Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John Everette Cates Sr
Aug 3, 2019
John Everette Cates Sr., 89 of North Dinwiddie, passed away on August 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry; his parents, Clarence and Sarah Cates; brothers, Clarence, Robert, and Bill; and his sisters, Juanita and Janet. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Stewart Cates; son, John “Jay” Cates, Jr. (Debbie); daughter, Rhonda Belcher (Mike); brother,...
Doris Williams Lee
Aug 2, 2019
Doris Williams Lee, 89, of Petersburg, VA and formerly of Carson, VA, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Roy M. and Nannie Hart Williams, and was also preceded in death by a son, Kenny Lee, a sister, Katherine Snead, and two brothers, Allen and Richard Williams. She was a retired employee of Allied...
Betty Pecht Shell
Aug 1, 2019
Betty Pecht Shell, 73, of Dewitt, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Originally from Colonial Heights, Betty Lee was the daughter of the late Malvin Sidney and Jacquelin Crawford Pecht, she was also preceded in death by a precious baby boy. She was a 1964 graduate of Colonial Heights High School, a former employee of...
John B Rook
Jul 31, 2019
John B. Rook, 84, of Chester, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rosa Rook; brother, Ray; sisters, Pauline and Elsie. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Reynolds Metals after many years of service. He was a member of The Heights Baptist Church. He especially loved...
Mary Louise Walters
Jul 30, 2019
Mary “Louise” (Owen) Walters, 88, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Clarence E. Walters; grandson, Doug Cornett; brothers, Lowell Owen, Ben Owen and Gerald Owen; sister, Ruth Netting; niece, Ruth Anne Vuong. She is survived by children, Carolyn Battle, Ben Walters (Kathy), Dan Walters (Pat),...
Leetha Joyce Hodnett
Jul 30, 2019
Leetha Joyce Hodnett, 85, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenard Cary and Lelia Clay Cain; her husband Loid Andrew Hodnett; and two sisters, Peggy Eure and Charlotte Seitz. Mrs. Hodnett was known for her baking which she enjoyed sharing with family and friends. A devoted...
Leonard Wayne Cairns Jr.
Jul 28, 2019
Leonard Wayne Cairns, Jr., 47, of DeWitt, VA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence. Wayne was a former employee of Honeywell and a lifelong co-owner of the family business, L.W. Cairns Lawn Maintenance Service. He was a diehard Washington Redskins fan and a former member and EMT/Firefighter at Dinwiddie Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1. He is survived...
Doris Faye Cairns
Jul 28, 2019
Doris Faye Cairns, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ira David and Ila Mae Nealy Eddins. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Eddins and Wayne Eddins. After many years of running her own florist, Doris went to...
Carlton Jack Walker
Jul 27, 2019
Carlton “Jack” Walker, 86, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Born in Burkeville, VA he was the son of the late Jessie and Etta Walker; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy C. Walker; and eight siblings. Jack was retired from Taylor and Parrish Inc. Construction Company after many...
Tony Allen Fermantzis
Jul 27, 2019
Tony Allen Fermantzis, 40, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on July 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Anne Creech; and aunt, Joyce E. Lewis. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Fermantzis; and his uncle, David Creech. Tony was kind spirited and loved animals, video games, and watching action movies. One of his favorite...
John Cornealius Day
Jul 27, 2019
John Cornealius Day, 55, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. John proudly served in the United States Army retiring after many years of service as SSG. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the American Legion Post # 2,...
Keith Nolan Ford
Jul 26, 2019
Ford, Keith N., 68 of Chester, passed away on July 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jeane Ford. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Rebecca Holden Ford; Children, Jason Ford (Emily) of Louisa, and Kim Ford (Randy Byrd) of Chester; grandchildren, Scarlett, Hannah, Micah, and Asher; sister, Debra of Weyers...
Gracie Mae Gagnon
Jul 25, 2019
Baby Gracie Mae Gagnon, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. She is the daughter of Brittany and Jamie Gagnon; and was also survived by her sisters, Kylie, Cassidy and Olivia; her grandparents, Bobby Boyd (Marie), Sandra Boyd, and Fred and Melissa Gagnon; four aunts, Christina, Bridget, Alyssa and Kelli; and two uncles, David and Patrick....
Connie Allen Angel
Jul 22, 2019
Connie Allen Angel, 91, of Ford, VA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Conry W. Allen, Sr. and Sarah Rash Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Angel. She is survived by four sisters, Margaret Spivey, Eloise Davis, June Folke, and Jane Davis; brother, Conry Allen, Jr.; numerous...
James Edward Belshan
Jul 22, 2019
JAMES EDWARD BELSHAN, born to John Leonard Belshan and Mary Ellen Cox Belshan on February 4, 1946 in Roanoke, Virginia, but lived most of his life in Disputanta, VA. He graduated from Prince George High School, where he played drums in the marching band during a season of significant recognition. He also graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in...
Jean Fall Haire
Jul 21, 2019
Jean Fall Haire, 86, of Petersburg passed away on July 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lillian Fall; husband, John D. Haire Jr.; and her brother, Eddie Fall. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jeanne H. Eastwood; granddaughters, Elizabeth Underhill (Andrew) and Christina Eastwood; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Harper Underhill. The family would like to...
Wanda Kay Ivey James
Jul 21, 2019
Wanda Kay James, 59, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Ivey. Wanda will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Billy James, Sr.; son, Billy James, Jr. (Sonia); daughter, Kimberly James (Robbie Radford); grandchildren, Michael...
Maxwell Watkins Newton
Jul 20, 2019
Maxwell Watkins “Mac” Newton, 90, of North Dinwiddie, died on July 20, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1928 to the late Ralph R. and Mary W. Newton in Boydton, VA. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Newton, Jr. and Charles Newton; and sister, Gerry Stott. Mac served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Judy Cherie Wray Lewis
Jul 20, 2019
Judy Cherie Wray Lewis, 70, of Sutherland, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nell Ellis; and son, John Lewis. She is survived by her daughters, Dana Lewis, and Shannon Gainey (Tim); grandchildren, Ben Gibbs, Megan Gibbs, Matthew Gibbs (Rachel), Caleb Gibbs, Brandon Lewis, Cameron Lewis, Timothy Gainey, and John Lee Gainey;...
