Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joe Henry Jones Jr.
Jul 17, 2022
Joe Henry Jones, Jr., 30, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe H. Jones, Sr. of Alderson, WV and his paternal grandparents, Otis Cartho Jones and Judy Garten Jones of Alderson, West Virginia. Joe was a graduate of Hopewell High School and a member of Faith Baptist Church...
Arthur Norris
Jul 17, 2022
Arthur "Dickie" Norris of Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born January 3, 1944, in Greene County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. and Early Norris; and his wife, Carole J. Norris, whom he was the primary caregiver for the...
Sandra Lee Clapp
Jul 16, 2022
Sandra Lee Clapp, 74, of Prince George, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis & Lockie Arnold; parents, Walter & Wanda Taylor; along with her daughter, Stephanie Lynn Clapp. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Roger Lee Clapp; daughter, Michelle Leigh Clapp; as...
Walter Bruce Covington
Jul 15, 2022
Walter "Bruce" Covington, 71, died July 15, 2022. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Payne Covington and Robert L. Covington. Bruce is survived by his daughters, Alison O. Covington and Lindsey B. Covington; grandchildren, Madison D. Bailey and Brendan Walter Bailey; life partner, Barbra L. McLean; brother, Brad Covington; sisters, Susan Sublett, Frances Cox, and Polly Covington;...
Doris Franklin Lorentzen
Jul 14, 2022
Doris Franklin Lorentzen, 91, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. Franklin and Florida M. Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Loren Lorentzen; great-granddaughter, Robin Jones; and several brothers and sisters. Doris Lorentzen had a passion...
Frances Jean Stevenson
Jul 14, 2022
Frances Stevenson, age 84, passed away on July 14, 2022. Frances was born in Virginia on January 30, 1938; her mother was Emily Nelson Duck. She was preceded in death by James and Ruth Patterson, her parents; sister, Charlotte D. Walkup; daughter, Darlene Walker; and husband, Lewis H. Stevenson. She is survived by her children, Debra Bottoms (Terry), Donna Sodano,...
Robert Charles Cullison, Sr.
Jul 14, 2022
Robert Cullison of Chester, Virginia passed away on Jul 14, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Frances Leonard
Jul 13, 2022
Frances Lewis Leonard, 87, of Chesterfield, formerly of Greensville County, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Mae Anderton Lewis; father, Thomas Edward Lewis; husband of 52 years, James Cobert Leonard, Jr.; son-in-law, Douglas W. Marable; sisters, Virginia L. Buckner Wrenn, Mabel L. Gilliam, Dorothy L. Taylor, and Phyllis L....
Dennis Walter Knaack
Jul 12, 2022
Dennis Walter Knaack, 85, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully at Chesapeake Regional hospital on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 with his family at his side. He was born on July 26, 1936, in Chicago, to Walter E. Knaack and Mary Knaack. Dennis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 55...
Shannon Cox Lackey
Jul 10, 2022
Shannon Lee Cox Lackey, 52, of Dinwiddie, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 10, 2022. Born and raised in the tri-cities of Virginia, she was a loving daughter, wife, mother and MiMi. After a very dedicated 15 year career at Food Lion where she excelled at display and design, she then launched her career and...
Stanley Leon Thweatt
Jul 8, 2022
Mr. Stanley Leon Thweatt, 67, of Chester, Virginia, passed away in his home on the afternoon of July 8, 2022, after a period of illness. Stanley was born to loving parents, Moylan Curtis Thweatt and Margaret Lillian Pendleton Thweatt, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Following their passing, he was raised in Louisa County, Virginia, by his grandmother, Rosa L. Pendleton....
William Harding Frye, Jr. "Sweet William"
Jul 8, 2022
William "Bill" H. Frye, Jr., lovingly known as Sweet William to his family and friends, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 78. Born in Saltville, Virginia, he raised his family in Hopewell, Virginia for the past 55 years. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Frye, Sr. and Daphne Frye (née Blevins)...
Annie Ruth Watson
Jul 7, 2022
Annie Ruth Ryder Watson, 89, of Church Road, Virginia, passed away on July 7, 2022 at her home. She was born June 18, 1933 in Littleton, Warren County, North Carolina, as the youngest of six children. Her parents were Frank Ritner Ryder and Lucy Alston Ryder. Annie Ruth was a good student and basketball player as she grew up; she...
Charles Robert Woods
Jul 6, 2022
Charles Robert Woods, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away on July 6, 2022. He was the son of the late David Leon Woods and Louise Anderson Woods. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Woods. Charles was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired after 28 years from Defense General Supply Center as an Engineer. He was...
Evelyn Mae Moore
Jul 6, 2022
Evelyn Mae Dancy Martin Moore, 87, of Claremont, NC, passed Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her home. She was born August 30, 1934, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lawrence Dancy and Bertha Viers Dancy. She was a school bus driver prior to her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Henry Holland Hague
Jul 6, 2022
Henry Holland Hague, 76, of Richmond VA, passed away on July 6, 2022. He was the son of the late Stanley R. Hague, Jr. and Florence Holland Hague Jones. Henry was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in Texas and Turkey. Henry graduated from Campbell College and Smithdeal-Massey Business College. He retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia after...
Nancy Elaine Callison
Jul 6, 2022
Nancy Elaine Frashure Callison, 75 years old, who was born on September 24, 1946 passed on July 6, 2022. She was the daughter of the late D.D. and Lela Frashure. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Billy G. Callison; three brothers, Leon, Sonny and Larry Frashure; two sisters, Patty Nutter and Lisa Workman. She is...
Deborah Hunt
Jul 5, 2022
Deborah Hanhart Hunt, 67, of Chester, VA, passed away on July 5, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Hanhart. Deborah retired as a RN after 24 years of dedicated service. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Darwin Hunt; her daughters, Jessica Rock (Richard) and Dawn VanHouten (Eric); granddaughters, Kyah Grace and Janella...
Anthony Joseph Deratto
Jul 5, 2022
Anthony Joseph DeRatto, 68, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on July 5, 2022. He was the son of the late Anthony N. DeRatto and Josephine D'Andrea DeRatto. Anthony was a huge Eagles fan and an avid golfer. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandson whom he adored. He is survived by his sons, Nicholas DeRatto (Emma) and...
Samuel Baird Richeson
Jul 5, 2022
Samuel Baird Richeson, 92, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Rucker and Ida Bland Richeson. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Anne Finley Richeson. Mr. Richeson was a graduate of Randolph Macon College, earning a BS in Economics. He worked...
