Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Betty Lane Robbins
Nov 7, 2023
On a beautiful sunny morning, November 7, 2023, Betty Lane Robbins, 87, of Midlothian, VA, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Diane. Betty Lane was born to Elizabeth Casey and Robert Lane Riggs on January 7, 1936, in Petersburg, VA, and resided in Hopewell, VA, until going off to college at the University of Richmond and then...
Mary Kathryn Beaumont
Nov 6, 2023
Mary Hearding Beaumont, received her wings on November 6, 2023, and was reunited with the love of her life, Marion. She was born in Lebanon, Illinois, on October 20, 1936, to William Fred Hearding and Pearl Easterling Hearding. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Earl Beaumont; parents; sisters, Iris Hearding Buckelman and Ruth Hearding Waits; and brother,...
Maria Del Carmen Alvarez
Nov 6, 2023
Maria Alvarez, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born on December 14, 1961, in Santiago de Maria, El Salvador. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso Martinez and Maria Rodriguez. She was extremely close to her cousin, Maria Elena; and aunt, Maria Olivia Rodriguez, who she now joins in heaven. She had...
Aubrey Clinton Sculthorpe
Nov 6, 2023
Well, Dad finally did it! He put away his mixer, whisk, mixing bowls and spoons and said "finished!" What will we the children do, now that there are no more delicious treats to look forward to. Man was he a good cook, ask him, he'd agree. Maybe the children will lose some weight now - probably not. Dad was a...
Ronald Matthew Jenkins, Jr. "Bo"
Nov 6, 2023
Ronald Matthew Jenkins, Jr. "Bo", 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the VCU Medical Center. Bo was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on June 27, 1971. He was predeceased by his father, Ronald Matthew Jenkins, Sr. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. Bo was employed in the film industry for over thirty years. He is...
William Franklin Deniston
Nov 6, 2023
William "Bill" Franklin Deniston, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away November 6, 2023. Born and raised from humble beginnings in Clay County, Arkansas, Bill was the son of the late George Andy Deniston and the late Lillie Melissa Cline. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Huong Deniston; son, Nelson (Loan) Deniston; daughters, Melinda (Duc) Dang and...
Anthony Richard Jenzer
Nov 6, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Richard Jenzer, 74, of Sutherland, Virginia, previously from North Plainville, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Beatrix Jenzer. Tony was a true Marine was proudly served his country and was a very devoted husband. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Tony...
Edith Joyce Hawks
Nov 5, 2023
Edith Joyce Mitchell Hawks, passed away quietly, on November 5, 2023, at the age of 93. She is the daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Mitchell. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jo Lester (Ray), and their children, Les (Kim), Mitchell, and Chris; her daughter, Cindy Langan (Louis); her son, Charles Hawks (Debbie); three granddaughters, Hillary Murray (Tony),...
Steven Hunter Miles
Nov 5, 2023
Steven Hunter Miles, 62, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on November 5, 2023, at VCU Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born on December 20, 1960, in Richmond to a Chester family, he was predeceased by his father, Charles Hunter "Chuck" Miles; and his sister, Mary Susan "Sue" Miles Cawthorn. Steven is survived by his mother, Helen Arnold Miles Moran;...
Rozelia Buchanan
Nov 4, 2023
Rozelia W. Buchanan, of Hopewell, VA, age 85, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born in Lunenburg County, VA, on March 23, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel White and Marie Peluso White. Roze enjoyed telling funny stories of her youth, traveling, and working in the yard. She had two green thumbs when it came to her...
Frank William Koch, Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Frank (Pap-Pap) William Koch, Jr., 83, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on November 3, 2023. He was born in Homestead, PA, on August 16, 1940, to the late Frank William Koch, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Snelgrow. He was also predeceased by daughter, Deborah Ann Koch; and sister, Audrey Ofcansky. Frank is survived by his daughter, Wendy Hayes (Jimmy); and sons,...
Monika Cunningham
Nov 3, 2023
Mrs. Monika Cunningham, born on September 20, 1958, in Zweibrücken, Germany, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2023. She was the daughter of Rudolf and Herta Veit, who have preceded her in death. Monika was a cherished sister to Ingrid, Wolfgang, Gudrun, and Heike, and held a special place in the hearts of numerous nieces and nephews. She dedicated over...
Beverly Ann Wessel
Nov 3, 2023
Beverly Markham Wessel, age 87, of Hopewell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Christopher C. and Loveday G. Markham. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Wessel, Sr.; her son, Alan Glass; four sisters, Carrie Lee Markham, Mary Alice Cook, Hilda...
Kathleen N Stanley
Nov 3, 2023
Kathleen Newton Stanley, 82, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2023, at her family home of 54 years. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Newton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Jack Stanley; and her two brothers, Charles and Bubba Newton. Kathleen attended Church of the...
Teresa E. Henry
Nov 2, 2023
Teresa Elaine Henry, 66, of Powhatan, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born on September 13, 1957 in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Helen Woody. Teresa retired from Altria after 31 years of dedicated service. She was a devout Christian and had attended Victory Tabernacle Church in Chesterfield, VA. Teresa and her husband,...
Bonnie May Majetic
Nov 2, 2023
Bonnie May Majetic, 76, passed away on November 2, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Thelma May Smart and the late Hoyt Glen Smart. Bonnie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, whose memory will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Bonnie was a longtime resident of Chester, Virginia, and for...
Virginia Cover Sayers
Oct 29, 2023
Virginia "Ginnie" Cover Sayers, 96, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mirrium and Dora Cover; and her husband, John G. Sayers. Ginnie retired from the City of Petersburg. She was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Petersburg. Most of all, she loved her family. She will...
Gerald David Rayner, Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Gerald David Rayner, Jr. "Jay", 61, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia, was called home by the Lord on the evening of October 29, 2023. Jay was born on May 28, 1962, in Hopewell, Virginia, to Evelyn and Gerald Rayner, Sr. He graduated from Hopewell High School and pursued a career in crane maintenance and inspection for more than thirty years. He...
Charmel Dawn Mason
Oct 28, 2023
Charmel "Dawn" Mason, 46, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born in Hopewell, VA she was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Mason; and her brother, Benjamin A. Mason. Dawn is survived by her three children, Benjamin Tyler Mason, Gabriel Mason and Violet Lynch; her mother, Cindy Jones (Willie); father, Stephen Mason; her siblings, April...
Joseph Vincent Spadaccia, Jr.
Oct 28, 2023
Joseph V. Spadaccia, Jr., passed away on Oct. 28, 2023, at his Chester, VA home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph V. Spadaccia, Sr. He's survived by his wife of 31 years, Kristine L. Sykes Spadaccia; mom, Margaret Spadacccia, of Bethlehem, PA: sister, Linda Fisher, of Kissimmee, FL; brothers, Vincent, Bruce (Kerri), and Brian (Wendy)...
