Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Melvin Joseph Creamer Jr
Apr 6, 2021
Melvin Joseph Creamer, Jr., 86, of Hopewell, passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Melvin Joseph Creamer, Sr. and Helen Mahoney Creamer. He was preceded in death by his son, David Patrick Creamer; and siblings, Jean Creamer Kelleher 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...
Shannon Lee Smithson
Apr 4, 2021
Shannon Lee Smithson, 51, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Wilson Wade and Janet Milton Smithson. Shannon will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her son, Damien Chase Dunlow; her daughter, Hannan...
Nellie Lane Tolley
Apr 4, 2021
Nellie Stevens Tolley, 95, of Smithfield Ave, Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 in the Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg, VA. She was born in South Boston, VA and made her home in Hopewell, VA since 1960. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Margie Stevens and wife...
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...
Marjorie Nelson Gray
Apr 1, 2021
Marjorie Nelson Gray, 89, passed away on April 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Archie L. Gray. She is survived by her children, Janet Walker (Bruce) and Brenda Ellison; grandchildren, Becky Walker, Michael Walker (Tracey), Chucky Ellison, and Christopher Ellison; great grandchildren, Christopher Walker, Kaitlyn Walker, Matthew Walker, Holden Walker, Gabriel Drumheller, Nathaniel Drumheller, and Abigail...
Linda Hudson Stokes
Apr 1, 2021
Linda Hudson Stokes, 78, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born in Hopewell, VA she was the daughter of the late William Edward Hudson, Jr. and Selma Lee Hendrix Hudson. Mrs. Stokes was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Hopewell, VA. She is survived by her loving husband, of 56 years, Douglas Stokes; two...
Linda Ann Phillips
Mar 31, 2021
Linda Ann Phillips, 73, of Hopewell, VA died March 31,2021. Born in Roanoke, AL, she was a resident of Hopewell, VA for 49 years. She was the daughter of the late Claude John and Ola Mae Wilson. She enjoyed reading and gardening, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her...
