Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jacqualine Poarch
Nov 28, 2024
Jacqualine "Jackie" Poarch, 82, of Richmond, VA, passed away on November 28, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Adam Durrette and Violet Gunter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Randall Poarch; a brother, Walter Sammy Durrette; and two sisters, Barbara "Bobbie"...
Charles Daniel Walker
Nov 26, 2024
Charles Daniel Walker, 76, of Bracey, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter, LaVonda J. Landon; parents, Paul Walker and Annie Swilley; brothers, Earnest Walker, Osborne Walker, and Melvin Walker; and sisters, Ernestine Deweese, Eloise Townes, and Elaine Knight.
Charles spent his career working for several car dealerships in the local area and...
Milton Lee Emory
Nov 26, 2024
Milton Lee Emory, 79, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born and raised in Prince George, VA, he was the son of the late Bernard Emory, Sr. and Margaret Emory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his devoted wife...
Charles Read Barksdale, Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Read Barksdale, Jr., 76, of Prince George County, Virginia, peacefully departed this world on November 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Reade Barksdale; his granddaughter, Kaydence; and his parents, Charles R. Barksdale, Sr. and Audrey Williams Barksdale.
Charles was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. Left to honor his memory...
Thomas Morris Watkins
Nov 25, 2024
Thomas "Tommy" Morris Watkins, 64, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born April 4, 1960, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late James Douglas Watkins, Sr. and Maude Watkins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Watkins Williams.
He is survived by his brother, James Douglas Watkins, Jr. and his partner, Shirley, of Hopewell,...
Nancy Eure Brockwell
Nov 24, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Nancy Eure Brockwell "Nana", went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2024. Born on July 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Minnie Eure Clarke and Thomas Preston Clarke. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Brockwell, Jr.; and brother, Eugene J. Eure. She is survived by her sons, Bruce...
Joseph Francis Oliveri, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph Francis Oliveri, Sr., 91, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Alfred and Christina Pravato Oliveri; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank Oliveri; and a son-in-law, Ken Hatch. Mr. Oliveri was a United...
Bettie Lou Gill
Nov 23, 2024
Bettie Lou Gill, 76, of Church Road, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Annie Lewis.
Bettie was employed by the City of Petersburg for 31 years as a clerk with the Commissioner of Revenue. She loved flowers and gardening.
Bettie is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Cooper Gill,...
Shirley Jean Wester
Nov 23, 2024
Shirley Jean Wester, 86, of Prince George, VA, formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Lyra Mae Lumpkin; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Jordan Wester; and a son, Richard Tyson.
Shirley loved crafting and was especially known for her beautiful Santa ornaments, that she...
Paul Vilas Nevin
Nov 22, 2024
Paul Vilas Nevin, 37, passed away surrounded by love, in Petersburg, on November 22, 2024. Paul was born in Calcutta, India, and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, by his adoptive parents, Rick and Janice Nevin, of Williamsburg, VA. Paul is survived by his parents; his brother, John Nevin (Emily and Ricky); his aunt, Carolyn Cyran; and extended family throughout the United...
Janet Pecht Brockwell
Nov 22, 2024
Janet Pecht Brockwell, 92, of Carson, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2024, at her home. She was born September 25, 1932, to the late Bruce and Goldie Pecht. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brockwell; brother, Charles Pecht (Lucille); and twin sister, Joyce Cassidy. She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Steve...
Jasper Burnell Green, Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Jasper "Jack" Burnell Green, Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born in Farmville, VA, and raised in Dundas, VA, by the late JB "Bunny" and Ruby Green. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Jo Ann Green. After his retirement from Union Camp, he and Jo Ann traveled as...
Lena Evko
Nov 21, 2024
Lena Fernandez Evko, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Ermina Fernandez; her husband, John Evko, Sr.; and her siblings, Anna Gonzalez, Mary Lombardi, and Benny Fernandez.
A resident of Dogwood Terrace, Lena was a member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge and loved to play bingo. Most of...
Kimberly S. McCoy
Nov 20, 2024
Kimberly S. McCoy, 55, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on November 20, 2024. Born in Lima, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Janet L. Keysor and John F. McCoy. She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Raelene McCoy.
Kimberly worked as an Administrator for Adams Paving, and she was a member of The H.O.G. 1381 Motorcycle Club. Her hobbies...
Frances Elizabeth Lythgoe
Nov 20, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Lythgoe, 89, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born to the late Ralph and Nellie Lewis in Lunenburg County, VA. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Lythgoe; her son, Danny Lythgoe; and three brothers, Ralph Lewis, David Lewis, and Tim Lewis. When not out in her garden, she...
Anne Elizabeth Riffe
Nov 18, 2024
Heaven gained the sweetest angel on November 18, 2024. Anne Elizabeth Riffe, 85, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born in North Hamptonshire, England, to the late Leonard and Agnes Manning. She met her late husband, Jack, there while he was serving in the Air Force. They had been married 50 years at the time of his passing.
She...
Paula Oden Grove
Nov 18, 2024
Paula Oden Grove, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Anne Santangelo Oden; and was also preceded in death by four siblings, Kathleen Mullican, Sylvia Hammond, Rosemary Miller and Richard Oden. Mrs. Grove was the swim team coach at Sherwood Hill Swim Club for over 20...
John Conway Holden
Nov 17, 2024
John Conway Holden, 67, of Prince George, Virginia, died on November 17, 2024. Born in Anchorage, Alaska Territory, John was the son of the late Dr. Bobby Glenn Holden and Lillian Estelle Moore Holden. At less than a month old, he was flown from Alaska to be raised in Petersburg, Virginia, in a full house that he helped fill with...
Margaret Ann Smith
Nov 15, 2024
Margaret Ann Smith's journey on this earth ended November 15, 2024, and we celebrate her legacy, Christian life, and fellowship.
Her love and spirit will endure in the memories of all who knew her, or had the opportunity to meet, talk, or pray with her.
As a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she inspired countless lives.
Ann is survived by her son,...
Gerald L. Lucas
Nov 15, 2024
Gerald L. Lucas, 86, of Chester VA, passed away on November 15, 2024. Born on December 21, 1937, to the late Louise Lucas, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Pete Lucas (Margaret); son, Jerry "Butch" Lucas; and nephew, Eddie Lucas.
He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, was deeply loved his family and friends, and enjoyed...
