Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Alice Wynn Spain
Mar 25, 2019
Alice Wynn Spain, 91, a lifelong resident of Petersburg and widow of John Albert Spain, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Rogers and Annie Alma Rogers Wynn; and all of her siblings, Thomas Wynn (Elva), Jeanette W. Young (Bill), Jean Brintley, Edna Hartman (Richard “Smiley”), Betty W. Hicks (Bright), and...
James Joseph Vergara, Sr.
Mar 24, 2019
James J. Vergara, Sr., 94, departed this life on March 24, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, on November 11, 1924 he moved to Hopewell in 1927 where he resided until his death. He was the son of the late Frank and Felicia Vergara who immigrated to this country from Italy and Sicily respectively. He was preceded in death by his...
Joan Charlene Branch
Mar 24, 2019
Joan Charlene Branch, 87, of Petersburg, passed away on March 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cecil Wolfrey; Father, Charles Miller; Sister, Deedee Tyree; Brother, Sonny Miller. She is survived by her children, Jack T. Branch (Cathy) and Denise B. Hardy (Edward); grandchildren, Ryan Porter, Mason Hazelwood (Rob), and Sarah Price (Doug); great-grandchildren, Ryan Porter Jr.,...
Robert D. Baker
Mar 24, 2019
Robert D. Baker, 70, of Prince George, VA passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Bob was a Vietnam Veteran and retiree of 24 years in the US Army. He retired after 17 years with the Prince George high school special education department. Bob was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church in 2003 and co-founded the...
Mary Apperson Elliott
Mar 24, 2019
Mary Kent Apperson Elliott, a long time Blacksburg resident who had relocated in recent years to the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019 – a beautiful spring Sunday. Her 90 years were a full life that was centered on her love of church, family and friends, her beloved Blacksburg and VA Tech. She...
Mary Bowles Boone (Tinger)
Mar 22, 2019
Mary Bowles Boone, “Tinger”, 94, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mamie Bowles; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace W. Boone; and five siblings, Ernest Bowles, Florence Bowman, Beatrice Mizelle, Harry Bowles, Jr. and Rose Brown. Mrs. Boone was...
Robert "Bennie Ann" Taylor
Mar 20, 2019
Robert Ann Taylor (Bennie Ann) went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019. She was born April 29, 1935 in Pensacola, FL to Ann and Robert Haven USN. Her father was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and went to Pensacola where he earned his wings of gold to fly. Bennie’s father died in a plane crash during Navy...
Edward Gill Webb
Mar 20, 2019
Edward Gill Webb, Jr., 81, of Colonial Heights, Va. passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, Va., he was the son of the late Edward Gill and Ruth Meade Perkins Webb; and was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Webb Moore and brother, Harry Bruce Webb. Mr. Webb retired from Builders Supply of...
Mary Connor Kain
Mar 19, 2019
Mary Claire Connor Kain, 94, of Enon, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband of nearly 70 years, Peter Jeremiah Kain; her son William Jeremiah Kain; and her grandson, Scott Christopher Waller. She is also preceded in death by her parents, John and Ann Connor and her brothers Robert Connor and Philip Connor....
Deborah Winger Duren
Mar 18, 2019
Deborah Winger Duren, 58, of Chesterfield, VA, died March 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late Sandra Kay and James Edward Winger. As a Registered Nurse of 38 years, none would argue that she found her calling, though she herself might argue that her most favorite job was that of “Gram”....
Judith Sloan Harvey
Mar 18, 2019
Judith Sloan Harvey, 71, of Chester, VA, died Monday, March 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Laura Hurt Sloan; her husband, Stephen A. Harvey; and her aunt, Elizabeth Hudson. Judith was a lifelong member of Chester Baptist Church and a retired loan officer with Signet Bank. She was active in...
Joseph Nicholas Piccirillo
Mar 17, 2019
Joseph Nicholas Piccirillo, survived by his wife of 73 years, Pauline Mae (VanGorder) Piccirillo, died at his home in North Charleston, SC on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94. He enjoyed life to the fullest until his heart recently failed him. He was at peace and at home with his one and only love, his wife. Joseph...
Carolyn Day Russell
Mar 17, 2019
Carolyn Day Russell passed away Sunday, March 17, at home with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coach Roland C. Day and Catherine Gayle Day; her husband of 62 years, Dr. William B. Russell; and her sisters, Margaret D. West and Dorothy D. Parsons. She is survived by her children, “Coach” William B....
Betty Elder Stolz
Mar 16, 2019
Betty Jane Elder Stolz of Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Bethesda, Maryland, died peacefully on March 16, 2019. Born in Hopewell Va. on April 21, 1926, she was the only child of Dr. Jeffrey Neese Elder and Melville Fagg Elder. She graduated from Randolph Macon Women’s College in 1947. Married in Hopewell in 1950, Betty and her husband, Richard F. (Dick)...
Pamala Lane Clark
Mar 16, 2019
Pamala Lane Clark, 66, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Lillie Lyman. Pamala is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, David O. Clark; son, Kenneth Clark and his wife, Heather; granddaughter, Rebecca Clark, sister, Kay Clark; and nephew, Travis Clark. J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral...
Sally Neblett Sparks
Mar 15, 2019
Sally Inez Neblett Sparks, 76, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence B. Neblett, Sr. and Sally Hardy Neblett; brother, Clarence B. Neblett, Jr.; and a great niece, Delaney Neblett. Sally is survived by her son, William Edward Sparks and wife, Megan; brother, John Hardy Neblett; and sister-in-law, Sara...
Louise Duerson Murphy
Mar 14, 2019
Louise Duerson Murphy, 96 of Petersburg VA passed away very peacefully on March 14. She was born and raised in Richmond KY. Immediately after graduation from Model High School on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, she married her high school sweetheart Carter Murphy who spent 42 years as an educator in the Petersburg Public Schools. She is survived by...
Brian Carlyle Moody
Mar 14, 2019
Brian Carlyle Moody, 52, born September 7, 1966 at Petersburg General Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Carlyle Moody Jr., passed away on March 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Asa C. Moody; Uncles, Gary P. Fox of Pulaski, Robert E. Moody (Terry) of Chesterfield; aunt, Anne M. Jones of Bracey; maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs....
Donna Rice Jones
Mar 14, 2019
Donna Rice Jones, 60, of Disputanta, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie C. Rice, Sr. and Nancy M. Rice. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Ronnie Jones; daughter, Whitney Sweitzer; son, Kevin Jones; grandchildren, Rayner Sweitzer, Reid Sweitzer, and Emersyn Sweitzer; brothers, Bryan Rice (Rita), Kinny...
Doyle Franklin Bynum
Mar 14, 2019
Doyle Franklin Bynum, 90, of Disputanta, VA, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Summie and Carrie H. Bynum; and his loving wife, Evelyn Bynum. Doyle was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Appalachian State University and spent many years as an accountant. He is...
