Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Charles George Sithens
Mar 22, 2023
Charles "Chuck" George Sithens, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence, on March 22, 2023. Chuck was born the middle son of three children, to Charles and Grace Sithens, in Norristown, PA, on August 25, 1942. He grew up in Conshohocken, PA, and graduated from Conshohocken High School. He went on to complete one semester of college at the University...
Karin Maria Fuller
Mar 21, 2023
Karin M Fuller, 81, of Hopewell, VA, died March 21, 2023. Born and raised in Germany, she was the daughter of Otto and Magdalena Leber. Her husband of 36 years, Harold Fuller predeceased her in 1995. She is survived by her sons, Robert Karl Fuller, his wife, Karen Fuller, originally of Georgia, and Jefferson Allen Fuller; Sister, Jenny Leber; and...
Ella Louise Emerson
Mar 21, 2023
Ella Louise Emerson, 69, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Barbara Emerson; and her sister, Sarah Quan. Ella is survived by her brothers, George Emerson, Michael Christopher Emerson, and Daniel Emerson; and sisters, Rochelle Emerson and Jennifer Emerson. A graveside service will be held at Mt....
Wayne Mitchell Ritter
Mar 18, 2023
Wayne "Buck" Mitchell Ritter, 80, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with Jesus on March 18, 2023. Born in Pinehurst, NC, on March 5, 1943, to Herman Bryan Ritter Sr. and Christine McDonald Ritter. He was preceded in death by both parents, as well as a brother, Jerry Casper McDonald. Wayne is survived by his wife, Loretta Barron Ritter; two...
Sara Ann Susman Cohen
Mar 16, 2023
Sara Ann Susman Cohen, 89, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Greensboro, NC she was the daughter of the late Macey and Roselea Hayes Susman; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alvin Cohen; and her brother, David Susman. Mrs. Cohen was an active member of the Southside Virginia Chapter of...
Joyce Ragsdale Bishop
Mar 16, 2023
Joyce Ann Ragsdale Bishop, 83, of Dinwiddie, VA, left us to be with Jesus on March 16, 2023. She was born in Chesterfield, VA, on May 27, 1939, to Archer Raymond Ragsdale and Annie Lona Clark Ragsdale, later Lona Ragsdale Puckett. She was predeceased by both parents; as well as her brother, Clyde Perry Ragsdale and his wife, Marie Sirry...
Barbara Turner Cooley
Mar 16, 2023
Loving mom & "Gammi," - Barbara Turner Cooley went home to Jesus on March 16, 2023, at age 64. Barbara was born into a tight-knit extended family in Chesterfield, VA, on March 24, 1958, as the oldest with three younger brothers. As a young child, she idolized her father - trailing closely behind him in the tobacco fields and fervently...
Clarence Fields
Mar 16, 2023
Clarence Fields, 89, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mr. Fields was the son of the late Kelly and Judy Lewis Fields; and was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Fields; and three sisters, Dora Wade, Nora Cannon, and Margaret Milroy. Clarence retired in 1995 from Brown and Williamson Tobacco after many years of...
