Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Nydia Luz Renta-Torres
Jan 18, 2023
Nydia Luz Renta-Torres, 69, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Raul Renta and Zaida Luz Torres. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugenio Torres and Hortensia Torruella. She graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Class of 1975. Over her...
Jessica Lynn Collins
Jan 18, 2023
Jessica Lynn Collins, age 35, unexpectedly joined the Lord Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. Jessica Lynn was born on July 24th, 1987, in Hopewell, Virginia, to Michael and Cindy Collins and is the youngest of four children. Jessica is survived by two of her beautiful children, Makiyah Arieon and Noah Zakai Parson; her parents, Michael and Cindy Collins; brothers, Robert Collins...
Bonnie Lou Evans
Jan 17, 2023
Bonnie Lou Evans, 71, of Chester, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gladys Hartman; a brother, Perry Hartman; and her sister, Donna Lilly. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Evans; a son, Derek Evans and wife, Carol; one daughter, Anjanette Moring; three brothers, Allen Hartman and...
William Robert Hall
Jan 17, 2023
William Robert Hall, 56, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully January 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Roger Hall; and his brother, Alan P. Hall. He is survived by his daughter, Erica L. Hall; son, Jason R. Hall; granddaughter, Zoey A. Hall; sister, Penny O'Bryan and husband, Tommy; his mother, Janet M. Fox and...
William Lee Broaddus, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
William Lee Broaddus, Jr., 91, of Hopewell, VA, died January 17, 2023. A lifelong resident of Hopewell and Prince George County, Bill was the son of William Lee Broaddus and Evelyn Pleasants Beckham. He attended Greenbrier Military School, the University of Virginia, and served in the U.S. Navy. After returning to Hopewell, he led W.L. Broaddus, Inc. (later Commonwealth Industrial...
Iris Nordquist Jordan
Jan 17, 2023
Iris Nordquist Jordan, 76, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newman and Iris Nordquist; and her husband, David Jordan. Iris is survived by her sons, David Wayne Jordan (Debby Ashworth) and Newman Michael Jordan (Mavy); grandchildren, Matthew Wayne Maitland, Steven Wayne Jordan, David Aaron Jordan, and Timothy Austin Jordan;...
Hilda Riggan Miller
Jan 16, 2023
Hilda Riggan Miller, 76, of Loudoun County, VA, died January 16, 2023. Hilda was born in Hopewell, VA, on February 7, 1946, the daughter of the late Sentral Piner Riggan Gravely and the late Bedford Brown Riggan, Sr. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a graduate of Hopewell High School, Class of 1964....
Mary Virginia Dale
Jan 15, 2023
Mary Starke Dale "Virginia", 90, of Hopewell, Virginia, went to be with our Lord on January 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Elwood (Bo); and eleven siblings. She is survived by two daughters, Janice (Dale) and Laurie (Perrault); two grandsons, Ian (Cathi Lyn) and Erich (Jackie); four great-grandchildren, Grace, Kaitlyn, Waylon, and Wesley; and numerous...
Evelyn Wilmouth Willis
Jan 14, 2023
Evelyn W. Willis, 83, of Chester, VA, died Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was raised in Ft. Mitchell, VA, as daughter of the late Vernie C. and Harriett Bailey Wilmoth; and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas E. Willis; her sister, Norma Grey Beasley; and brother-in-law, Jesse Beasley of Colonial Heights. In order to be closer to...
Barbara Nell Duncan
Jan 13, 2023
Barbara Nell Duncan, 66, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. Born in Bowling Green, KY, she was the daughter of the late Cordell White and Virginia Woolbright White. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Christy White; infant brother, Billy White; brother, Tommy White; and son, James Douglas, Jr. She is survived by her daughter,...
Virginia Taylor Coates
Jan 13, 2023
Virginia T. Coates, 90, of Chesterfield County, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oaker G.; and her children, Neil, Jenny, and Keon. She is survived by her children, Gary and Janice, Ernie, Glenna and Angie. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeff and Jennifer, Michelle, Travis,...
Judy Elizabeth Ellington
Jan 13, 2023
Judy Elizabeth Ellington passed away on January 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. After an exciting and eventful life, she has joined her husband, Frank and daughter, Abbey in Heaven. Her dynamic personality always drew people to her, friends and strangers alike. She met many of these while enjoying one of her favorite hobbies of riding her...
Judy Elizabeth Ellington
Jan 13, 2023
Judy Elizabeth Ellington passed away on January 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. After an exciting and eventful life, she has joined her husband, Frank and daughter, Abbey in Heaven. Her dynamic personality always drew people to her, friends and strangers alike. She met many of these while enjoying one of her favorite hobbies of riding her...
Shane Alexander Perry
Jan 12, 2023
Shane Alexander Perry, 33, of Dinwiddie County, VA passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He had a big heart, a love for music and his greatest love was for his son, Jaydin. Shane is survived by his mother, Cynthia Anderson and husband, Douglas; one brother, Matthew Bowen; his son, Jaydin Milano and his mother, Leta Judd; and numerous aunts,...
Frank Porter Hatter, Iii
Jan 12, 2023
Frank Porter Hatter III, 75, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born in Maryland to the late Frank Porter Hatter, Jr., and Daisy S. Hatter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Hatter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Karen Henshaw Hatter; son, Ryan Frank Hatter; mother-in-law, Roselyn...
Annye Dawson Gravitt
Jan 12, 2023
Annye professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, at age ten, in the First Christian Church, Chase City, Virginia. She was a devoted wife, mother, and an excellent cook. At Chester Baptist Church, she was the 5th grade Sunday School teacher, and served as a deacon for several years. Her strongest support in life has been her God. Annye worked...
John "Rocky" Russell Walter, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
John R Walter, Jr. aka "Rocky", 61, of Hopewell, VA, passed January 10, 2023. Raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late, John Walter; and survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Walter; daughter, Jennifer Vaid and her husband, Yuri, of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Wyatt and Liam; daughter, Janie Stewart, of Hopewell; son, Nick Wray, of Roanoke; brothers,...
Marvin Lee Thompson
Jan 10, 2023
Marvin Lee Thompson, 77, of Chester, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Mary Thompson; three brothers; and one sister. Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a devout Christian and Baptist, and was a member of Second Chance Baptist Church for 18 years. Marvin was employed...
Joe Pete Condra
Jan 10, 2023
Joe Pete Condra, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on January 10, 2023. Born and raised in Brookwood, AL, he was the son of the late William Condra and Rosa Lee Condra. After graduating from Brookwood High School, Mr. Condra served in Vietnam with honorable discharge, after three and a half years of service. Following, he was a painter, mechanic,...
Dorothy Grey Slusser
Jan 10, 2023
Dorothy Grey Slusser, 89, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born in Tarboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late, Rufus Jesse Johnson, Jr. and Letha Lee Moye Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mack Slusser; grandson, Earl Thomas Newton, Jr.; brothers, Earl, JR, Ben, and Lee Johnson; sister, Virginia...
