Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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)...
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....
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Donald Joseph Patterson
Mar 21, 2021
Donald Joseph Patterson, 77, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born in West Virginia on April 30, 1943. Donald was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Patterson. He had a huge personality and was an avid outdoorsman. He had a passion for fishing and gardening. Donald never met a stranger and was described by...
