Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Rudolph Edward Switzer
Feb 20, 2021
Rudolph Edward Switzer, 96, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Rudolph (Rudy) was born on October 21, 1924 in Roanoke, Virginia as the oldest son of Harvey Cornelius Switzer Sr. and Priscilla Smith Switzer, both now deceased. After graduation from Andrew Lewis High...
Sharon Lee Bowman Entwistle
Feb 20, 2021
Sharon Lee Bowman Entwistle, 64, of Chester passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of Carol Jean and the late Herbert Aubrey Bowman. She is survived by her loving husband, Steven David Entwistle; sons, Michael Robert Entwistle, Matthew David Entwistle, and Mark Timothy Entwistle. Also...
Robert Edward Catron, Jr.
Feb 20, 2021
Robert Edward Catron Jr., “Bob”, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2021 at the age of 70. Bob was born in Marion, VA on September 20, 1950 to the late Robert E. Sr and Mary Totten Catron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Foore and a brother, Doug Catron....
Minnie "Lee" Harrup Fulcher
Feb 19, 2021
Minnie “Lee" Harrup Fulcher (December 28, 1935 - February 19, 2021) Lee Fulcher was born in Petersburg, VA and tended her own little garden, comprised of her family, in the Enon area for most of her life. She was a beloved only daughter, a big sister, a wife, Mother, Aunt, Nana and Great Nana! Each and every child, grandchild and...
Charles Augusta Dabney, Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Charles Augusta Dabney, Jr., 48, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beatrice “Mama B” Dance; and two uncles, Landis Dance and Lawrence Dance. He is survived by his beloved wife, Alita Dabney; children, Austin Dabney, Spencer Dabney, and Cameron Dabney; parents, Charles Dabney, Sr. and Ruby Dabney; sisters, Charlette...
Charles Ed Defibaugh
Feb 19, 2021
Charles E. Defibaugh, 76, of Chester, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 19, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Defibaugh and Beulah Morgan Defibaugh Wikle and sister, Doris Brooks; daughter, Pam Defibaugh Neil; brothers, Rex, James, Paul, and Roger Defibaugh. He is survived by his wife of...
Charlotte Ann Light
Feb 19, 2021
Charlotte A. Light, 83 of Disputanta, VA passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John A. Light, Sr.; son, John A. Light, Jr.; parents, Arland Ivey and Lula A. Ivey; sisters, Mamie Randolph, Vera Winslow, Martha Carsley, and Wilma Jean Barralles; brothers, Gordon Ivey, Arlin Ivey, Leroy Ivey, and James...
Christine Dickens Elledge
Feb 18, 2021
Christine Dickens Elledge, 83 of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Tx. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Kermit Elledge, her parents, Alexander B and Blanche Wood Dickens; brothers, Horace L Dickens, William Marion Dickens and Walter Marvin Dickens, her sister Carolyn Dickens Vaughn, and a daughter in law,...
Arthur Joseph Lemire
Feb 18, 2021
SGM Arthur Joseph Le Mire, age 79, born in Detroit Michigan, and resident of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 18, 2021. He is survived by his 99-year-old mother, Gertrude E. Bentz of Hopewell. Preceded in death by his Biological Father, Merle Stanley Le Mire, raised by Robert J. Bentz, Survived by his wife of 61...
Edward Francis Demello Sr.
Feb 18, 2021
Edward “Butch” F. DeMello Sr., 62, formally of Tiverton, RI passed away February 18, 2021, after complications from a stroke. Butch lived in Dinwiddie, VA for the past 11 years. He enjoyed hunting and running dogs. He was an Honorary Lifetime member of Paskamansett Beagle Club. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived...
James Edward Rhodes
Feb 17, 2021
James Edward Rhodes, 85, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Isle of Wight, VA, he was the son of the late Edward Curtis Rhodes and Minnie Spivey Rhodes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bettie Rhodes; sons, Jim Rhodes (Mike) and Ron Rhodes (Karen); grandchildren, Jaclyn Hines (Eric), Josh Rhodes, Zach Rhodes, and Caroline...
Mildred Bogle Dunbar
Feb 17, 2021
Mildred Bogle Dunbar, 95, of N. Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Bland County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Leola Bogle Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anson Dunbar, Sr.; sons, Anson Dunbar, Jr., Robert Dunbar Sr., and Carl Dunbar; daughters, Joan Kwosek and Margie Dowd; grandchildren, Amy, Renee’,...
Stanislava Valentin Santos
Feb 17, 2021
Stani Valentin Santos, 95, died peacefully in Ford, Virginia, at the home of Rena and Karl Togger on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Czech Republic on September 12, 1925, she was the oldest daughter of the late Cetar and Maria Richter, and was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Felix Santos. She came to Virginia in 1957 as...
Ramona "Hope" Aper
Feb 16, 2021
Ramona Hope Draper, 64, of Prince George County, died Tuesday February 16, 2021. Born in Fort Belvoir, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Holt Taylor, Sr. and Betty L. Taylor. Preceded in death by her sisters, Pam Taylor, Carol Keen; brother, David Taylor. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert Draper; daughter, Carol...
Kathryn "Betty" Moog Doerfler Scott
Feb 16, 2021
Betty Moog Doerfler Scott, 92, of Richmond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born March 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Anna Kathryn and John Moog, Jr., and was also preceded in death by first husband of 35 years, George Henry Doerfler, Sr.; and second husband of 10 years and 3 months, James Ellwood Scott,...
Lewis Everett Dean
Feb 16, 2021
Lewis Everett Dean, 89 of Disputanta, VA and formally of Hopewell, VA, passed away at home in the early morning hours of February 16, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family and, as he passed, the heavens announced his arrival with a celebration of thunder and lightning. Born September 5, 1931 in Hopewell, VA to Emily Irene Puryear Dean...
Grace Emily Dowse Howell
Feb 16, 2021
Grace Emily Dowse Howell, 94, of Hopewell, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born in Oxford, England, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Emily Franklin Dowse. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, SFC (RET) Roland White Howell; brother, Dennis Dowse and sister, Joan Harris. She is survived by her children, Larry Howell,...
Barbara Russell Britton
Feb 15, 2021
Barbara “Bobbie” Russell Britton, 75, of Prince George, VA, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 15, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She worked faithfully until the end of her life with her son at his business, Balch Automotive and Collision in Chester. Bobbie is survived by her husband, Bobby; son, Wayne Balch, Jr.; mother, Ann...
Marie Inez Skerritt
Feb 15, 2021
Marie Inez Skerritt, 97, of Danville, CA, formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. Born in Tunis, North Carolina on June 24, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Bettie Dolby, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward James Skerritt, Jr.; daughter, Donna Smith; and son-in-law, Thomas...
Mary Brooke Estes
Feb 15, 2021
Mary Brooke Steele Estes, 92, of Winchester, VA, formerly of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Matthew Weaver and Mary Hunter Steele; and was also preceded in death by her husband, George Colquitt Estes, an Episcopal minister; and two brothers, M.W. Steele, Jr. and Edwin Hunter...
