Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Russell Wayne Davis
Aug 1, 2023
Russell Wayne "Butch" Davis, 78, went home to be with the Lord, on August 1, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1945, in the Old Petersburg General Hospital on the corner of Madison and Washington Streets Petersburg, Virginia. Son of the late Robert Lee Davis, Sr. and the late Emma Gertrude Lufsey Davis of Petersburg, Virginia. Russell lived in...
Jimmie Ray Lucas
Aug 1, 2023
Jimmie Ray Lucas, 79, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, with his children by his side. Jimmie was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on January 15, 1944, to James Noble Lucas and Wilbur Adeliene Barnes. After finishing high school, Jimmie joined the United States Army. He was proud to be a veteran of...
Joseph Matthew Holland
Aug 1, 2023
Joseph Matthew "Dough Boy" Holland, 45, of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away on August 1, 2023. He was the son of Susan Blaha Evans (Randy) and the late Robert Kevin Holland. He was a 1996 graduate of Hopewell High School and briefly attended classes at John Tyler Community College after graduation. Joe was baptized at Woodlawn Baptist Church as a...
David Winkler
Jul 31, 2023
David Winkler, 82, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal Winkler; his brother, William Winkler; and his sister, Jean Anne Hudder. David served honorably for several years in the United States Army Signal Corps before entering the workforce. He was a millwright by trade and retired after...
Sharon Williams Williams
Jul 29, 2023
Sharon W. Williams, 79, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away in her sleep on July 29, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in North Chesterfield, with her husband of 57 years (Robert) at her bedside. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Williams; nephew, Christopher Cawthon; grand nephews, Hunter Dovel, Chase Dovel, Corey Cawthon, and Cyle Cawthon; half-nieces, Kristie Cassidy...
Helen Sullivan Hines
Jul 28, 2023
Helen Mae Sullivan Hines, 103, of Chesterfield, VA, departed this life on July 28, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1919, in Johnston County, NC. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew Pharoh and Bette Rains Sullivan; and her loving husband of 52 years, Ralph Thurston Hines. She is survived by her three daughters, Betty H. Jones...
John Peter Clements
Jul 28, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. John Peter Clements who peacefully left us on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend who will be dearly missed. Born August 25, 1957, and a lifelong resident of Carson, Virginia, Peter is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Clements, and...
Doris Green Garyantes
Jul 28, 2023
Doris Green Garyantes, 89, of Petersburg, Virginia, entered eternal peace Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born and raised in Delaware. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Katie Green; her husband, Richard "Pop" Garyantes; her daughter, Linda Lou Bruce; and nine siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Braddy and Terri Beasley; son, Richard Garyantes,...
Alexander Brooks
Jul 28, 2023
Alexander "Buster" Brooks, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at home. He was born April 8, 1933 in Hopewell, Virginia, the son of the late, Alexander Brooks and Nora Langford Brooks Pearce (Joseph Holmes Pearce). Buster graduated from Hopewell High School in 1953 and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the 64th...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
