Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Service of Remembrance - Chester Chapel
Dec 3, 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...
Susan Walbert
Dec 1, 2024
Susan Walbert, age 82, of Fauquier, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was the daughter of the late David and Madeline Walbert.
Sue was the beloved librarian of Fauquier County High School, from where she retired after 30-plus years of service. She was an accomplished equestrian who showed horses and raised racehorses. Sue also loved to...
Donna Stech
Dec 1, 2024
Donna Jo Stech, 69, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Stech and her longtime companion, John Lloyd.
Donna loved her family and she especially loved spending time with them. She could always be found behind the camera taking photos at all family events, creating lasting memories. She will be...
Jane Smith Wilson
Nov 30, 2024
Jane Smith Wilson, 96, of Petersburg, VA, died November 30, 2024. Born in Richmond and raised in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late William T.E. and Rosalie Gates Smith. She was retired from social services and the juvenile court system of Petersburg, VA. She was a graduate of Maury High School, The College of William and Mary, and...
William "Gordon" Everhart
Nov 28, 2024
William "Gordon" Everhart, passed away peacefully Thanksgiving morning. He was born on October 11, 1933, in New London, NC.
He was the son of the late William Edgar Roswell Everhart, of Myrtle Beach, SC and late Bernice Everhart, of New London, NC.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Pamela Celeste Everhart; and wife of 70 years, Sylvia Clayton Everhart. He...
Jacqualine Poarch
Nov 28, 2024
Jacqualine "Jackie" Poarch, 82, of Richmond, VA, passed away on November 28, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Adam Durrette and Violet Gunter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Randall Poarch; a brother, Walter Sammy Durrette; and two sisters, Barbara "Bobbie"...
Charles Daniel Walker
Nov 26, 2024
Charles Daniel Walker, 76, of Bracey, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter, LaVonda J. Landon; parents, Paul Walker and Annie Swilley; brothers, Earnest Walker, Osborne Walker, and Melvin Walker; and sisters, Ernestine Deweese, Eloise Townes, and Elaine Knight.
Charles spent his career working for several car dealerships in the local area and...
Milton Lee Emory
Nov 26, 2024
Milton Lee Emory, 79, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born and raised in Prince George, VA, he was the son of the late Bernard Emory, Sr. and Margaret Emory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his devoted wife...
Charles Read Barksdale, Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Read Barksdale, Jr., 76, of Prince George County, Virginia, peacefully departed this world on November 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Reade Barksdale; his granddaughter, Kaydence; and his parents, Charles R. Barksdale, Sr. and Audrey Williams Barksdale.
Charles was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. Left to honor his memory...
Thomas Morris Watkins
Nov 25, 2024
Thomas "Tommy" Morris Watkins, 64, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born April 4, 1960, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late James Douglas Watkins, Sr. and Maude Watkins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Watkins Williams.
He is survived by his brother, James Douglas Watkins, Jr. and his partner, Shirley, of Hopewell,...
Nancy Eure Brockwell
Nov 24, 2024
Surrounded by her family, Nancy Eure Brockwell "Nana", went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2024. Born on July 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Minnie Eure Clarke and Thomas Preston Clarke. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Brockwell, Jr.; and brother, Eugene J. Eure. She is survived by her sons, Bruce...
Joseph Francis Oliveri, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph Francis Oliveri, Sr., 91, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Alfred and Christina Pravato Oliveri; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank Oliveri; and a son-in-law, Ken Hatch. Mr. Oliveri was a United...
Bettie Lou Gill
Nov 23, 2024
Bettie Lou Gill, 76, of Church Road, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Annie Lewis.
Bettie was employed by the City of Petersburg for 31 years as a clerk with the Commissioner of Revenue. She loved flowers and gardening.
Bettie is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Cooper Gill,...
Shirley Jean Wester
Nov 23, 2024
Shirley Jean Wester, 86, of Prince George, VA, formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Lyra Mae Lumpkin; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Jordan Wester; and a son, Richard Tyson.
Shirley loved crafting and was especially known for her beautiful Santa ornaments, that she...
Paul Vilas Nevin
Nov 22, 2024
Paul Vilas Nevin, 37, passed away surrounded by love, in Petersburg, on November 22, 2024. Paul was born in Calcutta, India, and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, by his adoptive parents, Rick and Janice Nevin, of Williamsburg, VA. Paul is survived by his parents; his brother, John Nevin (Emily and Ricky); his aunt, Carolyn Cyran; and extended family throughout the United...
Janet Pecht Brockwell
Nov 22, 2024
Janet Pecht Brockwell, 92, of Carson, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2024, at her home. She was born September 25, 1932, to the late Bruce and Goldie Pecht. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brockwell; brother, Charles Pecht (Lucille); and twin sister, Joyce Cassidy. She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Steve...
Jasper Burnell Green, Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Jasper "Jack" Burnell Green, Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born in Farmville, VA, and raised in Dundas, VA, by the late JB "Bunny" and Ruby Green. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Jo Ann Green. After his retirement from Union Camp, he and Jo Ann traveled as...
Lena Evko
Nov 21, 2024
Lena Fernandez Evko, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Ermina Fernandez; her husband, John Evko, Sr.; and her siblings, Anna Gonzalez, Mary Lombardi, and Benny Fernandez.
A resident of Dogwood Terrace, Lena was a member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge and loved to play bingo. Most of...
Kimberly S. McCoy
Nov 20, 2024
Kimberly S. McCoy, 55, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on November 20, 2024. Born in Lima, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Janet L. Keysor and John F. McCoy. She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Raelene McCoy.
Kimberly worked as an Administrator for Adams Paving, and she was a member of The H.O.G. 1381 Motorcycle Club. Her hobbies...
Frances Elizabeth Lythgoe
Nov 20, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Lythgoe, 89, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born to the late Ralph and Nellie Lewis in Lunenburg County, VA. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Lythgoe; her son, Danny Lythgoe; and three brothers, Ralph Lewis, David Lewis, and Tim Lewis. When not out in her garden, she...
