Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joseph Dale Maracle
Feb 9, 2021
Joseph Dale Maracle, 62, of Chester VA, passed away on February 9, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Shirley, of Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada, and his sisters, Sherry, Wendy and Linda. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn and their children, Heather (Billy), Renee...
Matthew Burnett Linkous
Feb 9, 2021
Matthew Burnett Linkous, 33, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Michael (Yvette) Linkous and Sarah (David) Matheney; daughters, Olivia and Hailey Linkous; sister, Susan Elizabeth (Abijah) Tipton; and brother, Joshua (Terrie) Self. Matthew was a Material Handler with a manufacturing company for several years. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, camping,...
Ronald Ray Hosey Jr
Feb 9, 2021
Ronald Ray Hosey, Jr., 61, of Covington, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald R. Hosey, Sr. “Papa”. He is survived by his children, Chrissy Lowe and her husband, Kevin, and Ronald R. Hosey, III. and his wife, Lindsey; grandchildren, Brooks Lowe, Reid Lowe, Ava Hosey, and Graham Hosey; mother,...
Tsuruko Shima Kearchner
Feb 9, 2021
The rainbow stands As if you are here In a moment. Author~Takahama Kyoshi Tsuruko Shima Kearchner, 88, of Hopewell, VA, met our Lord, on Tuesday February 9, 2021. Born in Tokyo, Japan she was the daughter of the late Masao & Haru Shima. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Frank D. Kearchner; brothers, Akihiro Shima, Hiroshi...
Walter Eugene Beckner
Feb 8, 2021
Walter E. “Buddy” Beckner, 81, of Chester passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born November 11, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter Hayes and Mary Elizabeth Beckner. After a dedicated 36-year career, Buddy retired from Reynolds Bellwood Printing Plant. He enjoyed drag racing, fishing, woodworking, and was an excellent golfer. He is survived by his...
Edwin Richard Hanser
Feb 8, 2021
Edwin. R. “Dick” Hanser, 80, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Edna Hanser; infant daughter Amy Laura; and brother, Franklin Hanser. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Betty Hanser; children, Amy (Anthony) Chavis, Robert (Traci) Hanser;...
Carolyn Eley Howerton
Feb 7, 2021
Carolyn Eley Howerton, 77, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Cabal Astor and Margaret Grindstead Eley. Carolyn was a longtime member of both Chester Baptist Church and the ASG (American Sewing Guild). She was retired from Colonial Heights Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher...
Bernice Davis Gregory
Feb 7, 2021
Bernice Davis Gregory, 72, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Bravely fighting Multiple Sclerosis for years, she ultimately lost the battle with complications due to COVID-19. Born in Richmond, VA, Bernice Gregory was the daughter of the late W. Maurice Davis and Frances Kimbrough Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Gregory....
Merton Edwin Hill
Feb 7, 2021
Merton Edwin Hill, 92, of Chester, VA, passed away on February 7, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert T. Hill and Mabel Churchill Hill; his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Lorraine Hill (formerly Lawson) and sister, Nancy Allaire. He is survived by his son, David Allen Hill (Kris); son, Steven Edwin Hill (Hannelore); daughter Susan Jane...
William Armstrong Young Jr.
Feb 7, 2021
William “Billy” Armstrong Young, Jr., 81, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born March 24, 1939 and was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong Young (Ercelle and Willie). He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Wayne Young. Billy attended Dinwiddie High School and...
Josue Misael Ayala Rodriguez
Feb 6, 2021
Josue Misael Ayala Rodriguez, 66, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3050 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends two hours prior...
George Allen Elko
Feb 5, 2021
George Allen Elko, 61, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Born February 7, 1959, he was the son of the late Ruth Louise Gregory and John William Elko, Jr., and was also preceded in death by his brothers, John W. Elko III and Gregory L. Elko. A lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Petersburg,...
Catherine "Kitty" Ann Salvo
Feb 5, 2021
Catherine “Kitty” Salvo went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on May 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Louis Robino. She graduated from Padua Academy, where she played basketball and softball. Upon her graduation, she went to work in the Advertising Department of Hercules Incorporated as an...
Natividad Cordero-Cruz
Feb 5, 2021
Natividad Cordero-Cruz, 84, of Hopewell passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Zacaria and Matilde Cordero-Cruz, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Sara Biggs Cordero-Cruz. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist in Petersburg, VA. After over 17 years of dedicated...
Nell Virginia Vergara
Feb 5, 2021
Nell Virginia Vergara, 96, of Hopewell, VA departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 and went to enjoy her heavenly rewards. She was the youngest of nine children of James T. and Blanche Cobb of King William County. She is survived by her five children, James (Gayle), Felicia V. Omick (Chuck, who preceded her), Joseph (Cindy), George (Dianne), and...
Richard Lancelot Leslie
Feb 4, 2021
Richard Lancelot Leslie was born on November 3, 1938 to Estella E. Hinds and Clarence M Leslie in Belize City, Belize (formerly British Honduras). Richard went to rest February 4, 2021. He was the fifth of nine children. He had four brothers (William, Kent, Boris, and Ernest) and four sisters (Barbara, Emily, Gilda and Margaret). Richard was educated in Belize...
Kenneth Bishop
Feb 4, 2021
Kenneth Alton Bishop, 91, of Petersburg passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born July 27, 1929, he was raised by his late mother, Gladys Stell Bishop, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Christine. He was adored by his family and cherished his time spent with them, especially his beloved great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving...
Lawrence Carlton Starke
Feb 4, 2021
Lawrence Carlton Starke, 85, of Ocala, FL passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was the son of the late Joseph and Alma Starke; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Starke; and his son, James Starke. Mr. Starke was a member of Grace Baptist Church from 1972 until 2013. He is survived by his wife...
Jean Lillian Holmstrand
Feb 4, 2021
Jean Lillian Holmstrand, 85, of Disputanta, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA she was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert H. Wyborney; and her mother, Evelyn Kvasnicka Janosko and her husband, John. Jean was the first school nurse in Prince George County Public Schools and went on...
Doris Ruth Bigham
Feb 4, 2021
Doris Ruth Bigham, 94, of Petersburg passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born in Neisse, Germany on September 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Annemarie Ittner, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Hall W. Bigham. She was a German war bride, having married the love of her life in July of...
