Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Michael Wayne Batts
May 2, 2025
Michael Wayne Batts, 56, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1968, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Samuel L. Batts and the late Marjorie Diana Batts. Michael was the youngest child of Samuel and Marjorie and was adored by his older siblings, Traci, Samuel, and Kimberly. Michael was a beloved husband, father, son,...
Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr.
May 2, 2025
Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr., 80, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Beryl M. Hopkins, Sr. and Martha Solomon Hopkins; and was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Hopkins; and grandson, Nathaniel Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins had retired from the United States Navy as a...
James V. West
May 2, 2025
James V. West, 78, of Chester, VA, went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2025. Born and raised in Leicester, NC, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Polly Mehaffey West. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cozette King West; son, Gregory West and wife, Lisa, of Chester, VA; grandchildren, Kenzie West...
Joel Nelson Mobley
May 1, 2025
Joel Nelson Mobley, 81, of Carson passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 12, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, Joel was the son of the late Harold Nelson Mobley and Laura Ernestine Elford Mobley. At the age of 17, he joined the National Guard and then proudly enlisted in the United States Army at 18. His military service...
Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, following an extended illness.
Born March 31, 1958, she was the daughter of Alvin and Frances (Maj) Garbacz, of Oil City, Pennsylvania. She attended Assumption BVM and St. Stephen's grade school, and was a 1976 graduate of Venango Christian High School.
Mary...
Fletcher Meade Harrison
Apr 26, 2025
Fletcher Meade Harrison, 77, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late B.F. and Virginia Harrison; and was also preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ann Harrison. Fletcher is survived by his daughter, Kristy Holleman and her husband, Bob; his grandchildren, Bobby and Maggie Holleman; and...
Dennis Francis Sullivan
Apr 25, 2025
Dennis Francis Sullivan, 81, of Matoaca, VA, was born December 17, 1943, and passed away April 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Dennis Sullivan; and brother, Kerrin T Sullivan. Dennis was born in New York but grew up in Los Angeles, CA.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Sullivan; four grandchildren,...
Judith Ann Rivers
Apr 25, 2025
Judith Ann Rivers, 86, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. Born and raised in East Palestine, OH, Judy settled and built a beautiful life with her husband of 37 years, her 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren in Central VA. What she lacked in stature, she more than made up for in personality, tenacity,...
John William Tyrcha
Apr 25, 2025
John "John-John" William Tyrcha, 17, of Amelia Court House, VA, and formerly of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Prince George County, on February 1, 2008, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Edmond Tyrcha. John-John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to play his guitar and spend time...
Robert Anthony Holdsworth
Apr 25, 2025
Robert Anthony Holdsworth, also known as Bobby, 62, of Surry, VA, peacefully went to Heaven on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Gwaltney Belcher and Earl Johnson Holdsworth.
Bobby was a 1981 graduate of Prince George High School. He was employed as a mechanic the majority of his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Joe Sandros Poole
Apr 24, 2025
Joe Sandros Poole, 93, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Poole; his son, Jeffery Poole; his parents, James and Missouri Poole; his brothers, William Poole, Issac Poole, Earnest Poole, David Poole, Willie Poole, Vernon Poole, and James Poole; and his sisters, Inez Poole Ridehour, Mary Lee Poole Hargrave,...
Treva Tolbert Norris
Apr 24, 2025
Treva Tolbert Norris, 84, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mason and Ola Tobert; her husband of 36 years, John Lewis Norris, Sr.; and her infant son.
Treva worked for Allied Chemical, as a laboratory technician, for over 30 years. She was also a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church....
Etta Donnan Mann Lynn
Apr 23, 2025
Etta Donnan Mann Lynn, known affectionately as "Donni," passed away recently. Born into a family with a history of public service, Donni was the daughter, of Petersburg's former Mayor, William Hodges Mann, Jr.; and the granddaughter, of William Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia 1910-1914. Donni carried forward the commitment to community that defined her forebearers. Her life was a living...
Rosa Arlean Moody
Apr 23, 2025
Rosa Arlean Moody, 81, of Church Road, VA, passed away peacefully, in the presence of family, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Rosabell Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Ronnie" Moody; daughter, Gayle Blakey (Michael); sister, Gracie Fields; and brother, Robert "Bobby" Fields.
Rosa...
Joy Gay Bowman
Apr 23, 2025
Joy Gay Bowman, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Gertrude Thorpe Gay; son, Clay Griffin; and sister, Adele Grammer.
Joy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert "Bobby" Bowman; stepsons, Bert Bowman (Lauren) and Hunter Bowman (Aleisha); niece, Rita Grammer Baldwin (Bill); great-niece, Amanda...
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...
