Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Bonni Lee Blackburn
Sep 4, 2018
Bonni Lee Blackburn, 52, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Cole. Bonni had worked for MCV as a Clinical Coordinator for the last 17 years. She loved softball, playing cards and dancing, but her greatest love in life was her son. Bonnie is survived by her one...
Patricia Worley Stech
Sep 3, 2018
Patricia Worley Stech, 82, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Monday, September 3, 2018. The daughter of the late Sarah E. Worley, Mrs. Stech retired after 20 years of service as a billing clerk at Southside Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, and loving “Nana” and “Bubbie.” She is survived...
Virginia Dare Harris
Sep 3, 2018
Virginia D. Harris, 86, lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Horace Lingerfelt and Virginia Leslie Lingerfelt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis C. Harris, Sr.; son, Richard; and sister, Bertha. She is survived by her son, Lewis and his wife, Natalina; daughter, Diane and her...
Charles Wesley Wray, Sr.
Sep 2, 2018
Charles Wesley (C.W.) Wray, Sr., age 82, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 surrounded by family after a brief illness. The son of George Wesley and Fannie Gibson Wray, he is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Katherine Clarke Wray, his son Charles W. Wray, Jr. and his wife Shannon, daughter Katherine Wray Detamore and her husband David Marshall...
Mary Elizabeth Yates
Sep 2, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Yates, 80, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Mickey” Wilkie Yates Sr.; sons, “Wayne” Wilkie Jr., James, and Anthony Yates. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra McPeak; sister, Betsey Yates; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive...
Glorice Ann Pillow
Sep 2, 2018
Glorice Ann Pillow, 84, of Colonial Heights, VA, widow of D’Arcy “Pete” Pillow, died Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry and Irene Elizabeth Cole Pritchett. She was also preceded in death by her son, D’Arcy “Petie” Pillow, Jr. Mrs. Pillow was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church where...
Robert Daniel Lee
Sep 2, 2018
Robert Daniel Lee, 92, died peacefully at his lifelong home on September 2, 2018, where he was surrounded by family. He was a member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church, a retired dairy farmer, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the son of the late Travis Taylor and Nolie Dillon Lee. Mr. Lee was preceded in death...
Roy Cecil Gillenwater
Sep 1, 2018
Roy Cecil Gillenwater, 61, of McKenney, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey Childress and David Jefferson Gillenwater; father in-law, Paul Gerhardt Mueller. He is survived by his loving wife, Willette C. Gillenwater; sisters, Deborah Miles, and Carolyn Osborne; aunts, Enga Stanley (Harold), and Shirley Childress; mother in-law, DeNolda Mueller; brother...
Mary Virginia Humphries
Aug 30, 2018
Mary Virginia Humphries, 90, of Sutherland, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Thomas and Lillie Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Humphries, Sr.; daughter, Marjorie Humphries Walker; and grandson, Emmett Walker, Jr. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Willie Humphries and wife,...
Donald Lee Crook, Sr.
Aug 30, 2018
Donald Lee Crook, Sr., 74, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Webster Bee Crook, and Ollie Faye Bennett Crook; sisters, Patricia Hughes, and Linda Maxey. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis E. Crook; son, Donald Lee Crook, Jr., and wife, Kimberley; daughter, Tracy...
Nolan Maddix Stolz
Aug 29, 2018
Stolz, Nolan Maddix On August 29, 2018, we lost precious Nolan. His beautiful smile touched many hearts. Baby Nolan will be remembered by his beloved brother, Darien Stolz; parents, Stephen Stolz and Allison Stolz; paternal grandparents, Christopher Stolz and his wife, Cheri, and Pamela Stolz and Cheryl Perkins; maternal grandparents, Brock Short and Melissa Short; great-grandmothers, Stella Rhodes and Joan...
Gladys Maitland Richardson
Aug 29, 2018
Gladys Maitland Richardson, 101, of Petersburg, VA, widow of Harvey Nelson Richardson, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born and raised in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Moment Guy and Mary Ann Thomason Maitland. Mrs. Richardson worked in the Petersburg Public School System and ended her career in the Prince George Public School System. She was an...
Helen Louise Freeburger
Aug 28, 2018
Helen Louise Talley Freeburger, 83, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband, Barron Henry Freeburger; her three sons, Michael, David and John Freeburger; six beloved grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Patricia Hummer. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the...
George Harrison Williams Jr.
Aug 28, 2018
George Harrison Williams, Jr., 78, born Oct. 31, 1939, a native of the “Cockade City” Petersburg, VA. and also of Richmond and Waverly, VA as well as of Hatteras Island, the Outer Banks, NC, passed away Aug. 28, 2018 of cancer. He was the only son of the late Dr. George Harrison Williams, Sr. and the late Trula Call. He...
Elizabeth Anne Ambs
Aug 27, 2018
Elizabeth Anne Ambs, of Chester, VA passed away on August 27th, 2018 at the age of 75, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Stephen P. Ambs; son, Stephen L. Kennedy; son, Scott Tankesley and wife, Katie; grandchildren, Ian A. Ambs, Michelle Tankesley, and Ashley Tankesley; step-children, Jennifer Ambs, Mary C. Ambs, Sharon...
James Earl Narron
Aug 27, 2018
James Earl Narron of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. He left his earthly home to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Otis and Bertha Narron; and a brother, Otis Lee Narron of Middlesex, N.C. He leaves to cherish his memories...
Khloe Elizabeth Vaughan
Aug 26, 2018
Khloe Elizabeth Vaughan, 23 years old. Born on April 30, 1995. On the morning of August 26th, 2018 a star was named, Khloe Elizabeth Vaughan. Her star shines amongst The Heavens just as she always did here on Earth. Khloe was preceded in death by her Uncle, Jerry Worley, Jr. and her cousin, Kassidy Hahn. She is survived by her...
Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Dobrick
Aug 26, 2018
Thomas Wayne “Tommy” Dobrick, 58, of Midlothian, VA passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Dobrick, Sr., and Joyce Dobrick Vaughan. He is survived by his sons, Thomas W. Dobrick, Jr. and wife, Stephanie; and Jonathan A. Dobrick; grandson, Kaiden Pippins; brothers, John H. Dobrick, Jr. and wife, Tina; and...
Anthony Smith
Aug 25, 2018
Anthony Smith (also known as Tony), 62, of Pittsburgh, PA, entered eternal rest and peace Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his home in Richmond, VA. Brother Anthony grew up in Park Place AME Church and rededicated his life and accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Hosanna Outreach Ministry in North Chesterfield, VA. Like Job, he was a man of...
William D. Venci
Aug 25, 2018
William D. “Bill” Venci, 81, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Born on August 19, 1937 in Kenosha, WI he was the son of the late Antonio and Angeline Principe Venci; and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Eleanor Covelli, Buttista Venci and George Venci. Mr. Venci was a graduate of Bradford High School...
