudet) Peltier. Florence grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where she attended Thibodaux High School...
Jo Ann Bowe
Feb 21, 2023
Jo Ann Bowe, 70, of Crewe, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Muriel Pendleton, and her twin siblings, Toni Eubank and Thomas Pendleton. Jo was a 1970 graduate of Hermitage High School and worked in sales. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed and...
Glen Wilkie Penley
Feb 21, 2023
Glen Wilkie Penley, 82, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Born in Jonesville, VA, he was the son of the late John R. Penley, Sr. an Verna Price Penley; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gaynelle and Ruth; and two brothers, Marion and John Roscoe, Jr. Mr. Penley retired from Honeywell as a...
George W. Cobb
Feb 21, 2023
George W. Cobb, 86, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The son of the late Roland and Nell Cobb, he was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. George retired from DuPont after over 40 years of service. He enjoyed deep sea fishing trips and liked to spend long weekends in Nags Head,...
