Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mildred Ann Knowling
Mar 21, 2013
Mildred Ann Landen Knowling, age 72, of South Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. Born July 15, 1940 in Dinwiddie County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse William and Ruby Peace Landen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three of her sisters, Mollie L. Belcher, Margaret L. Hoylman and Carolyn L. Joyner;...
Dorothy Peffer Pollock
Mar 21, 2013
Dorothy Ann Peffer Pollock, born Sept. 15, 1940, passed into glory Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Pearl and “John L.” Peffer, sisters, Virginia P. Schiffler and Irene P. Scott, and husband Robert Pollock. Dorothy graduated class of ’58 of Surry County High School, salutavictorian and president of her class. Her past...
Jose Fajardo Colina Jr.
Mar 20, 2013
Jose Fajardo Colina Jr., MD, 76, of Chester VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Jose was a practicing physician for 47 years having retired in 2009. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1961. He completed his training at Portsmouth General Hospital with a specialty in family practice....
Kenneth Edwin Hayward
Mar 19, 2013
Kenneth Edwin Hayward, 29, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Kenny had a big heart and his family was his life. He enjoyed fishing, and playing and writing music. He could play any instrument he picked up. He was an employee of ITS Maintenance where he did landscaping work. Kenny was preceded...
Irving Franklin Vaughan Sr.
Mar 18, 2013
Irving Franklin Vaughan, Sr., 80, of Carson, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 18, 2013, with his family at his bedside. Irving was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church, Carson, Virginia. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After Korea he was stationed in Guam and Japan where he went...
Joyce E. Dobrick Vaughan
Mar 17, 2013
Joyce E. Dobrick Vaughan, 74, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. She loved to sew, paint, grow her irises, and was a friend to all. Mrs. Vaughan was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Collin E. and Gracie Callis Elmore; and two brothers, Burke and Eldred Elmore. Mrs. Vaughan...
Eva Lord Cornett
Mar 17, 2013
Eva Lord Cornett, 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away on March 17, 2013. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Duane Eugene and Flossie Sandford Lord. Mrs. Cornett was also preceded in death by her husband, H. Randolph Cornett; two sisters, Grace Lord Atwater and Ann Lord Dickerson; and a brother, William Lord. She was a longtime...
Mary Louise Cave Welsh
Mar 16, 2013
Mary Lou Welsh, 81, of Petersburg, VA died March 16, 2013 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond. A native of Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of Harry and Virginia Broyles Cave and the foster daughter of Percy and Ruth Cogle Brigman. She was preceded in death by her brother, Winston Cave, sisters, Anne Rountree and Betty Andrews, and her life-long...
Rickey Dean Adkins
Mar 16, 2013
Ric Adkins, 59, of Petersburg, formerly of Richmond, passed away March 16, 2013. Ric and his son are the owners of Appliance Contract Sales in Richmond. Ric is survived by his son Nick, his wife Lauren and granddaughter Ava; his life partner and best friend Jeanne Bunnie Eastwood; his parents Jim and Betty Adkins of Richmond; his brohter Britt and...
Howard Crawley Jones
Mar 14, 2013
Howard C. Jones, of Colonial Heights, passed away on March 14, 2013. He was the son of the late Willie Carter and Dura Curtis Walters Jones, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca H. Jones. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served in World War II. He is survived by...
Ella Frances Johnson
Mar 13, 2013
Ella Frances Johnson, 89, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She was a proud member of Matoaca Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was the last surviving child of eight to the late William N. and Mary Palmer Crowder. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Warren H. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a loving wife, mother, and...
Willie Jordan Tucker
Mar 10, 2013
Willie Jordan “Uncle Willie” Tucker, 85, of Richmond, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. Mr. Tucker was a U.S. Air force Veteran and had a passion for baseball. He was the owner of Willie’s Distributing, where through his many years on the road his customers became some of his best friends. He...
Bryan Charles Ward
Mar 9, 2013
Bryan Charles Ward, 64, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Bryan is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elsie Ward; and sister, Janet Carwile. He is survived by his son, James Ward; daughter, Shannon Taylor and her husband, Herman; four grandchildren, Gabriella Payne, Halle Berry, Hunter Ward, and Gavin Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews....
June H. Butler
Mar 7, 2013
June Hartle Butler, 75, of Matoaca, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Eva Hartle. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Butler; and great-grandchild, Surenity Adkins. June was a proud member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Ettrick, and the Friendship Club of South...
Eugene Wayne Sykes
Mar 6, 2013
Eugene Wayne Sykes passed away on March 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Shane, daughter-in-law, Marsha; grandson, Colt; and two brothers, Donald and Bill. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
James Turner Welton
Mar 5, 2013
James Turner Welton, 72, of Dinwiddie, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Born in Dolphin, Virginia, he was the son of the late B.C. Welton, Jr. and Minnie Hawkins Welton. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Overman Welton; sons, James Andrew (Ann) and John Gregory (Cassia); granddaughters, Bailey and Sydney Welton; brother, Robert B. Welton (Edna)...
Louis M. Merhout Jr.
Mar 5, 2013
Louis Matthew Merhout, Jr., 71, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine Merhout. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Merhout; two daughters, JoAnne Cole and her husband, Paul, Renee Smith and her husband, Jeffery; son, Paul Merhout; grandchildren, Matthew Cole, Rachel...
