Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Carl Coleman Guthrie
Jun 10, 2018
Carl Coleman Guthrie, Jr. (Strap), 47, of Petersburg, VA passed away June 10, 2018. Carl was born on February 26, 1971 in Birkenfeld, Germany. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Kermit L. and Joybell Wheeler Guthrie, and Lil H. Roberts as well as his uncle Kermit L Guthrie Junior. Carl is survived by parents, Carl C. Guthrie and...
Randall Gene Spreitler Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
Memorial contributions may be made to National Parks, https://www.nationalparks.org .
Oliver A. "Buddy" Pollard, Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
Judge Oliver A. Pollard, Jr., of Petersburg, died on June 10, 2018 at age 86. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances Mason Pollard and Oliver Amos Pollard of Petersburg; and his brother, Peyton Mason Pollard of Richmond. A proud native of Petersburg, he graduated from Petersburg High School, attended St. Christopher’s School, and then graduated from the University of...
Ramsey Thomas Tucker
Jun 9, 2018
Ramsey Thomas Tucker, 82, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born in Pittsylvania County, VA he was the son of the late Charlie C. and Martha Brumfield Tucker; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Ann Tucker. Mr. Tucker retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 28 years...
Carol Ann Franklin
Jun 8, 2018
Carol Ann Franklin, 57, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018. Raised in New York, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Salimeno and Joan Mullally Salimeno and was also preceded in death by her brother, Dave Salimeno. In her adult life, she later lived in the Sandston and Chester area. Her passion was gardening and...
George Louis Vlkojan, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
George Louis “Skeeter” Vlkojan, Jr. of Carson, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. George was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Eastwood Faircloth; and a son, Karl Edward Vlkojan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Dana Sipple Vlkojan; his father, George L. Vlkojan,...
Barbara Frazier Peterson
Jun 5, 2018
Barbara Frazier Peterson, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was born in Petersburg to the late Steven Irving Frazier and Lena Perdue Frazier. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, John A. Peterson, Jr. She is survived by her son, John A. “Jay” Peterson, III. and his wife, Stacey; daughter,...
Keith Taylor Gwaltney
Jun 5, 2018
Keith Taylor Gwaltney, 61, of Carson, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Orville Lee Gwaltney, Sr. and Edith Goodrich Gwaltney. Keith is survived by his brother, Orville Lee Gwaltney, Jr. (Carolyn); two sisters, Cynthia Olgers (David) and Tamara Longo (Mike); nieces and nephews: Stephene Rose, Orville Lee Gwaltney, III.,...
Mark Linwood Henshaw
Jun 4, 2018
M. Linwood Henshaw, 88, of Church Road, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Mark Luther Henshaw and Elsie Aliff Henshaw. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Horning; and a brother, Nelson Gene Henshaw. Linwood is survived by his wife, Alicia Henshaw; children, Sonya Henshaw, Lin Mark...
Barbara Lou Mcclenny
Jun 3, 2018
Barbara Lou McClenny, 81, of Chester passed away the morning of June 3, 2018 at her home. Born February 11, 1937 in Johnston County, NC to the late Jarvis Vester and Mattie Lucille Evans Pearce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. McClenny; brothers Ashworth Pearce and Freddy Pearce; sisters, Peggy Jones and Sybil Snipes. Barbara was...
Ray Paul Alonzo
Jun 3, 2018
Ray Paul Alonzo, passed away on June 3rd, 2018. He was born in Houma, Louisiana on June 1st, 1930. He was the son of the late John and Nelia Alonzo. He rejoins his wife Janet, of 61 years. They were married on May 25, 1957. Ray leaves behind his son Michael and his wife Stephanie; daughter Jackie and her husband...
Wenda Garriss Moore
Jun 2, 2018
Wenda Garriss Moore, 71, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on June 2, 2018. Wenda was born on July 17, 1946, in Newport News, VA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Kermit and Emma Garriss. Wenda attended Petersburg High School, and lived with her husband, Bobby, in Colonial...
Laurie Ellen Brown
Jun 2, 2018
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Laurie Ellen Kerber Brown. Laurie left us on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 63. While she was originally from Mayfield Height, OH, she considered Chester, VA her home for the last 17 years. Laurie studied Liberal Arts at the University of Ohio and...
Claiborne Woodrow Gettings Jr.
Jun 1, 2018
Claiborne Woodrow “Woody” Gettings, Jr., 58, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Claiborne Woodrow Gettings Sr. and Katie Woodfin Gettings. Woody worked for J.W. Enochs and was a very skilled, respected and talented craftsman in the construction industry. Throughout the years he taught many...
Alvin Roosevelt Barr
Jun 1, 2018
Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Alvin R. Barr Alvin Roosevelt Barr, 77, entered eternal peace on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was born in Chilhowie, VA, on April 29, 1941, to the late McKinley Roosevelt Barr and Lora Mae Hamm Barr. Alvin is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Yoneko Nagata Barr; his daughters, Janie Barr, Paula Carrigan (Dan),...
Sheri Ellen Harville
May 31, 2018
Sheri Ellen Harville, 52, of Carson, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Morrow Odd Slate and Ida McCarter Slate. She is survived by her husband, Preston Harville; daughter, Kayla Deaver; brothers, Scott Slate and his fiancée, Becky, and Russ Slate and his wife, Cathy; sister, Kari Cook and her...
Naff Field Hayes
May 30, 2018
Naff Field Hayes, “Sign Man”, 98, of Dinwiddie County, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was a faithful member of Bellwood Baptist and Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Hayes was retired from Talley Neon Sign Company. He is survived by his son, Will E. Hayes and wife, Janice; three grandchildren, Glenn E. Hayes and...
Patrick Michael Rankin, Jr.
May 29, 2018
Patrick Michael “Mike” Rankin, 68, of Chesterfield, VA departed this life on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence “Chic” Rankin and Ruby Todd Rankin; and his loving wife of 33 years, Dian Hart Rankin. He is survived by his beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Dana Dickens and Betty and Bruce Hobart; his...
William Milton "Smokey" Cook
May 28, 2018
Wm. M. “Smokey” Cook, 71, of Richmond, VA passed away on May 28, 2018, three years to the date after his wife’s passing. He was the son of the late Wilbur and Virginia; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Lacy Cook. Smokey was a United States Air Force veteran and was a lifetime member of...
Herbert Aubrey Bowman
May 28, 2018
Herbert “Aubrey” Bowman, 89, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late John Vernard and Hazel Reames Bowman; and was also preceded in death by a brother, John T. Bowman; and two sisters, Ruth Clary and Helen Andrews. After graduating from Petersburg High School, he had attended...
