Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Charlene Mae Neering
Jan 13, 2018
Charlene Mae Neering, 65, of Chesterfield, VA died on January 13th, 2018. Born in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of Marion Josephine Allen and John Joseph Zysk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Neering, of 40 years. She is survived by her three children John, Dawn, and Charles, as well as, her two grandchildren Angelina and...
Wilbert Merril Beasley Jr.
Jan 13, 2018
Wilbert “Butch” Beasley, Jr., 56, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on January 13, 2018 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert M. Beasley, Sr. and Jane A. Beasley; parents-in-law, Junior and Margo Tate; niece, Stephanie Tate; numerous aunts, uncles and other family members. He is survived by his...
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...
Lena "Betty" Barricks Chenault
Jan 12, 2018
Lena “Betty” Barricks Chenault, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Norman Edward and Edith Marks Barricks; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Barricks Stark; and a brother, Norman Edward Barricks, Jr. Betty was a member of the American Legion Post...
Richard Laurence Dant
Jan 11, 2018
Richard Laurence Dant, 68, of Disputanta, VA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Born in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Vincent and Marian Barr Dant. Mr. Dant was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict in the 101st Airborne. He enjoyed collecting guns and books, building boats and spending time with...
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...
Bessie Kei Smith
Jan 7, 2018
Smith, Bessie Kei, 97, of Hopewell, VA., passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Hope in Richmond on January 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Roland Smith; parents, Vendel and Bessie Kei, brothers, Vendel Jr., Steve, Joe, Johnny, Paul, Sandy and Charlie Kei; sisters, Elizabeth Suess, Sue Tucker, Mary Riegel and Julia Sprouse. She is...
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;...
Barrett "Bear" Todd Wharton
Jan 6, 2018
Barrett “Bear” Wharton departed this life, Saturday, January 6, 2018. He began his sojourn in Berkeley California, 49 years ago, and ended it quietly in Disputanta, VA. He left too soon for his family, who will miss him greatly. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Susie; his father, Bob; his loving children, Adam, Heather, Sarah, and Caleb,...
Doris Mae Mcdermott
Jan 6, 2018
Doris Mae McDermott, 90, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday January 6, 2018 at her residence. Born in Punxsutawney, PA on October 25, 1927, and was the daughter of the late, Fred and Mary Pletcher Bechdel. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Frederick C. McDermott; and her sister, Lydia Bechdel Miller. She is survived by...
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...
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...
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...
Grace Clark Mcdonald
Jan 5, 2018
Grace Clark McDonald, 84, of Chester, passed away on Friday January 5, 2018. She as preceded in death by her parents, Louis Thomas and Oma Giles Clark; her loving husband of 31 years, Benny Ray McDonald Sr.; brother, Buddy Clark; and her sister, Shelvey Jean Parker. Grace retired from Honeywell after 25 plus years of service, and was a member...
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...
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...
