Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John Woodrow Oakley, Sr.
Apr 11, 2021
John Woodrow Oakley, Sr., 84, of Carson, VA, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, following a brief illness. Born on May 30, 1936, he was the son of the late James Bonnett and Cora Bishop Oakley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Gayle Oakley; a brother, James Oakley, Jr.; sisters, Gladys O. Winfield, Ethel...
William Loyal Young
Apr 11, 2021
William L. Young, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Howard Young and Eleanor Bowman Young. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine Rose Young; sister, Louise Berger; and nephew, Michael Meredith. He is survived by his son, William “Johnny” Young and his wife,...
George Louis Vlkojan, Sr.
Apr 11, 2021
George Louis Vlkojan, Sr., 90, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born in Prince George County, he was the son of the late Charles Vlkojan, Sr. and Victoria Mentlik Vlkojan. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, George L. Vlkojan, Jr.; grandsons, Karl Vlkojan and Richard Marquart II.; 5 siblings; and long-time canine companion,...
Danny Ray Upton, Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
Danny Ray Upton, Jr., 36, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Wilson Upton; and grandmother, Nellie Upton. He is survived by his beloved children, Whitney Upton, Paige Upton, and Sommer Upton; father, Danny Upton, Sr.; brother, Joseph Upton, Sr.; sister, Amy Upton; grandfather, Dan Upton and his wife,...
Charles "Charlie" Eugene Townsend
Apr 9, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Eugene Townsend, 74, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 after a brief period of declining health. He is now at peace and earned his wings. He was preceded in death by his mother, Desdie Marie Ellis of South Chesterfield, VA and father, Charles W. Townsend of Petersburg, VA. He is survived by his...
Christopher Nelson Sloan
Apr 8, 2021
We lost our beloved Chris on April 8, 2021. He was only 46. Chris was loved by so many people and he had so many friends, whom he called his "Buddies." He was kind, helpful to anyone in need, compassionate, generous, and a wonderful gift to us. He loved being outdoors, especially on the water, whether it was the river,...
Herbert Arnold Phillingane
Apr 8, 2021
Herbert Arnold Phillingane, 79, passed away on April 8, 2021 at his residence in Carson, VA. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather. Herbert proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Paratrooper becoming part of the 82nd Airborne in 1961. He boxed while serving in the Army and was the Golden Glove winner in 1962....
Hiram "Pat" Stanley Mcalister
Apr 8, 2021
Hiram “Pat” S. McAlister, 95, of Chester, VA, died on April 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 57 years, Anita Maria Bauer McAlister. Pat is survived by his wife of 11 years, Jackie Craft Tingler McAlister; son, Gary McAlister (Tricia); daughter, Monica Clark (Jim); step daughters, Rhonda Hall (Denard) and Pam Spilman (Glenn); step...
Frederick D' Oench Bergen
Apr 7, 2021
Frederick D’Oench Bergen, M.D., age 89, passed away peacefully in his Petersburg home on April 7, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family. He smiled contentedly as they reminded him how much he is loved. Fred was born to Alice and Robert L. Bergen on February 16, 1932 in Jamaica, NY. He grew up in Hempstead, NY, graduating from St. Paul’s...
Jeffrey Alan Paulsen
Apr 6, 2021
Jeffrey Alan Paulsen, 64, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Born in Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Charles Mallory Paulsen and Lola May Hurst Paulsen. He is survived by his children, Quinton Paulsen, Jason Wise, and Brandie Wise; grandchildren, Hailey, Nevaeh, Cadence, Joshua, Andrew, and Sophia; and siblings, Mary Ann DePratter, Marty Paulsen,...
Lewis Edward Gibbs Sr.
Apr 6, 2021
Lewis Edward Gibbs, Sr., 84, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Mr. Gibbs was born in Petersburg and raised in Chesterfield County, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, James F. Gibbs and wife, Virgie; his mother, Gertrude D. Brooks and husband, Frank Brooks, Sr.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert McDaniel and...
Edward Clinton Robertson
Apr 5, 2021
Edward Clinton Robertson, Jr, 76, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday April 5, 2021. Born in Curwensville, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Robertson, Sr. and Margaret Robertson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Robertson; sister, Mary Kay Robertson; and granddaughter, Megan McWatters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sharon...
Todd Marshall Luck
Apr 4, 2021
Todd Marshall Luck, 58, passed away on April 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Edward Luck and his sister, Donna Lynn Wilder. Todd was a paramedic and firefighter with the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights EMS and Bensley/Bermuda Rescue Squad for many years. Todd loved being outdoors, especially watching the wildlife on the family farm and skeet and...
Brenda Gayle Carmichael
Apr 3, 2021
Brenda-Gayle Carmichael passed away April 3, 2021. Brenda grew up in Mataoca and graduated from Mataoca High School in 1981. She went on to earn an Accounting Degree from VCU. Brenda had a booth at "The Oak" in Old Towne Petersburg from 2002 until 2010 where her decorating skills and jewelry case displays were loved by all. Brenda loved her...
Christine Marie Clarke Bryant
Apr 2, 2021
Christine Marie Clarke Bryant, 49, of North Chesterfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Raymond Clarke “Grandad”; grandmother, Evelyn C. Clarke “Grannar”; maternal grandmother, Grace Medlock “Nana”; and loving stepfather, John Grady Thompson. Christine is survived by her mother, Elva Thornton Thompson; father, Marion Clarke,...
Ralph Gilbert Cozart
Apr 2, 2021
Ralph Gilbert Cozart, 89, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was the last surviving child of six of the late Henry and Maddie Cozart. Ralph was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth Cozart and his son, Christopher G. Cozart. Ralph served honorably in the United States Navy and worked for many years as...
Ronald Douglas Wynn
Mar 30, 2021
Ronald Douglas Wynn, 77, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy Wilson Wynn, Sr. and Thelma Farrish Wynn. He is survived by two sons, John Brandon Wynn and wife, Rachael, and Matthew Douglas Wynn and wife, Brianna; brother Roy Wilson Wynn, Jr....
John Philip Bohrer
Mar 30, 2021
Local artist and avid golfer John Philip Bohrer, 78, of Chester, VA, packed his oils and paint brushes and headed for that large canvas in the heavens on Tuesday, March 30th after a long hard fought battle against lung cancer. John was born on November 10, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to the late Philip Ray Bohrer and Elinor Mae (Stevens)...
William Zachary Traylor
Mar 29, 2021
William Zachary “Zack” Traylor, 30, passed away unexpectedly on March 29th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Maxine Williams and paternal grandfather, F. Woodrow Traylor. He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Desper Traylor, two beautiful children, Haddie Odell (4) and William Maddox (2); parents, Mickey and Susan Williams Traylor; sister, Sarah Traylor...
Leila Christine Brieling
Mar 28, 2021
Leila Christine Brieling, 61, of Ford, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, James R. Wilson; her siblings, Roberta Summamal, Diane Weisheim, Edna Wilson, and Joyce Johnson; and grandmother, Flora Kelly. She is survived by her beloved husband, George A. Brieling, Sr.; son, George A. Brieling, Jr.; daughter, Joan Jeannette Brieling;...
