Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joyce Long Lukomski
Aug 16, 2019
Joyce Long Lukomski., 83, a resident of Chester, VA, passed away, Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Colonial Heights, VA to the late, Roy E. and Lelia Clyde Long; she is also preceded in death by her husband, John Zenion Lukomski, Jr. She is survived by her son, John Z. Lukomski III and wife, Janice; daughter, Mary Jane McKinney and...
Margaret Kvasnicka Wyatt
Aug 13, 2019
Margaret Kvasnicka Wyatt, 84, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Paul Kvasnicka and Libbie Horak Kvasnicka. She was also preceded in death by daughter Nora L. Wyatt; granddaughter, Dara P. Gordon; and son-in-law, Donald P. Gordon. Margaret was a graduate of Carson High School- Class of 1951. Throughout her...
Nancy C. Brownell
Aug 12, 2019
Nancy Carolyn Brownell, 78, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Edith Smith Talbott; and was also preceded in death by her brother, William Talbott; and a sister, Delores Talbott. Mrs. Brownell was an active member of Walthall Baptist Church and will be remembered...
Georgia Crawford Daniels
Aug 7, 2019
Georgia Crawford Daniels of Chester, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 4, 1936, in Waukegan, IL, to Walter and Ann (Swanson) Crawford and moved with her family to Virginia following her father’s college coaching career. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her sister, Barbara...
Isabell Moore Fristoe
Aug 5, 2019
Isabell Moore Fristoe, 84, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on, Monday August 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Raymond and Gladys Petty Moore; her husband, Douglas Arnold Fristoe; grandson, Timothy A. Brooks; one brother; and one sister. Isabell was a longtime member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge. She is survived by her daughters, Trudy Fristoe,...
Virginia Sutherland Knott
Aug 5, 2019
Virginia Sutherland Knott, 86 years old, of Sutherland, passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2019. She was born in Sutherland, Virginia on March 5, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Willie Clyde and Maude Clay Sutherland. Mrs. Knott was a longtime member of Smyrna Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir and played...
Kathryn Dale Shockley
Aug 4, 2019
Kathryn Dale Shockley, 64, of Chester, passed away on August 4th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helon Glidden, Sr. and Kathryn Steelman; stepfather, Harold Steelman; and her brothers, Helon Glidden, Jr., and John Glidden. She is survived by her loving husband of over 20 years, James “Jimmy” Shockley; sons, Jason Patterson, Andy Shockley (Melissa); daughters, Wendy...
John Everette Cates Sr
Aug 3, 2019
John Everette Cates Sr., 89 of North Dinwiddie, passed away on August 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry; his parents, Clarence and Sarah Cates; brothers, Clarence, Robert, and Bill; and his sisters, Juanita and Janet. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Stewart Cates; son, John “Jay” Cates, Jr. (Debbie); daughter, Rhonda Belcher (Mike); brother,...
Doris Williams Lee
Aug 2, 2019
Doris Williams Lee, 89, of Petersburg, VA and formerly of Carson, VA, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Roy M. and Nannie Hart Williams, and was also preceded in death by a son, Kenny Lee, a sister, Katherine Snead, and two brothers, Allen and Richard Williams. She was a retired employee of Allied...
Betty Pecht Shell
Aug 1, 2019
Betty Pecht Shell, 73, of Dewitt, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Originally from Colonial Heights, Betty Lee was the daughter of the late Malvin Sidney and Jacquelin Crawford Pecht, she was also preceded in death by a precious baby boy. She was a 1964 graduate of Colonial Heights High School, a former employee of...
John B Rook
Jul 31, 2019
John B. Rook, 84, of Chester, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rosa Rook; brother, Ray; sisters, Pauline and Elsie. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Reynolds Metals after many years of service. He was a member of The Heights Baptist Church. He especially loved...
Mary Louise Walters
Jul 30, 2019
Mary “Louise” (Owen) Walters, 88, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Clarence E. Walters; grandson, Doug Cornett; brothers, Lowell Owen, Ben Owen and Gerald Owen; sister, Ruth Netting; niece, Ruth Anne Vuong. She is survived by children, Carolyn Battle, Ben Walters (Kathy), Dan Walters (Pat),...
Leetha Joyce Hodnett
Jul 30, 2019
Leetha Joyce Hodnett, 85, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenard Cary and Lelia Clay Cain; her husband Loid Andrew Hodnett; and two sisters, Peggy Eure and Charlotte Seitz. Mrs. Hodnett was known for her baking which she enjoyed sharing with family and friends. A devoted...
Leonard Wayne Cairns Jr.
Jul 28, 2019
Leonard Wayne Cairns, Jr., 47, of DeWitt, VA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence. Wayne was a former employee of Honeywell and a lifelong co-owner of the family business, L.W. Cairns Lawn Maintenance Service. He was a diehard Washington Redskins fan and a former member and EMT/Firefighter at Dinwiddie Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1. He is survived...
Doris Faye Cairns
Jul 28, 2019
Doris Faye Cairns, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ira David and Ila Mae Nealy Eddins. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Eddins and Wayne Eddins. After many years of running her own florist, Doris went to...
Tony Allen Fermantzis
Jul 27, 2019
Tony Allen Fermantzis, 40, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on July 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Anne Creech; and aunt, Joyce E. Lewis. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Fermantzis; and his uncle, David Creech. Tony was kind spirited and loved animals, video games, and watching action movies. One of his favorite...
Carlton Jack Walker
Jul 27, 2019
Carlton “Jack” Walker, 86, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Born in Burkeville, VA he was the son of the late Jessie and Etta Walker; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy C. Walker; and eight siblings. Jack was retired from Taylor and Parrish Inc. Construction Company after many...
