Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Rodney Dean Dunworth, Sr.
Mar 30, 2023
Sgt Major Rodney Dean Dunworth, Sr. (Retired US Army), 78, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Rod was born in Dubois, PA in 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Dunworth and Vera Kaufman-Grace, his wife Roberta, his brother Gary Dunworth, his son, Michael Dunworth, and his step-daughter, Glenda Dodson. He is survived...
Morris Eugene Norwood
Mar 30, 2023
Morris E. Norwood, 61, of Chester, VA, entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on March 30, 2023. Born and raised in the Enon area, he was the son of the late Marshall L. Norwood and Dorothy Green Norwood. "Mo" loved to be out on the water, taking trips to the river and lake as often as possible. When not...
Gaynelle Pamplin
Mar 28, 2023
Gaynelle Perkinson Pamplin, 89, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late W Clyde Perkinson and Beulah Dyson Perkinson. Gaynelle enjoyed traveling, music, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. She spent the majority of her career with Albemarle County Schools as an administrative...
Lethia Nichols Quarles
Mar 28, 2023
Quarles, Lethia Nichols, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Porter Quarles, Jr.; her brother, Thomas Joseph Nichols Jr; and her sister, Nancy Nichols Michaels. She is survived by her son, Robert Quarles III and his wife, Elizabeth of Roanoke, VA; and her daughter, Martha Quarles of Atlanta, GA and fiancée...
Nancy Moore Wilkinson
Mar 27, 2023
Nancy Moore Wilkinson, 88, of Petersburg, Virginia, died on March 27, 2023, at VCU Medical Center. She was born on January 17, 1935, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Linwood Clyde Moore and Bessie Kelley Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betsy Moore Bohlinger. She was a graduate of Westhampton College, of...
Barbara Flint Davis
Mar 27, 2023
Barbara Ann Flint Davis, 82, was born September 28, 1940, in Hopewell/Prince George, VA. She was predeceased by her parents, William L. Flint and Myrtle M. Lundie. She was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Gertrude and Elwood Lundie. She graduated from Petersburg High school in 1957. Barbara worked as a secretary for J.M. Davis Sr., the Manager of Citizens...
Martha Garrett Walker
Mar 27, 2023
Martha Garrett Walker, 86, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Born in Chase City, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ivanson and Margaret Bollinger Garrett; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Davis Walker; and her three brothers, Alfred "Pete" Garrett, Charles "Bubba" Garrett and Norman "Sonny" Garrett. Mrs. Walker...
Johnnie Vasquez, Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Johnnie Vasquez, Jr., 75, of Prince George, VA, died March 26, 2023. Born September 16, 1947, in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Johnnie Vasquez, Sr., and Mary Guadalupe Terres. He was a loving husband and father, who devoted himself to his family. He served 22 years in the military, 4 years in the Air Force and...
Mary Poole Hoverstock
Mar 25, 2023
Mary Poole Hoverstock, 96, of Carson, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Mattie Poole; and her husband, Edwin Hoverstock, Sr. Mary is survived by her sons, Edwin Hoverstock, Jr. (Beverly) and Kevin Hoverstock; granddaughter, Krystle Enderle (Troy) and her mother, Barbara Hoverstock; great-granddaughter, Nova Enderle; and other extended family...
Christopher Brian Carroll
Mar 25, 2023
Christopher Brian Carroll, 35, of Carson, VA, formerly of Vandalia, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Frank Emerick and Maurice Cripe; as well as his uncle, Terry Emerick; and best friend, Tony Williams. Chris was a true hero, serving his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a...
Ralph Welford Smith
Mar 25, 2023
Ralph Welford Smith, 76, of Chesterfield VA, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Smith. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Rosemary Smith; his daughter, Melanie Renee; and a sister, Carolyn. A graveside service will be...
Arthur Montague
Mar 25, 2023
Arthur Edward Montague, 73, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sue Montague. Arthur served honorably in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. He served three tours in Vietnam with the Marines before transitioning to the Army, where...
Dorothy Abbott Showers
Mar 25, 2023
Dorothy Abbott Showers, 95, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd, and Mary Howells; her son, Kim Showers; and her loving husband of over 65 years, Calvin C. Showers. She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Benton and husband, Benjamin; grandchildren, Matthew Mrus and wife, Kristin, Michael Mrus,...
James Jefferson Brown
Mar 25, 2023
James Jefferson (Jeff) Brown, age 66, of Chester, Virginia, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia, while doing the thing he loved most, playing music with his bandmates. Jeff was born on May 24, 1956, in Galax, Virginia, the youngest son of James Henry Brown, Jr. and Juanita Hampton Brown. He is survived by his beloved wife,...
Julie Dale Belcher
Mar 25, 2023
Julie Dale Belcher, 53, of Chester, Virginia, passed away March 25, 2023. Julie was born in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late William H. Belcher, Jr. and Violet Woodard Belcher on May 29, 1969. Julie is survived by her loving children, Richard E. Williams III, Hollis E. Urias, Keirstyn A. Urias (Nick Briglia); grandchildren, Cecilia Lizama and Giovanni Briglia; companion, Saul...
Brenda Carter Stech
Mar 24, 2023
Brenda Carter Stech, 71, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She loved watching General Hospital and NASCAR. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Roberts; and father, Norman E. Roberts Jr. She is survived by her son, David (Michelle); daughter, Amy (Terence); and four grandchildren, Kelvin (Enrayia), Logan, Marissa, and Keyshawn. Special thank you to...
Michael Eugene Sexton
Mar 24, 2023
Michael E. Sexton, 71, was born in Greeneville, Tennessee, to Howard and Bobbie Sexton. He was predeceased by his father. Mike leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Susan; his children, Corie (Joshua) and Field; his beloved grandson, Ian; siblings, Debbie (Allen), Peggy, and Bruce; and many loved nieces and nephews. Mike was a long-time member of Enon Baptist...
Christine W. Johnson
Mar 24, 2023
Christine Lincke Wilson Johnson, 84, was born on April 2, 1938, in Hopewell Virginia. Her parents, Dr. W. Trent Wilson and Emily Lincke also raised two sons, Trent Jr., and Maurice. Chris attended Hopewell High School, where she was not only a cheerleader and Editor of the school newspaper, but was also was named "Miss Kaleidoscope." She attended Longwood College,...
Larry Ryder
Mar 23, 2023
Larry Wayne Ryder, 73, of North Dinwiddie, departed from this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Fred and Mary Alice Ryder; siblings, Marie Ryder Gump, Virgil Franklin Ryder, and Harvey Lee Ryder; his loving wife, Joyce Evelyn Ryder; and step son, Joey Green. Larry retired from the Virginia Highway Department. He...
Helen Yvonne O'Neil
Mar 23, 2023
Helen Y. O'Neil, 61, of Chester VA, died March 23, 2023. Born in Fort Lee, VA, raised in Chester, VA, she was the daughter of Faye W. Pennza and Peter O'Neil. She is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Jones and her husband, Christopher Jones; grandchildren, Jaycob Clatterbuck and Caleb Jones; daughter, Hope Marshall and her fiancé, Scott Frazier; and grandson,...
