Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Philip Steven Arnold
Mar 7, 2022
Phillip Steven Arnold, 80 years old, of Chester, Virginia, died March 7th, 2022. Born in Tennessee, he was raised in several areas of Tennessee and Virginia. He was the son of late Pastor George Arnold and Foy Wright Arnold. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Rocky Mount High school and studied Forestry at Virginia Polytechnic...
Charles Arthur Shortt, Iii
Mar 7, 2022
Charles Arthur "Boogie" Shortt III, passed away on March 7, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Petersburg, VA and spent much of his life enjoying time at Burwell's Bay with friends and family. He worked at Brown & Williamson for 18 years followed by a total of 33 years in the propane industry as a...
Mabel Terrell Melnyk
Mar 6, 2022
MELNYK, Mabel Elizabeth Terrell, 98, of Chester, departed this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was the second of 8 children born to Moncrieff and Meta Terrell. She was a lifelong resident of Chester, and graduated from Chester High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Michael "Mickey" (2007); son, "Mickey, Jr." (2012); great-great-grandson, Nathan (2011);...
John Archer Cairns, Jr.
Mar 6, 2022
John Archer Cairns, Jr., 54, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on March 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris F. Cairns. John worked at Jim's Body Shop and was also a truck driver. He was known for his truck and the cooler he kept in the bed of his truck with coca-colas. He enjoyed playing the...
Ruby Patterson Weber
Mar 5, 2022
Ruby Patterson Weber, 94, of Chester VA, died March 5, 2022. Born in Lewiston, NC and raised in McKenney, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Murt Heartwell Patterson; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Nelson Ellsworth Weber; and a brother, Joe Patterson. She is survived by her children, Frank...
Paul Edward Stables, Sr.
Mar 5, 2022
Paul Edward Stables, Sr., 86 of Colonial Heights, VA, died March 5, 2022. Born and raised in Narrows, VA, he was the son of the late Amos and Edith Stables. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, devoted to his family and friends. He graduated from Narrows High School and obtained his Accounting Certificate from La Salle...
Richard Deale Bennett
Mar 4, 2022
Richard Deale Bennett, 69, of Prince George, VA died March 4, 2022. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Ralph Ernest and Malene Warthan Bennett. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 37 years from Hercules, in Hopewell, VA, starting his career in the packroom and finishing as Safety Manger...
Richard Frank Puchmeyer
Mar 3, 2022
Richard Frank Puchmeyer, 75, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ann Puchmeyer. Mr. Puchmeyer is survived by his son, Brian Puchmeyer and wife, Melissa; four grandchildren, Kody Belanger, and Brandon, Addison and Kilie Puchmeyer; and two great-grandchildren, Maci and Colt Belanger....
Samuel Pettaway Johnson, Iii
Mar 3, 2022
Samuel Pettaway Johnson III, 79, of Petersburg, VA, died March 3, 2022. Sam was a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA. He was the son of the late Samuel Pettaway Johnson, Jr. and Mary Lee Powell Johnson. He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Elizabeth Barr Johnson; daughters, Sarah Barr Johnson Jones (Andrew) and Westbrook Johnson; grandchildren, Samuel...
Rose Krenicky Hartley
Mar 1, 2022
Rose Krenicky Hartley, 82, of Prince George, passed away on March 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Krenicky, Sr. and Agnes M. Krenicky; brother, Wesley L. Krenicky, Sr.; nephews, Eddie Krenicky and Wesley L. Krenicky, Jr. Rose worked in sales at Seward Luggage. She loved nature, watching birds, fishing, listening to music, and enjoyed going...
Everett Millard Cleaton, Jr.
Feb 28, 2022
Everett Millard Cleaton, Jr., 74, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late Everett Millard Cleaton, Sr. and Elizabeth Baicy Cleaton. Everett was a proud veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was employed with VDOT as a Maintenance Manager, retiring after...
Karen Atkins
Feb 28, 2022
Karen Sue Atkins, 63, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Sue was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Blevins; brother, Joseph Blevins; and her sister, Emma "Shelly" Blevins. She is survived by her devoted husband, Billy Atkins; son, Chris Atkins and wife, Melanie; daughter, Tiffany Clary and husband, Jamal; stepsons, Chad Murdock and Brandon...
Jo Anne Ellington
Feb 27, 2022
Jo Anne Ellington, 81, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ferdinand Ellington and Gladys Madeline Vaiden Ellington. Jo Anne was employed with Ukrops grocery store, retiring after more than 20 years. She will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her sons,...
Lowell Glenn Brubaker
Feb 26, 2022
Glenn Brubaker peacefully passed away on 02/26/2022 surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on 3/23/1945, Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Flora Brubaker; brother, John; and nephew, Christopher. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Mari (Dennis), Scott, Michael Swagger (Adam), Brian Swagger (Crissy), Wayne Nolan; and daughter-in-law, Christi. Glenn loved and cherished...
Andrew John Townsley, Sr.
Feb 25, 2022
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Madelyn Doyle Howell
Feb 25, 2022
Madelyn Doyle Howell, 92, of Richmond, passed away February 25, 2022 at her home at Cedarfield Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 17, 1929 in McKenney, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edwina Boisseau Baskerville and Thomas Watson Doyle. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Burke Hobson Howell. She is survived by...
Clarence Richard Vaughan
Feb 25, 2022
Clarence "Bubba" Richard Vaughan, Jr., 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Clarence Richard Vaughan, Sr. and Hazel Fry Vaughan. He was also preceded in death by wife, Janet Rives Vaughan; grandchildren, Robert Chad Satterwhite and Eric Todd Skelton. He is survived by his daughter, Robin...
Michael Dennis Harney
Feb 24, 2022
Michael Dennis Harney, 66, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Born in Arlington and raised in McLean, he was the son of the late Jack Harney and Lucille Williams Harney. He is survived by his spouse, Katharine Harney; children, Lauren Harney (Mike), Sean Harney (Kristina), and Megan Harney; grandchildren, Connor, Ainsleigh, Brenden and Kaytee; siblings, Dave, Don,...
April Mariah Pham
Feb 24, 2022
April Mariah Pham, 19, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 24th, 2022. She was born on April 5th, 2002 at Johnston Willis Medical Center in Richmond, VA. The daughter of Tony Pham and Maria Pham. April was a smart, funny and caring person. She literally could make anyone laugh at a drop of a dime. April enjoyed dining...
Charles Chandler Ashby, Sr.
Feb 23, 2022
Charles Chandler Ashby, Sr., 90, went to be with his Lord on February 23, 2022. He lived his life with an unwavering faith in God and served his Lord, his family, his community and his country well. All that he did in life was fueled by love and a servant's heart. Charles, also fondly known as Daddy, Pop and Doc,...
