Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joy Hull Bolte
Jan 13, 2020
Joy Hull Bolte, 90, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Joy was born on May 11, 1929, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to Nina Newton Hull and Lucius Chapman Hull. She was a beloved sister, wife, mother, friend, and teacher. Joy grew up the oldest of two sisters. She cherished a...
Ethel "Wray" Floyd Smith
Jan 13, 2020
Ethel “Wray” Floyd Smith 91, of Chester VA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Louise Floyd; brother, Fred Floyd;and granddaughter Amanda Bienvenu. Wray is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, William “Tom” Smith, Jr.; children, Joe Smith, Jay Smith, Jill Bienvenu, Jessica Tyler (Patrick); grandchildren, Logan Moore,...
Shirley Anne Parrish
Jan 11, 2020
Shirley Anne Parrish, 82, of Chester, a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Woods Purcell; father, Edwin A. Purcell; husband, John “Jack” Thomas Parrish, III; and daughter, Lisa Kaye Parrish. She was a registered nurse who proudly served in...
Carlie Louis Duncan
Jan 11, 2020
Carlie Louis Duncan, 67, of Chester, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlie Lawson and Gwendolyn Erickson Duncan, and son, Christopher Lesley Duncan. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Carlie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Waco, Inc. after 26 years of service. He is survived...
Jeremy Reid Mayberry
Jan 11, 2020
Jeremy Reid Mayberry, age 28, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County and graduate of Dinwiddie High School, Jeremy worked at Walmart Distribution Center for several years, but recently began working as a sales representative for Cintas. He loved going to the gym, hunting, and fishing, but most of all, he loved...
Samuel P Archer Jr.
Jan 10, 2020
Samuel “Sammy” Powell Archer, Jr., of Chesterfield, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Oliver Archer; brother, Boe Archer and sister, Brenda Wilson. Sammy was a devoted husband and father who worked for Philip Morris, USA, for 34 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lois Payne...
Irwin Roland Specter
Jan 10, 2020
Roland Specter, 88 of Chesterfield County (formerly Petersburg), died January 10, 2020. Roland was the son of the late Hyman Specter and Bertha Specter of Emporia, VA. He was preceded in death by wife, Gerry Specter. He is survived by two sons, Mark Specter, and Steven Specter; two grandchildren, Jamie Specter and Kevin Specter (Courtney); great-grandson, Ethan Specter; and his...
Sandra Kay Nida
Jan 10, 2020
Sandra Kay (Beach) Nida entered Heaven’s door January 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward H. Beach; mother, Dorothy Susan Beach; sister, Shirley Ann Sampsel; and brother-in-law, Larry Smith. Sandra grew up in Mansfield, Ohio. She came to Virginia in 1969 with her husband who was stationed at Fort Lee in the Air Force. She felt...
Walter Clyde Nesmith
Jan 10, 2020
Walter “Clyde” NeSmith, 93 of Hopewell passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Clyde was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia to the late James and Ethyl NeSmith. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Ruby Ryals; and his siblings, Myrtle Wise Clark, Polly Usry, Daniel NeSmith (Dot), Mary Lee Howard, Christine Lively, Ervin NeSmith, Johnny NeSmith, Charles NeSmith, Ethel...
Colonel (Ret) Neal C. Petree, Jr.
Jan 10, 2020
Colonel (Ret) Neal C Petree, Jr. of Chipley, Florida Passed Away on Friday, January 10, 2020. He was born in Hopewell Virginia September 3, 1929. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Jacqueline C. Petree and son, Blake E. Petree. Neal was a high school multi-sport star for the Blue Devils at Hopewell High school. Following...
Carolyn Robertson Turnage
Jan 10, 2020
Carolyn Robertson Turnage, 78, of Glen Allen, VA, died on January 10, 2020. Raised in Chester, VA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Davis and Mary Lois Robertson. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, nurse, and poet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Gainey Turnage, her sister, Sara Cleere, and...
Cody Blaine Lasher
Jan 6, 2020
Cody Blaine Lasher, 26, of Chester, VA., passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jannette C. Sutton. Cody was an avid fisherman and loved fishing with his dad. As a huge Baltimore Ravens fan, he also enjoyed watching football with his dad. He was a 2011 graduate of Thomas Dale High School, where...
Kevin Taylor Woodlief
Jan 6, 2020
Kevin Taylor “Woody” Woodlief, age 63, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. He was raised in Matoaca but lived his adult life in Dinwiddie. He was preceded in death by his father, Dorsey T. Woodlief. Survivors include his mother, Lucille W. Woodlief; wife, Shirley Bishop Woodlief; son, Matthew T Woodlief (Jill); daughter, Taylor W. Collins (Kevin); grandchildren, Avery Collins, Ryland...
James Arthur Lawson
Jan 6, 2020
James Arthur Lawson, 70, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. He was the son of the late Reavie and Charlotte Lawson. James proudly served his country in the United States Army. He started his career in the trucking industry. James was employed with McLean Trucking for many years and went on to retire with Yellow Freight. James...
Dorothy Mae Walker
Jan 6, 2020
Dorothy Mae Walker, 83, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Cameron O. Walker Sr. Dorothy retired from Brown and Williamson after 30 years of service. She then worked in retail as a sales clerk for over 20 years. Dorothy is survived by her children, Cameron O....
Mark Stuart Richards
Jan 5, 2020
Mark Stuart Richards, 59, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Richard and Belle Richards. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Richards. Mark graduated from Tidewater Academy and attended Elon University. Mark had a strong passion for photography. He was the proud owner...
Gregory Perkey Ozmar
Jan 5, 2020
CPT (Ret) Gregory Perkey Ozmar, 67, of Petersburg, VA, died unexpectedly January 5, 2020. He was born in Petersburg, VA, and was the son of the late Lovel B. Ozmar, Jr. and Dreama Perkey Ozmar. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Linda Elder Ozmar. Greg had two birthdays each year that he loved to...
Wayne Leroy Shawl
Jan 3, 2020
Wayne Leroy Shawl, 82, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 03, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Edna Shawl; his son, Mark Shawl, Sr.; and his sisters, Mary Lou Rex and Shirley Kyes. He was a wonderful man, a loving husband, great father, caring granddaddy and most of all...
