Arthur James Marilla Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arthur James Marilla of Chatham, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 93, on March 4, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Arthur departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Arthur may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Arthur leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Thomas and Lillian Jessup Marilla of Chatham. He is survived by: his wife Jane Prevette; his daughters, Marion Dee Marilla and Annette Marilla Conley (Chuck Conley); and his grandchildren, Logan and Sarah Conley. He is also survived by friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Chatham Presbyterian Church or St. Judes.