Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Matthew Bernard Pierce Iii
Jan 12, 2018
Matthew Bernard Pierce, III, 57, of Prince George, VA, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Bernard “Buck” Pierce, Jr. and Phyllis Archer Pierce; a sister, Wanda Henshaw; and brother-in-law, Edward Joyner. Bernard was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tracy Joyner...
Joyce Cohen Bates
Jan 12, 2018
Joyce Cohen Bates, 84, of Petersburg, VA, died Friday, January 12, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Dora Levenson Cohen. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Seymour Bates, and a daughter, Lori Ellen Bates. Joyce attended the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina. She was a...
Catherine Dawn Owen
Jan 11, 2018
Catherine Dawn Owen, 54, of McKenney, VA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Cathy had worked as a Deputy Clerk in the office of the Commissioner of Revenue for many years and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Chester. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, John “Timmy” Owen; two children, Mattie E. Smith...
John Alfred Mertz
Jan 10, 2018
John A. Mertz, 87, of Prince George, died on January 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anna G. Mertz; and parents, John and Beritia Mertz. He is survived by his three children, John Mertz, David Mertz and Karen Mertz; four grandchildren, Theresa Butler, Melissa Mertz, Matthew Mertz and Jacob Mertz; two brothers, Paul...
Debra Jo Wagner
Jan 9, 2018
Debra Jo Wagner, 64, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Wallace L. Miller and Jennie J. Foutz. Debbie had worked for Wheat First Securities (now Wells Fargo) for 43 years. She was a very loving and generous...
Helen Queen Casey
Jan 7, 2018
Helen Queen Casey, 86, of Sutherland, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Beatrice Brown Queen; and son, Joseph Dale Casey. She is survived by her husband, Carl E. Casey; six children, Bill Casey, James Casey, Susie Scarpa, David Casey (Sheila), Linda Casey and Cathy McGlauglin (Butch); 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;...
Edna Faye Elder
Jan 6, 2018
Edna Faye Elder, 76, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Our hearts were saddened by the passing of our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sadie and Earl Lemocks; and daughter, Anita Lynn Moore. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Bruce Elder; three daughters, Irma...
Albert Lee Seward, Jr.
Jan 6, 2018
Albert Lee Seward, Jr. “Jumbo”, 82, of Petersburg passed away after a short illness on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Jumbo was a native of Petersburg born the son of the late Albert Lee Seward and Anna Baskerville Cuthbert Seward. After graduating from Petersburg High School he did post-graduate work at Woodberry Forest School and then went on to earn a...
Eleanor Debold Birkner
Jan 6, 2018
Eleanor Marion DeBold Seargeant Birkner (Cissy), of Petersburg, Virginia, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away after a brief illness on January 6, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16, 1921 to the late George J. and Ruth Driesler DeBold. She had no siblings or cousins. She was predeceased by a step-mother, Jo DeBold; and both...
Henry Francis Ludwig
Jan 5, 2018
Henry “Hank” Francis Ludwig, 71, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. Born in Cold Spring, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Joseph and Martha Mary Lent Ludwig; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Robert and George Ludwig; and a sister, Grace Connelly. He served 20 years in the United...
Jerry Wayne Whitaker
Jan 5, 2018
Jerry Wayne Whitaker, 70, of Chesterfield, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Russell Everett Whitaker Sr. and Myrtle Bowman Whitaker, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Rao Whitaker. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Matoaca High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He was a U.S. Army...
Mildred Ann Mcgee
Jan 5, 2018
Mildred Ann McGee, 74, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Jessie Barronton Long; and husband, Emory W. McGee. Ann was active in the Women of the Moose in Hopewell, American Legion Post # 2 and the Eagles Club # 882. She is survived by her four children, Regenia...
Nancy Caroline Walker
Jan 5, 2018
Nancy Caroline Walker, 77, of Chesterfield, VA passed away, Friday, January 5, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank R. Davis and Mamie Bowen Davis; sister, Lucille Linville; brother, Charles Davis. She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Carlton “Jack” Walker; son, Carlton Ray Walker (April); daughter, Teresa Fay Cox (Bill); grandchildren, Stephanie...
Robert Lawrence Broach Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
Robert Lawrence Broach, Jr., 78, of Chesterfield, VA passed away , Thursday January 4, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Broach, Sr., and Margaret Childress Broach; sisters, Beverly Howe and Myra Broach. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Pat Broach; son, Lawrence Broach, Sr., (Kiesha); daughter, Margaret Hite (Bobby); grandchildren,...
Iris Royster Mitchell
Jan 4, 2018
Iris Royster Mitchell, 80, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Emma Crenshaw Royster; and husband, Allan B. Mitchell. She is survived by three children, Janet M. Campo, Jeffrey A. Mitchell and Michael L. Mitchell (Delila); six grandchildren, Jody A. Bendall (Crystal), Melissa B. Levy (Frank), Brian A. Mitchell,...
John Edward Goetschius
Jan 3, 2018
John Edward Goetschius, 70, of Amelia, VA, died January 3, 2018. Born and raised in Rockland County, NY, John was a graduate of Spring Valley Senior High School and Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Following service in the United States Army during the Vietnam era conflict, John began a successful business career with Miller-Morton Company in Richmond, VA prior to...
Margaret Louise Trail
Jan 3, 2018
Margaret L. Trail, 89, of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Cecil and Madge Craig Thompson; husband of 51 years, Farley Emery Trail, Sr. As well as having five children of her own, Margaret worked as an in-home childcare provider for years. She was much loved by her...
Paul William Brown
Jan 3, 2018
Paul William Brown, 70, of Chester, VA, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Edgar Wilson and Lavinia Rose Halliday Brown. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School and completed his education at John J. Pershing College/University of Nebraska. He was a retired partner of Atlantic Construction Fabrics. Mr. Brown...
Patricia Irene Holdren
Jan 2, 2018
Patricia Irene Holdren, 73, of Chesterfield, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was predeceased by her father, F.A. Holdren; step father, C.L. Whitehurst; and sister, Marsha Brantley. She is survived by her mother, Emily Whitehurst; sister, Beth Hawks (Duane); brother, Kurt Holdren; brother-in-law and special friend, Bill Brantley; niece Brittany Calhoun; 5 nieces, and 2 nephews. Miss...
Ronnie Burns Simmons
Jan 2, 2018
Ronnie Burns Simmons, 77, of Sutherland, VA, departed this life Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born in Rockingham, NC, he was the son of the late Nathan and Maggie Ruth Burns Simmons. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Department of Defense. Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and had many cherished friends all over the...
