Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Malvin LeGrande Lanier
Feb 26, 2025
Malvin LeGrande Lanier, 90, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hinton and Ethel Lanier; his daughter, Renee Williamson; his sister, Joyce Daulton; and his brother, Earnest "Danny" Lanier.
Malvin grew up on a farm in Chesterfield County. He enjoyed farming through most of his life, growing his first crop...
Frederick John Smith
Feb 24, 2025
Frederick John Smith, 85, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away at his home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in the State of Washington, he was the son of the late Frederick Albert Smith and Dorothy Nelms.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Smith; his children, Freddie John, Richard Smith (JoAnne), Samantha Jongsma (Bill), Stephen Fink, Kendra Epstein (Mark),...
Steven Howard Luck
Feb 24, 2025
Steven Howard Luck, 56, of Chester, VA, passed away on February 24, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior, at the same location with interment to follow at Appomattox Cemetery.
Richard Bain Temple
Feb 24, 2025
Richard "Beanie" Bain Temple, 82, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard Bertram and Mary Lula Bain Temple and was also preceded in death by his loving special friend, Yvonne Titmus Witt.
Mr. Temple was a United States Army veteran and was the former owner and operator of Temple Exxon/Beanie's Place/Temple...
Alba Nydia Cruz
Feb 23, 2025
Alba Nydia Cruz, 77, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Alba was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, and was raised in the Bronx, NY. She is the daughter of the late Luis Cruz and Gloria Ortiz. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Maria Cruz; and her nephew, Miguel Sabillon.
Alba was devoted to God and enjoyed...
Nannie C. Turner
Feb 23, 2025
Nannie C. Turner, 74, of Chester, VA, passed away February 23, 2025. Born and raised in Hampton, VA, she was the daughter to the late Garth and Blanche Conklyn.
Nannie is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Stanley G. Turner; her son, Stan A. Turner; her daughter, Lisa Daniels (Chris Piercy); her grandchildren, Sarah Dinsmore and Nylah Daniels; and...
Derrill G. Coonfield
Feb 22, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Derrill G. Coonfield, age 85, of Dinwiddie County, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family. Derrill was born in Ochelata, OK, son to the late Merle and Winnie Coonfield. He was married to the late Vivian Coonfield for 42 years; and is survived by his two children, Scott Coonfield (son) and his...
Helen Eubanks Rinehart
Feb 22, 2025
Helen Eubanks Rinehart, 88, of Chester, VA, died February 22, 2025. Born and raised in Bluffton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Wilie C. and Era Ruth Eubanks. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delroy Rinehart; and her daughter in-law, Karen Rinehart, the wife of her son, Steve. She is survived by her sons, Steven Robert...
Hilda Grace Toler Keene
Feb 19, 2025
Hilda Grace Toler Keene, 70, of DeWitt, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at SRMC, after a brief and unexpected hospital stay.
Hilda was born on March 22, 1954, on a farm near Wilson, North Carolina, the 10th child of the late Jim and Etheleen Toler.
Besides her parents, she was also proceeded in death...
Tony Wade Webster
Feb 19, 2025
Tony Wade Webster, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born and raised in Matoaca, VA, to the late William "Billy" and Alva Webster. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria Webster; and his grandson, Gage Dyches.
Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served...
James Edwards
Feb 17, 2025
James Everett Edwards, Sr., 73, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Barbara Ruth Edwards; as well as his brothers, Leroy Edwards, Gerald Bubba Edwards, and Wilson Edwards; sister, Debbie Edwards; and infant son, James Everett Tatum.
James was a roofer for over 50 years. In...
Joyce Archer Wallace
Feb 17, 2025
Joyce Archer Wallace, 82, of Chester, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ida Archer; and her brother, Richard Archer.
Joyce is survived by her daughters, Karen Hudgins (Tyler) and Sherri Wallace-Blackford; granddaughters, Melaney Roberts (Wayne) and Taylor Hudgins; grandsons, Dylan Blackford and David Hudgins; great-grandsons, Aiden Roberts and Preston Roberts;...
Norell Mason
Feb 15, 2025
Norell Mason passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Pete Mason; four children, Dr. N. Scott Mason (Donna), Sheryl Brolia, Chris Mason (Joanne), and Kelley St. Clair (Frank); two grandchildren, Tony (Jessica) and Brooke (Trey); four great-grandchildren, Addison, Cooper, Walker and Presley; and her sister, Merleen Reese. She was a member...
Richard F. Huff
Feb 14, 2025
Richard F. Huff departed this life on February 14, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Albert Huff; his mother, Maxine Vallette Huff; and his nephew, Travis Huff.
Richard was born in Hays, Kansas, and during his early years lived in Stockton, Kansas, and Saint Joseph, Missouri. After his father joined the U.S. Army, Richard became an Army brat...
Madison McKenzie Wray
Feb 14, 2025
Madison "Maddy" McKenzie Wray, 24, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with Stage IV Cancer. Maddy was a vibrant and intelligent young woman, whose strength and character left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her big brown eyes, naturally curly long brown hair, and sweet smile were just the beginning of...
Shakuntala Dhanarajan
Feb 14, 2025
Shakuntala Dhanarajan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on February 14th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Gerald Dhanarajan. She is survived by her two daughters, Prima Relton (Sudhakar) and Christa Renu Kumar (Jay); her grandchildren, Christine (Eric), Carolyn (Nate), Celina (Mitch), and Christian (Lizzie); and her great-grandchildren, Olivia...
Clara Hobbs Minetree
Feb 13, 2025
Clara Hobbs Minetree, 95, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Sr. and Ellie Hobbs; her husband, Joseph Minetree, Jr.; her brother, Harry Hobbs, Jr.; and her sisters, Alma Horne and Elsie Gibbs.
Clara was a longtime member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. She was a good wife, mother, and grandmother...
Donald Lee Wilkins
Feb 12, 2025
Donald Lee Wilkins, 68, of North Dinwiddie, departed this life on February 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Leamon and Estelle Horne Wilkins. In addition to his parents; he was predeceased by brothers, Timothy and Jason; also his second wife, Karen Kennedy Wilkins. He is survived by three daughters, Brandi Lawson, Jennifer Wilson (Tim), and Ashleigh Rodgers;...
Lynn Lee Moss
Feb 11, 2025
Lynn Lee Moss passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home in Chester, VA, surrounded by his family. He was 63 years old. He was a loving son, husband, devoted father, Opa to his grandchildren, veteran and cherished coach. He fought a long battle with heart failure.
Lynn was born on April 11, 1961, in Richmond, VA.
He was so devoted...
Lilly Enz
Feb 10, 2025
Lilly Enz, 91, passed away on Monday morning, February 10, 2025. She was born in Switzerland, and lived in Chesterfield County for 65 years. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard Enz. She loved and cared for her children, Heidi Kefauver (Millard, deceased), Sylvia Pomrenke (Bryant), Robert Enz, and Barbara Martin (David); grandchildren, Thomas Enz, Richard A....
