Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Eva C. Butterworth
Apr 15, 2014
Eva Chiles Courtney Butterworth, of Dinwiddie, VA, affectionately known as “Miss Eva”, a true southern lady, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2014. Eva was born in Richmond, VA, on April 4, 1923 to the late Mildred and James Alfred Courtney, Jr.; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ivan McDowell Butterworth, Sr. better known...
Margaret Lynch Elliott
Apr 15, 2014
Margaret Lynch Elliott, 89, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Born in Halifax County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Annie Leslie Gulliland Lynch; and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Woodson Elliott, Sr.; a son, James Woodson Elliott, Jr. Mrs. Elliott was a faithful member of Grace...
James Kelly Cox Jr
Apr 15, 2014
James Kelly Cox, Jr., 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Born in Honaker, VA, he was the son of the late James Kelly, Sr., and Gladys Ray Cox.; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty R. Blevins. Mr. Cox was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and was a proud member of the Matoaca...
Robert William Knapp
Apr 13, 2014
MSG Robert William Knapp, Jr., U.S. Army (retired), 66, of Chester, VA, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014. Born in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Robert William and Margaret Johnson Knapp. Mr. Knapp retired October 1, 1987 after 20 years of service in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Lillian “Patty” Knapp;...
Thomas Henry Hudson
Apr 12, 2014
Thomas Henry Hudson, 87, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Born in Bedford County, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Henry and Lillie Hudson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Sanford V. Hudson; granddaughter, Kathryn Hudson; seven brothers, Elveridge, James, Garland, Kenneth, Charles, Billy, and Lacy Hudson; and sister, Betty Martin....
Michelle Dewell Burcham
Apr 11, 2014
Michelle Dewell Burcham, 59, of Dinwiddie Co., (formerly Colonial Heights, VA) passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 in Hope Town, Abaco Island in the Bahamas. She was a native of Prince George County and the daughter of the late John Robert Dewell, Sr. and Renee Freed Dewell. Michelle had been employed with the Department of Defense at Fort Lee, Virginia...
Linda Michelle Owen
Apr 11, 2014
Linda Michelle Owen, 50, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was a graduate of Lloyd C. Bird High School. Ms. Owen had a vibrant personality; she loved to joke around and to go to church. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie L. Smith. Ms. Owen is survived by her mother, Barbara M. Smith;...
Edith Anne Thomas
Apr 11, 2014
Edith Anne Thomas, 65, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry M. Hurst. After retiring from Dominion Power, Edith enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved taking them to the river. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James H. Thomas; mother,...
Joel Brown Smith Sr.
Apr 9, 2014
Joel Brown Smith, Sr., 77, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born in Johnston County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Loomis Melvin Smith and Elizabeth Gallion Peden. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Loomis Emory Smith; and sister, Lenora Elizabeth Crotts. Mr. Smith was a hardworking man who loved the...
David Roy Vernon
Apr 9, 2014
David Roy Vernon, 71, of North Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born in Crew, Virginia, and raised in Toronto, Canada, he was the son of the late Wilson Warner and Margaret Delilah Carothers Vernon. Mr. Vernon was a proud diesel mechanic, he enjoyed playing pool, and was an avid NASCAR enthusiast. He is survived by his best...
James Edgar Lohr Jr.
Apr 9, 2014
James Edgar Lohr Jr., 75, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He was the son of the late, James E. Sr. and Charlotte S. Montague Lohr. Mr. Lohr was a faithful member of Chester Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Children’s Sunday School Teacher. He retired from DuPont after forty...
Ty Matthew Manley
Apr 9, 2014
Ty Matthew Manley, 42, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Mr. Manley attended Colonial Heights Baptist Church. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his beloved nephews. Mr. Manley was a member of the Colonial Heights Jaycees. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Ethyl Herlein, and Rufus and Pauline...
Constantinos S. Demetriades
Apr 7, 2014
Constantinos S. Demetriades (Kosta, Gus) age 84, of Petersburg, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. He was born in Kilkis, Thessaloniki, Greece, on October 2, 1929 and graduated from high school in Volos, Greece. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Greek Army and an instructor at the Artillery School in Megalo Pefko which is close to Athens. After leaving...
Harry Carlton Ashby Sr.
Apr 6, 2014
Harry Carlton Ashby, Sr., 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Algie Green and Pearl Luck Ashby. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Trynis Ashby. Mr. Ashby is survived by his daughter, Doris Droddy and her husband, Robert; son, Bubba Ashby;...
Harry Lee Waddell Sr.
Apr 6, 2014
Harry Lee Waddell, Sr., 88, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born in Highland Springs, Virginia, he was the son of the late Rufus A. and Lottie Mae Eggleston Waddell and was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Mr. Waddell served his country proudly in the U. S. Army where he was a...
Julia Hudson Depoy
Apr 5, 2014
Julia “Jewel” Hudson Depoy, 88, of Temple Terrace, Florida and formerly a resident of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away on April 5, 2014. She was born in Union Level, Virginia, on May 22, 1925. She was the daughter of the late James Corbett Hudson and Ellie Roberts Hudson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William D. Depoy...
Mattie Bell Holland
Apr 3, 2014
Mattie Bell Holland, 92, a former resident of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Lake Sherwood Village of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Claude & Theo Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, LT COL Jack Gradon Holland, U.S. Army (retired), and her brothers,...
Virginia Carole Gordon
Apr 2, 2014
Virginia Carole Gordon, 70, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. She was the daughter of the late James and Virginia Cornett. Mrs. Gordon is survived by her loving husband, James Gordon; daughter, Sonya Jones and her husband, Jerry; son, Richard Gordon and his wife, Margaret; granddaughters, Amy Wooden and Angie Clatterbuck; grandsons, Nevin Barnes and Gavin Gordon;...
Betty Jo Henshaw
Apr 2, 2014
Betty Jo Henshaw, 72, of Sutherland, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Born in Craig County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Lillie Mae Beckner Huffman. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Ford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband, David...
Richard Henry Peters
Mar 31, 2014
Richard Henry Peters, 49, of Dinwiddie County, VA, formerly of Newville, PA, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Charles E. and Margaret Tabler Peters; siblings, Charles W. Peters and wife, Ellen, of Hummelston, PA, Anneliese Peters of Petersburg, VA, Virginia Peters Coutts and husband, George, of Shippensburg, PA, Timothy Peters and wife, Kristene of...
