Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Gwendolyn Roberts Harrell
Dec 19, 2024
Gwendolyn Roberts Harrell, of Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Harrell, Sr.; parents, Clarence and Eva D. Roberts; brothers, Clarence and Jack; sisters, Carolyn Gibbens and Elaine Baker. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara E. Huff, of Portsmouth, Rosemary...
Josephine Marie Vaughan Joyner
Dec 15, 2024
Josephine Marie Vaughan Joyner, 87, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Ellis and Joseph Clinton Vaughan; and widow of William B. Joyner. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Joyce Evelyn Green Ryder; and her nephew, Wilford J....
Walter C. Tuma, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Walter C. Tuma, Jr., 76, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on June 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Walter C. Tuma, Sr. and Anna Lucille Hawkins Tuma. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Joe Tuma; brother, Alvin Tuma; and grandson, Ryan Nicholas Russell.
Walter was a lifelong resident of...
Agha Nisar Khan
Dec 13, 2024
Born on January 16, 1937, in Lahore, Pakistan, Agha Nisar Khan passed away on December 13, 2024, in Petersburg, Virginia. Our father lived a life defined by love, selflessness, and dedication to his family. His final moments were a testament to his character: while helping his beloved wife, Mary, after she fell, he passed away, still holding her hand. His...
Linda Diane Peeples Parker
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Diane Peeples Parker, 83, of Petersburg, VA, died December 11, 2024. Born in Arcadia FL, she was the daughter of Vernen Loring Peeples and Blanche Marvelle Fleming Peeples. She is survived by one son; two sisters; and one brother. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association at www.als.org.
Robert H. Brown
Dec 11, 2024
Former New York and Florida resident, Robert H. Brown, 102, passed away on December 11, 2024, at his home in Chester, VA. A Celebration of Life honoring him will be held at a later date.
Mr. Brown was born May 9, 1922, in Utica, NY, to Harry and Lena Brown, who predeceased him. He graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1940,...
Betty Jane Thompson
Dec 11, 2024
Betty Jane Thompson, 89, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Betty was born in Virginia, on March 14, 1935, to the late Horace and Elizabeth Hatch. She grew up in Hopewell, Virginia, prior to moving to Chicago, where she lived for the majority of her adult life. She loved city life and embraced the extensive shopping opportunities...
Rebecca Lynn Lewis Wells
Dec 10, 2024
Rebecca Lynn Lewis Wells, 65, of Carson, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Alton and Rebecca Brown Lewis; and husband, Vernon Wells. Becky loved her family dearly and was a great friend to many. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time. She was Momma and Nena,...
Phillip Wayne Barnes
Dec 7, 2024
Phillip Wayne Barnes, 84, of Chester, VA, passed away on December 7, 2024. Born and raised in Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late Birdie Phillip and Anne Royster; and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Mae, of 49 years. He is survived by his children, David Michael and his wife, Roberta, Stephen Wayne, and...
Denise Kilmon Glass
Dec 6, 2024
Denise Kilmon Glass, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lillian Kilmon; her son, Adam Justin Rainey; and the father of her children and former husband, O.M. "Buck" Rainey, Jr.
Denise worked for Chesterfield County Police Department, then the YMCA of Greater Richmond/Petersburg. Her best experience was working...
Richard Edward Dodson, Sr.
Dec 5, 2024
LTC (Ret.) Richard "Rick" Edward Dodson, Sr., 87, of Chester, Virginia, died peacefully at home on December 5, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jo; his four children, Ricky, Katie, Kevin, and Anne (Clayton Jones); nine grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Sam, Nathan, Jacob, Isaiah, Lindsay, Zachry, Grace, and Cary; and three great-grandchildren, Parker, Eliana, and Addison.
Born and...
Linda Miller Harper
Dec 5, 2024
Linda Miller Harper, 87, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Honaker, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Laura Louise McGraw Miller; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Emmett Leslie Harper, Sr.; and seven siblings, Marguerite, Nora Jane, Betty, Jimmie Gay, Louise, Ralph, and Jack. She...
Service of Remembrance - Dinwiddie Chapel
Dec 5, 2024
You, your family, and your friends are cordially invited to attend our Service of Remembrance. This special service will include an inspirational message, candle lighting ceremony, music, and a video memorial tribute. Please join us at one of the times and locations most convenient to you as we honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. We look...
Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Holt Rice, Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Holt Rice, Sr., passed away at age 90 peacefully at his home in Prince George County, Virginia, on December 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen W. Rice; his sister, Mary E. Arnold; and his brother, Dr. David B. Rice. He is survived by his children, Dr. Benjamin H. Rice Jr., Dr. Ann...
Service of Remembrance - Chester Chapel
Dec 3, 2024
You, your family, and your friends are cordially invited to attend our Service of Remembrance. This special service will include an inspirational message, candle lighting ceremony, music, and a video memorial tribute. Please join us at one of the times and locations most convenient to you as we honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. We look...
Susan Walbert
Dec 1, 2024
Susan Walbert, age 82, of Fauquier, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was the daughter of the late David and Madeline Walbert.
Sue was the beloved librarian of Fauquier County High School, from where she retired after 30-plus years of service. She was an accomplished equestrian who showed horses and raised racehorses. Sue also loved to...
Donna Stech
Dec 1, 2024
Donna Jo Stech, 69, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Stech and her longtime companion, John Lloyd.
Donna loved her family and she especially loved spending time with them. She could always be found behind the camera taking photos at all family events, creating lasting memories. She will be...
Jane Smith Wilson
Nov 30, 2024
Jane Smith Wilson, 96, of Petersburg, VA, died November 30, 2024. Born in Richmond and raised in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late William T.E. and Rosalie Gates Smith. She was retired from social services and the juvenile court system of Petersburg, VA. She was a graduate of Maury High School, The College of William and Mary, and...
William "Gordon" Everhart
Nov 28, 2024
William "Gordon" Everhart, passed away peacefully Thanksgiving morning. He was born on October 11, 1933, in New London, NC.
He was the son of the late William Edgar Roswell Everhart, of Myrtle Beach, SC and late Bernice Everhart, of New London, NC.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Pamela Celeste Everhart; and wife of 70 years, Sylvia Clayton Everhart. He...
Jacqualine Poarch
Nov 28, 2024
Jacqualine "Jackie" Poarch, 82, of Richmond, VA, passed away on November 28, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Adam Durrette and Violet Gunter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Randall Poarch; a brother, Walter Sammy Durrette; and two sisters, Barbara "Bobbie"...
