Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Christy Nicole Allen
Dec 10, 2017
Christy Nicole Allen, 30, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her step-father, John Compton; step-brother, William Compton; aunt, Dawnn Carrol; niece, Taylor Carrol; and cousin, Kaleb Hubbard. Christy enjoyed spending time with her family fishing, swimming and enjoying her life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband, Adam L. Allen;...
Kenneth Lunsford "Kenny" Crowder
Dec 9, 2017
Kenneth “Kenny” Lunsford Crowder, 64, of Chesterfield was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Kenny was born in Petersburg to the proud parents of the late John Wesley Crowder, II and Evelyn Maxine Lunsford Crowder. He is preceded in death by his two older brothers, John Wesley Crowder, III and David William Crowder; maternal...
Joseph Trizzino
Dec 9, 2017
Joseph Trizzino, 63, of Dinwiddie, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore Trizzino and Phyllis Vecchione Trizzino. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of Lads Hunt Club for 15 years. He also worked for VDOT on the bridge crew for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen...
Michael Lynn Paxton
Dec 8, 2017
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Mildred B. "Millie" Choinski
Dec 8, 2017
Mildred B. “Millie” (Brannan) Choinski, 79, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017. She was born on May 2, 1938 in Hopewell, VA. She is the daughter of the late Grover C. Brannan and Hilda M. (Curtis) Brannan. Millie is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 54 years, Edward J. Choinski of Wayland; beloved mother of Burton E....
Clay Maitland
Dec 7, 2017
Edwin Clayborne “Clay” Maitland, Jr., 70, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Edwin Clayborne and Mary Elizabeth Slate Maitland. A retired machinist for E.I. DuPont, Clay kept himself busy by looking for ways to help his neighbors or anyone in the community. He never met a stranger...
Grant Ambler Spiers
Dec 7, 2017
Grant Ambler Spiers, 86, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John O’Brien Spiers and Ruth Coleman Spiers; wife, Marietta Lee Spiers; six siblings; and son-in-law, Richard Lowry. Grant was a hard worker all his life and a very dedicated family man. He is survived by two daughters, Julie Beasley...
John Michael Palfi
Dec 7, 2017
John Michael Palfi, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Murrin Palfi, brother, George John Palfi; sister, Mary Ann Palfi Caporaso; and son, Marvin Herman Kennon. John was a 1961 graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA and retired in 1996 as Special Agent from the Federal...
Joyce Satterwhite Eggleston
Dec 6, 2017
Joyce Satterwhite Eggleston, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Mrs. Eggleston was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Eggleston, Jr.; and a daughter, Linda Eggleston Noble. She is survived by a daughter, Connie Freeburger (David); one son, Matthew Eggleston (Brenda); three grandchildren, B. Edward and Linda E. Freeburger and Sarah A. Eggleston; one great-granddaughter,...
Deborah Lynn Horne
Dec 6, 2017
Deborah Lynn Horne, 59, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Jessie B. Helton; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, William C. Jenkins. Deborah was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, and was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She is survived by her mother, Germaine...
Lillian Estelle Moore Holden
Dec 5, 2017
Lillian Estelle Moore Holden, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in Midlothian, Virginia. A memorial service will take place Saturday, December 9, 2017, 12:00 p.m., at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Virginia, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1931, Boots was the daughter of the late Harry Frederick...
Mary Ellis Jansen
Dec 5, 2017
Mary Ellis Jansen, 59, of Hopewell, VA, died December 5, 2017. Born in Dothan AL. and raised in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late SGM Harry Ellis. She was a loving Wife, Mother and devoted many hours volunteering at horse ranches. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Vaun George Jansen, of Blackfoot ID; son,...
Linda Susan Hurt
Dec 2, 2017
Linda Susan Hurt, 66, of Chester, VA, died Saturday, December 2, 2017. Linda retired from the Defense Logistics Agency at DGSC after more than 30 years of civil service. She loved gardening, working in the yard, and feeding the birds, especially hummingbirds. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Thornton and a sister, Tammy Huffman. She is survived...
Pearl B. James
Dec 2, 2017
Pearl B. James, 100, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born on May 27, 1917 in Petersburg, VA she was the widow of Howard E. James. Pearl was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. Mrs. James is survived by a daughter, Ellen Davis and husband, William; one son, Edward James and...
Douglas Moore Thomas
Dec 2, 2017
Douglas Moore Thomas, 92, died peacefully on Dec. 2, 2017 at his home in Prince George, Virginia. Born October 8, 1925 in Drewryville, VA to Peter and Mary Thomas, Doug was the youngest of their three sons. Upon graduation from Drewryville High School in 1943, Doug enlisted in the United States Navy where he initially served as a medic on...
Harvey Jackson Best Jr.
Dec 2, 2017
Harvey Jackson Best, Jr., 55, of Hague, VA., passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by his, father, Harvey Jackson Best, Sr.; brother, Steven Patrick Best; grandparents, Jack and Louise Best and James and Hazel Fitzgerald. Harvey was a graduate of Ridgeview Christian School; he served in many related positions of the church and ministry, he...
Patricia Gail Lundy-Smith
Dec 1, 2017
Patricia Gail Jackson Lundy-Smith of 1128 Stainback Street, Petersburg, VA, entered eternal rest and peace on December 1, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lakeland, FL (Polk County) to the late Horace Smith Jackson of Tallahassee, FL (school teacher) and Ella M. Rivers of Daytona Beach, Florida (nurse in the Women’s Army Corps.) Patricia attended Delaware County Community...
Sara Foy Gay Eanes
Dec 1, 2017
Sara Foy Gay Eanes, passed away peacefully at her home in Chester, VA on Friday, December 1, 2017. Born March, 4, 1925, at the Yellow House in Chester. She was the daughter of the late John Greene Gay and Lottie Parker Gay. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, J. Walter Eanes, Sr. She is survived by...
Angelia Nicole "Nikki" Piner
Dec 1, 2017
God called our Angel, Nikki “Prissy” Piner, 35, of Hopewell, VA Home on Friday, December 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Bill Sebera, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Rena Hopkins Sebera; and her cousin, Joseph Sebera. Nikki was deeply devoted to, and greatly loved her family, especially her sons, who were her pride, joy, and the light of...
Constance Kirks Wilde
Nov 30, 2017
Constance “Connie” Wilde passed away on Thursday, November 30th , 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center from complications due to surgery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis D. and Florence E. Kirks. She is survived by her husband, Henry Arnold Wilde, Jr. “Hank” of almost sixty years. She is also survived by sons, Charles Arnold Wilde of...
