Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mary Frances Blackburn
Oct 19, 2020
Mary Frances Blackburn, 83, of Colonial Heights, VA went home to be with her Lord, Monday, October 19, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Blackburn; parents, Burnell Wilkinson, Sr. and Mattie Mason Wilkinson; grandson, Jeremy Scott; sister, Juanita Wightman; and brother, Burnell Wilkinson, Jr. Mary was a member of The Heights Baptist Church of Colonial Heights,...
John Steven Mikos
Oct 18, 2020
On Sunday, October 19th, 2020 with a glass of Crown Royal and ginger in one hand and a stubby fishing rod in the other, World War II USAAF B-24 tail gunnin' hero S/SGT. John Steven Mikos arrived at the family's heavenly pinochle game just in time to take his seat and say "Sorry I'm late!". Born on September 7, 1925...
Estelle "Jeri" Geraldine Dillard
Oct 18, 2020
Estelle G. “Jeri” Dillard, 82, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Born in Dickenson County, VA she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Sylvia Cara O’Quinn Edwards; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Paul Dillard; and her son, Terry Dillard. Jeri is survived by her daughter, Kimberly...
Anita Spainhour Keen
Oct 18, 2020
Anita Spainhour Keen, 91, passed away at Nova Springs Assisted Living in Finksburg, MD on October 18, 2020 with her daughters at her side. She was born in Colonial Heights, VA on October 1, 1929 and lived most of her life in Colonial Heights; Chester, VA; and Meadville, PA. Anita was the daughter of Eustace and Willis Stewart and was...
Esther Marie Dabney
Oct 17, 2020
Esther Marie Dabney, 71, of Yale, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Born August 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Wayner, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Dunlap. A devoted Christian and follower of Jesus Christ, Esther was a lifetime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She cherished...
Bobbi Jo Humphries
Oct 17, 2020
Bobbi Jo Humphries, 46, of South Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Bobbi accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of The Heights Baptist Church. She graduated in the honors gifted program from Matoaca High School, and played the piano on the international level. Growing up, she had a passion for styling her doll’s hair,...
Virginia "Jenny" Dare Sykes
Oct 17, 2020
Virginia Dare (Jenny) Sykes, age 78 of Chesterfield, VA went to be with her heavenly lord on Saturday, October 18, 2020. She was loved and cherished by all that knew her and will be greatly missed. She is survived by 2 daughters, Tina Ritt (Ronnie) and Kim Cairnes Elliot (Kim) one son Doug Dotson (Lupe); two sisters Judy Hoover (Harry...
Marsha Lavonne Weiss
Oct 17, 2020
Marsha LaVonne Weiss, 77, of Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Floyd R. and Laverne W. Downey, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Milene McClellan. She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence C. Weiss; daughter, Marla Fanelli and husband,...
James Irvin Cooke, Sr.
Oct 12, 2020
James Irvin Cooke, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Born May 31, 1939, he was the son of the late Helen Smith and Ben T. Cooke, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Lipford Cooke; daughter, Tammy L. Cooke; and brother, Ben T. Cooke, Jr. A United States Navy Veteran,...
Kathryn Rose Pettie
Oct 12, 2020
Kathryn Rose Pettie, 69, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Born in Takoma Park, Maryland she was the daughter of the late William Lewis Bean, Jr. and Betty Jane Gelsleichter Bean. Mrs. Pettie is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Charles E. Pettie; two sons, Randy S. Pettie and wife, Katie and Steven E....
Marion Carroll Blaha
Oct 10, 2020
Marion Carroll Blaha, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Born in South Boston, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Carroll and Marion Lowry Carroll. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John R. Blaha, Sr.; daughter, Lena Halstead; and sisters, Ruth Wall and Alma Crowder. She is survived...
Frances Diane Slaughter Slayton
Oct 10, 2020
Frances Diane Slaughter Slayton, 62, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Born on December 8, 1957 in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy Slaughter. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Slayton; and her brother, L.M. Slaughter. She is survived by her mother, Helen Slaughter; daughter, Jennifer S....
Jacqulyn Dee Delvecchio
Oct 8, 2020
Jacqulyn “Jackie” Dee DelVecchio went home to Jesus on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the age of 60. She is now at peace and will be deeply missed. Jackie had a big heart and deeply loved her family and friends. We will always cherish the good memories and the times we spent together. Jackie is preceded in death by her...
Carl Ernest Sheffield
Oct 7, 2020
Carl Ernest Sheffield, 63, of Chester, VA died October 7, 2020. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of Charles Madison Sheffield and Nancy Scott. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Emory and Ada Scott; paternal grandparents, Ernest and Jessie Sheffield; brother, Scott Sheffield. He is survived by his parents Charles and Nancy Sheffield; brother, Barry Sheffield (Geraldine);...
Raymond Taylor Hawkins, Sr.
Oct 6, 2020
Raymond Taylor Hawkins, Sr., 63, of Dinwiddie passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Born January 28, 1957, he was the son of the late Mildred M. and David Lunsford Hawkins, Jr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, David Lunsford Hawkins III. Raymond attended church every Sunday in the Dinwiddie Health and Rehab Center, where he was...
Corrine Lee Huddleston
Oct 5, 2020
Corrine Lee Huddleston, 20, of Hopewell, VA passed away on October 5, 2020 leaving behind a large family, many friends and a community that loved her dearly. She was always full of life, smart, funny, compassionate and loyal. She is deeply missed. She is survived by her immediate family Chris Huddleston, Billy and Bonnie Walker, Shera Gormley, Carter Huddleston, Hunter...
Chad Wesley Cox
Oct 4, 2020
Chad Wesley Cox, 53, of Chester, VA., passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born, June 19, 1967 in Richmond, VA to the late Fredric Wayne Cox and Lillian Flores Jones. He is survived by his sister, Laurie Trent; brother, Todd Cox (Timmy Hall); nieces, Tiffany Trent, Hannah Reames (Stephen) and Jessalyn Trent; great-nephews, Wyatt Wingo and A.J. Powe as well...
Earl Francis Burgess Sr.
Oct 1, 2020
Earl Francis Burgess, Sr., 70, of Dinwiddie passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Born February 24, 1950, he was the son of the late Mabel Louise and Raymond Allie Burgess, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Burgess, Jr.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Hogan and Dorothy Riggs. After 21 years of dedicated and honorable service,...
Paul Mckinley Cundiff
Oct 1, 2020
My wonderful husband and best friend, whom I love so much, Paul McKinley Cundiff, passed away to the loving arms of his Lord, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 2:15pm at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Midlothian, VA. He was surrounded by his family, whom he dearly loved. Born on October 3, 1956 in Martinsville, VA, he was raised in Bassett, VA, from...
Beecher H. Watson Sr.
Sep 30, 2020
Beecher Hartley Watson, Sr. VMD, 90, of Church Road, passed away on September 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Geltz Watson. Born in Greenville, PA, Dr. Watson grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Dale Allen Watson and Laura Hartley Watson. He was graduated from Penn State University with a B.S....
