Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Barbara Johnson Bedner
Dec 19, 2021
Barbara Johnson Bedner, 89, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Johnson and Virgie Richardson Johnson; her husband, Andrew J. Bedner, Jr.; her son, Andrew L. Bedner, Sr.; and her brother, Robert Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Daphne Ratliff and husband, Richard; grandson, Andrew Bedner, Jr.;...
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.;...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
Clarissa Venice Simmons
Dec 8, 2021
Clarissa Venice Simmons of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was 20 years young. She is survived by her mother, Lisa Lewis Simmons; father, David A. Simmons; brother, Carl A. Dandridge, Jr.; sister, Amanda R. Simmons-Polanco; and a host of family and friends. Clarissa was a lead teacher and manager-in-training at Young Chef’s Academy in Henrico,...
Angela Victoria Perkinson
Dec 8, 2021
Angela Victoria Perkinson, 57, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born in Cumberland, NC she was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Mitchell and her husband, Roy. Angie will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, caregiver and friend. Angie was a selfless person and always put...
Kevin James Turner
Dec 8, 2021
Kevin James Turner, 60, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away surrounded by family on December 8, 2021. Born June 23, 1961, Kevin was the youngest son of the late Kenneth E. Turner and Barbara Hamn Turner. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Turner. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Millie D. Gryp-Turner; his...
Anna Stigall
Dec 7, 2021
Anna Catanzaro Stigall, 91, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Michigan on January 30, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Sam Catanzaro and Lorrna Karn. Mrs. Stigall was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert E. Stigall, Sr.; a grandson, Daniel Lee; and a great-grandson, Daniel E. Patterson,...
