Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ryan Scott Burton
Apr 9, 2017
Ryan Scott “Bulldog” Burton, 28, of Matoaca, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Burton, Sr.; grandfather, Elmer Elder; and grandfather-in-law, John D. Rock. Bulldog is survived by his wife, Angela Burton; children, Jonathan, Madlyn, Kayleigh, and Ayden; mother, Teresa Elder Sutherland and her husband, Terry; brothers, Bobby Burton, T.J....
Victor Moffett Reese
Apr 8, 2017
Victor Moffett Reese, 74, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was the son of the late Clifton and Annie Hendricks Reese. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Evelyn Reese; and brother, Clifton Reese. Victor is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alois Reese; daughters, Carol Butler and Victoria Atwater (Scott);...
Ada Andrews Branch
Apr 8, 2017
It is said a church would seem to glow when she touched the pedals and keys of a pipe organ. On Saturday Ada Andrews Branch, 92, popular church organist and piano teacher, passed away after a sudden illness. Born July 18, 1924, in Petersburg to Frederick Osborne Andrews and Emily Elmore Andrews, Ada began her love of music at five...
Edith Pearl Chasteen
Apr 8, 2017
Edith Pearl Chasteen, 93, of Dinwiddie County, went to be with Christ on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born in Valier, MT, she was one of four children born to the late William Bradford and Alice Ryan Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leamon Semore Chasteen, Jr. She was a woman of strong faith and a member...
Donette Mary Hicks
Apr 7, 2017
Donette Mary Hicks, 63, of N. Chesterfield, passed away Friday, April 07, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Krauss and Doris White; and one brother. She is survived by her husband, Edward A. Hicks; two sons, Casey J. Bangert and Richard J. Bangert IV; two grandsons; sister, April; and nephew; Christopher. The family is being served...
Paul Christopher Penrod
Apr 7, 2017
Paul Christopher Penrod, 63, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was the son of the late Clarence E. Penrod and Venita J. Smith Penrod. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna C. Nangle; and sister, Pamela Penrod; Paul is survived by three special friends, William Stewart, Joanne...
Daniel Morrison Flippen "Danny"
Apr 6, 2017
Daniel M. Flippen, "Danny" 64, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Family and several close friends were there to comfort him during this time. He spent most years working at Flippen and Sons Sheet Metal, owned by his father. Danny was a Carpenter and a Craftsman of all trades. He is known for his contagious smile and laugh, comical abilities...
Barbara Wojciula
Apr 5, 2017
Barbara Wojciula, 66, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Stephanie Zaorski. She is survived by her husband, Tomasz Wojciula; three sons, Rafal Wojciula, Marcin Wojciula and Cezary Wojciula (Monique); six grandchildren, Mackenzie Wojciula, Madison Wojciula, Noah Wojciula, Chloe Wojciula, Alaina Wojciula and Emalee Wojciula; and brother, Arek...
Donnie Merle Allen
Apr 5, 2017
Donnie Merle Allen, 60, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Christine Allen. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Allen; sons, Donnie Allen (Jessie), Jonathon Allen (Misty); daughter, Christine Allen (Jason); granddaughters, Savanna and Bella; brother, Ronnie Allen (Patti); sister, Mary Allen (Gary); beloved...
Hayden James Scultz
Apr 5, 2017
Hayden James Schultz was born on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 4:06 p.m. to parents, A.J. and Heather Schultz. He weighed 1.2oz and was 5 inches long. Hayden received lots of hugs, and “I Love Yous” from his mommy and daddy. Hayden James is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big brother, Trevor, big sisters, McKenzie and Ava, his...
Benjamin Paul Janosik Sr.
Apr 4, 2017
Benjamin P. Janosik, Sr., 90, of Chester, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Katherine Kovolic Janosik; two brothers; and three sisters. Ben retired from Hercules after 38 years of service. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean...
Georgia Anne Wells
Apr 3, 2017
Georgia Anne Wells, 86, of Chester, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Zajics Rott; daughter, Ira Frances Wells Harrison; two brothers, John Rott and Milos Rott; and sister, Lydia Kump. She is survived by her three daughters, Cecelia H. Hall, Rory A. Wells and Georgia W. Thompson (David);...
Beverly Gay Macclellan
Apr 2, 2017
Beverly Gay Cross MacClellan, 72, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Born March 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Leonard G. Cross and Florence Cross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. MacClellan; and brothers, William R. Cross and Leonard G. Cross. She is survived by...
Ted Eugene Pauley
Apr 2, 2017
Ted Eugene Pauley, 58 of Spring Grove, VA. passed away, Sunday, April 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Pauley; step mother, Mary L. Pauley; sister, Wanda Flemming; brother, J.D. Harris; and a granddaughter, Taylor C. Dean. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Pauley Dean and husband Chris; son, Alex Pauley and wife...
Billy Ray Ellis Jr.
Mar 30, 2017
Billy Ray Ellis, Jr., 44 of Virginia Beach, VA., passed away, Thursday, March 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Ellis, Sr. He is survived by his mother Kathleen Nicholas and husband William; a sister, Ashley Nicholas; the love of his life, Holly Stitham-Ellis and her family; aunts, Linda Gillis, Deborah Gorrie and Gwen Ellis;...
Alfred Williams
Mar 30, 2017
Alfred Williams, 59, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Phyllis Williams; and a daughter, Cara Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Williams; sons, Jarrod Williams, Antonio Lewis; daughter, Elizabeth McMullen; grandchildren, Savannah Williams, Samantha Williams, Ayden McMullen, Charlie McMullen, William McMullen, and Julian...
Edward Earl Snow
Mar 28, 2017
Edward Earl Snow, 75, of N.Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bledsoe and Margaret Collier Snow; and a daughter, Veronica “Ronnie” Snow. He is survived by his loving wife of over 53 years, Frances A. Snow; children, Michael A. Snow (Vicki), and Theresa M. Snow (Gloria); grandchildren, Joy Snow...
Leonard "Rocky" Allen Thompson
Mar 28, 2017
Leonard Allen “Rocky” Thompson, 62, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at McGuire VA Medical Center with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sandford H. and Ellen Keziah Thompson; two brothers, Bruce W. Thompson and Sandford H. Thompson, Jr.; and nephew, Hunter K. Lee. Rocky loved hunting, fishing, camping,...
Deboraha "Dinky" Carol Kirk
Mar 27, 2017
Deboraha “Dinky” Carol Kirk, 51, of Church Road, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. She was a member of New Jerusalem Fellowship Church where she was active in the Super Kids Program. She was also a member of Area 16 Special Olympics. She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Kirk; mother, Dorothy J. Meadows; father, Bonner E. Windley,...
