Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jean Oliver Newman
May 1, 2021
Jean A. Oliver Newman, 91, of Covenant Woods Retirement Community in Mechanicsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born in Petersburg, VA on January 26, 1930 to the late Royton K. and Avis Oliver. Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Anne Holderfield. She is survived by her two nieces, Diane H. Berberich and Barbara...
Howard Lee Huff
May 1, 2021
Howard Lee Huff, 79, of Crewe, Virginia passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 1, 2021 after a long, hard battle with health issues. He was born in Prince Edward County, VA to Henry and Mary Huff on July 8, 1941. He went to school in Blackstone, VA. He married Eleanor Garner on June 10, 1983 in Crewe,...
Charles Butler Elliott
Apr 30, 2021
Charles Butler Elliott, 89, of Chesterfield, VA and formerly of Essex County, VA passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Born in Essex County, VA he was the son of the late Harry Fleet Elliott, Sr. and Susie Ryland Baldwin Elliott; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Crostic Elliott. Mr. Elliott was an avid rabbit...
Carol Ellis Jones
Apr 30, 2021
Carol Ellis Jones, 76, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Born in Prince George County, VA she was the daughter of the late Alvin V. Ellis Sr. and Carrie Elizabeth Duesberry Ellis; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey William Jones; and her brother, Alvin V. “Buster” Ellis, Jr. Mrs. Jones loved to...
Patricia Gladys Grande
Apr 30, 2021
Patricia Gladys Grande, of Colonial Beach, and formerly of Chester, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born in Richmond, VA to the late Alphonso Grande and Gladys Emily Lary Grande. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marianna Wood; and brothers, David Grande and Alphonso Grande. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary Grande Smith...
Tamako Masuda Hill
Apr 30, 2021
Tamako Masuda Hill, 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away on April 30, 2021. Born in Kyoto, Japan, she immigrated to the United States in 1965. She then obtained her U.S. citizenship. Tamako was known for her giving, thoughtful, loving, and kind personality and had a great sense of humor. She loved cooking and spent many hours in the kitchen. In her...
Petrina Faye Jones
Apr 30, 2021
Petrina Faye Jones, 44, of Dinwiddie passed away on April 30, 2021. She is survived by her three sons, Travis Davis, Jordan Davis (Kaylin), and Johnathan Ayala, all of Dinwiddie; granddaughter, Aryn Davis; sisters, Katie Walker of Matoaca and Cindy Kerr of Dinwiddie; brothers, Gregory Kerr Jr. of Dinwiddie and Kenneth Jones; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will...
Martha Ann Sars
Apr 29, 2021
Martha (Martie) Ann Sars, 74, of Hopewell, VA, passed peacefully on April 29, 2021. Born on February 22, 1947 in Elkins, WV, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Crawford. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Throughout her life she was strong in her faith and active in her church community. She retired...
Graham Weidenbacher Tharp
Apr 29, 2021
Graham W. Tharp, 39, of Cumberland, passed away on April 29, 2021. Graham was a technician for Comcast. He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Jennifer Lynn Tharp; children, Thor and Benjamin Tharp; mother, Karen Tharp; father and stepmother William and Kelly Tharp; sister, Heidi Mullins (Kenny Mullins); and brother, Jeremy Tharp. Graham’s greatest accomplishment and joy...
John Paul Vartanian
Apr 28, 2021
John Paul Vartanian, 83, of Hopewell, VA, died on April 28, 2021. He is survived by his sisters, Andrea Asbedian and Kathleen Kumkumian and her husband, John; and nieces, Jennifer Asbedian and Katherine Barbella. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, John enjoyed a career in scientific research. His love for science and math meant that he pursued his interests for both...
James Conway Cheely
Apr 25, 2021
JAMES CONWAY CHEELY Born June 12, 1939 Died April 25, 2021 James “Conway” Cheely, age 81, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Conway was born June 12, 1939 in Petersburg, VA, a son of the late James Robert Cheely and Mary Evelyn Clarke Cheely. He was predeceased by his wife, Karen Lynnette Cheely and son, Jeffrey Patrick Cheely. Conway grew...
Mary Lee Bryant Bowling
Apr 25, 2021
Mary Lee Bryant Bowling, 89, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Bryant and Sadie Williams Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Bowling; and son, Jonathan M. Bowling. She is survived by her daughter, Aura B. Deane; grandchildren, John...
Michael Dean Martin
Apr 23, 2021
Michael Dean Martin, 63, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late John Martin and Florine Robertson. He is survived by his wife, of 31 years, Elizabeth Martin; step-son, Steven Willis and his wife, Melissa; step-daughter, Christina Monk; son, Jason Hios; step-grandchildren, Steven Adams, Austin Ouelette,...
Sandra Gardner Greaves
Apr 23, 2021
Sandra Gardner Greaves 82, of Disputanta, VA died April 24, 2021. Born in Jeannette PA, she was the daughter of Clarence H. and Arvetta Gardner. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who spent time volunteering in the support of others within her church family. She was a 1960 graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, majoring in...
William Stanley Hayes Sr.
Apr 23, 2021
William Stanley Hayes, Sr., 72 of North Chesterfield passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Born in Hopewell, Virginia, he was preceded in death by his father, William Hosea Hayes; and sister, Denise Lynne Hayes. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Reid Hayes; his children, William S. Hayes Jr. and Denise Hayes Walters (James); grandchildren, Alexis Hayes,...
Thelma Louise Mcmullen
Apr 23, 2021
Thelma Louise McMullen, 93, of Bracey VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence R. Jones and Daisey Golden Jones; her loving husband, James E. McMullen, Sr.; daughters, Sharon Park and Donna Jean Wright; sister, Mildred Myers; brothers, Clarence L. Jones and Charles E. Jones; daughter-in-law, Shelia Wright. She is...
Thomas Milton Arrington
Apr 23, 2021
Thomas Milton Arrington, 78, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Born in Appomattox County, VA, he was the son of the late David Stokley Arrington and Grace Sams Arrington. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pat Arrington, daughters, Catherine A. Mitchell (Mitch), Rebecca A. Chisholm, and...
Kathleen Crissman Cargill
Apr 23, 2021
Kathleen Crissman Cargill, 65, a resident of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, David B. Crissman and Flora Little Smith; and her stepfather, Lewis Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Michael T. Cargill; son, Michael D. Cargill (Melissa); daughter, Michelle Cryer (Travis); grandchildren, Cameron...
Charles Edward Farrar
Apr 23, 2021
Charles Edward Farrar, 82 of Richmond Virginia, died April 23, 2021. Born in Richmond Virginia, raised in Baskerville Virginia, a graduate of Buckhorn High School in Union Level Virginia. He was the son of the late Walter Girvis Farrar Sr. and Eunice Newman Farrar; He is survived by his two brothers Girvis Farrar and wife Betty Farrar; Bobby Farrar and...
