Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Anthony Joseph Depinto
Jan 25, 2017
No obituary for publication. Family being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
Dennis Roberts Deaner
Jan 24, 2017
Dennis Roberts Deaner, 75, of Chester, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Katherine Z. Deaner, parents Ira Cleon Deaner, Sr. and Elsie Deaner Finlayson and a brother Ira Cleon Deaner, Jr.. He graduated from Hopewell High School in 1959 and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in 1965....
Veronica Yurachek "Dickie" Palmore
Jan 24, 2017
Mrs. Veronica Yurachek “Dickie” Palmore, 97, of Mechanicsville, VA., passed away at Tyler’s Retreat at Ironbridge in Chester, VA., Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was the widow of Clay Bagby Palmore, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ann U. and John Paul Yurachek; three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Catherine...
Edward Caswell Coleman Jr.
Jan 22, 2017
Edward Caswell Coleman, Jr., 92, of Petersburg, VA, died January 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Edward Caswell and Virginia Stratton Coleman and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nena Coleman Caskie. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean Long Coleman; children, Claudia Coleman Pachios (Harold), Edward Caswell Coleman, III, Patricia Aline...
Ronald Lee Walker
Jan 21, 2017
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Walker of Colonial Heights, Virginia, died on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee Walker and Gertrude Allen Walker; and his brother, James (Skeegie) Edward Walker. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan Pecht Walker; a son, Mark Christopher Walker and his...
Mildred Myrick Smith
Jan 21, 2017
Mildred Myrick Smith passed away on January, 21, 2017. She was born on September 23, 1923 in Petersburg, VA to John Eugene and Thelma Westmoreland Myrick. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward Augustus Smith; and her great-granddaughter, Rachael Bocock. She was a member of West End Baptist Church since 1950, a homemaker, and a loving...
Sylvia Jean Beverly
Jan 20, 2017
Sylvia Jean Beverly, 80, of Crewe, VA., passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawson Winton and Belva Agatha Church Bailey; sons, Timothy W. Beverly, Willis E. Beverly, Jr., and granddaughter, Cheralee Sylvia Marie Beverly. Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Wanda Teal; three brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous...
Anna Marjorie Ford
Jan 20, 2017
Anna Marjorie Ford, 85 of S. Chesterfield, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Branch E. Ford; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Cummings Rigler. Anna was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She was an avid bingo player and played for many years at the American Legion in Colonial Heights. She is survived...
Harry "Butch" Hinston Oakley Jr.
Jan 18, 2017
Harry "Butch" Hinston Oakley, Jr., 53 of Chesterfield VA departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Butch is the son of the late Harry H Oakley, Sr. and Barbara Stables Oakley. Butch spent his life behind the wheel of a truck and most recently had the opportunity to drive cross country as he explored new adventures in his career....
Edna Earl Mayton
Jan 17, 2017
Edna Earl Mayton, 90, of Dinwiddie County, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Born in Blackstone, VA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Orn and Molly Nannie Ostein Craven. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Lee Mayton, seven sisters, and one brother. A member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Mrs. Mayton loved her church and...
Mary Louise Elmore
Jan 16, 2017
Mary Louise Elmore, 71, of Chester, passed away, Monday, January 16, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie Spainhour Woodel. Mary is survived by her son, Herman "Albert" Elmore and wife, Kelly.
Margaret Wolfrey Watkins
Jan 16, 2017
Margaret Wolfrey Vest Watkins, 98, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Wolfrey and Katie Andrews Wolfrey-Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Melvin “Junie” Watkins; and daughters, Pat A. Martin and Brenda V. Robertson. Margaret was employed with Brown & Williamson...
Ida Barbour Lumpkin
Jan 15, 2017
Ida Barbour Lumpkin, also lovingly known as Momma, Grannie, Monk, Lump Lump, and Sugar Lump, 90, of Chester, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1926 in Sandy Level, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Stewart W. Lumpkin. She is survived...
Amelia Gluza Moreno
Jan 13, 2017
Amelia Helen Gluza Moreno, 98, formerly of Norfolk, VA died Friday, January 13th at Petersburg Home for Ladies after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Watervliet, New York, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Anna L. Wrosek Gluza. Amelia graduated as an R.N. from Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. She received a B.S. from Columbia...
Timothy Stuart Bendall
Jan 12, 2017
Timothy Stuart Bendall, 60, of S. Prince George, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Lewis Orin Bendall, Sr. and Joyce Richardson Bendall. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Orin Bendall, Jr. Timothy was employed with HON Industries of Richmond for many years and the...
Dorothy Crowder Heath
Jan 12, 2017
Dorothy Crowder Heath, 92, of Carson, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elsie Branch Crowder; husband, Wiley G. Heath; and daughter, Donna H. Williams. Dorothy was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was an avid crafter, a member of the Red Hatters Club, and enjoyed cooking...
Bernard Jackson Hawkins
Jan 9, 2017
Bernard Jackson “Jackie” Hawkins, 85, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Turner Jackson Hawkins and Minnie Lashley Barnes Hawkins. Jackie was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Schub Hawkins. He was a lifelong farmer and member of Old Hickory Hunt Club. In his spare time he loved to...
George Otto Voda
Jan 9, 2017
George Otto Voda, 58, of Dinwiddie County, VA, died Monday, January 09, 2017. A native of Colonial Heights, VA, he was the son of the late Bosalovic Otto and Pauline Chailmas Voda. George was an employee of CSX Railroad for 37 years and was looking forward to retiring in March of 2018. He is survived by his wife, Samantha Lynn...
Claiborne Franklin "Skippy" Leonard, Sr.
Jan 9, 2017
Claiborne “Skippy” F. Leonard, Sr., 79, of Petersburg, VA, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Skippy was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Helen Leonard, his twin brother, Bobby, and niece, Lori Leonard. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Faye Griffin Leonard; two sons, Clay (Cosette) and Jason (Suzy); five...
