Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Robert Leslie Vest, Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
Robert L. Vest, Sr., 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Michelle Vest; sister, Joann Perkins; former spouse, Eva Vest; and his beloved dog, Ginger. Robert was one of kind and was greatly loved by everyone. He worked for the utilities department of the Petersburg Water Authority for...
Jonathan David Smith
Feb 12, 2023
Jonathan David Smith, 40, passed away on February 12, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends. Jonathan lived his life with joy and passion in spite of his 11-year battle with cancer. He had a big heart, strength of a true warrior, lived for the Lord, and led a life of service to others. Jonathan was a friend to all,...
Kenneth Edward Cr
Feb 11, 2023
Kenneth Edward Croft, Jr. "Ed Bob", passed away suddenly at his home on February 11, 2023, at the age of 65. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Edward Croft Sr. and mother, Alice Marie Spady Croft; and brother, Thomas Croft. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia Croft; mother-in-law, Patricia Williams; son, Curt Croft...
James Howard Venable Iii
Feb 11, 2023
James Howard Venable III, 62, passed away at home on February 11, 2023, in Disputanta, Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents, James H. Venable, Jr. and Grace T. Butler; and sister, Vicki Taylor. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Connie Burkhardt Venable; sister, Rene Reams; children, James Arron, Jesse (Caroline), Travis (Adrian) and Katherine "Little C'; and ten...
Brenda Hill Miller
Feb 11, 2023
Miller, Brenda Hill, of Chester, passed away February 11, 2023. She was born in York, SC., on July 27, 1943 and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beauregard Hill; her sister, Evelyn Carpenter; and her brothers, Gus, Lindsey, James, and Kenny Hill. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John Carlee Miller; her sister,...
Gayle Ann Defibaugh
Feb 10, 2023
Gayle Ann Bishop Webb Defibaugh, "Mrs. D," 69, a faithful follower of God, and devoted mother to her "three handsome boys" of whom she loved fiercely and tenderly, quietly ascended to heaven in her home in Chester, Virginia, on February 10, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on July 7, 1953, in the midst of America's "Golden Age," Gayle also possessed...
John Raleigh Harrison, Jr.
Feb 10, 2023
John Raleigh Harrison, Jr. "Johnboy", 67, of Ivor, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his children on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born April 15, 1955, to John and Betty Harrison in Hopewell, VA. He is preceded in death by his father, John R. Harrison, Sr.; son, Justin Harris; and his granddaughter, Erica Ruis. He...
Brenda Williams Paige
Feb 9, 2023
Brenda Williams Paige left us too soon on February 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the young age of 55 at Chippenham Hospital. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, cousin, partner in crime and sidekick! She enjoyed riding motorcycles with her motorcycle family, many nights with family at the hunt clubs and playing with...
Agnes Marie Wallace
Feb 9, 2023
Agnes Davis Wallace, 96, of Hopewell, VA, passed to her eternal reward on February 9, 2023. She was born Agnes Marie Bogan, to the late Rev. Otis W. Bogan and Martha (Knopp) Bogan in Warm Springs, VA, but she considered Hopewell her home, having lived there over 75 years. She was a charter member of Hopewell First (now Restored Hope)...
Martha Bell Tate
Feb 9, 2023
Martha Bell Tate, 69, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Born in Ft. Benning, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Merle Bell; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Hahne and Evelyn Brinkley; and one brother, Jimmy Chapman. Mrs. Tate will be remembered by her family as a loving...
Charles Paul Minor, Iii
Feb 8, 2023
Charles Paul Minor, III, 76, died on February 8, 2023 after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's. Charles, "Charlie" to his friends, was born in Hopewell, Virginia. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving as a Captain in the Marine Corps. Charles earned a B.A. from the University of South Carolina and an M.A. from Texas Tech University. He enjoyed...
Elaine Campbell Bodenhamer
Feb 8, 2023
Elaine Campbell Bodenhamer, 73, of Chesterfield, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Mayo Campbell, Sr., and Della Spicer Campbell; a sister, Lucille Wilson; and her brother, William M. "Billy" Campbell, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Nicholas Lee Bodenhamer;...
Julia Ann Shell Aguilar
Feb 7, 2023
Julia Ann (Julie) Shell Aguilar (born August 24, 1942), of Dinwiddie, VA, passed unexpectedly/suddenly, on February 7, 2023. Julie was the daughter of the late Roger L. & Ruth Elder Shell, of Dinwiddie, VA. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Art; and her sons, Brian & Ed. Julie enjoyed a successful career in the newspaper industry...
Elizabeth Bush Payne
Feb 7, 2023
Elizabeth Bush Payne, 88, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, to the late John Bush and Millicent Andrews Bush, and raised in Chesterfield, she was preceded in death by her three sisters, Virginia, Harriett, and Millicent; and five brothers, Bill, Fred, Winston, Pete, and Jack, Jr.; and her grandson, Ryan. Her first...
Earl Childress
Feb 7, 2023
Earl I. Childress of Chester, VA, affectionately known as Gampy or Grandpa, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born October 13, 1936, in Chesterfield County, he was a U.S. Army Veteran and the youngest son of the late James and Carrie Childress. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Arlene, and his many siblings. He is survived by...
Joseph Earl Lyons
Feb 7, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Earl Lyons, 73, of Spring Grove, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Joanne Lyons; his sister, Beverly Lyons; brother, Jack Lyons; and nephew, Chuck Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Lyons; sister, Barbara Stokes; nephew, JW Stokes; nieces, Tammy Bennett, Sherry Young, Katelyn Bihlear,...
Dennis John Yanzick, Sr.
Feb 7, 2023
Dennis John Yanzick, Sr., was born in Walla Walla, WA, and spent his years growing up in Portland, OR. Dennis died on February 7, 2023, at the age of 66 in Chesterfield, VA. He was the loving son of late Alvin and Elizabeth Yanzick. Dennis had the biggest heart and always put others before himself. It didn't matter if you...
Grace Kuruvilla Verghese
Feb 6, 2023
Mrs. Grace Kuruvilla Verghese, 95, from Chester, Virginia, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2023. Born and raised in Kerala, India. Mrs. Grace Verghese was the wife of late, Dr. George K. Verghese and daughter of late, Kuruvilla Koshy and Annamma Kuruvilla. Mrs. Grace Verghese was a graduate of St. Teresa's Women's College in Cochin, Kerala, India. She was survived...
Charles Thurston Mckenney
Feb 6, 2023
Charles Thurston McKenney "Pookie", 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on February 6, 2023, with family by his side. He was born on September 14, 1949, to Everette and Elizabeth McKenney in Petersburg, VA. Pookie is survived by his wife, Sheila McKenney; son, Jeffrey McKenney (Melissa); daughter, Tracy Cherrix (Dwight); stepchildren, LeAndra Mathison (Robbie) and Christopher Crump; grandchildren, Dylan McKenney,...
Patsy Jones Emerson
Feb 5, 2023
Patsy Jones Emerson, 77, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harry Gilmer and Mattie Jones. she was also preceded in death by her husband , Donald Lee Emerson; and a brother, Harry Jones. Patsy and her husband Don loved spending time on the water in...
