Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Robert Clayton Cloninger
Mar 24, 2016
Robert Clayton Cloninger, 86, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cephas and Ruby Cloninger; two brothers and a sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Cloninger; children, Deborah Ballard (Thomas), Ronald Cloninger (Leigh Hulcher), Gerald Cloninger, Julie Cloninger (Him Yang); grandchildren, Austin...
Charles Grigg Wilson
Mar 23, 2016
Charles Grigg Wilson, 81, a longtime resident of Dinwiddie County, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was the son of the late Rennie Harrison Wilson and Gertrude Birdsall Wolfrey. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Roselyn Dale Wilson-Lewis, Patricia Lynn Wilson, and Linda Jewel Wilson Gilliam. Charles was a lifelong member of Smiths Grove United Methodist...
Alice Edwards Foster
Mar 23, 2016
Alice Edwards Foster, 87, of Chester, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 All services are private.
Eula Gay Crabtree
Mar 23, 2016
Eula Gay Crabtree, 82, of DeWitt, VA, widow of Alvah Edgar Crabtree, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born and raised in Honaker, VA, she was the daughter of the late John O. Harris and Melissa Ada Stinson Cook. She was also preceded in death by a son, Fred Crabtree; brothers, Talbott Harris, and Ross Harris, and a sister, Rita Mangus....
Elizabeth Eanes Baskerville
Mar 22, 2016
Elizabeth Eanes "Libba" Baskerville, of McKenney departed this life Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was born January 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Eleanor Little Eanes and Edward Ennis Eanes of Emporia. She was preceded in death by her husband Channing Feild Baskerville, Jr., her son Channing Feild Baskerville, III and her sister, Ida Eanes Patrick. She is survived...
Mark Christopher Holt
Mar 22, 2016
Mark Christopher Holt, 48, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles M. Holt, Jr; and aunt, Jane York. Mark is survived by his mother, Dorit Holt; wife, Nancy Dobrilovic-Holt; two sons, Christopher Holt and Collin Holt. He was a loving father who will be missed by his family and...
Marvin Talmadge Broyhill, Iii
Mar 21, 2016
Marvin T. Broyhill III, born on November 11, 1941, passed away on Monday March 21, 2016. He was the son of the late Marvin T. II and Audrey E. Wilson Broyhill II. Marvin served his country proudly in the Air Force during the Cold War. Marvin leaves his mark on Petersburg having been a Pioneer Entrepreneur in the Revitalization of...
Ella Mae Chappell
Mar 19, 2016
Ella Mae Chappell, 97, of Dinwiddie died March 19, 2016. She was born in 1918 and raised on a farm in Dinwiddie with a large and close family. She graduated from Dinwiddie High School in 1935, attended secretarial school and worked at the Courthouse for Judge Barrow and as the clerk of the County Court until the early 1950's when...
Frederick Henry Bowen
Mar 19, 2016
Frederick Henry Bowen, 91, of Chester, VA went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie Bowen and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lillian Bowen; son, Fred E. Bowen; daughter, Mabel Bowen Weaver and husband Marty; grandchildren, Laura...
Micajah Leslie Stell, Jr.
Mar 18, 2016
Micajah Leslie Stell, Jr., 68, of Matoaca, VA, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Micajah Leslie Stell, Sr. Mr. Stell was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired Building Inspector for Dinwiddie County. He was a member of Matoaca Sportsman Club, an avid arrowhead collector and enjoyed many...
Steven Orville Streight
Mar 17, 2016
Steven Orville Streight, 56, of Chester,VA, formerly of Winston Salem, NC was called home by the Lord at 3:15pm, Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his home after a two year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). He was born January 2, 1960 in West Virginia to Sue Streight Pope and Clarence Streight. He is survived by his mother, Sue Pope...
Cheryl Ann Kuptz
Mar 16, 2016
Cheryl Ann Kuptz, 60, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances Davis. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Mitchell Kuptz; children, Brandy Kuptz, Nichole Hannahs and husband Kevin; daughter-in-law, Carrie Hardcastle; grandchildren, Kara Hardcastle-Kuptz, Caleb Kuptz, Michael Hannahs; sisters, Barbara, Kathryn, Lynda;...
Beverly Newman Minter
Mar 16, 2016
Beverly Newman Minter, 66 of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William Edward and Dorothy Louise Routson Dance. Beverly is survived by her sons, Kenneth Newman and wife, Angela, and Jeffrey Newman and wife, Holly; daughter, Lindsay Eakin and husband, Jonathan; brother, William Edward Dance, Jr.; sister, Evelyn Walthall; grandchildren,...
Roy Marvin Jones
Mar 14, 2016
Roy Marvin Jones, 83, of Chester, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ethel Jones and his wife Phyllis Jones. He is survived by his son, Charles Jones, daughter, Kelly Jones Becker; grandchildren, Adam, Arielle and Alexis Becker; his stepson Tim Rockett and daughter-in law Katrina Seay Rockett. He is also...
Linda Reams Wells
Mar 13, 2016
Linda Reams Wells, 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Alexander “Lex” and Florence Reams. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Early Reams, Bob Reams, and Bill Reams. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, D. Edward Wells, Sr.; son, D. Edward Wells, Jr....
Helen Delores Stone
Mar 13, 2016
Helen Delores Gadow Stone entered this world on June 14, 1942. She went to heaven a fightin’ on March 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was an amazing woman who showered everyone she met with love and light. Even when she was fighting for her life, she was the one who made her family laugh. She was predeceased...
Linwood Earl Church
Mar 12, 2016
Linwood E. Church, 73, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert A. and Melva C. Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gladys “Lorraine” Church; his son, Edward S. Hudson, Jr. (Shelby); daughter, Sylvia M. Lowery; grandchildren, Amanda M. Lowery and Shane A. Snead. He is also...
Nancy Rideout Elder
Mar 12, 2016
Nancy Rideout Elder, 77 of South Prince George, died on Saturday March 12, 2016. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Nannie Rideout. Nancy retired in contract maintenance with Fort Lee after 32 years of service. She was a member of Concord Methodist Church and had been attending Gary’s Methodist Church in the recent years. She is...
George "Joe" W. Price, Sr.
Mar 12, 2016
George “Joe” W. Price, Sr., 75, of Chester, VA., departed this life Saturday, March 12, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Diana R. Price. He is survived by his sons, Robert E. Price (Tina), George W. Price, Jr., Steven M. Price (Kristan); daughter, Sheryl P. Fisher (Robert); grandchildren, Abby Price, Michael Fisher, Jennifer...
Lois Sandler Graboyes
Mar 11, 2016
Lois Sandler Graboyes, 93, formerly of Petersburg, Va., passed away on March 11, 2016 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. Widow of Harold Graboyes, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Yetta Sandler, also of Petersburg. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Arnold Graboyes (and Kathleen) and Dr. Robert Graboyes (and Alanna); grandchildren Jennifer Camblin (and...
