Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John Bernard Anderson
Apr 7, 2023
John "Johnny" Bernard Anderson, Jr. crossed from his earthly life into eternal life on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. He loved his family first and foremost and was an amazing father and husband. A dual member of Ettrick Baptist Church and Washington Street United Methodist Church, he was strengthened by his faith, especially in his final days. Johnny loved growing...
Lendel Wayne Dockery, Sr.
Apr 6, 2023
Lendel "Doc" W. Dockery, Sr., 86, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Lendel was born in Cleaton, KY, and was the son of the late, Brack and Elsie Dockery. He was also preceded by his brothers, Lawrence, of Chicago, Leon, of D.C., and Bob Dockery, of Chester; sisters, Lola Newman, of Dinwiddie, and Jean and Lois, of...
Muriel Ann Holt
Apr 4, 2023
Muriel Ann Holt, 62, of Petersburg, VA, born June 17, 1960 passed away April 4, 2023. Muriel, known to friends and family as Ann, passed away surrounded by close family. Ann was preceded in death by her mother and father, Rebecca and Albert Fitzsimons; brother, Albert Fitzsimons, Jr.; and late husband, Everett Lester Rhoten. She is survived by her brother,...
Harry Robert Welch
Apr 4, 2023
Harry Robert Welch passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chesterfield, VA. Harry was born on January 19, 1937, in Richmond, VA, and was a longtime resident of Chesterfield County. He was the son of the late Harry Edward Welch and Mae Hattorf Welch Talley, of Mechanicsville, VA. Harry earned a degree in Business Management from VCU, and spent...
Jacquelyn Leary Pulley
Apr 4, 2023
Jacquelyn L. Pulley, 92, of Petersburg, VA, passed peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Dinwiddie Health and Rehab. Born on August 12, 1930, in Petersburg, VA, daughter of the late, Dewey and Annie Leary; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Claiborne Pulley; and daughters, Diane Saunders and Jacquelyn Roeber; and grandson, Michael. Jacquelyn worked in the Colonial...
George Edward John Sawyer, Jr.
Apr 1, 2023
George Edward John Sawyer, Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and influence for generations to come. Born on Friday, June 13, 1936, in Murray Hill, New Jersey, George was the son of George E.J. Sawyer, Sr. and Edna Rose Krebs Sawyer. He was preceded in death by his father;...
Isabelle Thompson Clarke
Mar 31, 2023
Isabelle Thompson Clarke, age 97, went to her heavenly home on March 31, 2023. Isabelle was born in Keysville, VA to the late Charles W. and Ida P. Thompson. A graduate of John Marshall High School in 1943, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Russell Keith Clarke. Isabelle was also predeceased by her brother Garrie Thompson...
Charlyne Fox Moody
Mar 31, 2023
Charlyne Fox Moody, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Charles Gabriel Fox, Jr. and Claudyne Worley Fox; spouse, Asa Carlyle Moody, Jr.; son, Brian Moody; and brother, Gary P. Fox. Charlyne was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1943, and moved to Pulaski, VA, shortly after where...
Rodney Dean Dunworth, Sr.
Mar 30, 2023
Sgt Major Rodney Dean Dunworth, Sr. (Retired US Army), 78, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Rod was born in Dubois, PA in 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Dunworth and Vera Kaufman-Grace, his wife Roberta, his brother Gary Dunworth, his son, Michael Dunworth, and his step-daughter, Glenda Dodson. He is survived...
Morris Eugene Norwood
Mar 30, 2023
Morris E. Norwood, 61, of Chester, VA, entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on March 30, 2023. Born and raised in the Enon area, he was the son of the late Marshall L. Norwood and Dorothy Green Norwood. "Mo" loved to be out on the water, taking trips to the river and lake as often as possible. When not...
Gaynelle Pamplin
Mar 28, 2023
Gaynelle Perkinson Pamplin, 89, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late W Clyde Perkinson and Beulah Dyson Perkinson. Gaynelle enjoyed traveling, music, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. She spent the majority of her career with Albemarle County Schools as an administrative...
Lethia Nichols Quarles
Mar 28, 2023
Quarles, Lethia Nichols, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Porter Quarles, Jr.; her brother, Thomas Joseph Nichols Jr; and her sister, Nancy Nichols Michaels. She is survived by her son, Robert Quarles III and his wife, Elizabeth of Roanoke, VA; and her daughter, Martha Quarles of Atlanta, GA and fiancée...
Nancy Moore Wilkinson
Mar 27, 2023
Nancy Moore Wilkinson, 88, of Petersburg, Virginia, died on March 27, 2023, at VCU Medical Center. She was born on January 17, 1935, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Linwood Clyde Moore and Bessie Kelley Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betsy Moore Bohlinger. She was a graduate of Westhampton College, of...
Martha Garrett Walker
Mar 27, 2023
Martha Garrett Walker, 86, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Born in Chase City, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ivanson and Margaret Bollinger Garrett; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Davis Walker; and her three brothers, Alfred "Pete" Garrett, Charles "Bubba" Garrett and Norman "Sonny" Garrett. Mrs. Walker...
Barbara Flint Davis
Mar 27, 2023
Barbara Ann Flint Davis, 82, was born September 28, 1940, in Hopewell/Prince George, VA. She was predeceased by her parents, William L. Flint and Myrtle M. Lundie. She was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Gertrude and Elwood Lundie. She graduated from Petersburg High school in 1957. Barbara worked as a secretary for J.M. Davis Sr., the Manager of Citizens...
Johnnie Vasquez, Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Johnnie Vasquez, Jr., 75, of Prince George, VA, died March 26, 2023. Born September 16, 1947, in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Johnnie Vasquez, Sr., and Mary Guadalupe Terres. He was a loving husband and father, who devoted himself to his family. He served 22 years in the military, 4 years in the Air Force and...
Dorothy Abbott Showers
Mar 25, 2023
Dorothy Abbott Showers, 95, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd, and Mary Howells; her son, Kim Showers; and her loving husband of over 65 years, Calvin C. Showers. She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Benton and husband, Benjamin; grandchildren, Matthew Mrus and wife, Kristin, Michael Mrus,...
Ralph Welford Smith
Mar 25, 2023
Ralph Welford Smith, 76, of Chesterfield VA, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Smith. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Rosemary Smith; his daughter, Melanie Renee; and a sister, Carolyn. A graveside service will be...
Julie Dale Belcher
Mar 25, 2023
Julie Dale Belcher, 53, of Chester, Virginia, passed away March 25, 2023. Julie was born in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late William H. Belcher, Jr. and Violet Woodard Belcher on May 29, 1969. Julie is survived by her loving children, Richard E. Williams III, Hollis E. Urias, Keirstyn A. Urias (Nick Briglia); grandchildren, Cecilia Lizama and Giovanni Briglia; companion, Saul...
James Jefferson Brown
Mar 25, 2023
James Jefferson (Jeff) Brown, age 66, of Chester, Virginia, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia, while doing the thing he loved most, playing music with his bandmates. Jeff was born on May 24, 1956, in Galax, Virginia, the youngest son of James Henry Brown, Jr. and Juanita Hampton Brown. He is survived by his beloved wife,...
