Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Thomas Gregory Mingia
Dec 31, 2021
Thomas Gregory Mingia, 60, of Dinwiddie passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Irving C. Mingia; mother, Judy Tipton; and sister, Belinda Burnette. Thomas -otherwise known as “Mingia”, was employed by Clay Home Medical for 27 years as a Routing Supervisor. He knew his medical equipment...
Katherine Baker Whitchurch
Dec 30, 2021
Katherine Baker Whitchurch, 94, of Petersburg, was received in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred “Buddy” Whitchurch; and two daughters, Jean Marie Whitchurch and Carol Whitchurch Hogwood and her husband, Ronnie. Katherine was employed with Titmus Optical, retiring after 48 years. She was a longtime member of First...
Josephine Pate Lyle
Dec 27, 2021
Josephine Pate Lyle, 97, of McKenney, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Fayetteville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Pate and Ettie Nunnalee Pate. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dean Lyle; and great-grandson, Jason Lyle. She is survived by her son, Joseph Lyle (Elaine); grandchildren, David Lyle (Amy), and Travis...
Charlotte Erika Cancino
Dec 27, 2021
Charlotte Erika Cancino, 85, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Berlin, Germany on April 20, 1936 to the late Gerhardt Burr and Martha Krumper Burr. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Hans and oldest brother, Gerhardt, both of whom died during WWII in Berlin. She was also preceded by her sister,...
Kumiko Jean Fogel
Dec 27, 2021
Kumiko J. Fogel ,91, of Ruther Glen, VA died December 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and 2 older sisters from Japan, her husband, Clinton, and 2 sons, Jeffrey and John. She is survived by her sister and brother from Japan, her 4 remaining children, Jimmy, Mary Ann, Joann and Nancy, their spouses and numerous...
Brenda Roe Meade
Dec 24, 2021
Brenda Roe Meade, 71, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Born in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late Carl Madison Roe and Helen Roe Howell and her husband, Francis “Dix”; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Meade, Jr.; two brothers, Edward Roe and Gene Roe; and three...
John Raymond Ostrosky
Dec 23, 2021
John Raymond Ostrosky, of Chesterfield, VA, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Ostrowski and Catherine Jacien, and his brothers Joseph and Leonard. “Johnny O” or “Yadi,” as he was known by friends and family, was born and raised in Swoyersville, PA. A graduate of Swoyersville High School, he served four...
Carolyn Faye Waddell
Dec 23, 2021
Carolyn Faye Waddell, 75, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on December 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gloria Bailey; her husband, Harry Lee Waddell, Sr.; and her aunt, Ruby Windham. Carolyn loved to dance, read books, and play cards. She enjoyed shopping, especially for her grandchildren whom she adored. She liked listening to music,...
Anne Elizabeth Hearney
Dec 22, 2021
Anne Elizabeth Hearney, 70, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth Pate and was also preceded in death by her sister, Rose Whitlow. Anne loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a floral designer, creating arrangements for every occasion. She...
Lula Whiteheart Kaleyta
Dec 22, 2021
Lula Whiteheart Kaleyta, 90, of Disputanta, VA, passed away on December 22, 2021. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Whiteheart and Blanche Fitzgerald Whiteheart. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kaleyta; and sisters, Catherine Hitchcock (Durwood), and Mildred Reese. She is survived by her daughters and their families to include 13 grandchildren: daughter, Kathy...
Barbara Ann Wheelhouse
Dec 19, 2021
Barbara Ann Wheelhouse, 79, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Born in York County, VA she was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Louise Shell Garrett; and was also preceded in death by a son, James Monroe Wheelhouse; a sister, Mary Lee Garrett; and one grandson, Dana Rowsey. Barbara had a love for her...
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...
