Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Margaret Graves Butterworth
Aug 13, 2020
Margaret H. Graves Butterworth (Peggy) passed away peacefully in her sleep early on the morning of August 13, 2020, at the age of 85. The beloved wife of Dr. Richard R. Butterworth (Dick or Doc) for 61 years. She is also survived by her brother, the Reverend L. Robert Graves (Jane); son Richard R. Butterworth, Jr. (Janelle), son Thomas L....
Everett Nelson Wall
Aug 12, 2020
Everett Nelson Wall, 77, of N. Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Joseph and Elma Brockwell Wall; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Carwile and Barbara Poole; and two brothers, Richard and Bubba Wall. Mr. Wall was retired from Honeywell after 40...
Terri Lynn Browder
Aug 12, 2020
Terri Lynn Browder, 50, of Sutherland passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Born December 7, 1969 she was the daughter of Linda Diane Skinner and the late William Lewis. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Guy Allen Browder; daughter, Samantha Lewis Campbell and fiancé, Hunter; granddaughter, Kassidy Noel, as well as another grandchild on the...
Torvi Jean Kapp
Aug 11, 2020
Torvi Jean Kapp departed this world on August 11, 2020. Born four days prior in Richmond, VA she was the beautiful daughter of Michael T. Farthing and Amanda A. Kapp. Even though her time spent with us was too short, family and friends were blessed when she was born. Torvi is survived by her Mother and Father, Siblings; Nathaniel T....
Lena Simmons Rivers
Aug 11, 2020
Lena Simmons Rivers, 89, of Matoaca, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Born in Prince George, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Lena Mae Williams Simmons; and was also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Lena was a charter member of Colonial Christian Church in Colonial Heights and had retired from...
Carole Jean Midgette
Aug 10, 2020
Carole Jean Midgette, 82, of Chester, beloved mother and best of friends, passed from this earth the evening of August 10th, 2020. Her four children and wonderful nurse were with her. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The thirteenth of 13 children, she was “Kay” to her parents and siblings, all of whom preceded her...
Charles Larry Cole
Aug 9, 2020
Charles Larry Cole, 78, of Prince George, VA passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Virginia L. Green Cole. Mr. Cole is survived by his three children, Larry Cole and wife, Tammie, Stacey Cole and Gary Cole and wife, Tricia; seven grandchildren, Sheila, Brittany, Kristen, Jessica, Brian, Ashley and Wesley;...
Carmen Ortiz
Aug 8, 2020
Carmen Ortiz, 82, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2020. She was born in Puerto Rico. Carmen Ortiz is survived by Jeanette Ortiz (Carlos), Robert Rice, Veronica Cosme and Damien Ortiz. All funeral services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Ronald Lee Davis
Aug 7, 2020
Ronald Lee Davis (better known as Shug), 53, of S. Chesterfield passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. Born October 14, 1966 he was the son of Marion Estelle Davis and the late Royal Leslie Davis, Sr. Ronald was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing poker and shooting pool. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Louise Davis-McNeil, aka “Noodle” and...
Julia Keene Wellons
Aug 7, 2020
Julia Keene Wellons, 78, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. Born in Smithfield, NC she was the daughter of the late William Alvin and Julia Creech Keene; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wellons; and a grandson, Joshua Wellons. Mrs. Wellons was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Chesterfield, VA. She...
Juanita Dillon Woodfin
Aug 7, 2020
Juanita Dillon Woodfin, 98, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home. Born November 28, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Ocus W. and Edith M. Dillon, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Hoy Woodfin; and son, Michael Woodfin. She was an avid gardener, loved watching old western movies, was...
Joe Lay
Aug 7, 2020
Joe Lay, 79, departed this life on August 7, 2020. He was a lover of blues music, the ocean, good food, cold beer, and made a mean key lime pie. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Lay; son, Michael Lay; daughter, Lisa Puster; two granddaughters, Meredith and Morgan Puster; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Frances Lay; and a host...
Robert Milford Turner
Aug 6, 2020
Robert Milford Turner, 85, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Robert was born and raised in Chesterfield, and was the son of the late Robert Linwood Turner and Della Heacock Turner. Raised in a tight knit farming family, Robert retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in 1984, where he filled...
Mardene Libby Wyant
Aug 5, 2020
Mardene Frances Libby Wyant died August 5 2020 of complications of papillary cell thyroid cancer. She was born the daughter of Maurice and Mildred Libby in Salem New Jersey, but moved to Charlotte North Carolina in her youth. After earning a master’s degree in microbiology at Medical College of Virginia she took a teaching job in their school of Medical...
Gertrude Jean Cashion
Aug 4, 2020
Gertrude Jean Cashion, 81, of N. Dinwiddie was called home on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Born in Richmond, Virginia on August 26, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie Atkins, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Linwood Cashion; and three sons, David, Chris and Edward Cashion. She enjoyed reading and cherished spending...
Matthew Lewis
Jul 31, 2020
Matthew Lewis, 90, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Monroe and Nina Lewis and was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Cole Lewis. He is survived by his sons, Gary and Michael Lewis; sister, Ester Lewis; and other extended family members. A graveside service...
Albert Knabb Glass
Jul 29, 2020
Glass, Albert Knabb (Tinker) 75, of DeWitt passed away at John Randolph Hospital due to complications following a stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Mary Ruth Glass. He is survived by a daughter, Susan G. Nye (Marcus) of Dewitt; sons, David (Katherine) of Ashland and W. Hunter Glass (Nikki) of Sandston; grandchildren, Jack, Ben and...
Mildred Cecelia Weaver
Jul 29, 2020
Mildred Cecelia Weaver, 86, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was preceded in death by her parents, George B. Silva and Mildred Cecelia Silva; her husband, Manning Weaver; and three brothers, John Silva, Sonny Silva and Philly Silva. She was an animal lover who enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening and working...
Estil "Spud" Frank Davidson, Jr.
Jul 26, 2020
Estil “Spud” Frank Davidson, Jr., 67, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born in Hopewell, VA he was the son of the late Estil Frank Davidson, Sr. and Helen Ruth Saunders Davidson; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Mahala Davidson; a daughter, Jennifer Martin; and a granddaughter, Makenzi Davidson. Mr. Davidson was a...
