Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Lionel Montgomery Woodfin, Jr.
Jul 26, 2023
Lionel Montgomery Woodfin, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was the son of the late Lionel Montgomery Woodfin, Sr. and Rebecca Verlander Woodfin of Chester, Virginia. Mr. Woodfin was predeceased in death by his wife, Martha Pullen Woodfin. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Woodfin Lee and husband, Jimmy; a son, Christopher Montgomery Woodfin and...
Shelvy Jean Powell
Jul 26, 2023
Shelvy Jean Powell, 84, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Atwell A. and Florence Pearson Bennett. She was also preceded in death by three siblings, Sherman Bennett, Catherine McAdams, and Wilson Bennett. Shelvy, known to most as Jean, lived a full and active life. She was never afraid to...
Alice Inez Crabtree
Jul 25, 2023
Alice Inez "MaMa" Crabtree, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Formerly of Roxboro, North Carolina, and residing in Hopewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Paul and Mallie Sue Paul. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Melvin R. Crabtree, Jr.; as well as her sisters, Pat Moore and Katie Mae...
Jacklin Lee Mccarter, Jr.
Jul 25, 2023
Jacklin Lee McCarter, Jr., 68, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was the son of the late Jacklin Lee McCarter, Sr.; and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Kenneth "Jack" Slade. On this day, we fondly remember Jackie's life, his infectious humor, and the profound impact he had on those around him....
Margaret Williams Lewis
Jul 23, 2023
Margaret Williams Lewis, 95, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert Thweatt Williams and Myrtle Hudgins Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Lewis; and seven older siblings. Margaret retired from the Dinwiddie County Treasurer's Office as Treasurer, and also worked for Dinwiddie County Schools...
Mary Jo Humphries
Jul 23, 2023
Mary Jo Trussler Humphries, 87, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Her soul is now with Jesus awaiting his glorious second-coming. Mary was born in Christiansburg, VA. She was the daughter of late John Allen Trussler and Anita Hartsock Trussler; she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hilton Humphries; and her brother, John Allen Trussler, Jr....
Maria Latino
Jul 23, 2023
Maria Latino, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, lost her battle with colon cancer on July 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones and friends. Originally from San Bernardino, CA, she moved with her family to Macon, GA, then settling in Fayetteville, NC. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill on May 16, 1982 with a degree in Administration of Criminal Justice, she began her...
Carol Russell Dean
Jul 22, 2023
CAROL RUSSELL DEAN, 85, of Disputanta, VA, and formally of Hopewell, VA, joined her beloved husband, Louie, in Heaven, on July 22, 2023. Her passing was unexpected as she was showing great signs of improvement following some setbacks in the fall of 2022. Born August 17, 1937, in Manhattan, NY, to Annie Elsie Bresko Russell and James Joseph Russell, she...
Samuel Williams
Jul 22, 2023
Samuel Mason Williams of Isle of Palms, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 22 at the age of 88. He was married to the late Nancy Clarke Williams and is survived by his children, Mark Harrison Williams and Karla Elizabeth Crawford (Geddings). He was known and loved as "Papa" and is survived by his six grandchildren, Brig Brannon, Rucker...
Michael Adams Bailey
Jul 22, 2023
Michael Adams Bailey passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 76. He was in Wonder City Skilled Nursing Home in Hopewell, Virginia. Michael was born on November 17, 1946, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to parents, Wilbert (Jack) and Martha Bailey. He was predeceased in death by his parents; and sister, Andrea Bailey Grammer. He was the second of...
Linda Lou Bruce
Jul 22, 2023
Linda Lou Bruce, 68, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born in France and was the daughter of the late Richard Garyantes. Linda had retired from Virginia Power after many years of dedicated service and was a devoted member of City Point Restoration Church in Hopewell. She is survived by her loving husband, Noel...
Timothy Alan Kostiuk
Jul 21, 2023
Timothy Alan Kostiuk, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away July 21, 2023, at age 43. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Chesterfield, VA. Timothy is survived by his beloved fiancé, Amy Upton, of Dinwiddie; their daughters, Leah and Ellie; his daughter, Katie; sons, Kayden, Gabriel, and Tyson; his mother, Marian Kostiuk, of Chesterfield; brothers, Craig and Kevin, of Chesterfield; as...
Jessica Michelle Fine Seeley
Jul 20, 2023
Jessica Michelle Fine Seeley, 32, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Fine, Sr.; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Fine, Jr. and Markell Godfrey, Jr. Jessica was an outgoing and artistic person, who enjoyed creating many types of art. She is survived by...
Freida Divers Davis
Jul 18, 2023
Freida Divers Davis, 95, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Henry Davis (Pete); and sons, Terry Madison Davis and Robert Wayne Davis (Bobby). She is survived by daughter, Vicky Steinruck; son, Chuck Davis (Marilyn); daughter-in-law, JoAnne Davis; grandson, Shaun Davis; granddaughter, Lauren Nottingham (Ryan); and many nieces and nephews....
Marjorie Davis Ladd
Jul 18, 2023
Marjorie Davis Ladd, 89, of Dinwiddie, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Ladd; and seven siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Agnes "Aggie" L. Williamson (Wayne); son, Carl L. Ladd, Sr. (Sheila); four grandchildren, Wayne R. Williamson, Jr. (Tanya), Carl L. Ladd, Jr....
Donald Wayne Harvanek
Jul 17, 2023
Donald Wayne Harvanek, 62, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Adolph and Georgia Skalak and Julius and Helen Harvanek; and mother, Marie Skalak Harvanek. Donald was a graduate of Prince George High School and was a member of Bethlehem Congregational Church. He enjoyed Nascar and had a love for...
June Martin Lucy
Jul 17, 2023
June Martin Lucy, 67, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1956, in Henrico, VA to Robert Elder and Elaine Jones Lucy, where they raised him in Brunswick County, VA. June attended Brunswick County High School and graduated in the class of 1975. He retired from Dupont after working almost 40...
Dwight Sloan Lee
Jul 16, 2023
Dwight Sloan Lee, 74, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Randolph Lee, Jr. and Lula Blanche Sloan Lee; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Lee; and three brothers, David, Beverly, and Doug Lee. Mr. Lee faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during...
David Nunez
Jul 16, 2023
David Nunez Nunez, 73, of Petersburg, VA. Died on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico. Raised in Chicago, IL. Drafted into the Army in 1971. He was the son of the late Ramon and Cruz Nunez. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gladys; his son, David Jr. and his wife, Mercedes; son, Daniel; son,...
Shelia Kay Simmons
Jul 16, 2023
Shelia Kay Simmons, 76, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Biesecker and Doris Coldfelter Biesecker and brother, Vincent Coy Biesecker. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, William "Ed" Simmons; grandchildren, Carly Atkinson, and Hannah Atkinson, their mother, Ashley Goodwin, and their father, Spencer...
