Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Alice Lucy Westfall
Jun 16, 2021
Alice Lucy Westfall, 78, passed away on June 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Turnbull Lucy and Pearl Elizabeth Hawkins; brothers, Charles Edward Lucy and Lawrence Pete Lucy; grandsons, Michael Phillips and Bubba Sims; and granddaughter, Tiffany Bostic Mullins. Alice was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed life, her family, and her grandkids. She...
Doris Buchanan Crowell
Jun 14, 2021
Doris Buchanan Crowell, 93, of Chester, VA passed away on June 14, 2021. Born in Charlotte, NC, on October 31, 1927 to the late James A. Hall and Essie D. Hall; she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Crowell and sisters, Joyce and Mae Buchanan. She is survived by her children, Deane Nolde (George), Sandra Messer (Richard)...
Freddie Mitchell Stanley, Sr.
Jun 14, 2021
Freddie Mitchell Stanley Sr., of Chester, VA passed away June 14, 2021. Born in Imboden, VA on November 16, 1942 to the late John (Ott) Arthur Stanley Sr. and Ethel Irene Criner Stanley. He is also preceded in death by his brother John (Luke) Arthur Stanley Jr.; brother-in-law Don Givens; sister-in-law Judy Stanley and daughter-in-law Teresa Stanley. He is survived...
Vonda Lee Williams
Jun 10, 2021
Vonda Lee Williams, 94, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Norris City, IL, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Elmer Smith and Reba Wave McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kenneth Williams, sisters, Della Jenkins and Carldeane Ready and daughter-in-law, Joyce Rebecca. She is survived by her sons, Michael Williams (Mary Anne)...
Rebecca Lynn Mueller Mcclain
Jun 10, 2021
Rebecca Lynn Mueller McClain, 37, of Dinwiddie, passed away on June 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her child, baby McClain; grandparents, Paul and DeNolda Mueller; Robert and Betsy Whealton; grandparents, James and Ann Elder, Great Aunt Rosa Christian; and Aunt Kathy Mueller. Rebecca was a 2001 graduate of Dinwiddie High School. She was an avid beach lover...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
James Henry Bickerstaff Iii
May 29, 2021
James “Jim” Henry Bickerstaff III, 65, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Bickerstaff Jr. and Pauline Bloxton Bickerstaff; and his sister, Brenda Bickerstaff. Jim was an over the road trucker for over 20 years before retiring. He was a friendly and outgoing neighborhood guy. You didn’t have...
Barbara Jane Edrick
May 29, 2021
Barbara Edrick, 85, of Petersburg, VA, passed away May 29, 2021. Born in New York, at infancy she was adopted by the late George and Mae Pickenpack and raised in Long Island. After attending Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, VA, with decades long support from step-mother the late Pauline Pickenpack, Barbara worked in New York City and soon married Elliot...
