Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Victor Glenn Toenniges
May 21, 2022
Victor Glenn Toenniges, 64, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Prince George, he was the son of the late Victor Raymond Toenniges and Sylvia Marie Nunes Toenniges. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Marie Parrish Toenniges; and brothers, Ashley Hart and Fred Toenniges. He is survived by his children, Chana...
Michael James Purvis
May 21, 2022
Michael J. Purvis, 62, of Prince George, VA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 after an 18 month battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born March 5, 1960 in Hopewell, VA to the late John H. Purvis and Marie E. Purvis. Mike retired from Weinstein Properties in 2015 and was Director of...
Kenneth Wayne Cheek, Sr.
May 19, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Cheek, Sr., 79, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was retired from the City of Colonial Heights. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Cheek; parents, Joseph Gorrell and Virginia Cheek; brother, Gorrell Cheek. He is survived by his devoted son, Keith A. Cheek (Deana); devoted daughter, Tamara Cheek Loftis; son, Kenneth...
Sherry Lynn Martinson
May 19, 2022
Sherry Lynn Martinson, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 4, 1947 in Spokane, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Betty (Phipps) Martinson; love of her life, Frank Bell; sister, Pam McDaniel; brother-in-law, Bob McDaniel; and niece, Michelle...
Richard Bartlett Cecil, Jr.
May 18, 2022
Richard Bartlett Cecil, Jr., age 77, of Chesterfield, passed away on May 18, 2022 in his home. He was an Air Force veteran and worked for the Chesterfield County school system as a guidance counselor. He spent his life showing up for anyone that needed him and touched countless lives both personally and professionally. He is survived by his wife...
Lisa Ann Cottrell
May 18, 2022
Lisa Ann Hudson, 51, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1970 and raised in both Richmond and Chesterfield, Virginia. Lisa was the daughter to Bobby Hudson and Judy Ann Cronser. She was the mother to Leah Cottrell, David John Roberts, Jordan Christopher Hudson, and Alexis Michelle Burnett. Lisa had one grandchild,...
Debbra Ann Pervall
May 17, 2022
Debbra Ann Pervall, 56, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on May 17, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center. Debbra is predeceased by her father, Vincent Wray Watkins. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 38 years, Charles L. Pervall; her four beloved children, Phillip Andrew, Steven Christopher, Cpt. Joseph Michael, and Alexis Marie; three grandsons and one granddaughter;...
Norma Jean Yeatts
May 17, 2022
Our loving "Shining Star" Norma Jean Yeatts, of Petersburg, moved to Heaven on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Norma was preceded by her devoted father, Linwood Thomas Yeatts; sister, Natalie Yeatts Crepps; niece, Harley Crepps; devoted friend, Kent Mallory, Jr.; grandparents, Merriwell and Dean Yeatts Elmer, and Ethel Butcher. Norma is survived by her loving mother, Elaine Yeatts; sisters, Laura Yeatts,...
Wayne Kirkwood Parrish
May 16, 2022
Wayne Kirkwood Parrish, 70, of Chester, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Born in Richmond and raised in Bellwood Manor, he was the son of the late Douglas Parrish and Louise Ellington Parrish. He was also preceded in death by uncle, William Ellington; and aunts, Mildred Ellington and Lillian Ellington Beber. Wayne Parrish was employed with DuPont as a...
Jan Hess Harpole
May 16, 2022
Jan Hess Harpole, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at his home. Born in Clinton, KY, he was the son of the late Tony Hess Harpole and Margaret Costello Harpole. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Gary. Jan Harpole was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army and served a long and...
Matthew Craig Thompson
May 15, 2022
Matthew Craig Thompson, 60, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on May 15, 2022. Matt was kind, loving, humorous, and down to earth. He didn't have much but he would give you all that he had. He enjoyed playing pool on his tablet. He attended Matoaca High School and was in the Marine Corp. He became paralyzed at the age of...
Graille William Delorme
May 14, 2022
Graille "Tony" Delorme, 81, passed away on May 14, 2022. He was the son of the late Howard and Clairena Maynard Delorme. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Delorme; and his brother, Bruce Delorme. Tony was a United States Army veteran. He never met a stranger, and he loved spending time at the beach. He...
Robert Lee Nicely
May 13, 2022
Robert Lee Nicely, age 83, of Chester, VA, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Mr. Nicely was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Ann Nicely; his loving wife, Ruby Jane Nicely; and his daughter, Debbie Molaison. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed tending to his garden. Mr. Nicely had retired from Allied Chemical as a Machine...
Noble Eugene Tripp
May 13, 2022
Noble Eugene Tripp, 92, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Loma Broome Tripp and his wife, Carole Tripp. Noble was a United States Army veteran and retired as a Master Electrician. He is survived by his devoted caregivers and friends, Jonshay Byrd, Jonrelle Byrd, Tytrelle...
James Long Mcmillen, Jr.
May 12, 2022
James Long McMillen, Jr., 80, of Hopewell, VA, departed this life on May 12, 2022. Born in Glenville, WV and raised in Masontown, WV, he was the son of the late James Long and Mildred Virginia Langford McMillen. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and devoted his time to serving in his church and community. After graduating from...
James Edward Tomlin
May 12, 2022
James Edward Tomlin left this world unexpectedly, on May 12th, 2022. He is survived by his loving mother, Julie J. Tomlin; the loves of his life, his two children, Julie D. Tomlin and Jordan Tomlin; and his brothers, Jesse Tomlin and Michael Tomlin. He leaves behind many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Mary Ellen Anderson
May 10, 2022
Mary Ellen Anderson, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to sleep with her ancestors on May 10, 2022. Born and raised in Ettrick, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Milton L. Pulley and Mary Eloise Pulley. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jeffrey H. Anderson; son, David C. Swift; brother, Milton L. Pulley, Jr., as...
Michael Francis Joyce
May 10, 2022
Michael Francis Joyce, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Joyce; his wife, Leslie Joyce; his son, Mark Joyce; and his sister, Dee Joyce Taylor. Michael liked to spend his time being active and lifting weights, working out, and walking around the local mall with his friends. He...
Derek Anthony Williams
May 9, 2022
Derek Anthony Williams, Sr., 62, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary Reeves Williams. Derek was a United States Marines veteran and had retired from the Department of Corrections after 20 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his three children, Derek...
Dennis Richard Sparks
May 9, 2022
Dennis Richard Sparks, 80, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Dranan Sparks and Robnette Tomlin Brannan. Mr. Sparks was a United States Air Force veteran and had retired as City Manager from Luray, VA. He was a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church in Hopewell....
