Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
George Frederick Vaughan
Apr 13, 2017
George F. Vaughan, 81, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. He is survived by wife, Sue Carroll; two daughters, Shirley Thomas (Danny) and Karen Stables (Bubby); son, David (Mary); eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Temple and Shirley Lewis; and brother, Douglas. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Chester Chapel...
Bobby Allen Phillips Sr.
Apr 12, 2017
Bobby Allen Phillips, Sr., 79, of Church Road, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Lee and Miranda Redd Phillips; two sons, Bobby A. Phillips, Jr., and Randy Phillips; brother, Billy Phillips; and sister, Jenny Sue Hawkins. Bobby loved bluegrass music and was the N.Y. Yankees #1 fan. He is survived by...
Deliz Marin Gonzalez
Apr 11, 2017
Deliz Marin Gonzalez, 93, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carmen Gonzalez; and two grandsons, Jonathan and Christopher Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez lived most of his life in Howell, NJ until he moved to Chester, VA with his family eleven years ago. He was an Army veteran and a...
Lonnie Eugene Berger
Apr 11, 2017
Lonnie Eugene Berger, 79, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lannie and Carlean James Berger; wife, Louise M. Berger; and daughter, Kathy Patterson. He is survived by a nephew, William J. Young (Brenda); great-niece, Kaylyn Young; and brother-in-law, William L. Young (Kathy). The family is being served by the...
Harold Gordon Peters
Apr 10, 2017
Harold G. Peters, 104, of Troutville, Virginia, died on April 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letitia W. Peters and his son, Jan L. Peters along with his siblings, Doris P. Rouke, Lola P. Gregg and Walter L. Peters, Jr. and parents, Walter L. Peters, Sr. and Edna M. Peters. He is survived by his son,...
Ryan Scott Burton
Apr 9, 2017
Ryan Scott “Bulldog” Burton, 28, of Matoaca, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Burton, Sr.; grandfather, Elmer Elder; and grandfather-in-law, John D. Rock. Bulldog is survived by his wife, Angela Burton; children, Jonathan, Madlyn, Kayleigh, and Ayden; mother, Teresa Elder Sutherland and her husband, Terry; brothers, Bobby Burton, T.J....
Ada Andrews Branch
Apr 8, 2017
It is said a church would seem to glow when she touched the pedals and keys of a pipe organ. On Saturday Ada Andrews Branch, 92, popular church organist and piano teacher, passed away after a sudden illness. Born July 18, 1924, in Petersburg to Frederick Osborne Andrews and Emily Elmore Andrews, Ada began her love of music at five...
Edith Pearl Chasteen
Apr 8, 2017
Edith Pearl Chasteen, 93, of Dinwiddie County, went to be with Christ on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born in Valier, MT, she was one of four children born to the late William Bradford and Alice Ryan Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leamon Semore Chasteen, Jr. She was a woman of strong faith and a member...
Victor Moffett Reese
Apr 8, 2017
Victor Moffett Reese, 74, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was the son of the late Clifton and Annie Hendricks Reese. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Evelyn Reese; and brother, Clifton Reese. Victor is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alois Reese; daughters, Carol Butler and Victoria Atwater (Scott);...
Paul Christopher Penrod
Apr 7, 2017
Paul Christopher Penrod, 63, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was the son of the late Clarence E. Penrod and Venita J. Smith Penrod. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna C. Nangle; and sister, Pamela Penrod; Paul is survived by three special friends, William Stewart, Joanne...
Donette Mary Hicks
Apr 7, 2017
Donette Mary Hicks, 63, of N. Chesterfield, passed away Friday, April 07, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Krauss and Doris White; and one brother. She is survived by her husband, Edward A. Hicks; two sons, Casey J. Bangert and Richard J. Bangert IV; two grandsons; sister, April; and nephew; Christopher. The family is being served...
Daniel Morrison Flippen "Danny"
Apr 6, 2017
Daniel M. Flippen, "Danny" 64, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Family and several close friends were there to comfort him during this time. He spent most years working at Flippen and Sons Sheet Metal, owned by his father. Danny was a Carpenter and a Craftsman of all trades. He is known for his contagious smile and laugh, comical abilities...
Hayden James Scultz
Apr 5, 2017
Hayden James Schultz was born on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 4:06 p.m. to parents, A.J. and Heather Schultz. He weighed 1.2oz and was 5 inches long. Hayden received lots of hugs, and “I Love Yous” from his mommy and daddy. Hayden James is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big brother, Trevor, big sisters, McKenzie and Ava, his...
Barbara Wojciula
Apr 5, 2017
Barbara Wojciula, 66, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Stephanie Zaorski. She is survived by her husband, Tomasz Wojciula; three sons, Rafal Wojciula, Marcin Wojciula and Cezary Wojciula (Monique); six grandchildren, Mackenzie Wojciula, Madison Wojciula, Noah Wojciula, Chloe Wojciula, Alaina Wojciula and Emalee Wojciula; and brother, Arek...
Donnie Merle Allen
Apr 5, 2017
Donnie Merle Allen, 60, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Christine Allen. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Allen; sons, Donnie Allen (Jessie), Jonathon Allen (Misty); daughter, Christine Allen (Jason); granddaughters, Savanna and Bella; brother, Ronnie Allen (Patti); sister, Mary Allen (Gary); beloved...
Benjamin Paul Janosik Sr.
Apr 4, 2017
Benjamin P. Janosik, Sr., 90, of Chester, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Katherine Kovolic Janosik; two brothers; and three sisters. Ben retired from Hercules after 38 years of service. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean...
Georgia Anne Wells
Apr 3, 2017
Georgia Anne Wells, 86, of Chester, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Zajics Rott; daughter, Ira Frances Wells Harrison; two brothers, John Rott and Milos Rott; and sister, Lydia Kump. She is survived by her three daughters, Cecelia H. Hall, Rory A. Wells and Georgia W. Thompson (David);...
Beverly Gay Macclellan
Apr 2, 2017
Beverly Gay Cross MacClellan, 72, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Born March 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Leonard G. Cross and Florence Cross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. MacClellan; and brothers, William R. Cross and Leonard G. Cross. She is survived by...
