Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Wayne Leroy Shawl
Jan 3, 2020
Wayne Leroy Shawl, 82, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 03, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Edna Shawl; his son, Mark Shawl, Sr.; and his sisters, Mary Lou Rex and Shirley Kyes. He was a wonderful man, a loving husband, great father, caring granddaddy and most of all...
Louise "Weezie" Wright King
Jan 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Wright King, “Weezie”, age 82, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born to the late James Russell Wright and Virginia Croxton Wright, May 2, 1937 in King and Queen County, VA and graduated from Marriott High School in May of 1956.She was preceded in death by husband, George...
Jerry Nester Millis
Jan 3, 2020
Jerry Nester Millis, 72, of Prince George, VA entered eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Millis, Sr. and Virginia Nester Millis. Mr. Millis was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Matthew Millis, Wayne Franklin Millis, Sr. and Robert Lee Millis, Jr. Mr. Millis is survived by two sons, Robert...
Franklin Edward Taylor
Jan 3, 2020
Franklin Edward Taylor, 56, of Chesterfield passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, father, brother and grandmother. He is survived by his mother; daughter, Kimberly Dice and her husband, Tom who were also his caregivers. He is also survived by his son, Paul J. Taylor Sr.; five grandchildren; and numerous extended family...
Leonel Posada
Jan 2, 2020
**Service Location Changed** Leonel Posada, age 36, of Prince George, VA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2020. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Third Baptist...
Anne "Dollie" Gresham Rogers
Jan 2, 2020
Anne “Dollie” Gresham Rogers, 98, a longtime resident of Petersburg, Va., passed away on January 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Emmet B. Gresham and Nona Johnston. She was also preceded in death by her husband William M. Rogers, Jr.; and her daughter, Caroline A. Rogers; three brothers and a sister. She was born in Waynesboro, Georgia...
Brian Edward Archer
Jan 1, 2020
Brian Archer, 32, of Dinwiddie County, VA passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Grover Edgar Archer; maternal grandparents, Emmett Lindburg Poole and “Mema” Vera Grubbs Poole; aunt, “Horsey” Delores Poole Wood; and step grandfather, “Pa” George Chappell. He is survived by his parents, David Edgar Archer and Debbie Poole Archer; sister,...
Sharon Clark Harold
Jan 1, 2020
Sharon Clark Harold, 86, of Chester, VA passed away on January 1, 2020. Born in Quimby, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Harold H. and Mable Smith Clark; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Charles “Paul” Harold; a sister, Colleen Cunningham; and a grandson, Thomas “TC” Harold. She is survived by...
Larry Neal Griffin
Dec 30, 2019
Larry Griffin, 71, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was the son of the late Joe C. and Clyde Marie Griffin; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Bolduc and Brenda West; and a granddaughter, Morgan Faith Griffin. Larry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived...
Joseph John Munyat
Dec 30, 2019
Joseph John Munyat, Jr., 58, of Petersburg, VA, died December 30, 2019. Born and raised in Prince George County, VA., he was the son of the late Joseph J. Munyat, Sr. and Pauline Hotz Munyat. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Francis Munyat, Ann Golden, and Joyce Maxwell; his nieces and nephews, Susan Humphries, Sarah Maxwell-Bilter, Christine Lawson, Dan...
Christa Gertrude Stewart
Dec 29, 2019
Christa G. Stewart, passed December 29, 2019. She was born in Fuerth, Germany on February 2, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents Josef Kollischon and Charlotte Trapp Kollischon and her husband, Floyd Stewart, sisters, Johanna, Muschi and Annamarie, niece Petra and many other nieces and nephews and extended family. She is survived by her children Gary Meadowcroft,...
Mark Edwin Roudabush
Dec 29, 2019
Mark E. Roudabush, 66, of Chester, VA died December 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie L. Roudabush; son, Matthew C. Roudabush and his wife, Jennifer; grandsons, Lucas and Jacob Roudabush; sister-in-law, Rhonda Patterson; and brother, John Roudabush. Mark graduated from Virginia Tech in 1976 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a...
Robert Joe Goad
Dec 28, 2019
Robert “Bob” Joe Goad, 65, of Chesterfield, VA passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2019. Mr. Goad proudly served in the United States Air Force for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a faithful, loving husband and father who gave his everything for his family. Mr. Goad is survived...
Elaine Mclauchlin Lowder
Dec 28, 2019
Gladys “Elaine” Lowder, 95, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2019. Born and raised in Hopewell, Va., she was the daughter of the late Horace Lancelot and Leila McLauchlin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Roy Lee Lowder, and their son, Brian Kelly Lowder, who passed away at age...
Marguerite Florence Ferguson
Dec 27, 2019
Marguerite F. Ferguson, faithful wife of Professor Bob R. Ferguson and devoted mother of 3 sons passed away December 27, 2019. She is survived by her sons Ray, Allen and Lee. Marguerite played the piano at several local churches, including Warwick Rd., Centralia Rd. and Harbour Light Baptist Church, as well as playing for the Joy singers of Chester Methodist...
Mary Ellen Williams Comstock
Dec 27, 2019
Mary Ellen Williams Comstock, 98, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. She was born on September 14, 1921 in Chesterfield County to the late Norman Harrison and Ellen Robertson Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, John Rowland Comstock and Dr. Robert Morris Comstock; her son,...
Peggy Dunbar Wood
Dec 27, 2019
Peggy Dunbar Wood, 56, of Prince George, VA, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anson Elwood Dunbar, Jr. and Marilou Wood Dunbar, and her grandfather, Anson Elwood Dunbar, Sr. Peggy was a devout Christian and a longtime member of Gary’s United Methodist Church. She loved children and worked as a child care...
Robert Joseph Bailey
Dec 27, 2019
Bailey, Robert “Bob” Joseph, 76, of Chester, VA, died on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Jarman and Martha Harrison Bailey, of the Rocky Hock community in Surry. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 45 years, Carol Peterson Bailey. Raised on a farm, Bob graduated from Wakefield...
William Thomas Keener Jr. (Buddy)
Dec 26, 2019
William T. (Buddy) Keener, Jr., 99, of Hopewell, Va. died peacefully at home while in the loving care of his long-time companion Hilda Thore on December 26, 2019. Born in Ashville, N.C. and a life-long Hopewell resident, Buddy was the son of the late William T. and Francis Robinson Keener, and the second of eight children. He was preceded in...
Dawn Denise Johnson
Dec 26, 2019
Dawn Denise Johnson of Freeman, VA, passed away December 26, 2019. Her childhood years were spent in Prince George followed by moves to Colonial Heights and Chesterfield. Dawn loved teaching children and was a devoted and very proud Mother. Her smile was contagious and her big heart was a gift to all. Dawn is survived by her parents, Fay and...
