Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jeffrey Starr Rinker
Dec 18, 2021
Jeffrey Starr Rinker, 60, of N. Chesterfield, VA, died December 18, 2021. Born and raised in Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late Tom and Lillie Rinker. He was preceded in death by his niece, Paula Rinker; nephew, Vinnie Rinker and mother-in-law, Laura Casey. He is survived by wife of 36 years, Laura Elizabeth Rinker; son, David Wayne...
Edith Mae Milliner Grissom
Dec 17, 2021
Edith Mae Milliner Grissom, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born April 3, 1938 in Amelia County, VA. She became a member of Mount Hope Baptist Church at a young age. She worked at Honeywell for over 33 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Carl Leo Grissom, Sr.;...
Barbara Silvey Wells
Dec 17, 2021
Barbara Silvey Wells, 96, of Chester, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin L. Silvey and Ola Fers Silvey; best friend and father of their children, James C. Wells; son, Larry C. Wells; her only sibling, Audrey S. Rhoades; and beloved sons in law, Francis “Moe” Taylor, and Nat Hios. She...
Richard Anton Uhrig
Dec 17, 2021
Richard Anton Uhrig, a resident of Lucy Corr Assisted Living in Chesterfield, VA, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at the age of 91. Known to all as Dick, he was born in New York City on Oct. 2, 1930, the son of Kurt Uhrig and Pauline Bertha Sachs, recent immigrants from Germany. Dick’s early life was hard. First, he...
Arvid Mathews Young Jr.
Dec 16, 2021
Arvid Mathews Young, Jr., of Spring Grove VA, passed away on December 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvid, Sr. and Margaret Epperson Baber. Arvid is survived by his wife, Pam Young; daughter, Shellie Wheatley; a special cousin, Tommy Epperson; several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Jamie Dawn Mcfeaters
Dec 16, 2021
Jamie Dawn McFeaters, 44, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura McFeaters; brother, Philip Cramer; nephew, Josh Cramer; and niece, Tammy Cramer. Jamie enjoyed watching her soap operas or what she referred to them as her “hopies”. She loved to play with her beads and color. She had a...
Bonnie Mountfort Cloud
Dec 15, 2021
Bonnie Mountfort Cloud, 63, of Chester VA, passed away on Wednesday December 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Mountfort and Margaret Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Mountfort and Bruce Mountfort. Bonnie retired after more than 30 years of service from the Chester Post Office. She was a member of St....
Kimberly Phillingane
Dec 15, 2021
Kimberly Phillingane, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on December 15, 2021. Born and raised in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Caudle. She was preceded in death by her stepchildren, Louis Cameron Phillingane and Terry Caicedo. Kim was happily married for 39 years and is survived by her loving husband, Louis Phillingane. She is also...
Betty Thomas Kahn
Dec 15, 2021
Betty Thomas Kahn, 80, of Midlothian VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Thomas and Hilma Creggar Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Ann Overbey. Betty graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1962. She was a worshipper at Grace Gospel...
Robert Dale Laney
Dec 15, 2021
Judge Robert D. Laney, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 15, 2021 after a brief illness. Born September 25, 1938 in Petersburg, Virginia, Judge Laney was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Dale Laney and Gladys S. Laney; and his sister, Betty L. Holt. Judge Laney is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rebecca Dale...
Debra Lynn Edwards
Dec 14, 2021
Debra Lynn Edwards, 65, of Chester, Va went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2021. Born and raised in Petersburg, Va to the late Franklin Delano Guilford and Gloria Dean Jones. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and bonus mother to dozens and friend to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Ronald John Roller
Dec 13, 2021
Ronald John Roller, 85, of Petersburg, passed away on December 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Christine Roller and his wife, Mildred Page Roller. Ronald was a retired 1st class Master Sergeant who served over 20 years in the United States Army. He was active in the community, assisting various business with setting up...
Faye Marie Gaither
Dec 13, 2021
Faye Marie Gaither, 75, a resident of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Allison and Helen Richards Allison; daughter, Candy Gaither; brother, Samuel Allison. She is survived by her loving husband, Hugh E. Gaither; son, Bobby Almany (Patsy); son, Tim Almany (Donna); daughter, Sandra Almany; grandchildren, Tucker Almany,...
Michael Paul Dender
Dec 12, 2021
Michael "Mike" Paul Dender, beloved father and husband, 45, of Prince George, VA, passed from this earthly world on December 12, 2021 with his wife, Andria W. Dender, and daughter, Lillian "Lily" D. Dender, by his side. The family is deeply saddened by the loss of this exceptional man. I want to share Mike's story, as many weren't even aware...
Trudy Mae Hack
Dec 11, 2021
Trudy M. Hack, 76, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Trudy will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, mother and mimi. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Josiah Hack; three children, Joey Hack, Carrie Faris and Jennifer Heath; six grandchildren, Christopher, Alex, Jared, Ethan, Isabella and Robby;...
James Nelson Hixson
Dec 11, 2021
James N. Hixson, 72, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mary Hixson; his son, James Hixson; and his brothers, Donald Hixson and John Hixson. James was born in Trenton, New Jersey on May 21, 1949 and spent 20 years as an over the road truck driver. He...
Joseph Bruce Elko, Jr.
Dec 11, 2021
We are saddened and broken hearted that our beloved son, Joseph Bruce Elko, Jr. “JB” died suddenly on Saturday, December 11, 2021. JB was born in Richmond on March 13, 1979. He attended Matoaca schools in Chesterfield, graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petersburg and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA with a BFA in Interior Design....
David Paul Sizemore
Dec 10, 2021
David Paul Sizemore, 59, of Enon, VA, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Elwood Lee and Ruth Alice Fridley Sizemore. David was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School and then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia State University. He...
Service Of Remembrance- Dinwiddie Chapel
Dec 9, 2021
You, your family and friends are cordially invited to attend A Service of Remembrance. This special service will include an inspirational message, candle lighting ceremony, music and a video memorial tribute. Please join us at one of the times and locations most convenient to you as we honor, remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. We look forward...
Mary Stallard Moore
Dec 9, 2021
Mary S. Moore, 83, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Moore. Mrs. Moore was a member of West End Presbyterian Church in Hopewell, VA and was a retired longtime educator from the Hopewell Public School System. She is survived by her niece, Melissa Flynn; and her...
