Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Paul Jason Sebra
Nov 22, 2013
Paul Jason Sebra, 32, of Chester, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jackson Sebra; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Laura Jackson; and two uncles, Daniel J. Jackson and David W. Jackson. He was a member of the Martial Arts World of Chester where he studied and received his black belt...
Edna Hoyle Addison
Nov 21, 2013
Edna Hoyle Addison, 83, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. She is the daughter of the late, Ollin and Helen Storey Hoyle. Ms. Addison is survived by her children, Mark Payne, Brenda Brown, David Payne, and Steven Payne; three grandchildren, Laurie Ambrose, Amy Brown, and Jonathan Brown; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. All services will be...
Constance Todd Brown
Nov 21, 2013
Constance Todd Brown, 93, of Petersburg, passed away on November 21, 2013, following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Algernon H. and Annie L. McKenzie Todd; and was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Brown; and her sister, Ann T. Jordan. Mrs. Brown was a lifelong member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal...
Robert Evelton Richardson
Nov 20, 2013
Robert Evelton Richardson, 64, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston and Frances Richardson; and brother, David Richardson. Robert is survived by his son, Mark Richardson; brother, Michael Richardson and his wife, Donna; and niece, Amber Richardson. All services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
George William Hartless, Jr.
Nov 19, 2013
George William Hartless, Jr., 92, of Petersburg, VA., passed away on November 19, 2013. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late George William Sr. and Myrtie Andrews Hartless. Mr. Hartless loved reading, gardening and his Lord. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Pacific during WWII. He was retired from Allied Chemical after...
Peggy Darnell Johnson
Nov 19, 2013
Peggy Darnell Johnson, 69, of Disputanta, VA, passed away on November 19, 2013. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Herbert and Mildred Louis Turner Barksdale. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Walter “Tommy” Johnson; three daughters, Sheila Drown, Betsy Gibson and Linda Wells Springstube; two sons, Nelson and Karl “Bubba” Harvey; two step-children, Greg...
Janis Kirkland Stevens
Nov 19, 2013
Janis Kirkland Stevens, 61, of Matoaca, won her battle with this life and walked into eternity on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Mildred Hess Kirkland. Janis retired after 36 years of civil service at Fort Lee. At the time of her retirement, she was a budget analyst. She...
Beatrice Sargent Chase
Nov 18, 2013
Beatrice Sargent Chase, 89, of Chester passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. Bea, youngest and the last survivor of seven children, was born on May 18, 1924 to the late David and Dena (Westmoreland) Sargent of Cleveland, GA. Bea is on her way to join her husband, Robert E. Chase, who was been patiently waiting for her to be...
Virginia Davis Windsor
Nov 17, 2013
Virginia “Ginny” Davis Windsor, age 92, recently of Lake Ridge and formerly of Chester, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at her residence. She was the youngest of twelve children born of the late, Vibert and Mary Ireland Davis. Mrs. Windsor was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chester for over forty years. She was preceded in...
Travis "Spike" Wells
Nov 14, 2013
Travis William “Spike” Wells, 89, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his residence. He was the son of the late William Travis and Susie Jackson Wells. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and was a retired employee of Dinwiddie County. Spike was an animal lover and was especially fond of...
Jerry Lewis Helton
Nov 13, 2013
Jerry Lewis “Hawk” Helton, 73, of Prince George, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A native of Evansville, IL, he served in the U.S. Air Force for six years and enjoyed a long career in civil service at Defense General Supply Center. Jerry was an avid golfer and huge sports fan, especially of the VCU Rams. He attended...
Herbert Lewis Heath
Nov 13, 2013
Herbert Lewis Heath, 78, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ryland William Heath and Clara Heath Silby. Herb retired from Dupont after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ingram; sons, Herbert Heath, Jr. (Linda), Ryland Heath (Lynne), Christopher Heath (Bobbi);...
Charles Frank Leucht
Nov 11, 2013
Charles Frank Leucht, 88, and Maude Irene Leucht, 83, of Wilsons, VA passed away together on November 11, 2013. Mr. Leucht was a longtime member of Corinth United Methodist Church. They are survived by their daughter, Virginia Fitts and husband, Wayne; sons, Charles Leucht and wife, Barbara, Harvey Stell, and Robert Stell; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; Mr. Leuch’s sister, Lena...
Maude Irene Leucht
Nov 11, 2013
Charles Frank Leucht, 88, and Maude Irene Leucht, 83, of Wilsons, VA passed away together on November 11, 2013. Mr. Leucht was a longtime member of Corinth United Methodist Church. They are survived by their daughter, Virginia Fitts and husband, Wayne; sons, Charles Leucht and wife, Barbara, Harvey Stell, and Robert Stell; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; Mr. Leuch’s sister, Lena...
Robert V. Cawthorne Jr.
Nov 10, 2013
Robert Vincent Cawthorne Jr. of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 10 November 2013 at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia. Born October 11, 1931 in Henderson, North Carolina to Vincent and Foy Evans Cawthorne he lived most of his life in Colonial Heights. Affectionately known as Robert or Bob to friends and “Debo” to family, he...
Abner Winn Butterworth Jr.
Nov 8, 2013
Abner Winn Butterworth, Jr., 60, of Prince George, Va. unexpectedly departed this life on November 8, 2013. The son of the late Abner Winn Sr. and Audrey Grace Butterworth, Winn was a native of Hopewell, Va. and raised in Petersburg, Va. After beginning his career as a sales representative for a major mattress manufacturer, Winn quickly learned he could produce...
Howard Hayes Powers
Nov 8, 2013
Howard Hayes Powers, 61, of McKenney, passed away on November 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Priscilla and William Cross; and his brother, Bobby Powers. Howard was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Powers is survived by his grandson, Jordan L. Walker; life partner, Robert L. Davis, Sr.; wife, Carolyn L. Powers; caregiver, Mary...
Roy Edward Nall
Nov 8, 2013
Roy Edward Nall, 79, of Chester, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Winnie Nall; and wife, Louise Nall. Roy is survived by his son, Eddie Nall (Nancy); grandchildren, Heather Nall (David) and Megan Nall (Nick); and other extended family and friends in Mississippi and Arkansas. Mr. Nall was loved...
Lawrence E. Hamm
Nov 8, 2013
Lawrence Edward Hamm, 85, of Ettrick, VA passed away on November 8, 2013. He was the son of the late Frank Weldon Hamm and Virginia Slate Hamm; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pond Hamm; a brother, William Franklin Hamm; one sister, Rebecca Hamm Jones; and his son-in-law, John E. Dawley, Jr. RET COL USA. He...