Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Gaylord "Skip" Thompson
Oct 28, 2024
Gaylord "Skip" Dean Thompson, 87, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Katherine Thompson; his wife of 30 years, Dona Thompson; and his son, Kenneth Thompson.
Skip was employed as a truck driver, working with the company Great Coastal for many years. Skip also served his country honorably in...
Dr. Richard Reynoldson Butterworth, Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Dr. Richard Reynoldson Butterworth, Sr., "Dick, Doc, or Dedoc", passed away in the early morning of October 26, 2024, at the age of 88, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Peggy, in August 2020. Dick was born in Richmond, and then grew up in Fairmont, NC, graduated from the University...
Gerald Lee Pittard
Oct 26, 2024
Gerald Lee Pittard, 82, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 26, 2024. Born in Leesville, LA, and raised in Colonial Heights, VA, he is preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Pittard, Sr.; and his mother, Dorothy H. Pittard. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Following...
Kimberly Dawn Stevens
Oct 26, 2024
Kimberly Dawn Stevens passed on October 26, 2024, at 11:30pm, after succumbing to injuries from an unfortunate accident. Kimberly is preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Lynn Ratcliff; her grandmothers, Patricia Coen and Carol Stevens; her grandfather, Bob Ratcliff; and her brother, Corey Stevens. She is survived by her twin daughters, Virginia River Morgan and L. Robin Morgan; sister,...
Mary Lee Hicks Jenkins
Oct 20, 2024
Mary Lee Hicks Jenkins, 70, of Appomattox, VA, departed her earthly life October 20, 2024, at a Chester residence. She was born to the late Willie Sr. and Opal Hicks on June 14, 1954. In addition to her parents; Mary was preceded in death by her husband of nineteen years, Marvin Jenkins; her sister, Juanita Hicks; and her brothers, Willie...
Norma Lee Denson Kilpatrick
Oct 18, 2024
Norma Lee Denson Kilpatrick, age 92, passed away on October 18, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, to the late Dennis M. "Lefty" Denson, Sr. and Ruth Lee Faison Denson, on April 7, 1932.
Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, James H. "Jim" Kilpatrick; her parents; brothers, Garland Denson and Dennis...
Lori Akin Clapp
Oct 18, 2024
Lori Akin Clapp, 69, of Hopewell, Virginia, departed this life and went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2024. Lori was born on April 16, 1955, the daughter of the late Stanley Morris and Constance Arlene Akin, of Chester, Virginia.
Lori is survived by her brother, Mark Kevin Akin, of Wilmington, North Carolina. Lori was preceded...
Linda Simpson Rose
Oct 18, 2024
Linda Simpson Rose, 70, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on October 18, 2024.
She is predeceased by her parents, Lee & Tess Simpson; and her brother, Lee "Sonny" Simpson.
She loved spending time at the beach, and enjoyed hobbies such as dancing, crocheting, and cooking. She was a proud, former member of the American Legion Post 284, had a special love...
Donald Newton
Oct 18, 2024
Donald Newton, 91, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on October 18, 2024.
The family would like to welcome friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 3:00pm, at the Chesterfield...
Betty H. Davis
Oct 18, 2024
Betty H. Davis, age 78, of Church Road, VA, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Samuel Alexander and Helen King Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert "Bob" Hawkes.
She retired from the United States Postal Service after many years of service. She will...
Bonnie Dewey
Oct 17, 2024
Bonnie Dewey, 48, of Chester, passed away on October 17, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, Alvin A. Dewey, Sr.
Left to cherish Bonnie's memory are her mother, Yong Son Dewey; her brother, Alvin A. Dewey, Jr.; her aunt, Yong Shim Nix (Sam); her uncle, Yong Moo; her cousin, Westley Clifton; and her beloved pet, Bleu Ivey.
The visitation...
William Earl Sutton
Oct 17, 2024
William Earl Sutton, 71, of Petersburg, VA, died October 17, 2024. Born and raised in Chesterfield, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Sutton and Lucille Sutton.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a caring man, always working on something and could build anything. He enjoyed listening to music and gardening, and you could always...
Martha Robinson
Oct 17, 2024
Martha Ellen Robinson, 93, of Chester, Virginia, died peacefully at her home on October 17, 2024, surrounded by her three devoted children.
Martha was born in Stockdale, Ohio, 1930, to Lt. Col. Paul H. Jones, M.D. and Corda Ellen Jones. While a small woman in stature, she was larger than life. She had a quick wit, and was proud...
Adolph Frank Blaha, Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Adolph Frank Blaha, Jr., 83, of Petersburg, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
He was born and raised in Dinwiddie, Virginia. He was the son of the late Adolph Frank Blaha, Sr. and the late Virginia Southhall Blaha.
He served as Vice President of Phil Jones Auto Parts. His life was dedicated to volunteering, as he served his community through various charities...
Caleb Hunter Marshall Carabin
Oct 13, 2024
Caleb Hunter Marshall Carabin, 32, of Chesterfield, VA, left this earth far too soon, on October 13, 2024.
Caleb was born on October 19, 1991, to Troy and Kimberly Carabin, in Beaumont, TX. Caleb was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. After high school, he attended Johnson and Wales, for a period of time, and also studied at Liberty...
Carl Edgar Casey
Oct 12, 2024
Carl Edgar Casey was born June 29, 1930, in Glade Spring, Virginia to Bonnie Lee and Joseph Aston Casey. Carl was the oldest of three and had a loving childhood. Later he lived in Dinwiddie, Virginia, where he stayed for 35 years. During that time he worked and eventually retired from Vulcan. He was a member of Dinwiddie County Moose...
Carolyn Poole Hoylman
Oct 10, 2024
Carolyn Poole Hoylman, 62, of Dinwiddie, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Roy D. Poole, Sr. and Annie Harlow Poole; as well as her sister, Linda Poole Hayes. She is survived by her daughters, Chelsi Holderfield (Aaron), Megan Faulkner, and Wendy Sieber (Cecil); grandchildren, Madyson, Brayden, Brailyn, Ryker,...
Virginia Minach Moncol
Oct 10, 2024
The quiet force that was Virginia Minach Moncol, 94, prior resident of Surry, VA, died peacefully at home in Richmond on October 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 15, 1929, to Samuel and Anna Minach in Prince George, VA. She was proud of her first-generation status in the local Slovak community, as well as learning...
Angela Irvin Allen
Oct 9, 2024
Angela Irvin Allen, 50, passed away on October 9, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1974, in Petersburg, VA, and raised in Dinwiddie County, VA. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, S. Lee and Evelyn Mowatt Irvin; her maternal grandmother, Mary G. Heath; her uncle, Garry Irvin; and her aunt, June W. Heath.
As a child, Angie...
Mary Frances Kline
Oct 7, 2024
Mary Frances Kline, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1945, and raised in Petersburg, VA, before moving to Colonial Heights. Mary was a cosmetologist for over 35 years. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert "Bob" Kline; son, Kevin L. Kline (and his wife, Shirley Kline);...
