Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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...
