Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
David Chester Smith
Apr 22, 2025
David Chester Smith, 72, of Chester, Virginia, died of cancer on April 22, 2025. He faced his illness and death with courage and was lovingly cared for at home by his wife of 41 years, Linda.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Chester Garland Smith and Eleanor Ornberg Smith; and his nephews, Matthew David Smith and Seth Charles Hulbert....
Tyler Anthony Botset
Apr 22, 2025
Tyler Anthony Botset, 29, of Midlothian, VA, passed away April 22, 2025. Born and raised in Chesterfield, VA, he was the son of Mark Anthony Botset and Beth Boyd Butler. He was a loving son, brother, and friend.
Tyler spent his time going to sporting events and especially loved cheering on the VCU men's basketball team, the Flying Squirrels, and his...
Kenny Earl Narron, Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
Kenny Earl Narron, Jr., 45, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Kenny was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Narron and Bill Ellis. He had graduated from Hopewell High School and was an amazing bowler. He had been named the Commonwealth Games Athlete of the year in 1996, had bowled numerous 300 games and toured...
Kathleen Collett
Apr 21, 2025
Collett, Kathleen "Kathee" Bell was born on April 16, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Depression Era parents, John and Katie Bell (Belichick) who raised her in Beaver Falls, PA. Kathee graduated from B.F.H.S. Class of 1961, and in 1962 she graduated from Franco Beauty Academy in Ambridge, PA.
Married right out of high school, she had her only child in 1963...
Thomas Darrel Bowe, Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
Thomas Darrel Bowe, Sr., 76, of Crewe, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel Braugh Bowe and Rebecca Flowers Bowe; and his wife of 18 years, Jo Ann Bowe.
Thomas was employed as a truck driver and a contractor. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, writing stories, and playing guitar. He...
Lynn Ellen McHugh
Apr 18, 2025
Lynn Ellen McHugh, of Chesterfield, VA, transitioned from this life to a better one on April 18, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1954, in Pulaski, VA, to Anna May McClelland and Richard Foltz McClelland. After moving with her parents several times, she landed in Chester for the second time in 1969 and graduated from Thomas Dale HS in...
James Earl Barrett
Apr 18, 2025
James "Jimmy" Earl Barrett, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ruth Dortch Barrett; brother, David Barrett; sister, Debbie Stewart. Jimmy was a native of Dinwiddie, and the owner and operator of Pechts Power Equipment since 1980. He had a love for NASCAR racing, whether attending with...
Michael Wayne Thomas
Apr 18, 2025
Michael Wayne Thomas, 69, of Petersburg, passed away on April 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh and Jeannette Thomas; and a brother, Glenn Thomas.
Mike worked at Edgehill Supermarket until it closed. He then went on to work at the Walmart in Colonial Heights, until his retirement.
Michael is survived by his son, Jordan Wilson Thomas; sister,...
Ronald Garland Graham
Apr 12, 2025
Ronald Garland Graham, 78, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late David Weldon and Phoebe Jane Eckard Graham; and was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jersey Airah Rain Castanon; four siblings, Brian Graham, Jerry Graham, Juanita Brown, and Buddy Graham. Mr. Graham retired from Reynolds...
"Gene" Blanton Judge
Apr 11, 2025
"Gene" Blanton Judge, 44, of Sutherland, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Johnson; stepfather, Robert Eggleston; and his brother-in-law, Michael Christopher Clark.
Gene was a self-employed man who started and ran his own construction business, Judge's Construction. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Most...
Brian Anthony Liszeski
Apr 11, 2025
Brian Anthony Liszeski, 68, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Liszeski; and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Liszeski.
Brian was a United States Army veteran and was an avid outdoorsman. He was employed by Home Depot in...
Therese Ann Keegan Mansfield
Apr 9, 2025
Therese Ann Keegan Mansfield passed away on April 9, 2025.
She was born and raised in Emmett, Michigan, a place she was proud to call home. Therese Ann went on to graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in early childhood education and later earned a Master's Degree in Pastoral Theology from Loyola University. She married Charles Mansfield and moved...
Hans G. Schuh
Apr 8, 2025
Hans G. Schuh, of Petersburg, VA, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away after a life filled with love, dedication, and service. He was married for 58 years to the love of his life, Margit Schuh, and together they built a legacy of family, kindness, and commitment.
Hans proudly served his country 22 years active duty, and was honorably discharged as a...
Earl Lee Hogarth
Apr 7, 2025
Earl Lee Hogarth, 98, of Chester, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nora Hogarth; his first wife, Billie Hogarth; as well as his second wife, Helen Hogarth; and his sister, Virginia Hancock.
Earl was a family man who loved the Lord above all, but he had a variety of other...
Robert Howard Anderson, Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Robert moved with his family to multiple locations throughout the United States and Europe, due to his father's career as an Air Force Pilot. After graduation from Berlin (Germany) American High School, he enlisted in United States Air Force. He served in Iceland, Turkey, and North Dakota. He later attended Toccoa Falls Bible College in Toccoa...
Phillip James Ellerbee
Apr 6, 2025
Phillip "Phil" James Ellerbee, 61, of Sutherland, Virginia, went to be with our Lord, April 6, 2025. Phil was born January 23, 1964, to Felton and Carolyn Ellerbee, in Tifton, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Opal and James Henderson; paternal grandparents, Forrest and Estell Ellerbee; his father, Felton Ellerbee; his sister, Pamela Ellerbee Barrett; and...
Thurman Wilson Hubbard, Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Thurman Wilson Hubbard, Sr., 91, of Chester, VA, was called home on April 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Anne Elliot Hubbard; and his son, Thurman Wilson Hubbard, Jr. He is survived by his loving son, James Lilton Hubbard; his grandson, James Luke Hubbard; Stacy Huband; and special family friend, Judy Wall.
T.W. Hubbard...
Morris Alan Thompson, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Morris "Alan" Thompson, Jr., surrounded by friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home, in Chester, VA, after a long battle with declining health, he was 82. He is survived by his loving wife, June Tomlin Thompson (affectionately known as, his "cowboy sweetheart"); son, Morris Alan "Mat" Thompson III (Monika); step-son, Kevin A. Bultje (Natalie); step-daughter, Karen M. Bultje;...
James Franklin Clements
Mar 31, 2025
Jimmy was born in 1941, in his home place on Woodpecker Road, where he grew up with his four brothers, Wilbourne, Cabell, Walter, and Charles, without a bathroom, running water, or electricity until 1954. Jimmy and Charles (Jimmy's younger brother) slept upstairs, where the water in their drinking glass would freeze and shatter on cold winter nights. He did his...
Jacky Whigham
Mar 31, 2025
Jacky Whigham, fierce Southern steel, died peacefully at age 78, on March 31, 2025, surrounded by her dogs and family.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1947, she grew up in tough conditions-often without enough food, shelter, or safety. But she had a sharp mind, a strong will, and deep determination. She carried those traits through her entire life.
At 21, she had...
