Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Shawn Dinece Ford
Dec 9, 2016
Shawn (Huff) Ford, 46, of Amelia, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016. She was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, wife, sister and friend. Her passion was to serve others, always putting them before herself. Everyone that knew her was affected by her tender and loving heart. She always saw the best in...
Lester Olan Martin Jenkins
Dec 9, 2016
Lester Olan Martin Jenkins, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Born in Washington, VA, he was the son of the late John Golden and Lena Fincham Jenkins and is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in...
Gary Wayne Ellington Jr.
Dec 7, 2016
Gary Wayne Ellington, Jr., 34, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. The family will receive friends following the service. Condolences may be registered online...
Patricia Vojtaskovic Britton
Dec 7, 2016
Patricia “Pat” Vojtaskovic Britton, 74, of Chester, passed away December 7th, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Vojtaskovic and Virginia M. Vojtaskovic. She is survived by her son, Brad Cauley; daughters, Pam Cauley and Tammy Willis; cousins, Richard Dillon, Susan Vojtaskovic Blackman, Carol Vojtaskovic, and uncle William “Billy” Mitchell and families. The family will receive friends...
Susan Alberta Henn
Dec 6, 2016
Susan A. Henn, 67, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Sutherland, VA died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie Jordan and stepmother, Blanche Jordan. Susan graduated from Ohio University, magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in education K-12. Susan was preceded in death by...
Karen Scruggs "Kay" Vaughn
Dec 5, 2016
Karen Scruggs “Kay” Vaughn, 76, of Dinwiddie, died Monday, December 5, 2016. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and loyal friend. Born in Lynchburg, VA, Kay enjoyed tennis, dancing, reading, and socializing with friends. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College with a major in English. She enjoyed a short, but much loved career as a teacher before...
Gordon William Newcomb
Dec 4, 2016
Gordon William Newcomb, 89, of Matoaca passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Daisy Ann Newcomb Newcomb; his wife, Mary Sue Munford Newcomb; and his 15 brothers, and sisters. Gordon retired from Brown & Williamson after 33 years of service. Gordon is survived by his sons, David Newcomb and...
Helen Harrison Voltz
Dec 3, 2016
Helen Harrison Voltz was born on November 4, 1930 and passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, in a house fire, alongside her beloved grandson, Kyle Wesley Voltz. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wesley Voltz, she is survived by her three sons, Richard Barry Voltz, Bryan Harrison Voltz and Thomas Wesley Voltz, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Jacki Whitney Voltz;...
Catherine "Cat" Gaenelle Walker
Dec 3, 2016
Catherine G. “Cat” Walker, 58, of Aylett, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2016. Cathy was a loving, hard-working, good and faithful servant. She was full of life and spirit, and loved God, her family, friends, and the Celebration Church in Richmond. She loved God’s creation, nature, the land and ocean, and was a...
James Thomas Hudson
Dec 1, 2016
James Thomas “J.T.” Hudson, 88, of Church Road, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Ford, VA, he was the son of the late Arthur Richard Hudson and Leata Ann Moore Hudson. J.T. is survived by his wife, Mary Hudson; daughter, Mary Ann Bristow and her husband, John; grandchildren, Patricia Ann Miranda and her husband, Jason, and Joseph...
Eula Hogan Johnson
Dec 1, 2016
Eula Hogan Johnson, 80, of DeWitt, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cleo Ferrell Hogan; husband, Gerald “Jerry” T. Johnson, Sr; two brothers, Charles “Lindy” Hogan and Arthur “Red” Hogan; sister, Mary Frances H. Emery; and son-in-law, David Crumpler. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia J. Spicer (Al),...
John Watlington Waddill
Dec 1, 2016
John Watlington Waddill, 83 of Chester died December 1, 2016. For the past two years he resided at Tyler’s Retreat in Chester, Virginia. He leaves his wife of 62 years, and true lifetime companion Lois Baisey Waddill; his son John Watlington Waddill Jr. (Sherrie), his daughter Mary Susan Rehm (Tom); his grandchildren, Virginia Christine Barnes (Kirk), John Thomas Watlington Waddill,...
Josephine Mcfadden Muto
Dec 1, 2016
Josephine McFadden Muto, 88, of Petersburg, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Dinwiddie Health and Rehab. Born in Cumberland County, Virginia on May 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John Mayo McFadden and Edna Lann McFadden, and was the second youngest of their twelve children. Josephine married the love of her life, Frank Joseph Muto, on December...
Edmund Ward
Dec 1, 2016
No obituary published per family request. Family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral.
Betty Sue Pulver
Dec 1, 2016
Betty Sue Pulver, 65, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late William T. England and Audrey Romines England. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randell H. Pulver, Sr. Betty is survived by her children, Randell H. Pulver, Jr. (Pennie), Rhonda Deane (Rodney), Donnie...
John Meredith Hamm
Nov 30, 2016
John Meredith Hamm, 59, of Ettrick, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, on November 27, 1957, he was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Edward and Doris Pond Hamm; uncles, John A. Simmons, William W. Hawkins, and William F. Hamm; aunt, Rebecca H. Jones; and brother-in-law, Col (R) John E. Dawley, Jr. Johnny...
Barbara Ann Hawkins
Nov 28, 2016
Barbara Ann Hawkins, 73, of Chester, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. Born in Raeford, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sandy McNair and Willie Mae Robertson McNair. She is survived by her husband, of 45 years, Paul Hawkins; children, Crystal McDonald, Melvin Oliver, Anthony Oliver (Suzanne), and Consuelo Hawkins; grandchildren, William Christopher McDonald, Anthony Rivers, Diamah...
Bessie Diana Stephens
Nov 28, 2016
Bessie Diana Stephens, 65, of Matoaca, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. Born in South Boston, VA, she was the daughter of the late Toy Lee Lail, Sr. and Gladys Lee Price Radford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gaylon Thurston Stephens. Bessie was a faithful member of Matoaca Baptist Church. She is survived by her...
Arthur Lee Crigger
Nov 28, 2016
Arthur Lee Crigger, 80, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home 6616 Boydton Plank Rd. North Dinwiddie, VA 23803. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., on Thursday, December...
Peggy Marie Hodges
Nov 27, 2016
Peggy Marie Dewbre Hodges, 81, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Dewbre and Linnie Cooper Dewbre; and husband, Philip Reid Hodges. She is survived by her son, Raymond R. Hodges; daughter, Debbie A. Hawkins; two grandsons, Forrest C. Pearson and Spencer R. Wray; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Lou...
