Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Karen Lewis Havard
Apr 22, 2018
Havard, Karen Lewis, 69, passed away on Sunday, April 22, at her home in Waverly. To cherish her memory, she leaves behind her devoted husband of 48 years, William A. (Bill), her loving children, Eric and Ashley (Andy), and her beloved grandchildren, Zoey and Crosby. Karen was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, and grew up in West Pittston. She was...
Stephen Britton Conley
Apr 21, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that we place this post. Our beloved youngest son, Stephen Britton Conley, passed away suddenly last Saturday, April 21 2018. Stephen gave us over three decades of joy and laughter. “Big Red” was a proud graduate of Mills Godwin High School where he enjoyed participating in chorus and football. Stephen is survived by his...
William George Robison
Apr 20, 2018
William G. “Bill” Robison, 67, of North Chesterfield, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018. Born in Roaring Spring, PA and raised in Fredericksburg, PA, he was the son of the late William James “Jim” and Naomi Barbara Robison. He is survived by his wife, Carole A. Robison of North Chesterfield, VA; son, Captain Christopher...
Amanda Lynn Watts
Apr 20, 2018
Amanda Lynn Watts, 40 of Carson, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Juanita and Emmett Allen, Isabelle and Norman Slate. She is survived by her loving husband Christopher Watts; son Brandon Watts; daughter Kelsey Watts; parents Sharon and Norman Slate; Sister Katherine Barnett and her husband Paul; brother Thomas Slate; Nephews...
Margaret M. Lapierre
Apr 19, 2018
Margaret M. LaPierre, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2018 at The Crossings at Ironbridge where she had been residing for the past year. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Frank H. LaPierre; and son, Brett LaPierre. She is survived by her son, Jan (Margaret); and...
Thomas Ruffin Peedin
Apr 18, 2018
Thomas Ruffin Peedin, 93, lifelong resident of Miami, FL and most recently of Dunn, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2018. He was born in Pine Level, NC to the late Daniel Peedin and Addie White Peedin. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Gibson Peedin; and two sons, Bobby Peedin and Danny Peedin. He is survived...
Paul Swanson Newman
Apr 17, 2018
SFC Paul Swanson Newman (RET), 83, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born in Hillsville, VA he was the son of the late Claude and Laura Burnett Newman; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Opal Carico and Vera McGrady; and two brothers, Olen and Donald Newman. Paul was retired from the United States...
Eugene Gill Ferguson
Apr 17, 2018
Eugene (Gene) “Fergy” Gill Ferguson of Chester, VA, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was 85. Born and raised in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Francis Ferguson and Evelyn James Ferguson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Sherry Ferguson, son Scott Ferguson of Midlothian, daughter Sherry Baum and her husband Geoff of...
Carolyn Beville Williams
Apr 16, 2018
Carolyn B. Williams, 75, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Inez Beville; husband, Donald L. Williams and sister, Joyce Wilkerson. She is survived by her brothers, Dee Beville and wife Pat, Wayne Beville and wife Carolyn; three sons, Donald L. Williams, Jr. and wife Tammy, Darrel R. Williams and wife...
Biniyam John Eddington
Apr 16, 2018
Biniyam J. Eddington, was a child of this world and raised by a village of family love! Biniyam, was a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandchild, cousin and friend. Biniyam faced diversity and challenges in his young life, but his love and infectious smile will remain pure. Biniyam was loved and cherished by the following: John (Dad) and Kathleen Eddington (Mom),...
Marjorie Oak Jolly
Apr 16, 2018
Marjorie Oak Jolly, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” Jolly, Jr., her parents Al and Gladys Oak and her three sisters Betty Paul, Dot Warman and Eleanor Ayer. Born in 1925, Margie was raised in Bound Brook, NJ, and went on to attend the College of...
William "Bill" Massie Bradley, Jr.
Apr 16, 2018
William “Bill” Massie Bradley Jr., 75, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Rose Reynolds Bradley; sisters, Joyce Hufner and her husband, Walker; and Audrey Munford. Bill served his country proudly in the Marines. He retired from Kemper Insurance Group after 24 years of service, and then...
Kenneth Wayne Nugent, Sr.
Apr 15, 2018
Kenneth W. Nugent Sr., of Chesterfield, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, April 15, 2018 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Raymond N. Nugent Sr. and Ruby Wright Nugent. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brother, Raymond N. Nugent Jr. “Buddy”. He is survived by his wife, the love...
Paul William Cerny, Jr.
Apr 13, 2018
Paul W. Cerny, Jr., 61, of Prince George passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018, with family by his side after a recent health complication. Paul graduated from Prince George High School in 1974 and earned a Civil Engineering degree from ODU in 1978. Since graduating, he was dedicated to working on the family farm and served on the Southern...
Carl Lester Joyce Jr.
Apr 11, 2018
Carl “Pete” Lester Joyce, Jr., 62, of Disputanta, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Born in Bassett, VA he was the son of Alma Joyce and the late Carl Lester Joyce, Sr. Mr. Joyce was a United States Coast Guard Veteran. Pete was a graduate of Patrick Henry Community College where he received his degree in Business. He...
Kimberly Avelsgard Kurtz
Apr 10, 2018
Kimberly Avelsgard Kurtz, 45, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Linda Lois Avelsgard; and was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James and Rachel Davis; her paternal grandparents, Harold and Leona Avelsgard; her mother and father-in-law, Joan and Robert Kurtz; and her two...
Brian Kent Haggard
Apr 5, 2018
Brian Kent Haggard, 70, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born in Manhattan, Kansas he was the son of the late Neal Eddins and Phyllis Armstrong Haggard; and was also preceded in death by a brother, John “Hap” Haggard. Brian was a 1969 graduate of the University of Arizona where he graduated with a degree in...
