Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Alexis Marianni Olszewski
Jun 29, 2022
Alexis Marianni Olszewski, born September 15, 1999 in Petersburg, Virginia to Tasheria Johnson and Mark Olszewski. Although Alexis was born with a congenital heart defect, Alexis would continue to defy the odds by not just surviving but thriving. She was determined to make her mark on this world. She was an adventurous fun, loving, caring individual with a unique personality....
Audrey Inez Ferguson
Jun 29, 2022
Audrey I. Ferguson, 95, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on June 29th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, of 51 years; her parents, Andrew and Bernice Hailey; and three children, Robert Ferguson, Peggy Webster, and Christine Ferguson. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Welsh of Frankford, Delaware, and Delores Bowles, of Carolina Shores, N C.;...
Earnest Ray Thomas, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Earnest Ray Thomas, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home June 28, 2022, while surrounded by his family, friends, and loved ones. Earnest was born on January 12, 1951, in New Bern, North Carolina to Robert Lofton and Clara Herrington Thomas. Earnest spent his early life in New Bern until he joined the Army in 1968. After his service in...
Douglas Eddins, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Douglas Ray Eddins, Sr., 60, of Dinwiddie, passed away on June 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ila Eddins; son, Douglas Eddins, Jr.; granddaughter, Jaylyn Hinchey; and siblings, David Eddins and Doris Cairns. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patricia Eddins; children, David Eddins (Lindsay), Amanda Eddins, Patience Eddins, Sheena...
Priscilla Minor Bjornes
Jun 27, 2022
Priscilla Minor Bjornes, 81, of Hopewell, gained her angel wings on June 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Katheryn Minor. Also preceding her in death, the father of her children, William H. Bjornes. Priscilla was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer for many years. She is survived by her children, Bill...
Mary Frances Coble
Jun 27, 2022
Mary Frances Coble, 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Edna Allred; husband, Paul Edward Coble Sr.; brother, Larry Eugene Allred; sister, Johnnie "Peanut" Allred Goodman; and grandson, Matthew Vincent Coble. Mary was a devoted Christian and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a God-fearing,...
Elizabeth Ann Hatch
Jun 25, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Hatch, 89, of Disputanta, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bolling and Frances Partin; husband, William Hatch; sister, Frances Nicholson; and brothers, Beverly Partin and Bolling S. Partin. Elizabeth was a member of Salem UMC in Spring Grove, Virginia. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed traveling and square...
Joseph Kenneth Roach
Jun 25, 2022
Joseph Kenneth Roach, 73, of Chesterfield, was called home by his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Roach. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Helen Wilson Roach; four sons, Jason Roach (Kathy), William Roach (Vanessa), Tyler Roach (Ally) and Wesley Roach (Cecilia); his grandchildren, Hunter, Emily, Sarah,...
Michael Wayne Akers, Sr
Jun 24, 2022
Michael Wayne Akers, Sr., 76, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Akers; father, Henry Akers; sister, Sharon Akers; mother, Mable Akers; as well as his wife, Peggy Akers. Michael is survived by his son, Michael Akers, Jr. (Megan); daughter, Anne Murray (Jeff); stepchildren, Susan Leslie and Jimmy Turner;...
Vera Downing Clements
Jun 24, 2022
Vera Downing Clements, 96, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruey and Amanda Downing; husband, Russell Clements; and sisters, Madeline, Jean, and Maxine. Vera is survived by her daughters, Barbara Moody (Walter), Brenda Roberts (David), and Patricia Moody; grandchildren, Mark Moody (Tammy), Vaughan Moody (Angela), Kirk Moody (Charla), and...
Richard Jarrett Hayes, Jr
Jun 24, 2022
Richard Jarrett Hayes, Jr., 72, of Chester, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Hayes, Sr. and Mary Hayes; and his sister, Barbara Hayes Wilkes. Richard worked as a pipefitter for 35 years with Allied Chemical/Honeywell. Upon his retirement, he started his own business as a backflow prevention specialist. Richard served for...
David Carnell Hughes
Jun 23, 2022
David Carnell Hughes, 73, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Lockard Hughes Jr.; and his brothers, Ashley Hughes and Clark Hughes. David served honorably in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years of service. He served in the 82nd Airborne and was spent time as a jumpmaster....
Florence Marie Mueller
Jun 22, 2022
Florence Marie Mueller, 76, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Guy Brittle and Alma Lee Barkman; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Arthur Mueller. Marie is survived by her devoted partner, John Chaplin; one son, Billy Schlager; a daughter, Theresa...
Amy Burton Fisher
Jun 22, 2022
Amy Burton Fisher, beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Todd Fisher; a son, Aiden Mandry Fisher; mother, Mary Belle Wilson (Billy); father, James Patrick Burton, Sr. (Linda); mother-in-law, Carol Fisher; grandmother-in-law, Margaret Lewis, affectionately known as "Gramma"; brothers and sisters, James Patrick Burton, Jr. (Sarah), Adam Mandry...
Susan Daniel Walker
Jun 22, 2022
Susan Daniel Walker (Sunshine, Susie, Suki, anything but Sue!), age 65, of Chester, Virginia, passed on to Glory on 22 June 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. Susan was born on 16 September 1956 in Hopewell, Virginia, to Drummer Sadler Daniel and Ethel Martin Daniel who preceded her in death; as did her brother, Randy Martin Daniel. She is survived her husband,...
Eva Anna-Lisa Guthrie
Jun 21, 2022
Eva Anna-Lisa Guthrie, 65, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, she was the daughter of the late Lars Karlsson; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 8 years, Henry G. Guthrie, Jr. Eva earned her nursing degree and degree of computer sciences both in Sweden. She became a United...
Lois Jean Honaker Lee
Jun 20, 2022
Lois Jean Honaker Lee, born on October 9, 1935, died on June 20, 2022, at the age of 86. A beloved mother and cherished wife to her husband of 59 years, Lois lived most of her life in Hopewell, Virginia, which she dearly loved. The daughter of Elbert Honaker and Lucy Honaker, Lois was born in Honaker, VA. After graduating...
Carole Sabina Mumford
Jun 19, 2022
Carole Sabina Mumford, 71, of Petersburg, Virginia, formerly of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away on June 19, 2022, at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger M. and Stella J. Mumford; brother, James R. Mumford; and sister, Susan J. Mumford. She started her career at the Petersburg Public Library before going to the...
Linda Hayton Gravitte
Jun 19, 2022
Linda Hayton Gravitte, 75, of Dinwiddie, born in Sugar Grove, Virginia, passed away on June 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Leroy Hayton; mother, Mary Rich Cox; and her husband of 23 years, Melvin "Tom" Gravitte, III. Linda is survived by her daughter, Lisa Coleman (Frankie); son, Kevin Kirsh (Julie); and grandchildren, Lauren Christopher, Ryan...
Olga Wolosuk Newton
Jun 19, 2022
Olga Wolosuk Newton, 93, passed away on June 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Wolosuk and Mary Stanko; spouse, Herbert Newton; daughters, Robin and Kim; granddaughter, Rachel; and brothers, Alex, Nick, and Peter Wolosuk. Olga was a longtime resident of Virginia, proud of her Russian heritage and known for her fierce independence, strong opinions, and...
