Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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....
Donnan 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...
Lynn Ellen McHugh
Apr 18, 2025
Lynn Ellen McHugh, of Chesterfield, VA, transitioned from this life to a better one on April 18, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1954, in Pulaski, VA, to Anna May McClelland and Richard Foltz McClelland. After moving with her parents several times, she landed in Chester for the second time in 1969 and graduated from Thomas Dale HS in...
James Earl Barrett
Apr 18, 2025
James "Jimmy" Earl Barrett, 66, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ruth Dortch Barrett; brother, David Barrett; sister, Debbie Stewart. Jimmy was a native of Dinwiddie, and the owner and operator of Pechts Power Equipment since 1980. He had a love for NASCAR racing, whether attending with...
Michael Wayne Thomas
Apr 18, 2025
Michael Wayne Thomas, 69, of Petersburg, passed away on April 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh and Jeannette Thomas; and a brother, Glenn Thomas.
Mike worked at Edgehill Supermarket until it closed. He then went on to work at the Walmart in Colonial Heights, until his retirement.
Michael is survived by his son, Jordan Wilson Thomas; sister,...
Ronald Garland Graham
Apr 12, 2025
Ronald Garland Graham, 78, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late David Weldon and Phoebe Jane Eckard Graham; and was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jersey Airah Rain Castanon; four siblings, Brian Graham, Jerry Graham, Juanita Brown, and Buddy Graham. Mr. Graham retired from Reynolds...
"Gene" Blanton Judge
Apr 11, 2025
"Gene" Blanton Judge, 44, of Sutherland, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Johnson; stepfather, Robert Eggleston; and his brother-in-law, Michael Christopher Clark.
Gene was a self-employed man who started and ran his own construction business, Judge's Construction. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Most...
Brian Anthony Liszeski
Apr 11, 2025
Brian Anthony Liszeski, 68, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Liszeski; and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Liszeski.
Brian was a United States Army veteran and was an avid outdoorsman. He was employed by Home Depot in...
