Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Emmanuel Diamonte Brown
Feb 8, 2022
Emmanuel "Manny" Diamonte Brown, 24, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Manny was born in Carlisle, PA on May 2, 1997 and was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Louvenia Marie Brown and Clarice Brown; and his great-grandparents, Leslie and Jessie Mae Yelverton. He was a graduate of Matoaca High School where he graduate with honors....
Marites Mahinay Walters
Feb 8, 2022
Marites Walters, 50, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Her light and joy will be missed by all. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jonathan Walters; adoring child, Eun Ji Lee; loving mother, Yolanda Mahinay; caring siblings, Radilla Mahinay Deondo, Delfin Mahinay, Joel Mahinay, Mario Mahinay, Rosaly Mahinay, Yonesa Mahinay and Michael Mahinay; as well...
Margaret Ann Toal
Feb 8, 2022
Margaret Toal, 71, of Chester, VA, died February 8, 2022. Born and raised in New York City, she was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Mahoney and Frances Ruiz D'Amico; stepfather, Rocco D'Amico; and grandson, Aidan Harrington. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Michael J. Toal; daughters, Margaret (Paul) and Maureen (Jeff); and grandchildren Brendan,...
Joe Edgar Bishop
Feb 7, 2022
CWO (retired) Joe Edgar Bishop, 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to Clifton and Mary "Coconut" Bishop, and attended Norview High School graduating class of 1956. A career Army officer, Mr. Bishop served three combat tours in Vietnam and was awarded three Bronze Stars, one for valor. His military assignments include Germany,...
Adolph William Skalak, Jr.
Feb 6, 2022
A.W. "Buzzie" Skalak, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022. A lifelong resident of Prince George County, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked as a farmer upon his discharge. He is survived by his sister, Doris Vlk; brother-in-law, Edward Harvanek; nieces, Kathy Miller and Kim Puryear; and nephews, Mark Harvanek, Donald Harvanek,...
Baby Carson Austin Llewellyn
Feb 6, 2022
Baby Carson Austin Llewellyn, of Dinwiddie, VA was born on February 6, 2022 at 6:09 a.m. and passed away on February 6, 2022. Carson was preceded in death by an uncle, Austin McCain Cale; and his great-grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Rachel Llewellyn; grandparents, Renee Poepperling and Tommy Warman of Exeter, PA, Tom and Cheryl Polacheck...
Clarence Edward Walker, Sr.
Feb 5, 2022
Clarence Edward Walker, Sr., 88, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born in Chesterfield, VA, he was the son of the late Clarence McKeever and Mary Ruth Moore Walker; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Janice P. Walker; four brothers; and three sisters....
Lewis Linwood Hanford
Feb 5, 2022
Lewis L. "Bubba" Hanford was born in Petersburg, Virginia December 14, 1957 and was called to heaven February 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis H. and Lillian L. Hanford; and a nephew, Stephen Sheets. He is survived by his sisters, Deborah Hammond (Roger), Cynthia Newton, Lisa McNeal (Joseph); nieces, Tiffany Purdy and Shelby Newton; nephews,...
Gladys Faris Lesley
Feb 5, 2022
Gladys Faris (Poarch) Lesley, 90, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born July 12, 1931; daughter of the late James Wharton and Clara May Poarch. Preceded in death by first husband, Calvin Allen Faris; and siblings, James Poarch, Ethel Winfield, Hattie Duncan, Christine Hoell, John Poarch, William Poarch, and Barner Poarch. A longtime member of First United...
Paul Richard Ethridge
Feb 5, 2022
Paul Richard Ethridge was born November 18,1937 in Hopewell, Virginia to Harrison Ethridge and Pauline Mosley Ethridge, the youngest of three children which included Jacqueline and Harrison. He spent his childhood at home in Petersburg, Virginia and attended Petersburg Public Schools and then Blue Ridge School in Saint George, Virginia - at that time, a residential program for disabled children....
Corliss Edward Back, Jr.
Feb 4, 2022
Corliss Edward Back, Jr., 70, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born in Wise County, VA, he was the son of the late Corliss Back, Sr. and Anna Davis Back. Corliss Back, Jr. served his country in the United States Air Force. He went on to work as an electrician for many years until his retirement. He...
Dennis Neal Hock, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Dennis Neal Hock, Sr., 65, unexpectedly passed away February 4, 2022. Dennis was born August 31, 1956, in Vance County, North Carolina. He is preceded in death last year by his wife, Verna Hock, whom he married in 1976. They settled down in Hopewell, Virginia. Dennis was a long-time employee of ICI Americas and Dupont Teijin Films. He enjoyed playing...
Frances Benedict Williamson
Feb 4, 2022
Frances Benedict Williamson, 66, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born in Quantico, VA, she was the daughter of the late Sultan Joseph Benedict, Sr. and Margaret Ellen Chestnut Benedict; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Sultan J. "Joey" Benedict, Jr.; and a sister, Joan Brown. Mrs. Williamson was a lifetime member of...
Raymond Paul Rayner, Sr.
Feb 3, 2022
Raymond Paul Rayner, Sr., 85, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1936 in the Woodlawn area of Prince George, Virginia to the late Rufus Aaron and Julia Koren Rayner. He lived his entire life in the Prince George/Hopewell area. Fondly known as PawPaw or Pops, Mr. Rayner was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and...
Sheryl Annette Stanton
Feb 2, 2022
Sheryl "Momma" / "Sherly" / "Nanny" Stanton Sheryl Annette Stanton, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids, and "Sherly" or "Nanny" by her six grandkids, departed her loving family on February 2, 2022. Sheryl was born in Hopewell, Virginia on February 8, 1952, to Edward and Edith Brown. Sheryl was the loving mother to Shannon Renee Cadwell and...
Gloria Brockwell Pannier
Feb 2, 2022
Gloria Brockwell Pannier, 94, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Percy Winston and Lucille Dillon Brockwell; and was also preceded in death by her sister, Christine Martin. Mrs. Pannier is survived by her daughter, Linda Thore and husband, Terry; one granddaughter, Lindsey Thore (Timothy...
Kim Lyngbye Jensen
Feb 2, 2022
Kim L. Jensen, 63, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on February 2, 2022. He was born March 27, 1958, in Canada, the son of Erik Jensen and Lis (Andersen) Jensen. Kim graduated from Meadowbrook High School in 1977 and worked as an electrician for Dominion Energy for 30+ years. He had been a member of Piedmont Search...
Lidge O. Jenkins Johnson
Feb 1, 2022
Lidge O. Jenkins Johnson, 87, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was the son of the late Ollie Eugene and Grace Griggs Johnson; and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Carroll Johnson; and his sister, Genevieve J. Connor. Mr. Johnson is a 28-year veteran of the US...
James Pouzar
Jan 31, 2022
James "Jim" Pouzar, 83, of Petersburg, passed away on January 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Pouzar. Jim served honorably in the United States Air Force and after his discharge had a career in the US Treasury Department. He is survived by his longtime companion of 22 years, Shirley Perkinson, of Dinwiddie; and...
Brenda Ann Davis
Jan 31, 2022
Brenda Funk Davis, 74, of Church Road, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 31, 2022. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert Funk, Sr. and Edna Walker Funk. Brenda was small but feisty, she fought the good fight up until the end. She loved her family...
