Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Richard Holt Taylor Ii
Mar 29, 2021
On Monday March 29, 2021, Richard Holt Taylor II went on to the eternal land where Dr. Pepper flows like wild rivers and it rains Little Debbie cakes where his parents Richard and Bettie Taylor, sisters Carol Keen, Pam Taylor, Hope Draper, brother David Taylor, niece Stephanie Keen, and nephews David Lipford, and Trevor Aldridge were waiting to go fishing...
Verna Frances Hock
Mar 29, 2021
Verna Frances Hock, 60, of Hopewell, VA, gained her angel wings the morning of Monday March 29, 2021, when unexpectedly, God took her by the hand and led her to greet our savior Jesus Christ and her loved ones that flew before, letting her know that her purpose on earth had been fulfilled. Verna was born to the late Vera...
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;...
Jason Michael Wilkins
Mar 27, 2021
Jason Michael Wilkins passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 43. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 19, 1977. Jason is preceded in death by his father, Leamon Wilkins, Sr. and brother, Timothy Wilkins. Jason is survived by his mother, Estelle H. Wilkins; sons, Shane Stamos, Alex Wilkins, Dillon Wilkins; brothers, Leamon “Bubba” Wilkins, Jr.,...
Evelyn Ewry Kirkman
Mar 27, 2021
Evelyn Drewry Kirkman, 98 of Chester, VA died March 27, 2021. She was born at home in Fincastle, VA and raised in Roanoke and Troutville, VA. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Arthur Drewry and Annie Hayden Drewry. Evelyn was known as “Grandma” and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She devoted many years to her...
Ronnie Nelson Keen
Mar 27, 2021
Ronnie Nelson Keen, 79, of Hopewell VA, passed away on March 27, 2021. Born in Whitewood Virginia, Ronnie has been a resident of Hopewell since 1964. He was the son of the late Nelson and May (Elrod) Keen, and the step-son of the late Florida (Daniels) Keen. In addition to his parents, Mr. Keen was preceded in death by a...
Linda Lorrene Kiefer
Mar 27, 2021
Linda Lorrene Kiefer, 73, of Hopewell, VA, died Saturday March 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Clarence Vickroy; beloved husband of 38 years, James W. Kiefer; and daughter Stephanie Kiefer. She is survived by her children, Patricia Poitras (Rick Pena), Mary A. Jones (Mike), James W. Kiefer (Lisa); son-in-law, Scott Poitras; grandchildren, Michael, Justin, Joseph, Hunter,...
Judith Jackson Karnes
Mar 26, 2021
Judith Jackson Karnes, January 6, 1941 – March 26, 2021 Judith Jackson Karnes passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday March 26, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul, who was waiting to greet her in God’s Glorious Kingdom. Judy was a long time resident of Hopewell, graduating from Hopewell High school in 1959. She...
Myrna Swindell Thomas
Mar 25, 2021
Myrna Swindell Thomas, 77, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday March 25, 2021. Born in Hopewell, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Swindell and Douglas Swindell. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Joseph V. Thomas, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Preece (Les, Jr.), Jenniffer Thomas; grandchildren, Les...
Ann Bevan Robbins
Mar 25, 2021
Ann B. Robbins O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood. My life is an example to many, Because you have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long. Psalm 71: 5, 7-8 Ann Bevan Robbins, born April 28, 1932 in...
Catherine "Dorothy" Smejles Upton
Mar 24, 2021
Catherine “Dorothy” Smejles Upton departed this life March 24, 2021. Dorothy was born in Buffalo, New York. She married John Upton Jr. of Bracey, Virginia in 1953. Dorothy had three children; John Richard Upton, Paul Edward Upton, and Lynne Marie Upton. Dorothy was a US Air Force wife. The family was stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base Michigan (6 years),...
Harry Linwood Nugent Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Harry Linwood Nugent, Jr. 68, of Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry L. Nugent, Sr. Linny is survived by his daughters, Heidi Khataybeh and Karie DuVernay (Seth); son, Kirk C. Nugent (Rachel); grandchildren, Whitlee R. DuVernay, Pierce G. DuVernay, and Jamison T. Nugent; mother, Helen Nugent; and sister, Debbie...
Patricia Eileen Mccann Aultman
Mar 24, 2021
Patricia McCann Aultman 60, of Hopewell VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Rachel McCann; and her loving husband, David L. Aultman. She is survived by her brother, William John “Billy” McCann; sister, Theresa L. Garrett (David); brother-in-law’s, Jim Aultman (Cindy), and Joe Aultman (Pat); sister-in-law, Anne Lindell; as...
Karen Ann Mertz
Mar 23, 2021
MERTZ, Karen Ann, age 58, of Bracey, Virginia, was carried to her home in Heaven on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Karen was born on August 24, 1962, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She lived most of her life in Prince George County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna G. and John A. Mertz. She is survived by two...
Jearline King
Mar 22, 2021
Jearline King, 81, of Chester, VA, was born June 1, 1939 in Crawfordville, Arkansas, to the late Frank King and Edna Davis. Jearline departed this life on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Gertrude Felton, (who raised her after her mom’s passing). Jearline was employed as a Senior Secretary with Cleveland Public Schools, retiring...
Gladys Phillips Edwards
Mar 21, 2021
Gladys Phillips Edwards of DeWitt, VA, born May 7, 1938, gained her angel wings on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William (Bill) A. Edwards Sr. and her son, William (Billy) A. Edwards Jr. She is survived by daughters Cindy Craig of Colonial Heights, VA.; Lynn McGee (Chuck) of Knoxville,...
David Wesley Grissom
Mar 21, 2021
David Wesley Grissom, 62, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. David was born and raised in Dinwiddie County, and was the son of the late Perkins and Gracie Jessup Grissom; and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Willis; two sisters, Marjorie Matthews and Carolyn Goff; and three brothers, James Woodrow, Bobby and Carl...
