Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Thomas "Tom" Hefty Hopkins, Jr.
Sep 17, 2022
Thomas "Tom" Hefty Hopkins, 79, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas "Tom" Hefty and Thelma Lee Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in his many callings, including a temple worker and Manager...
Linda Mallory Gunn
Sep 16, 2022
Linda Mallory Gunn, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, died September 16, 2022. She was raised in Colonial Heights, VA. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ella Mallory. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling. She was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and had the honor of raising her four children. She enjoyed gardening, painting,...
Russell Edward Wyndham
Sep 16, 2022
Russell Edward Wyndham, 55, of Chester, VA passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Greenland Wyndham and Selma Burroughs Wyndham. He is survived by his sister, Carol Wyndham Kark and his friends. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park.
Michael Shane Dunaway
Sep 15, 2022
Michael Shane Dunaway, 51, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late James "Timmy" Dunaway and he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Cora and Tom Shook, and Walter Wells and Sadie Rainey. Mike loved to tell stories, and if you had heard them before,...
Kenneth Peter Brunson, Sr.
Sep 15, 2022
Kenneth Peter Brunson, Sr., 67, passed away on September 15, 2022. Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Mae Branton; and his brother, Eddie Brunson, Sr. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Kenneth served honorably in the United States Army and enjoyed bowling in his free time. Kenneth is survived by...
Adam Klimek
Sep 14, 2022
Adam Klimek, Jr., 55, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Adam Klimek, Sr. and Patricia Miles Klimek. Adam was a lifelong farmer and an electrician by trade. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed traveling to the beach. He especially enjoyed being active in...
Betty Hammond Blevins
Sep 12, 2022
Betty Hammond Blevins, 82, of Hopewell, died Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born in Hopewell, VA to the late William F. and Thelma Locke Hammond. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anderson J. Blevins; and brother, William T. Hammond. She was a member of several organizations including the First Baptist Church, Hopewell, VA, Board Member...
Betty Crumpler Belangia
Sep 10, 2022
Betty Crumpler Belangia, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She leaves behind the loves of her life, her children, Lisa Ann Belangia Stocksdale, Karen Lynn Belangia, and Keith Morgan Belangia; her grandchildren, Amanda Shawn Bouquet, Jena Leigh Carlson, Brian Keith Belangia, and Jared Scott Barnes; as well as great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Betty was a true Petersburg...
Ralph Kenneth Ayers, Jr.
Sep 10, 2022
Ralph Kenneth Ayers, Jr., 86, of Midlothian, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Ayers, Sr. and Louise Hawkins Ayers; his wife, Mary Frances Ayers; and his sister, Frances Ayers Anderson. Ralph enjoyed watching sports, especially the Redskins and all things UVA. He was a proud graduate of Highland Springs High...
Joseph Jennings Dennis
Sep 9, 2022
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Joseph Jennings Dennis, a beloved husband and father, passed away. He was born to James Colin Dennis and Thelma Brown Dennis in Cumberland County, VA, who preceded him in death. Joseph was married to Barbara Pickett Dennis since 1968. They had two children, Beverly D. Snyder and Stephen W. Dennis. He worked and retired from...
James Edward Nestor
Sep 8, 2022
James E. "Sarge" Nestor, 94, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, September, 8, 2022. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Guy and Birdie Nestor. Mr. Nestor had retired from the United States Army, having faithfully served his country during World War II and Korea. He was a member of the Colonial Heights American...
Mark Wilson Hill
Sep 8, 2022
Mark Wilson Hill, 33, of Chester, VA, died peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2022. Born to missionary parents in Belém, Pará, Brazil, Mark delighted in his childhood experiences there. He attended the Amazon Valley Academy until 2001, when his family returned to the United States. In 2003, his family settled in his mother's hometown of Lynchburg, VA, and...
Kenneth Jackson Slade
Sep 6, 2022
Kenneth "Jack" Jackson Slade, Jr., 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on September 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Born and raised in Wakefield, Virginia, where he graduated from Tidewater Academy, Jack went on to complete his professional career, as a electrician, at Surry Power Station 1972-1979, and Chesterfield Power Station 1979-2017. Jack was an outdoorsman and family man....
Hannelore Mancil
Sep 6, 2022
Hannelore Kollmannsperger Mancil, 77, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Born in Grafing, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef Kollmannsperger and Anna Kommeter Kollmannsperger. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Doyle Mancil; and sisters, Anna Marie Schramm and Josephine Kollmannsperger. Hannelore worked as a Nurse Practitioner for many years...
William Edward Thompson
Sep 6, 2022
William E. "Bill" Thompson entered eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. A native of Lockport, NY, Bill was U.S. Army retired (1SGT) and is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph A. and Irene S. Thompson; and brothers, John O. (J.O.) and David Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy R. Thompson; daughter,...
Albert West
Sep 5, 2022
Albert Leigh West, 90, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Born on July 11, 1932 in Petersburg he was the son of the late William Thomas and Lucy Jones West; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Westmoreland West; and five brothers and sisters. Mr. West was a United...
Eliza Wooden Collins Myrick
Sep 4, 2022
Eliza Wooden Collins Myrick, 100, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Born in Chatham, VA, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Delta Seabright Collins; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Elliott Myrick, Jr.; and her brother, Lawrence Collins. As a child, she attended Hughes Memorial Home for Children...
Viola Virginia Ingraham
Sep 3, 2022
Viola Virginia Cole Ingraham transitioned from this life on to glory on September 3, 2022, at the rich young age of 90. Viola was a determined, independent, sassy lady right up to the end of her days. She loved reading, especially Amish novels, and her Bible. She listened to recorded sermons and music brought to her by the members of...
Francis Allen Houston
Sep 2, 2022
Francis Allen Houston, 82, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Allen and Virginia Minter Houston; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Hall Houston; and a sister, Anne Houston. Mr. Houston was a United States Army veteran, a member of First...
James Michael Philyaw
Sep 2, 2022
James Michael Philyaw, 65, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Philyaw; and nephew, Derek Vrable. James was employed with Philip Morris Tobacco Co. as an operator for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and taking rides on his motorcycle. He will be dearly missed by his family...
