Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Phillip Yerby Iii, Md
Jan 8, 2022
Phillip Clayton Yerby III, MD (P.C.), of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on January 8, 2022 at 93 years old. He was born in Richmond, VA to Phillip C. Yerby, Jr. and Nan Pettit Yerby. Dr. Yerby attended the University of Richmond as well as the Medical College of Virginia (MCV-VCU). He completed his Residency at Norfolk General Hospital and spent...
Rachel Traylor
Jan 7, 2022
Rachel Lee Traylor, 100, of Petersburg, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Jordan Traylor Sr. and Mary Ray Drake, as well as her brother, Robert Jordan Traylor Jr. Rachel retired from Brown & Williamson after many years of employment. She was a longtime member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. She...
Larry Miller
Jan 6, 2022
Larry Allen Miller, 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Called "Sonny Boy" by his Grandparents, he was born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Osee Hamilton and Evelyn Edgar Miller; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Ray Miller; one sister, Evelyn Winters Jenkins; two...
Mildred Burnham
Jan 6, 2022
Mildred (Millie) Jane Williamson Burnham of Hopewell, VA, passed away on January 6, 2022 at the age of 89. She is survived by her four daughters, Jacqueline Burnham Dean, Nancy Burnham Gaskins, Bonnie Burnham Lashley, Billie Jo Burnham McDonald; and a son-in-law, Roger Dean. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Meredith Dean, Courtney Dean, Jeff Todd (Alta), Warren Gaskins (Kelly),...
Patricia Johnston Bernas
Jan 5, 2022
Patricia Johnston Bernas, 58, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Mrs. Bernas was a retired pharmacist, who enjoyed cooking and spending time at the beach. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Mark Bernas; a son, Taylor Bernas; and two sisters, Barbara...
S Patricia Elaine Mitchell
Jan 5, 2022
Patricia "Patty" Elaine Mitchell, 57, of Chester, VA, departed this life on January 5, 2022. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late, MSGT Bobby Lee Cates. Patty is survived by her mother, Jacqueline Williams; her loving husband of 20 years, Cecil D. Mitchell; two daughters, Jacqueline Letsch and Jessica Letsch; and her grandson, Jason. She is...
Rachel Stegall Hayes
Jan 5, 2022
Rachel Stegall Hayes, age 85, of Dewitt, passed away peacefully January 5, 2022. Born on August 12, 1936 in Petersburg, VA to the late Richard W. Stegall and Rosa Cole Stegall. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, where she and her husband were baptized together March 19, 2006. She enjoyed watching Nascar, embroidering, hummingbirds, shopping, making homemade pickles,...
Treely Allen Williamson
Jan 4, 2022
Treely Allen Williamson, 83, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was an outgoing and loving mother and grandmother, known for her love of knitting and standardbred horse racing. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Treely Williamson. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Calvin Vernell Williamson; son, David Allen...
William "Sonny" Marvin Lester
Jan 3, 2022
William Marvin Lester, 88, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Mr. Lester began working at Progress Index as a teenager and worked his way up through the company. William was a retired Independent Allstate Agent after many years of dedicated service. Following his retirement from Allstate, he went on to continue to serve his community by...
Faye Jefferson
Jan 2, 2022
Julia Faye Perkinson Jefferson, 76, of Dinwiddie Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Faye was the daughter of the late Emmett Hudgins and Julia Meade Lockett Perkinson, and is survived by her daughter, Kelly J. Wilson (Pat) and grandchildren, Elizabeth Meade and John Patterson (Jack). Faye was born in Petersburg, Virginia and graduated from Dinwiddie...
Herbert Jackson Hamilton, Jr.
Jan 1, 2022
Herbert Jackson Hamilton, Jr., passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, December 4, 1966. Son of Estelle B. Sutton, David M. Sutton, and Herbert J. Hamilton, Sr.; he was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Hamilton, Sr.; uncle, David L. Bailey; grandmother, Susie Bailey; and father, David M. Sutton. He graduated from Dinwiddie High School...
Thomas Gregory Mingia
Dec 31, 2021
Thomas Gregory Mingia, 60, of Dinwiddie passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Irving C. Mingia; mother, Judy Tipton; and sister, Belinda Burnette. Thomas -otherwise known as “Mingia”, was employed by Clay Home Medical for 27 years as a Routing Supervisor. He knew his medical equipment...
Katherine Baker Whitchurch
Dec 30, 2021
Katherine Baker Whitchurch, 94, of Petersburg, was received in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred “Buddy” Whitchurch; and two daughters, Jean Marie Whitchurch and Carol Whitchurch Hogwood and her husband, Ronnie. Katherine was employed with Titmus Optical, retiring after 48 years. She was a longtime member of First...
Josephine Pate Lyle
Dec 27, 2021
Josephine Pate Lyle, 97, of McKenney, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Fayetteville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Pate and Ettie Nunnalee Pate. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dean Lyle; and great-grandson, Jason Lyle. She is survived by her son, Joseph Lyle (Elaine); grandchildren, David Lyle (Amy), and Travis...
Charlotte Erika Cancino
Dec 27, 2021
Charlotte Erika Cancino, 85, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Berlin, Germany on April 20, 1936 to the late Gerhardt Burr and Martha Krumper Burr. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Hans and oldest brother, Gerhardt, both of whom died during WWII in Berlin. She was also preceded by her sister,...
Kumiko Jean Fogel
Dec 27, 2021
Kumiko J. Fogel ,91, of Ruther Glen, VA died December 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and 2 older sisters from Japan, her husband, Clinton, and 2 sons, Jeffrey and John. She is survived by her sister and brother from Japan, her 4 remaining children, Jimmy, Mary Ann, Joann and Nancy, their spouses and numerous...
Brenda Roe Meade
Dec 24, 2021
Brenda Roe Meade, 71, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Born in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late Carl Madison Roe and Helen Roe Howell and her husband, Francis “Dix”; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Meade, Jr.; two brothers, Edward Roe and Gene Roe; and three...
John Raymond Ostrosky
Dec 23, 2021
John Raymond Ostrosky, of Chesterfield, VA, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Ostrowski and Catherine Jacien, and his brothers Joseph and Leonard. “Johnny O” or “Yadi,” as he was known by friends and family, was born and raised in Swoyersville, PA. A graduate of Swoyersville High School, he served four...
Carolyn Faye Waddell
Dec 23, 2021
Carolyn Faye Waddell, 75, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on December 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gloria Bailey; her husband, Harry Lee Waddell, Sr.; and her aunt, Ruby Windham. Carolyn loved to dance, read books, and play cards. She enjoyed shopping, especially for her grandchildren whom she adored. She liked listening to music,...
Anne Elizabeth Hearney
Dec 22, 2021
Anne Elizabeth Hearney, 70, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth Pate and was also preceded in death by her sister, Rose Whitlow. Anne loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a floral designer, creating arrangements for every occasion. She...
