Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Toye Ellen Owens
Mar 1, 2016
Toye Ellen Owens, 95, of Hopewell, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Born in Riner, VA on March 6, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Pearl Jarrels Reed. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James “Early” Burnett; her second husband, John Henry “Shorty” Owens; two sisters, Roxie Mae Akers and husband,...
John Albainus Dean
Feb 28, 2016
John A. Dean, 85 of Hopewell, died on Sunday February 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret R. Dean. Johnny is survived by five children; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one daughter in law; one son in law; one brother; and one sister. A funeral service will be held at 6pm on Wednesday March 2, 2016...
Carolyn Marie Fleetwood Adams
Feb 27, 2016
Carolyn Fleetwood Adams of South Chesterfield, age 58, passed away on February 27, 2016. Carolyn is survived by her husband Kenneth of 37 years; three daughters, Caryn Adams Livingston and her husband Kyle of Salisbury, Maryland, Carly Adams currently attending Longwood University in Farmville VA, and Calyn Adams attending Mississippi State in Starkville, MS; Father Don Fleetwood; and her Brother...
V. J. Coberly, Jr.
Feb 27, 2016
V. J. Coberly, Jr., 91, died on February 27 in Roswell, Georgia. He was born in Petersburg on October 16, 1924 and was the only son of Vergil J. Coberly, Sr., a native of Elkins, West Virginia who resided in Petersburg for 45 years after military service in World War I; and Alice Dolan Coberly, a native of Petersburg. Mr....
Norma Elizabeth Berisford
Feb 26, 2016
Norma Elizabeth Berisford, 88, of S. Prince George, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Born in Graysville, WV, she was the daughter of the late C. E. Carmichael and Olive Durrah Carmichael. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lester Berisford; brother, Robert Carmichael; and sister, Lena Bilby. Norma is survived by her son, Robert L....
Donald Paul Vtipil, Sr.
Feb 25, 2016
Donald Paul Vtipil Sr., 85 of Prince George, passed away on Thursday February 25, 2016. Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Blanche Sulc Vtipil; his loving wife, Gladys Vtipil; sister, Anna Sedivy; and his brothers, Dan Vtipil, Joseph Vtipil, and John Vtipil. Don retired from Allied Chemical as a lab technician after 32 years of service....
Arthur Samuel Barker
Feb 25, 2016
Arthur Samuel Barker, 76, of Dunnsville, passed Thursday, February 25, 2016. Born in Dinwiddie, he was the son of the late William S. Barker and Ethel Thomasson Barker. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Barker. Arthur is survived by his significant other, Mary Ann Brown; daughters, Teresa Hughes, Sheila Coleman, Tammy Wiggins, Wendy Bell, and Brandy...
Howard William Sprouse, Sr.
Feb 24, 2016
Howard W. “Lou” Sprouse, Sr., 82, of Petersburg, VA., died on February 24, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1933 to the late William and Nora Sprouse. He was preceded in death by his son, Howard “Will” Sprouse, Jr.; his brothers, Richard Sprouse and James Sprouse; his sisters, Esther Childress, Helen Owen and Nora Cotroneo and his best friend...
Lorena Sadler Burton
Feb 24, 2016
Lorena Sadler Burton, 81, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Estelle Sadler and her loving husband of 60 years Stuart Edison Burton. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Linkous and husband Dennis; grandson, Durelle Edison Crymes, sisters, Patsy Moore and husband Donald, Nancy Church, Zelda...
Virginia Mae Swander
Feb 23, 2016
Virginia Mae Swander, 87 of Hopewell, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016. All services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Susan Carol Compton
Feb 22, 2016
Susan Carol Compton, 64, of Chester, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Miller. Susan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a devoted member of Chester Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Steve Compton; children, Dana Plaster and husband, John, Kelly Rose and husband, Kenneth,...
Jeanne Mayer Patterson
Feb 22, 2016
Jeanne Mayer Patterson, 80, of McKenney, VA, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. The daughter of the late Charles Alexander and Jeannette Howe Mayer, Jeanne was raised on a farm in Dinwiddie County and had a lifelong love for flower and vegetable gardening, and canning. She operated The Little Greenhouse in McKenney for 32 years, where she enjoyed selling flowers...
Jeannette Lanier Morriss
Feb 20, 2016
Jeannette Lanier Morriss, 93, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Martha Simons Lanier; one brother, and one sister. Jeannette was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she was Superintendent of the nursery. She also sang in the choir for many years. After her husband...
Frances Barchet Limerick
Feb 20, 2016
Limerick, Frances B., Hopewell, VA; age 73 departed this life Saturday, February 20, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband Richard T. Limerick of 32 years; three daughters Tiffany Anderson, Piper Sanders, and Christina Sanders; 4 grandchildren. Fran was preceded in death by her mother Beatrice Barchet and father Ernest Barchet of Richmond, VA. Fran was graced with the...
Edith "June" Kellar
Feb 20, 2016
June Kellar, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edith Wood; husband, Howard Kellar; and her son Barry Kellar. She is survived by her daughter, Cricket Lee Lalich and husband Rick; grandchildren, Austin and Dallas Kellar; great granddaughter, Skylar Kellar; nephews, Michael, Dustin and Nathan Burton;...
Adam John Smith
Feb 20, 2016
Adam John Smith, 39, of Chesterfield, died Saturday, February 20, 2016. Services being held by family at a later date. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Thomas Lee Puckett
Feb 20, 2016
Thomas Lee Puckett, 53, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Joshua David Puckett. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda Travis Puckett; mother, Verna Jean Bradley; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Puckett and fiancé Timothy John Kubichek; and son, Travis Lee Puckett; brother, David Allen Puckett;...
Robert Norman Horne, Sr.
Feb 20, 2016
Robert Norman Horne, Sr., 78, of Dinwiddie, died, Saturday, February 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Sherman Horne, Sr. and Martha Horne Gwaltney; daughter, Teresa Olszewski, and his brothers and sisters.Robert Norman Horne Sr. was honorably discharged from the United States Army and retired as a decorated Master Sergeant after serving 23 yrs. While serving,...
Sharon Ann Diamond
Feb 19, 2016
Sharon Ann Diamond, 77, of Chester, VA., died, Friday, February 19, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Bauer; husband, Fred Diamond, and son, Pat Diamond. Sharon was a member of the Hopewell Optimist Club for many years. She was a wonderful wife, and mother who enjoyed helping people and never met a stranger. She is survived...
Otis Houston Edwards
Feb 19, 2016
Otis Houston Edwards, 67, of Disputanta, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at MCV hospital after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamont Lynn Edwards, Sr., and Vivian Rae Updike and husband, Marshall; and sister-in-law, Lana Sears. Otis was born November 2, 1948 in Petersburg and he grew up in...
