Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Lena Massey Whitt
Jul 27, 2021
Lena Massey Whitt, of Petersburg, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born in Graham, North Carolina in 1925, the oldest daughter of Albert W. and Hallie J. Massey. When she was a teenager, the family moved to Richmond, and Lena graduated from John Marshall High School in 1942. In 1947, she married the late J. Asa Whitt, a...
Leah "Weezie" Lousie Goodman Durance
Jul 26, 2021
Leah “Weezie” Louise Goodman Durance, 81, of Chester, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was the daughter of Leah Vivian Goodman and David Boyce Goodman. Louise was a graduate of Prince George County High School and worked for many years at Gray’s Drug Store in Petersburg, Virginia. Louise was a longtime member of Swift...
Brenda Kay Vaughan
Jul 26, 2021
Brenda Kay Vaughan, 61, of Petersburg, passed away on July 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hester Kennedy and Christine Grissom and her sister, Karen Wilkins. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and she was very giving to others. She was a member of the Lafayette House, where she attended church...
Carlton Eugene Barricks
Jul 26, 2021
Carlton Eugene Barricks, Jr., 70, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Carlton E. Barricks, Sr. and Mary Ruth Jackson Barricks. He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Barricks; son, Carlton Barricks, III.; daughter, Leah Murrell Barricks; grandson, Isaac Dylan Barricks; granddaughters, Pacey Christensen and Leila Jones;...
Adam Michael Shelton
Jul 25, 2021
Adam Michael Shelton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25th. Adam was born at Petersburg General Hospital on March 23rd, 1982. He was a happy, smiling little boy who grew into a happy smiling amazing young man. He loved his Mom and Dad and his brothers, but he saved his deepest love for his son, Gavin. We are proud of...
Kalale S. Krishnamurthy
Jul 25, 2021
Dr. Kalale S. Krishnamurthy, 84, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Mysore, Karnataka in India, he grew up in Mysore and Bangalore. He graduated with honors from the University of Mysore with a bachelor of science degree in physics, chemistry and mathematics, and earned his medical degree from Bangalore...
Robert Warren Bridger
Jul 25, 2021
BRIDGER, Robert Warren 65, of Colonial Heights, VA went to be with the Lord July 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Frederick W. Bridger, Sr. and Blanch A. Bridger. Robert is survived by his wife of 35 years, Deborah Wood Bridger, daughters, Casey L. Bridger; Kelly B. (Matthew) Hogan, granddaughters, Khloe M. Hogan and Scarlett R. Johnson,...
Ruth Jolly Marable
Jul 24, 2021
Ruth Jolly Marable, 96, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Early Edward Jolly and Emma Florence Puckett Jolly; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Randolph (Ranny) Marable; three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Marable was a lifetime member of West End...
David Wayne Huband, Sr.
Jul 24, 2021
David Wayne Huband, Sr. 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Floyd R. Huband Sr. and Mary Tatum Huband; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Nancy Hazelgrove Huband. Mr. Huband was a contractor by trade his whole life...
James Norbert Troy Jr.
Jul 24, 2021
James N. Troy Jr., 76, of Chester, VA died on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was the son of the late James N. Troy Sr. and Virginia L. Aston. Jim grew up in Greensburg, PA where St. Clair Park was his second boyhood home. He loved playing sports and was a dedicated Pittsburgh sports fan. Surprising to his children, he...
David Jordan Crist
Jul 23, 2021
David Jordan Crist, 78, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born in Falls View, WV he was the son of the late Homer Crist and Thelma Marie Beaver; and was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte Edens Crist. Mr. Crist retired from Dupont after many years of service as an instrument...
Eleanor Norris Cox
Jul 23, 2021
Eleanor Norris Cox, surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully in Chesterfield, Virginia on Friday, July 23, 2021. While our hearts are broken, we are blessed to have had our beloved “Mimi” with us for 90 years. She was a true southern lady with grace, elegance, and a delightful sense of humor. She loved going to the beach, gardening, bird...
Merle Mae Ancarrow West
Jul 22, 2021
Merle Mae Ancarrow West, 82, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gladys Ancarrow. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest E “Sonny” West, sisters, Geraldine Cecil (James), Reavice Mosher (Russ), Joyce Townley (Dump) and Connie Kelly (Henry). She is survived by her...
Susan Jane Slater
Jul 21, 2021
Susan Jane Slater, 74, of Dinwiddie, VA, went to be with the Lord suddenly on July 21st. Susan was born on November 14th, 1946 to Charles and Jane Parker in Martins Ferry, OH. She graduated from St. Clairsville High School in 1964. Susan’s life's work was caring for children. She ran a daycare in her home for 8 years in...
Roberta Clark Boswell
Jul 21, 2021
Roberta Clark Boswell went peacefully to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Roberta, or Bobbie, as many knew her, is survived by her loving twin sister Elizabeth (Betty) Clark Saady; four nephews, Kevin, Thomas, Douglas and Kenneth Saady; nine great-nephews and nieces and her very special friend, who she said was her "kindred spirit", Scott Scarborough. Scott and Bobbie...
Denise Renee Hitchcock
Jul 21, 2021
After a heroic battle with lung cancer, Denise R. Hitchcock entered triumphantly into the gates of Heaven on July 21, 2021. She was a proud member of the United States Air Force for 11 years and was most recently employed by Radiology Associates of Richmond. She loved cooking, most sports, her feline companions in life, and most especially her family...
Mary Kathleen Jackson
Jul 21, 2021
Mary Kathleen Jackson, 75, passed away peacefully on July 21,2021 while surrounded by loved ones. In the dictionary, the words “Mom” and “Angel” would have a picture of Mary. She is now rid of all pains and her wings are extended to the fullest. Retired from Troutman & Sanders Law Firm after 30 years, she loved her work and her...
Nancy Latimer Porterfield
Jul 19, 2021
Nancy L. Porterfield, 103, of Chester, Virginia died on July 19, 2021. Born in Carrollton, Virginia, she was the daughter of Linwood Latimer and Nancy Latimer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Wendell Bruce Porterfield. She is survived by a daughter, Anna Moore, and two sons, Wendell Porterfield, Jr. and David Porterfield. She is also...
Julia Dulgher Horner
Jul 16, 2021
Julia Dulgher Horner, 55, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eli Dulgher Jr. and Nellie Hutchins; her spouse, Thomas Horner; and her brothers, Mike and Julius Dulgher. Julia loved her grandchildren and was also an avid animal lover. She enjoyed her solitude. She was known for her big heart...
