Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Beneatha Brown Simmons
Feb 17, 2020
On the very day her mission began, Beneatha “Nity” Simmons, 53, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia completed her mission. Beneatha was predeceased by her Father, Harold “Dean” Brown and Mother, Dorothy Mayfield Brown of Wilsons, Virginia. Beneatha is survived by her husband of 21 years, Anthony “Dean” Simmons, Daughter; Chenece Brown, Son; Devon Simmons and 3 grandchildren; Isaiah Thompson, Xavier Jones,...
Richard L. Calhoun
Feb 16, 2020
Richard Leotas Calhoun, 82, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Born on September 19, 1938 in Bonham, TX, he was son of the late Maurice Leotas Calhoun and Lillie Mae Calhoun. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Jones, Jerry Calhoun, Marcell Calhoun, Gwen King and Carl Calhoun. Richard retired from the USARMY...
Franklin B. Gunn
Feb 16, 2020
Franklin Bruce Gunn, 70, of Enon, Va., passed away on February 16, 2020. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and doting “Pa”. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Gunn, Sr., Helen Gwyn Gunn; sister, Barbara A. Keefe; and the love of his life, his wife of 40 years, Andrea S. Gunn. He is survived by...
Mathew Lee Shultz
Feb 15, 2020
Mathew Lee Shultz, 56, of McKenney passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Born in Opheim, Montana, he was the son of the late James Leroy Shultz and Eleanor “Heide” Frascht Shultz. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Connie Shultz. Matthew was a graduate of Dinwiddie County High School. He began his working career with Continental Cable...
David Anderson Baker
Feb 12, 2020
David Anderson Baker, 76, born in Radford VA, on July 17, 1943 passed away at his home in Chesterfield on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He is the son of the late Charles & Elizabeth Faulkner Baker, and brother to the late Linda B. Paul. Mr. Baker was a graduate of Hopewell high school in 1962, and a graduate of Danville...
Susan Elaine Campbell Petrick
Feb 11, 2020
Susan Elaine Campbell Petrick, 69, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late George C. Campbell, Sr. and Lula G. Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Adam Petrick; infant daughter, Katherine Elaine Petrick; and siblings, Nancy Colene Campbell, William Scott Campbell, Sr.,...
Melvin Alvester Crute
Feb 10, 2020
Melvin Alvester Crute, age 80, of Petersburg, VA, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Born August 27, 1939 in South Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Garland R. and Zelma Walker Crute. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Gertrud Jeany Crute. Mr. Crute retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years...
David Earl Hawkins
Feb 9, 2020
David Earl Hawkins, affectionately called “Hawkeye” or “Hawk”, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Richmond, VA to the late Otis Earl Hawkins, Jr. and Catherine H. Hawkins. He was a 1971 graduate of Prince George High School and a retired employee of...
Jessie Inez Crickmore Nealy
Feb 9, 2020
Jessie Inez Crickmore Nealy, 82, of Colonial Heights VA, went to be with the lord on Sunday, February 09, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James and Ethel Crickmore. Jessie was a devoted Christian woman who loved the lord. She was also a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jessie is preceded in death by her loving husband...
Barbara Allwork Siegert
Feb 7, 2020
Barbara Siegert passed peacefully on February 7, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends. Barbara was born in Mineola, New York on March 30, 1932, and married Richard R. Siegert III. Together they adopted four beautiful children. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Katherine Stryck (wife Darnell) and four grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband and...
Ryan Wayne Dotson
Feb 7, 2020
Ryan Wayne Dotson, 22, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Thomas Dale High School and had been employed with both Kroger and Food Lion. He is survived by his mother, Michelle Dotson; his father, Rodney Dotson; a sister, Jessica Dotson; grandparents, Dollie and Ron Kimberlin and Charlie and Debbie Dotson;...
Brentford Dwayne Grose
Feb 6, 2020
Brentford Dwayne Grose, 59, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brentford Hance Grose and Peggy Lorene Johnson Grose, and a niece, Jennifer Rushing. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Grose worked with the Petersburg Bureau of Police for over 15 years, and was most recently employed by Gerdau. He...
Rebecca Ann Dockery
Feb 6, 2020
Rebecca Ann Dockery, 71, of Chesterfield, VA passed on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Mrs. Dockery was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Robert Dockery; a brother, Wayne Miles; and a sister, Sarah Miles. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Pace (Rick); four grandchildren, Robbie Pittman, Becca Bacon, Samantha Pace and Jay Pace; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Leonard Arnold Sturm, Sr.
Feb 5, 2020
Leonard Arnold Sturm, Sr., 79, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in Iowa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Anderson Sturm; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Ann Sturm; and his daughter, Amy Jo Sturm. Mr. Sturm was retired from the United States Army and...
Robert Lee Spence
Feb 4, 2020
Robert Lee Spence, 87, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was the proud owner and operator of Spence Auto Sales and was known by many as “Boss Hog”. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Madeline Spence; children, Robert Eugene Spence (Lisa), Roberta Lee Bordeaux (Leon), Robin Leroy Spence (Vicky), Robecca Elaine...
Kevin E. Hall
Feb 4, 2020
Kevin Edwards Hall, 39, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Kevin is survived by his wife, Teresa M. Wright; a daughter, Alexis; his mother, Cynthia Bane; father, Don Hall; his grandmother, Jean Hepp; special family members, Chad Wright, Allen Jessup and Nathaniel Jessup; sisters, Sarah and Maryann; one brother, Jonathan; and many nieces and nephews....
Sandra Fishel Newcomb
Feb 3, 2020
Sandra Fishel Newcomb, 69, of North Dinwiddie passed away on February 03, 2020. She was the daughter of Lester A. and Captola B. Fishel. Sandra is preceded in death by her loving mother, Captola Fishel, and mother in law, Virginia Otto. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Randy Newcomb and son Les Newcomb (Joyce). Sandra also...
Mary Wells Lewis
Feb 3, 2020
Mary W. Lewis departed this life February 3, 2020, at her home in McKenney, Va., after a brief illness. Born Mary Epps Wells on August 21, 1924, to the late Lewis Lanier and Effie Cottrell Williamson Wells, Mary lived in Petersburg, Va., until her marriage to Charles Stuart Lewis, Jr., June 4, 1955. A 1941 graduate of Petersburg High School,...
