Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Janette Lee Philyaw
Nov 24, 2023
Janette Lee Philyaw, 89, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Eva Butler Lee; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald M. Philyaw; a son, James Philyaw; one grandson, Derek Vrable; and four siblings, Lois Perry, James Lee, Wilbur Lee, and Jerry Lee....
Patricia Madison
Nov 24, 2023
Patricia Eubank Madison, left this world for her eternal home with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was surrounded by family and the joyful sound of music. Patricia was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Larry Woodford Madison, Sr.; and her eldest daughter, Melanie Madison Vent. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Katherine Irene Madison and...
Patricia Diane Whitt "Diane"
Nov 24, 2023
Diane Whitt, 63, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia Jarratt; and was also preceded in death by her son, Russell Whitt. Diane graduated from Old Dominion University in 1982. After receiving her education, Diane started her career as a registered nurse, and she spent over 40 years...
Cherish Rose Baker
Nov 24, 2023
Cherish Rose Baker (Branch), 35, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Booth and Charmaine Nicole Branch. Cherish was a loving wife and mother as well as an incredibly strong person who fought hard through the obstacles she was faced with. She loved music and movies, as well...
James Wilson Beck
Nov 24, 2023
Lieutenant Colonel (RET) James Wilson Beck, Jr., born May 12, 1943, of Bloomfield, NJ, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 the morning of November 24, 2023, at his home in Chester, VA. He left behind his beloved wife, Andree (Luhrman) Beck, of 59 years; his devoted children, Julie Ellen Vazquez, of Chesterfield, VA, and Christopher James Beck &...
William Daniel Krenson, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
William "Bill" Daniel Krenson, Jr., 56, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii he was preceded in death by his father, William Daniel Krenson, Sr.; and his mother, Iris Smith and husband, Wesley C. Smith, Jr. Bill was the owner and operator of the Silver Unicorn Hobby shop in Hopewell, VA for many...
William Eugene Lockhufe, Sr.
Nov 23, 2023
William Eugene Lockhufe, Sr., 81, of Chester, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He crossed over peacefully surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Flora Marlene Lockhufe. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Lockhufe; daughter, Amy Dunn and husband, Michael; son, William Lockhufe, Jr.; daughter, Jennifer...
Shelley Vivian Laffoon
Nov 23, 2023
Shelley Vivian Laffoon, 73, of Colonial Heights, VA, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, during a brief hospital stay as a result of chronic health conditions. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edith H. Laffoon, and William Jesse "Tubby" Laffoon, Jr. Ms. Laffoon retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia Health Department after many years of service....
Anthony Van Arnold
Nov 23, 2023
Anthony Van Arnold, 74, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Anthony was the son of the late Clarence and Nicey Arnold; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Arnold. Anthony received his education from Virginia State University, receiving a bachelors in both microbiology and computer science. He was involved in his community and was...
Sheila Maitland Branzelle
Nov 23, 2023
Sheila Maitland Branzelle, 59, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Maitland, Jr. and Jean W. Maitland; and her in-laws, Frank Branzelle, Sr. and Etta Branzelle. Sheila is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Larry A. Branzelle, Sr.; her daughter, Jessica Lyndsey Martin (Kenny); her...
Joyce Anne Marie Jones
Nov 22, 2023
Joyce Anne Marie Jones, 92, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Mary Bagley Carroll; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Philip Legerton Jones, Sr.; one stepson, Garland "Nick" Jones; and five siblings, Doris Hall, James Carroll, Phillip Carroll,...
Patricia Craig Williams
Nov 21, 2023
Patricia "Pat" Craig Williams, 84, passed away on November 21, 2023, with her family by her side. "Pat," as everyone knew her, was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Thomas B. Williams, Jr.; her son, Joseph W. Maitland; and her daughter, Terri L. Williams. She is also preceded in death by daughters, Dorothy Jeffries and Patricia Miller;...
Richard George Pietrowitz, Sr.
Nov 20, 2023
Richard George Pietrowitz, Sr., 85, of Sparta, NJ, passed away on November 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Clarance and Mable Pietrowitz. He was raised in Elmwood Park, NJ, and moved to Sparta, NJ, in 1976, where he lived until his passing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann T. Pietrowitz, of 61 years;...
Sheila Renea Mckenney
Nov 20, 2023
Sheila Renea Crump McKenney, 54, of Dinwiddie passed away on November 20, 2023 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Shirley Weeks and Dennis Crump. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved traveling to the beach, taking road trips to the mountains, enjoyed fishing, collecting stamps and spending time with her family. Nothing...
William Gerald Clark
Nov 19, 2023
William "Jerry" G. Clark, 85, of Prince George, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marie Clark. After graduating from high school, Jerry served honorably in the United States Air Force. Following that, Jerry was a manager at Transouth Financial Corporation for 35 years, retiring from that position. Jerry was...
Joyce Garrett Pritchett
Nov 19, 2023
Joyce G. Pritchett, 85, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Joyce was a graduate from Hopewell High School and worked for many years as a secretary with Allied Signal/Honeywell. In her spare time, Joyce enjoyed golfing, gambling when away from home, flowers, visiting with her friends, and spending time at her lake house. She was also a...
Inez Thompson
Nov 18, 2023
Inez Bottoms Thompson, 88, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thompson; and her parents, Bloumey and Ella Bottoms. Inez is survived by her daughter, Lois Ebright and husband, Kenny; son, Jimmy Thompson and wife, Lisa; very special granddaughter, Jessy Masingale and husband, Carl; and one great-granddaughter, Elliana Masingale....
Samuel Phillip Hinson
Nov 17, 2023
Samuel Phillip Hinson, long time resident of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed from this world into eternity on November 17, 2023. Sam (Phillip) was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Drummond Hinson, his parents, Preston and Ruth Hinson, as well as his siblings, Earl Hinson and Joyce Boswell. He is survived by his former wife, Carol Collins and their children,...
Beverly Dawn Bage
Nov 17, 2023
Beverly Dawn Bage, 66, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Kinston, NC she was the daughter of the late, Noah Mac and Rovene Kennedy Cole; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 21 years, Robert Franklin Bage; one sister, Sue Heath; and a brother, Noah Cole, Jr. Beverly retired from...
