Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Donald "Russ" McCabe, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Donald "Russ" McCabe, Jr., 53, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on December 24, 2024. Russ was born in Petersburg, VA, to Donald "Donny" McCabe, Sr. and Bobbie Bollinger McCabe. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William Robert McCabe, Jr. and Nellie Glenda McCabe; and his maternal grandparents, Charles Henry Bollinger III and Bernice Gaynell Pond.
Russ was a...
Henry Edward "Pete" Walker
Dec 24, 2024
Henry Edward "Pete" Walker, 78, of Disputanta, VA, passed away in the early morning hours of December 24th, 2024. Henry was born in Mecklenburg, NC, to the late John Walker and Delia Rose Thomas, he was the youngest of nine children.
Pete is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Liz, of 33 wonderful years. His brother, Emmit Walker...
Joseph Patrick Colvin
Dec 22, 2024
Joseph Patrick Colvin, 61, departed this life December 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Colvin and Patsy Colvin. Joe is survived by his sister, Donna Horning (John); brother, Robert (DeAnn); nieces and nephews, Dana Gill, Ashley Vick, Sarah Horning, Robert, Richard, and Tiffany Colvin; and a host of extended family members and friends. He worked...
Phuc Quan
Dec 21, 2024
Phuc Quan, 65, of Chesterfield, VA, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Thao Luyen; his daughter, Linh Quan; brothers, Du Quan, Manh Quan, and Hoang Quan; sisters, Huong Quan and Solan Quan; and his niece, Tuyet Anh Quan. A funeral service will be held at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son...
Boyd Arthur Faithful
Dec 19, 2024
Boyd Arthur Faithful, 85, passed away on December 19, 2024. He was born April 25, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boyd Leon Faithful and Christine Amelia Breihoff. He was a 1957 graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was in the Army reserves for three years (1959-1962).
After retiring from IBM, in East Fishkill, New York, he moved...
Gwendolyn Roberts Harrell
Dec 19, 2024
Gwendolyn Roberts Harrell, of Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Harrell, Sr.; parents, Clarence and Eva D. Roberts; brothers, Clarence and Jack; sisters, Carolyn Gibbens and Elaine Baker. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara E. Huff, of Portsmouth, Rosemary...
Peter Allen Rosenkrans
Dec 17, 2024
Peter Allen Rosenkrans, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1954, and raised in Seneca Falls, New York, to the late John & Margaret Rosenkrans; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bob Rosenkrans; and nephew, Michael Rosenkrans.
Peter graduated from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY; and was awarded at...
Josephine Marie Vaughan Joyner
Dec 15, 2024
Josephine Marie Vaughan Joyner, 87, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Ellis and Joseph Clinton Vaughan; and widow of William B. Joyner. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Joyce Evelyn Green Ryder; and her nephew, Wilford J....
Walter C. Tuma, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Walter C. Tuma, Jr., 76, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on June 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Walter C. Tuma, Sr. and Anna Lucille Hawkins Tuma. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Joe Tuma; brother, Alvin Tuma; and grandson, Ryan Nicholas Russell.
Walter was a lifelong resident of...
Agha Nisar Khan
Dec 13, 2024
Born on January 16, 1937, in Lahore, Pakistan, Agha Nisar Khan passed away on December 13, 2024, in Petersburg, Virginia. Our father lived a life defined by love, selflessness, and dedication to his family. His final moments were a testament to his character: while helping his beloved wife, Mary, after she fell, he passed away, still holding her hand. His...
Linda Diane Peeples Parker
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Diane Peeples Parker, 83, of Petersburg, VA, died December 11, 2024. Born in Arcadia FL, she was the daughter of Vernen Loring Peeples and Blanche Marvelle Fleming Peeples. She is survived by one son; two sisters; and one brother. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association at www.als.org.
Robert H. Brown
Dec 11, 2024
Former New York and Florida resident, Robert H. Brown, 102, passed away on December 11, 2024, at his home in Chester, VA. A Celebration of Life honoring him will be held at a later date.
Mr. Brown was born May 9, 1922, in Utica, NY, to Harry and Lena Brown, who predeceased him. He graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1940,...
Betty Jane Thompson
Dec 11, 2024
Betty Jane Thompson, 89, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Betty was born in Virginia, on March 14, 1935, to the late Horace and Elizabeth Hatch. She grew up in Hopewell, Virginia, prior to moving to Chicago, where she lived for the majority of her adult life. She loved city life and embraced the extensive shopping opportunities...
Rebecca Lynn Lewis Wells
Dec 10, 2024
Rebecca Lynn Lewis Wells, 65, of Carson, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Alton and Rebecca Brown Lewis; and husband, Vernon Wells. Becky loved her family dearly and was a great friend to many. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time. She was Momma and Nena,...
Phillip Wayne Barnes
Dec 7, 2024
Phillip Wayne Barnes, 84, of Chester, VA, passed away on December 7, 2024. Born and raised in Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late Birdie Phillip and Anne Royster; and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Mae, of 49 years. He is survived by his children, David Michael and his wife, Roberta, Stephen Wayne, and...
Denise Kilmon Glass
Dec 6, 2024
Denise Kilmon Glass, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lillian Kilmon; her son, Adam Justin Rainey; and the father of her children and former husband, O.M. "Buck" Rainey, Jr.
Denise worked for Chesterfield County Police Department, then the YMCA of Greater Richmond/Petersburg. Her best experience was working...
Richard Edward Dodson, Sr.
Dec 5, 2024
LTC (Ret.) Richard "Rick" Edward Dodson, Sr., 87, of Chester, Virginia, died peacefully at home on December 5, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jo; his four children, Ricky, Katie, Kevin, and Anne (Clayton Jones); nine grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Sam, Nathan, Jacob, Isaiah, Lindsay, Zachry, Grace, and Cary; and three great-grandchildren, Parker, Eliana, and Addison.
Born and...
Linda Miller Harper
Dec 5, 2024
Linda Miller Harper, 87, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Honaker, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Laura Louise McGraw Miller; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Emmett Leslie Harper, Sr.; and seven siblings, Marguerite, Nora Jane, Betty, Jimmie Gay, Louise, Ralph, and Jack. She...
Service of Remembrance - Dinwiddie Chapel
Dec 5, 2024
You, your family, and your friends are cordially invited to attend our 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...
Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Holt Rice, Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Holt Rice, Sr., passed away at age 90 peacefully at his home in Prince George County, Virginia, on December 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen W. Rice; his sister, Mary E. Arnold; and his brother, Dr. David B. Rice. He is survived by his children, Dr. Benjamin H. Rice Jr., Dr. Ann...
