Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ursula Majkowski
Jun 8, 2021
Ursula Majkowski 77, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday evening June 8, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Ursula, affectionately known as Omi, was loved by so many and was known for her great sense of humor and telling you like it is. She loved four letter words and could surely give Samuel L. Jackson a run...
Sadie Lane Payne
Jun 8, 2021
Sadie L. Payne, formerly of Petersburg, VA, died of natural causes on June 8, 2021, at her current residence in Lakewood Retirement Community, Henrico, VA. She was 98 years old. Sadie is survived by her daughter, Vickie P. Ritter, son Thomas W. Payne, Jr (wife Susan) and grandchildren Wil Payne, Samantha White (husband Kyle) and Meaghan Payne. She is also...
Arthur William Robbins
Jun 8, 2021
Arthur William Robbins, 73, of Chester, VA, died June 8, 2021. Born in Corning NY on January 8, 1948 to Van Eddington Robbins and Evelyn May Little. He and his wife were 1966 Corning West High School graduates. On July 29, 1967, he married Joyce Helen Rose in the Caton Baptist Church. On their wedding day, he received his notice...
Bernardo Vera Liranza
Jun 8, 2021
Bernardo Vera Liranza, 62, of Hopewell, passed away on June 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Tina Freeman; daughter, Dezarae Liranza and 10 other children; brother, Bobby Black and a twin brother in New York; two sisters in Richmond; and numerous other extended family members. Bernardo...
Jonathan Michael Hankins
Jun 8, 2021
Jonathan (John) Michael Hankins, 37, suddenly left this Earth on June 8, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1983 and was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County. He was a diehard football fan and never missed a Baltimore Ravens game. He was also a huge movie fanatic with a love of comedy. Everyone who knew him knew he was...
Kenneth Michael Varga, Sr.
Jun 7, 2021
Kenneth Michael Varga went to be with his Lord on June 7, 2021. Mike was born on May 27, 1951 in Petersburg, VA to Daniel David and Ercelle Gordan Varga. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 33 years, Joyce Everhart Varga; and two children, Nevaeh and Jourjah. Mike is also survived by his stepson, David (Kathy)...
Gary Wayne Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Gary W. Smith, 70, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, William W. Smith, and Edith P. Smith; a sister, Anita Myers; a brother- in-law, Daniel Watkins; and a niece, Joy Berry. Gary retired from Dupont after 43 faithful years of service. Gary is survived by...
Doris Elaine Boykin
Jun 5, 2021
Doris Elaine Boykin, 91 of Chester, Va., passed on June 5, 2021. Doris was born and raised in Cushing, OK. She was the daughter of the late Francis Owen and Thelma Frances Spearman Davis. She moved to California in the early 1940's and attended Santa Monica High School and UCLA. She met her husband, Francis..._··Raymond Boykin, at church in Santa...
Ann Cooper Joyner
Jun 5, 2021
Ann Cooper Joyner, 71, of Stony Creek, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She will be missed by many but celebrated by all in that she is now staring at Glory. She was a good mom, friend, and sister. Born in Scotland Neck, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Turner Cooper and...
Debra Lynn George
Jun 4, 2021
Debra “Debbie” George, age 58, of Petersburg, Virginia, entered into eternal peace on June 4, 2021. Debbie was born to James Edward Smith and Jeannette Lewis Smith on August 21, 1962. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeannette; and daughter, Rachel Bocock. Debbie is survived by her father and stepmother, James and Karen Smith of Chester, Virginia; her...
Charles Henry Wilson Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
Charles Henry Wilson, Jr., 73, of Prince George County, went peacefully to his eternal resting place on June 4, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1947, and was raised in Raven, VA. He was the son of the late Charles Henry Wilson and Mildred June Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kimberly Wyatt Wilson; daughter...
Julia B. Davis
Jun 4, 2021
Julia Birdsong Davis, 89, of Petersburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Issac Mannie Birdsong and Lucile Daniel Birdsong, as well as her husband of 38 years James H. Davis. Julia was a Chesterfield County School bus driver, who loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was a loving...
Laurie Elyn Williams
Jun 3, 2021
The family invites you to join them, via livestream on this tribute page, for the Memorial Service of Laurie Williams on Wednesday, June 2021 at 03:00 p.m.
Ruby Bateman Simmons
Jun 3, 2021
Ruby B. Simmons, 96, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born in Plymouth, North Carolina to the late James T. Bateman and Brownie Bateman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Jack W. Simmons, who she supported in ministry for 66 years. Ruby was a loving and...
George Chappell Temple
Jun 2, 2021
George Chappell Temple, 73, of Prince George County passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was the son of the late Clarence and Kathleen Temple. He is survived by his wife; Wanda Goodrich Temple; daughter, Gloria Temple Fine (Trevor); son, Jeff Temple (Marissa); brother; Richard Temple (Jean); grandchildren, Laura, Michael, Scarlett; and great grandson, Lucas. The family will...
Harriett Ruperta Heimer
May 31, 2021
Harriett Ruperta Heimer, 94, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. All funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to the Humane Society of Hopewell, P.O. Box 562 Hopewell, VA 23860. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
Charles Wayne Atkinson
May 31, 2021
Charles Wayne Atkinson, of Chatham, VA, died on May 31, 2021. The son of the late Roy Atkinson and Helen Allen Atkinson, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Atkinson. Charles is survived by his children, Billy Atkinson (Tammy), Kimberly Fetty (Nicholas), Michael Atkinson (Jessika) and Tina Atkinson; grandchildren, Jordan, Kira, Nadalie, Claire, and Beckham; and siblings,...
Cora Louise Hixson
May 30, 2021
Cora Louise Hixson was born May 5,2021 at 23 weeks and 2 days. She was 1lb 3 ounces of feisty fire and personality. Given the nickname flamingo for her long legs and pink skin, Cora brought hope, love, and perspective into so may lives. She amazed everybody she met. She quickly became a favorite of many people in the NICU....
Sharlene Osborne Gregory
May 30, 2021
Sharlene Osborne Gregory, 81, of Chesterfield, Virginia, died May 30th, 2021. Born and raised in Chesterfield, she was the widow of Wesley Gregory Jr. Left to cherish her memories are daughter Wanda Jones (Martin Jones), and granddaughters Elise Coonley and Krystal Coonley. Sharlene was a kind and loving person, an animal lover, and a truly devoted mother and grandmother. Those...
William "Bill" Henry Broaddus
May 29, 2021
William H. Broaddus, a retired Chesterfield County educator, died May 29, 2021. Mr. Broaddus is predeceased by his parents, James Mordecai and Delma Pollard Broaddus; and was also preceded in death by his brother, James M Broaddus, Jr.; and a nephew, James M. Broaddus, III. He is survived by his niece, Cynthia Rose and her husband, Thomas of Fredericksburg, VA;...
