Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Kinuko Apodaca
Dec 9, 2016
Kinuko “Kim” Apodaca peacefully passed away at her home in Colonial Heights on December 9, 2016. She was the proprietor of the Oriental Food Store on Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond for 29 years and was affectionately called “Miss Chin” by her customers. Kim graduated from John Tyler Community College with an AS in Accounting. She was an avid reader,...
Lester Olan Martin Jenkins
Dec 9, 2016
Lester Olan Martin Jenkins, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Born in Washington, VA, he was the son of the late John Golden and Lena Fincham Jenkins and is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in...
Shawn Dinece Ford
Dec 9, 2016
Shawn (Huff) Ford, 46, of Amelia, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016. She was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, wife, sister and friend. Her passion was to serve others, always putting them before herself. Everyone that knew her was affected by her tender and loving heart. She always saw the best in...
Michael Scott Doane
Dec 9, 2016
Michael Scott Doane, 25, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday December 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mike Doane; and his paternal grandmother, Gayle Crabtree. Michael is survived by his mother, Terri Ellis and her husband, Ronnie; father, Chris Crabtree; maternal grandparents, Stella Fullerton and her husband, Doug; paternal grandparents, Gary Crabtree, Patty Tyus and...
Patricia Vojtaskovic Britton
Dec 7, 2016
Patricia “Pat” Vojtaskovic Britton, 74, of Chester, passed away December 7th, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Vojtaskovic and Virginia M. Vojtaskovic. She is survived by her son, Brad Cauley; daughters, Pam Cauley and Tammy Willis; cousins, Richard Dillon, Susan Vojtaskovic Blackman, Carol Vojtaskovic, and uncle William “Billy” Mitchell and families. The family will receive friends...
Doris Pace Webb
Dec 7, 2016
Doris “Dot” Pace Webb, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Jordan and Emma Colley Pace; her husband, Ashby Paige Webb Sr.; four brothers, and two sisters. Doris was a devoted wife and mother. Her family was the center of her life. She was...
Gary Wayne Ellington Jr.
Dec 7, 2016
Gary Wayne Ellington, Jr., 34, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. The family will receive friends following the service. Condolences may be registered online...
Matthew Howard Hanchey
Dec 6, 2016
Matthew Howard Hanchey, 74, of Hopewell passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chancey Rayford Hanchey and Mary Belle Hanchey; and his first wife, Sarah Hanchey. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Hanchey; a son, Paul Hanchey (Carolyn); a daughter, Tammy Robertson (Keith); and grandchildren, Chasity Boyd (Kevin), Megan Hanchey and...
Susan Alberta Henn
Dec 6, 2016
Susan A. Henn, 67, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Sutherland, VA died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie Jordan and stepmother, Blanche Jordan. Susan graduated from Ohio University, magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in education K-12. Susan was preceded in death by...
Karen Scruggs "Kay" Vaughn
Dec 5, 2016
Karen Scruggs “Kay” Vaughn, 76, of Dinwiddie, died Monday, December 5, 2016. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and loyal friend. Born in Lynchburg, VA, Kay enjoyed tennis, dancing, reading, and socializing with friends. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College with a major in English. She enjoyed a short, but much loved career as a teacher before...
Gordon William Newcomb
Dec 4, 2016
Gordon William Newcomb, 89, of Matoaca passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Daisy Ann Newcomb Newcomb; his wife, Mary Sue Munford Newcomb; and his 15 brothers, and sisters. Gordon retired from Brown & Williamson after 33 years of service. Gordon is survived by his sons, David Newcomb and...
Helen Harrison Voltz
Dec 3, 2016
Helen Harrison Voltz was born on November 4, 1930 and passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, in a house fire, alongside her beloved grandson, Kyle Wesley Voltz. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wesley Voltz, she is survived by her three sons, Richard Barry Voltz, Bryan Harrison Voltz and Thomas Wesley Voltz, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Jacki Whitney Voltz;...
Catherine "Cat" Gaenelle Walker
Dec 3, 2016
Catherine G. “Cat” Walker, 58, of Aylett, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2016. Cathy was a loving, hard-working, good and faithful servant. She was full of life and spirit, and loved God, her family, friends, and the Celebration Church in Richmond. She loved God’s creation, nature, the land and ocean, and was a...
Eula Hogan Johnson
Dec 1, 2016
Eula Hogan Johnson, 80, of DeWitt, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cleo Ferrell Hogan; husband, Gerald “Jerry” T. Johnson, Sr; two brothers, Charles “Lindy” Hogan and Arthur “Red” Hogan; sister, Mary Frances H. Emery; and son-in-law, David Crumpler. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia J. Spicer (Al),...
Betty Sue Pulver
Dec 1, 2016
Betty Sue Pulver, 65, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late William T. England and Audrey Romines England. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randell H. Pulver, Sr. Betty is survived by her children, Randell H. Pulver, Jr. (Pennie), Rhonda Deane (Rodney), Donnie...
Edmund Ward
Dec 1, 2016
No obituary published per family request. Family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral.
Josephine Mcfadden Muto
Dec 1, 2016
Josephine McFadden Muto, 88, of Petersburg, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Dinwiddie Health and Rehab. Born in Cumberland County, Virginia on May 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John Mayo McFadden and Edna Lann McFadden, and was the second youngest of their twelve children. Josephine married the love of her life, Frank Joseph Muto, on December...
James Thomas Hudson
Dec 1, 2016
James Thomas “J.T.” Hudson, 88, of Church Road, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Ford, VA, he was the son of the late Arthur Richard Hudson and Leata Ann Moore Hudson. J.T. is survived by his wife, Mary Hudson; daughter, Mary Ann Bristow and her husband, John; grandchildren, Patricia Ann Miranda and her husband, Jason, and Joseph...
John Watlington Waddill
Dec 1, 2016
John Watlington Waddill, 83 of Chester died December 1, 2016. For the past two years he resided at Tyler’s Retreat in Chester, Virginia. He leaves his wife of 62 years, and true lifetime companion Lois Baisey Waddill; his son John Watlington Waddill Jr. (Sherrie), his daughter Mary Susan Rehm (Tom); his grandchildren, Virginia Christine Barnes (Kirk), John Thomas Watlington Waddill,...
John Meredith Hamm
Nov 30, 2016
John Meredith Hamm, 59, of Ettrick, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, on November 27, 1957, he was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Edward and Doris Pond Hamm; uncles, John A. Simmons, William W. Hawkins, and William F. Hamm; aunt, Rebecca H. Jones; and brother-in-law, Col (R) John E. Dawley, Jr. Johnny...
