Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Louis Everett Tucker
Mar 9, 2024
Louis E. Tucker, 76, 6326 Colemans Lake Rd, Church Road, Virginia. Passed on to a greater calling on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born February 4, 1948, in Brunswick, VA, and became a native of Dinwiddie for the past 75 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Tucker; father, Willie Tucker; and mother, Elsie Bushman; stepfather, F.J. Bushman,...
Patricia Ann Burgess
Mar 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Burgess, 63, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 7, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Evelyn Hamlet; she was also preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Hamlet. She is survived by her son, Richard Burgess; brother, Michael Hamlet and wife, Therese; sister-in-law, Cynthia Hamlet; nephews, Robert Hamlet and Daniel Hamlet; nieces, Tina...
Dennie Gilbert Mitchem
Mar 6, 2024
Dennie G. Mitchem, 81, of Carson, formerly of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Dennie was born on March 17, 1942, in Rhodefield, WV, to Gilbert and Welda Mitchem. The oldest of four children, he was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 58 years, Nadine Wolfe Mitchem; and sisters, Polly Dodson and Evie Ent....
Harold Cleveland Turner
Mar 4, 2024
Harold Cleveland Turner, 70, of Hopewell, died on March 4, 2024. Born in Manchester, England, to Eugene and Margaret Turner, Cleve was raised in Hopewell, Virginia. Cleve is survived by his sons, Jake Turner and Dale Turner, both of Hopewell; sister, Cheryl Franz, of Prince George; and nephew, Dillon Franz, of Richmond. Cleve worked at the Richmond Times Dispatch for...
Donald Dotario
Mar 4, 2024
Donald Dotario, age 81, died peacefully in his home after a prolonged illness on March 4, 2024. Donald is survived by his wife of 50 years, Masako; and his two children, Celestina Hawthorne-Zimmer (William, Sr.) and Valex Dotario; two grandsons, James Hawthorne and William Zimmer, Jr.; three brothers, Rio Dotario of Richmond, CA, Stanley Dotario and Ronnie Dotario of Kalaheo,...
Roberta Sturdivant Parnell
Mar 2, 2024
We are heartbroken to share the news that Roberta "Berta" Parnell, has left us at the age of 76, on March 2, 2024, surrounded by the warmth and affection of her family in Chesterfield, Virginia. Berta, as she was fondly known, was born on December 14, 1947, to Robert and Helen Sturdivant. She completed her education at Thomas Dale High...
Judy Williamson
Mar 2, 2024
Judy Cook Williamson of Dinwiddie was led away peacefully, and hand-in-hand with her Lord on March 2, 2024. As she departed, she was lovingly encircled by her devoted husband and their three children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe 'Jack' and Ruby Mitchell Cook. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Ashland 'Buddy' Williamson;...
David Brian Sullivan
Mar 2, 2024
David Brian Sullivan, 76, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Ann Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband and father. David is survived by his wife of 40...
Sandra England
Mar 1, 2024
England, Sandra Shields, 79, of Chester sadly passed away on March 1, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1944 to Leslie and Zuliene Shields in Baltimore, Maryland. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother in law, as well as her husband of 57 years. She is survived by her two children, Matt England (Liz)...
Ivey Marie Christine Birch & Ava Kimberly Kathleen Turner
Mar 1, 2024
Ivey Marie Christine Birch was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on August 19, 2014. She passed away in Chesterfield, Virginia, on March 1, 2024. Ava Kimberly Kathleen Turner was born in Stockbridge, Georgia, on July 26, 2018. She passed away in Chesterfield, Virginia, on March 1, 2024. They are survived by their mother, Sydney Birch; and fathers, Joshua Treat...
Gerald Ellis
Feb 29, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Francis Ellis, 84, of Chester, died peacefully on February 29, 2024 at Bon Secours Community Hospice House. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on September 15, 1939, to William V. and Beatrice Gainey Ellis. Jerry was a graduate of Petersburg High School and attended the University of Richmond. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard...
Jacquelyn Ann Bradley
Feb 28, 2024
Jacquelyn Ann Bradley, age 88, passed away on February 28, 2024, at her home in North Dinwiddie, surrounded by her family and best friend, Carol Irving. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Bradley; and her eldest son, Neil Bradley. Jacquelyn is survived by her daughters, Ellen Bradley and Sherri Abdalla; her youngest son, Paul Bradley; and...
Gerald William Puckett
Feb 27, 2024
Gerald William Puckett, 76, of Petersburg, passed Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born June 7, 1947, to the late William R. Puckett and Elva Barnard Puckett. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Helen S. Puckett; stepson, Gary B. Cole; brother, Kenneth R. Puckett; sisters-in-law, Lisa Puckett and Shirley A. Puckett. Gerald is survived by his...
Joe Henry Harris
Feb 27, 2024
Joe Henry Harris, 89, met His Savior face to face, on February 27, 2024. He was born January 14, 1935, to the late Walter and Eunice Wray Harris. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Patricia "Pat" Laslie Harris, who he lovingly referred to as "Mommy." He is also survived by two daughters, Joy Moss (Wade) and Patty Pace...
Gloria Marie Random
Feb 26, 2024
Gloria Marie Random, 82, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born in Chesterfield, VA, to the late Elmer and Nellie Burnham. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 20 years, Richard Random; and her nine siblings, Doug, Elwood, Alma, Rosie, Lavinia, Bill, Elmer Jr., Raymond, and Charles, of which she was the youngest....
Claude Allen Davis
Feb 24, 2024
Claude Allen Davis, 75, of Bracey, VA, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA, on May 1, 1948, he was the son of the late Emmet Davis and Agnes Davis; and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Theresa Harris and Patricia Davis; and brothers, Horace "Bubba" Davis and Ray Davis. Claude...
Wilford Harold Pierre
Feb 23, 2024
Wilford Harold Pierre, 79, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully in his residence on February 23, 2024. Born and raised in Folsom, LA, he was the son of the late Duncan and Elizabeth Pierre. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Connie L Pierre, of South Chesterfield; a brother, Castle Pierre, of Mississippi; and as well...
Susan Vaughan Henry
Feb 23, 2024
Susan Vaughan Henry, died peacefully on February 23, 2024. She was born July 16, 1946, in Farmville, VA, to Anne Cocks Vaughan and Dr. Robert C. Vaughan. Susan ("Memama" to her grandkids) spent a year working in New York City after she graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1968, inspiring her kids to seek their own adventures. She and her...
James Wilson Enochs, Jr.
Feb 23, 2024
James Wilson "Jim" Enochs, Jr., 95, a lifetime resident of Hopewell and Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Born in Hopewell, VA, on May 26, 1928, he was the son of the late James Wilson Enochs, Sr. and Margaret Aderholt Enochs; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillian Whitner Enochs. Mr. Enochs...
Sally Jane Tolbert
Feb 20, 2024
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the angels rejoiced as Sally Jane Akers Tolbert peacefully departed this life for The Kingdom of Heaven. She was one of the lucky ones who ascend, from this world to the next, blissfully sleeping, in her own warm bed, in her own cozy home. Sally Jane was born on April 19, 1937, in Riner, VA,...
