Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Doris Elaine Boykin
Jun 5, 2021
Doris Elaine Boykin, 91 of Chester, Va., passed on June 5, 2021. Doris was born and raised in Cushing, OK. She was the daughter of the late Francis Owen and Thelma Frances Spearman Davis. She moved to California in the early 1940's and attended Santa Monica High School and UCLA. She met her husband, Francis..._··Raymond Boykin, at church in Santa...
Debra Lynn George
Jun 4, 2021
Debra “Debbie” George, age 58, of Petersburg, Virginia, entered into eternal peace on June 4, 2021. Debbie was born to James Edward Smith and Jeannette Lewis Smith on August 21, 1962. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeannette; and daughter, Rachel Bocock. Debbie is survived by her father and stepmother, James and Karen Smith of Chester, Virginia; her...
Julia B. Davis
Jun 4, 2021
Julia Birdsong Davis, 89, of Petersburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Issac Mannie Birdsong and Lucile Daniel Birdsong, as well as her husband of 38 years James H. Davis. Julia was a Chesterfield County School bus driver, who loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was a loving...
Laurie Elyn Williams
Jun 3, 2021
The family invites you to join them, via livestream on this tribute page, for the Memorial Service of Laurie Williams on Wednesday, June 2021 at 03:00 p.m.
Charles Wayne Atkinson
May 31, 2021
Charles Wayne Atkinson, of Chatham, VA, died on May 31, 2021. The son of the late Roy Atkinson and Helen Allen Atkinson, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Atkinson. Charles is survived by his children, Billy Atkinson (Tammy), Kimberly Fetty (Nicholas), Michael Atkinson (Jessika) and Tina Atkinson; grandchildren, Jordan, Kira, Nadalie, Claire, and Beckham; and siblings,...
Cora Louise Hixson
May 30, 2021
Cora Louise Hixson was born May 5,2021 at 23 weeks and 2 days. She was 1lb 3 ounces of feisty fire and personality. Given the nickname flamingo for her long legs and pink skin, Cora brought hope, love, and perspective into so may lives. She amazed everybody she met. She quickly became a favorite of many people in the NICU....
Sharlene Osborne Gregory
May 30, 2021
Sharlene Osborne Gregory, 81, of Chesterfield, Virginia, died May 30th, 2021. Born and raised in Chesterfield, she was the widow of Wesley Gregory Jr. Left to cherish her memories are daughter Wanda Jones (Martin Jones), and granddaughters Elise Coonley and Krystal Coonley. Sharlene was a kind and loving person, an animal lover, and a truly devoted mother and grandmother. Those...
Barbara Jane Edrick
May 29, 2021
Barbara Edrick, 85, of Petersburg, VA, passed away May 29, 2021. Born in New York, at infancy she was adopted by the late George and Mae Pickenpack and raised in Long Island. After attending Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, VA, with decades long support from step-mother the late Pauline Pickenpack, Barbara worked in New York City and soon married Elliot...
James Henry Bickerstaff Iii
May 29, 2021
James “Jim” Henry Bickerstaff III, 65, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Bickerstaff Jr. and Pauline Bloxton Bickerstaff; and his sister, Brenda Bickerstaff. Jim was an over the road trucker for over 20 years before retiring. He was a friendly and outgoing neighborhood guy. You didn’t have...
Jules "Jake" Valerin Harvanek
May 28, 2021
Jules Valerin Harvanek (Jake), loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021 following a long illness. He was at home surrounded by his family. Jake, age 87, was born in Sussex County, Virginia to the late Julius Wesley and Helen Martin Harvanek. Jake married the love of his life, Barbara Slaughter in Dillon, South Carolina in...
Janis Arnold Riggs Davis
May 28, 2021
On Friday morning, May 28, 2021, Jan Davis of Chester, Virginia entered the gates of heaven at the age of 83. Jan was the daughter of parents, Ruel and Ethel Riggs, of Beaumont, Texas. She married Jim Davis of Port Neches, Texas on August 30, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jerry Riggs (JoAnn). She...
Linda Perkins Ruffa
May 28, 2021
Linda Perkins Ruffa, 68, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. Perkins, Jr. and Mary Ann Avery Major; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. James L. Ruffa. Mrs. Ruffa was a retired Educator from the Prince George Public...
Ronald Dixon Plyler
May 27, 2021
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” - Psalm 34:19 Ronald Dixon Plyler, of Chesterfield County, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, was released from his earthly bonds into the arms of our Lord and Savior on May 27, 2021. Born on May 12, 1947 in Albemarle, NC to Beatrice...
Lester E. "Tosie" Wawner
May 26, 2021
Lester E. “Tosie” Wawner, 100, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, VA, and was the son of the late Frank F. Wawner and Alice Lufsey Wawner. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Sophie Kreicar Wawner of Colonial Heights; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...
Ronald "Ronnie" Sterling Spain
May 25, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Spain Sr., 65, of Chesterfield, passed away on May 25, 2021. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, David Spain and Joanne Tate; brother, Buddy Spain; and sister, Barbara Satterwhite. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Darlene Spain; son, Ronnie Spain, Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Cox (Billy); grandchildren, Devin Spain and Alyssa Cox; sisters,...
Barbara Helen Trim
May 23, 2021
Barbara Helen Trim, 81, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Eldora, IA; she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Helen Hurtt; and was also preceded in death by her husband Dennis Neil Trim, her sister, Nancy Dole; and two grandsons, Brett and Brock Rankins. Barbara was a devoted member of Chester Christian...
Delores Lucille Odell Daul
May 22, 2021
Delores Odell Daul, 80, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 in her home. She was born in Renville, Minnesota on May 19th, 1941 to the late Vernon C. Odell and the late Marcella Wadsworth Odell. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Roger, Gene, and Robert; 3 sisters, Doris, Gloria, and Margaret; and 1 grandson,...
George Colin Campbell Jr.
May 22, 2021
George C. Campbell, Jr., 80, of Sutherland, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in Prince George County, he was the son of the late George C. Campbell, Sr. and Lula Gertrude Creasy Campbell. He was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Wade Campbell; siblings, Nancy C. Campbell, William S. Campbell, Sr., David Campbell, Francis Campbell, and...
L. Patricia Mccormick
May 22, 2021
L. Patricia McCormick, 79, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Orville Veasel and Lola Handley Veasel. She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy E. McCormick. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Thomas McCormick; children, Mark McCormick (Karen), Patrick...
Charles Ronald Woodward
May 21, 2021
Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Woodward, 78, of Chester, VA, passed away at home late afternoon on May 21, 2021. He fought a hard battle with multiple health issues for many years, but he never gave up! He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Frye Woodward, and his children Teresa (Dean) and Chris (Julie). He was also “Poppie”...
