Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Rae H. Thomas
Oct 12, 2017
Rae H. Thomas, 85, of Dinwiddie, VA, daughter of the late Mary Frances “Fannie” Meredith, and widow of William “WT” Thomas, died Thursday, October 12, 2017. She is survived by her children, Mary Ruth Thomas, David M. Thomas and wife, Kathy, and Lee Ann Thomas all of Dinwiddie, VA; grandchildren, David “Allen,” Joseph “Wayne,” and Toni Nicole Thomas; step-son, Morris...
Mary Loftis Belcher
Oct 10, 2017
Mary Loftis Belcher, 84, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ida Griffin Loftis; six siblings, Herbert Loftis, John Loftis, Bobby Loftis, Louise Gardener, Eleanor Radford and Betty Jean Dalton; and grandson, Eric Daniel McKenney. She is survived by three sons, Joseph L. Daniel (Sherrie), Richard M. Daniel...
Scott Michael Childers
Oct 10, 2017
Scott Michael Childers, 44, of Carson, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Childers. Scott was a family man and patriot and was also an avid Georgia football fan and was an active den leader for the Cub Scouts-Pack 917. He is survived by his wife, Tracy L. Childers; two sons, James...
Lee Vie Harris
Oct 10, 2017
Lee Vie Harris, 77, of Dinwiddie Va, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was the son of the late Walter Harris and Eunice Wray Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Gray Andrews Harris. Mr. Harris loved hunting as well as watching Westerns and Nascar. He was also a devoted Redskins fan. Mr. Harris...
Norman David Love
Oct 9, 2017
Norman David Love, 58, of Carson, VA, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Helen Houtz; paternal grandparents, William and Ellen Love; and his father, Norman R. Love, who died September 5, 2017. Norman was a longtime employee of Colonial Honda where he worked as a master technician. In addition to...
Judy Jones Bosserman
Oct 7, 2017
Judy Jones Bosserman, 67, of Dinwiddie, passed away on October 7, 2017, at her residence. Born June 28, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Francis Epes Jones and Elizabeth Lambert Jones. She was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Dinwiddie and retired from the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Department following 27 years of dedicated service. Judy is...
Leon Ray Romig
Oct 6, 2017
Leon Ray Romig, 86, of Enon passed away on October 6, 2017. He was a born in Gilbertsville, PA the son of the late Dewey G. and Mamie Kemp Romig. Mr. Romig was retired from Bridgestone Tire, attended St. James Catholic Church in Hopewell and was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife...
Hester Thomas Whitt Jr.
Oct 6, 2017
Hester “Tommy” Thomas Whitt, Jr., 62, of McKenney, VA passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Born in Granville County, NC he was the son of the late Hester Thomas Sr. and Lorene Ray Whitt. Mr. Whitt loved his church, Grace Baptist Church, and especially loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Patricia Whitt;...
Eugene Linwood Robinson
Oct 6, 2017
Eugene Linwood Robinson, 85, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Lloyd and Rosa Robinson; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth McKinley Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a 1950 graduate of John Marshall High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He...
Emmett Thomas Lowery
Oct 5, 2017
Emmett Thomas Lowery, 80, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his home after a period of declining health. Born in Halifax County on October 7, 1936 he was the son of the late James Evie and Annie Cole Lowery; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Dixie Daniel Lowery; four sisters, Virginia,...
Ben-Lewis Koon
Oct 5, 2017
Ben-Lewis Koon, 84, of Petersburg VA, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was the son of the late Rev. Lewis F. Koon and Mamie Mills Koon. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bruce Koon. Mr. Koon was an avid golfer and loved baseball. He was a faithful member of St. Marks United Methodist and...
Stephen Douglas Schwartz
Oct 3, 2017
Stephen Douglas Schwartz, 49, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Charles S. Schwartz and Mary Catherine Dickey; and was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Catherine “Kitty” Shumaker; and his grandfather, Charlie Hollins. Mr. Schwartz had worked for Atlas Die Company for over 25...
Thomas Nelson Glenn
Oct 3, 2017
Thomas Nelson Glenn, 61, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lindsey Glenn and Ernestine Reaves Glenn; and brother, Paul Glenn. Thomas served 20 years in the U.S. Army, completing a tour in Operation Desert Storm. He earned four Army Commendation Medals and was a five time recipient of...
Henry Anderson Joyner
Oct 3, 2017
Henry Anderson “Penny” Joyner, 85, a lifelong resident of Matoaca, VA, passed away Tuesday, October 03, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Patrick Henry and Hattie E. Daughtry Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jean Marie Perkinson Joyner; siblings, Hunter Joyner, Wade Joyner, Harry Joyner,...
Leonard "Lenny" Wayne Grubbs, Sr.
Oct 1, 2017
Leonard “Lenny” Wayne Grubbs, Sr., 55, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was the son of the late Ray Eugene and Jean Marie Grubbs. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Grubbs, Sr.; as well as uncles, Bobby Neisz and Willie Grubbs. Mr. Grubbs was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School...
Hamilton Wayne Root, Sr.
Sep 26, 2017
H. Wayne Root, Sr., 82, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold William Root and Helen Madeline Bateman Root. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jean Loving Root; children, Hamilton Wayne Root, Jr. (Konnie), Victoria Layne Dryer, (Michael), Pamela H. Helberg, Joseph H....
Betty Cox Rowland
Sep 25, 2017
Betty C. Rowland, 87, of Chesterfield, departed this life on Monday, September 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Rowland Sr.; her daughter Sandra Rowland Loker; her parents Anne and Muncie Cox; a brother Russell J. Cox; her sisters Dorothy C. Tyrcha and Virginia C. Grammer. She is survived by her sons, G. Michael Rowland...
Arnold Walker Williamson
Sep 25, 2017
Arnold Walker “Red” Williamson, 77, of Dinwiddie County, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 25, 2017. Born in DeWitt, VA, he was the son of the late Jasper Raymond and Frances Brown Williamson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Williamson. He was a longtime member of Kenwood United Methodist Church and a retired employee...
Susan Blake Ritz
Sep 24, 2017
Susan Blake Ritz, 76, of Chester, VA died September 24, 2017. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold David and Helen Hawley Blake. She is survived by her husband, Gerry Garcia; daughter, Wendy Ritz; son, John Ritz and his wife, Bunny Ritz; grandchildren, Canin, Garrett and Preston Ritz; step-daughters, Rena and Hazel Garcia and Joy...
Walter Roy Ogburn
Sep 24, 2017
Walter Roy “Oggie” Ogburn, 59, of Blackstone, VA passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Bill and Trudy Ogburn; and was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Oaklen Korey Reed; nieces, Ann Marie and Vicky Lynn; and nephew, William Henry IV; and brother-in-law, William Porter. Walter grew up...
