Obituaries

Mrs. Katherine Morrison Mize, age 99 of Stuart, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Stuart Community Hospital. She was born in Patrick County, where she lived her entire life, on February 22, 1927, to the late John Albert Scottt, Sr. and Cora Chaney Scott. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mize was preceded in death by her first husband, King Alfred Morrison, they were married 54 years; her second husband, Russell Mize, they were married 9 years; stepson, Linwood Mize; stepdaughter, Louise M. Lovely; a sister, Nannie S. Boyd; four brothers, John Albert Scott, Jr., Curtis Scott, Walter Scott, and Vernon Scott, sister-in law, Frances Scott; and a son-in-law, Wayne “Peanut” Plaster. Katherine enjoyed bus trips and traveling. She was the oldest member of Christian Faith Baptist Church and a longtime member of the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She and her first husband, King enjoyed working in the garden, canning, bluegrass music, and dancing. She and her second husband, Russell enjoyed going to church, selling socks, and going out to eat. She loved her Christian Faith Baptist Church in Ferrum family. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith and her devotion to her family; and greatly missed.

Mrs. Mize is survived by two daughters, Sylvia M. Plaster and Donna M. Thomas (Sparks, Jr.); three grandsons, Dwayne Adams (Brandy), Darren Thomas (Rachel) and Dustin Thomas (Jessica); four great-grandchildren, Michael Adams (Casey), Kimber Thomas, Khloe Thomas, and Kaci Thomas; four great-great-grandchildren, Saige Adams, Devin Adams, Landin Adams and Haydin Adams; two sisters, Hazel Hopkins (Rick) and Pam Scott; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Scott; several nieces and nephews; special niece, Rita McCullom; and special friends, Cookie Lawson and Hazel Massey.

Funeral service for Mrs. Mize will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 P.M. at Christian Faith Baptist Church, 1596 Union Bridge Road, Ferrum, VA 24088 with Pastor Richard Dodson and Pastor Calvin Adams officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Morrison Family Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 24 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Moody Funeral Chapel. The family would like to thank Stuart Community Hospital, Liberty Home Care, and Care Advantage for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Mize.