Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joseph Thompson, Jr.
Sep 25, 2018
Joseph Thompson, Jr., 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in South Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph Thompson, Sr. and Willy Reese Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Inez Thompson; children, Lois Ebright (Kenny), Jimmy Thompson (Lisa), Lewis Thompson (Belinda), David Thompson and Barbara Wells (Ethan); 15...
William C. Merhout
Sep 25, 2018
William C. Merhout, 73, formerly of Prince George, VA and most recently of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September, 25 2018. He is survived by his step-father, Alfred D. Sabine; sister-in-law, Brenda Merhout; nieces, JoAnne Cole and Renee Smith; and nephew, Paul Merhout. William was a graduate of Prince George County High School. He served in the Virginia National...
John Wayne Culler, Sr.
Sep 24, 2018
John Wayne Culler Sr., 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua; parents, Lillian and Clyde; and brothers, Ronnie and Jerry Culler. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Ann; son, John Culler Jr. and his wife Jo Catherine; daughter in-law, Misti; grandchildren, Jaci, Riley, William, Anna, Jamison,...
Betty Cohen August
Sep 23, 2018
Betty Cohen August, 69, of Chesterfield died Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Chester and Rena Hecht Cohen. Betty spent most of her life in education. She began as a teacher in Richmond City Public Schools, then went to Henrico County and retired as a full time School Counselor in Prince...
Ethel Walker Perkinson
Sep 23, 2018
Ethel Walker Perkinson, 61, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard “Dickie” Walker and Lydia Shredl Walker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Bubba” Walker. Ethel was a simple lady who enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing and crocheting. She is...
Bobby Gene Burke
Sep 23, 2018
Bobby G. Burke, 80, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Exeter, VA on January 2, 1938 he was the son of the late Noah Rueben and Myrtle McClure Burke; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Babe Ruth Burke, Burt Burke and Tommy Burke; and a sister, Barbara Ann Lawson. He retired...
John Samuel Roseberry
Sep 22, 2018
September 22, 2018 the Lord came to take John Roseberry home to finally give him the well-deserved peace that all great soldiers seek. Today we are gathered here to celebrate the life of John Samuel Roseberry. He was born March 8, 1935. Raised by his mother Madeline Grayson until her death when he was 13 years old. John lived with...
Preston Earl Hinson Jr.
Sep 21, 2018
Preston Earl Hinson, Jr., 81, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away quietly on September 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Preston Earl Sr. and Ruth Hodnett Hinson. His is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Emma Jean Hinson; a devoted son, Michael Earl Hinson; two sisters, Joyce Boswell (Johnny) and Nancy Hamilton (Eric);...
Beverly Lloyd Childress
Sep 20, 2018
Beverly Lloyd Childress, 80, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA, died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd N. and Helen Carr Childress, and both of his sons, John and Arthur Childress. Mr. Childress retired from Allied Chemical after 36 years of service. He was a dedicated volunteer for Prince George Fire Department Co....
Ann Elizabeth Miranian
Sep 18, 2018
Miranian, Ann Elizabeth, born November 5, 1926 loving wife and mother. Passed Sept.18, 2018. She was predeceased by her father Dr. Oscar Gilbert, mother Helen Locke, sister Martha Sperry, son Art Miranian Jr. in 2008, and loving husband Arthur in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Miranian; two grandsons, Gilbert Miranian and Daniel Miranian; daughter-in-law, Anne Miranian and...
Beverly Anne Jackson
Sep 18, 2018
Beverly Anne Jackson, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jackson. She is survived by her children, Patrick Prior, Doug Prior, Robert Jackson, II., Brenda Jackson, Linda Coleman (Michael) and Corey Jackson (Nicole); grandchildren, David Prior, Paul Kortte, Sara Prior, Michael Coleman, Jr., Nicholas Coleman, Purcell Jackson, Alexandra,...
Katherine Louise Wyant
Sep 18, 2018
Katherine Louise Wyant, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Wyant; parents, Catherine and Louis Budz. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Austin (Derek); grandson, Thomas Austin; siblings, Dorothy Budz and Charles Budz (Glenda); Nieces and nephews, Stephanie, William, Danielle, and Jacob; and many other family members....
Marie Allgood Brown
Sep 14, 2018
Marie Allgood Brown, 82, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her son’s residence. Born in Mecklenburg, VA she was the daughter of the late, Clarence Allgood and Estelle King Allgood; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Woodrow Chandler, Sr.; husband of 60 years, Pete Brown, Jr.; two daughters, Janice Mayer and Becky...
Judith Totin Armstrong
Sep 13, 2018
Judith Totin Armstrong, 71, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Vincent Totin and Beatrice Holcombe Totin; and three loving granddogs, Timber, Molly and Cubbie. Judith is survived by her three daughters, Kelly Armstrong, Dana McLawhorn (Dale) and Michelle Edmunds (John); five grandchildren, Madison McLawhorn, Trey McLawhorn, Faith...
Laura Kolesar
Sep 13, 2018
Laura Elizabeth Kolesar, 29, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Her life began on the beautiful spring day of April 26, 1989, in Petersburg, VA. She was predeceased by her loving maternal grandfather, Edward Paul Moncol. Survivors include her husband Daniel Wehner Garrett, son Michael Liam Garrett, mother Elizabeth M. Stowe (Wilford), father Nicholas...
Bernard Andrew "Andy" Wynn
Sep 13, 2018
Bernard Andrew “Andy” Wynn, 61, of DeWitt, VA, died Thursday, September 13, 2018. Andy was one of four children born to the late Robert Givens Wynn and Dorris Harding Wynn. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Wynn, a grandson, Kaden Wynn, and Dale Earnhardt. Andy was a fan of NASCAR, drag racing, and baseball. He especially...
Frances Laine Cimburke
Sep 11, 2018
Frances Laine Cimburke, 80, of Durham, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born in Petersburg, VA to the late Willie Rose Laine and Vivian Andrews Laine. She is survived by her husband, best friend, and soulmate, Herbert Franklin Cimburke; two beloved daughters, Gail Denise Hayes and Connie Hayes Story and her husband, David; and two beloved...
Harvey Lee Taylor
Sep 10, 2018
Harvey Lee Taylor, 63, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Constance Taylor; brothers, Robert Chamberlain, David Chamberlain, George Chamberlain, and William Taylor; and a nephew, George O. “Little George” Schutte, Jr. He is survived by his...
Charles Freeman Lee
Sep 9, 2018
Charles Freeman Lee, 84, of South Prince George, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. and Antonio W. Lee; brother, Alvin W. Lee; and a great nephew Hunter K. Lee. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane; brother, Gilbert (Carole); sister in-law, Katherine L. Tyler; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Robert Gresham Rawlings, Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
Robert G. “Bob” Rawlings, Jr. of DeWitt, VA, entered the eternal life to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was the son of the late Robert G. Rawlings, Sr. and Rachel P. Rawlings of Dinwiddie. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathryn R. Rawlings of DeWitt; daughters, Lori R. Smith (Bucky Smith) and...
