Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
Charlie Parham
Sep 22, 2017
Mr. Charlie Parham, AKA “Ball In The Hand,” of 1117 Beazley Street, Petersburg, VA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 22, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 27, 1932 in Chesterfield County to the late Bert Sr. and Fannie Parham. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Thad B. Parham; siblings, Bert Parham,...
Dorothy Miller
Sep 22, 2017
Dorothy (“Dot”, “Dodo”, “Dottie”) Miller, 87, went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 22, 2017. She was the daughter of John Vetter and Veronika Kovalchick Vetter of Brownsville, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Carl Miller, and children Jeannie Goodyear (Tommy), Cathy Ghidotti (Mike), Chip Miller (Max) and Christy Robinson (Wally); six grandchildren and...
Elizabeth Horak Clements
Sep 21, 2017
Clements, Elizabeth Horak, 92, passed away September 21, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was one of five children born to Mary and Henry Horak. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Buster Horak and Henry Horak; and a sister, Pearl Griggs. She is survived by her sister, Lucille Edwards. She was married to John W. Clements who predeceased...
Kelly Nichole Burton
Sep 20, 2017
Kelly was called home to Jesus on the afternoon of September 20, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Wendy T. Kemp and stepfather, Gary Kemp; her stepmother, Susan Burton; brother, Thomas Burton and wife Pam; along with aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Bryana Burton; father, Ronnie Burton; grandparents, Earl and Evelyn Burton, Tom...
Rachel Kibler Pixley
Sep 18, 2017
PIXLEY, Rachel Kibler, 97, of Dinwiddie, formerly of Chase City, departed this life September 18, 2017. Daughter of the late Rev. John L. Kibler and Myrtle Nash Kibler, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Nancy K. Smith, and two brothers, John L. Kibler and Robert C. Kibler. Rachel’s life can be characterized by one word—love. She loved...
Ellen Smith Baugh
Sep 16, 2017
Ellen Smith Baugh, 93, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Frazier Smith and Clyde Butts Smith; her husband, Virginius Hutson Baugh; son, Hutson Baugh; sister, Virginia S. Valenti; and nephew, James Walter Barham. Ellen was retired from Central State Hospital as Assistant to the Administrator. She is survived by her sister,...
Kent Mcneil Stevens
Sep 16, 2017
Kent McNeil Stevens, 70, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Frankie McNeil Stevens. He is survived by his loving daughter, Kelly McNeil Stevens; and partner, Bonnie Stevens; as well as, numerous extended family and friends. Kent was a member of the YMCA, he was an avid...
Joseph Ernest Chudoba
Sep 15, 2017
Joseph Ernest Chudoba, 93, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Agnes Wagner Chudoba; and two siblings, G. James Chudoba and Joyce Rakers. Joe was a life-long resident of Prince George County where he provided for his family through farming the land. He also enjoyed wood-working, spending time with his...
Janet Louise Summers
Sep 15, 2017
Janet Louise Summers, 76, of N. Dinwiddie, went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, George B. and Emma Moore Summers; and sister, Ann Summers Jordan. Janet was a teacher for 40 plus years. She retired from Dinwiddie County Public Schools and then went on to substitute teach for many...
Charlotte Ann Golding
Sep 13, 2017
Charlotte Ann Golding, 69, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born in Winchester, VA she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Sr. and Gladys Virginia Leake. She is survived by her son, Dennis L. Golding and fiancée, Lisa Ferrell; a granddaughter, Leslie L. Golding; two sisters, Betty L. Lloyd and Norma L. Malone; a brother,...
Louis James Stech Jr.
Sep 12, 2017
Louis James Stech, Jr., 70, of Dinwiddie County, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Louis was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie and a lifelong member of St. John Catholic Church. He retired from the Defense Commissary Agency at Fort Lee. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis James Stech....
Carol Betty Ann Fint
Sep 11, 2017
Carol Betty Ann Fint, 71, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. Born in the Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late Paul Joseph and Gertrude Pauline Uffelmann Fowski; and was also preceded in death by her son, Christian Fint. Mrs. Fint is survived by her loving husband, Cecil E. Fint, Jr.; a daughter, Tracie Hoffman...
James Hunter Godwin Jr.
Sep 8, 2017
James H. Godwin, Jr., 74, of South Chesterfield, departed this life to set sail on the Lord’s eternal waters September 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sue. He retired after a 38 year career with the Army Corps of Engineers to enjoy more leisurely time with his loving family and friends anywhere that was near...
Rachel Rediker Johnson
Sep 7, 2017
Rachel Rediker Johnson, 79, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Born in Fort Fairfield, ME, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Helen McGinley Rediker; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert C. Johnson, Jr.; a son, Gerry Johnson; and a daughter, Betsy Johnson. Mrs. Johnson retired from Holiday Bowl after...
Hughie Daniel Blackburn, Sr.
Sep 7, 2017
Hughie Daniel Blackburn Sr., 86, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sarah Wells Blackburn; son, David Blackburn; grandson, Joshua Blackburn; two brothers; and a sister. Hughie was a member of Thrive Church for over 60 years where he grew to have a strong Christian faith in which...
