Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Emma Ruth Phillingane
Oct 19, 2020
Emma “Ruth” Phillingane, 87, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Nathan Phillingane, Sr. and Bettie Ellis Phillingane. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Charles N. Phillingane, Jr., Milton Phillingane, and Doris Wiendhal. She is survived by a brother, Preston Grammer; and numerous...
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...
Andrew Antonio Zayas Iii
Oct 18, 2020
Andrew Antonio Zayas III; 43, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He is survived by his loving mother, Chong Cha Lee (Tae Jin Lee); father, Andrew A. Zayas, Jr.; son, Curtis McVey; daughter, Adrianna Zayas; son, Alex Zayas; sister, Frances Johnson (Joey Johnson); brother, Mark Lee (Gab Nyon Lee); nephews, Logan Smith, Jacob Johnson and Isaac...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Alfred Payne Devers
Oct 17, 2020
Alfred Payne Devers, 92, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Born in Covington, VA, he was the son of Charles Payne Devers and Margaret Keyser Devers. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Nancy Lampman Devers. Alfred is survived by his sons, Berkley Devers (Diane), Michael Devers (Arlene), Kevin Devers (Nancy)...
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,...
Gordon Denson Lee
Oct 16, 2020
Gordon Denson Lee, born on August 14, 1925, died peacefully in his sleep on October 16, 2020, at the age of 95. A beloved father and cherished husband of 59 years, Gordon lived most of his life in Hopewell, Virginia. The son of James Arthur Lee and Sally Mae Graves, Gordon was born in Wade, NC, and moved to Hopewell...
Billy Joe Lowe
Oct 15, 2020
Billy Joe Lowe, 52 of Hopewell, VA passed away on October 15, 2020. Born in Baltimore MD he was the son of the late Bobby Carl Lowe and also preceded in death by a brother in law Jimmy Bowling, as well as his grandparents. He is survived by his mother; Rita Mae Lowe, two sisters; Linda Ellison (Mitch), Bobbie J....
Allen Randolph Scott
Oct 12, 2020
Allen Randolph “Randy” Scott, 68, of Hopewell, VA passed away on October 12, 2020. Born in Newport News he was the son of the late Alfred Robert Scott, Jr. and Anne Mae Wilson. He is survived by his father, Alfred (Clara); sister, Jeanell Hernandez (Jose), Cynthia Scott Beckett; nephew, LaMont Mitchell; adopted love parents, Gus and Gertie Williams; and a...
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....
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,...
Mary Jane Noll Mauger
Oct 12, 2020
Mary Jane Noll Mauger, 94, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020 surrounded by her children. Mary Jane was the daughter of the late William and Helen Noll. She was one of twelve children and was born and raised in Reading, PA. She graduated from Pottstown School of Nursing in 1947 and had a long career in the nursing field....
George Lee Zuskin
Oct 11, 2020
George Lee Zuskin, 88, of Disputanta, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was the son of the late Emil Lee Zuskin and Lillian Sebera Zuskin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Zuskin. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Goad (David) and Rixie Oglesby (Philip); son, Steven Zuskin (Jennifer); grandchildren,...
Goldie Chadwick Clark
Oct 11, 2020
Goldie Chadwick Clark 93 passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents; William W. Chadwick and Pearl Parr, as well as her loving husband Kenneth D. Clark. She is survived by her daughters; Donna C. Johnston (Dale), Goldie C. Marks (James), and Brenda C. Barnett (John), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, as well as...
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....
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...
