Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Eleanor Debold Birkner
Jan 6, 2018
Eleanor Marion DeBold Seargeant Birkner (Cissy), of Petersburg, Virginia, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away after a brief illness on January 6, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 16, 1921 to the late George J. and Ruth Driesler DeBold. She had no siblings or cousins. She was predeceased by a step-mother, Jo DeBold; and both...
Edna Faye Elder
Jan 6, 2018
Edna Faye Elder, 76, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Our hearts were saddened by the passing of our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sadie and Earl Lemocks; and daughter, Anita Lynn Moore. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Bruce Elder; three daughters, Irma...
Albert Lee Seward, Jr.
Jan 6, 2018
Albert Lee Seward, Jr. “Jumbo”, 82, of Petersburg passed away after a short illness on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Jumbo was a native of Petersburg born the son of the late Albert Lee Seward and Anna Baskerville Cuthbert Seward. After graduating from Petersburg High School he did post-graduate work at Woodberry Forest School and then went on to earn a...
Henry Francis Ludwig
Jan 5, 2018
Henry “Hank” Francis Ludwig, 71, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. Born in Cold Spring, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Joseph and Martha Mary Lent Ludwig; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Robert and George Ludwig; and a sister, Grace Connelly. He served 20 years in the United...
Nancy Caroline Walker
Jan 5, 2018
Nancy Caroline Walker, 77, of Chesterfield, VA passed away, Friday, January 5, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank R. Davis and Mamie Bowen Davis; sister, Lucille Linville; brother, Charles Davis. She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Carlton “Jack” Walker; son, Carlton Ray Walker (April); daughter, Teresa Fay Cox (Bill); grandchildren, Stephanie...
Mildred Ann Mcgee
Jan 5, 2018
Mildred Ann McGee, 74, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Jessie Barronton Long; and husband, Emory W. McGee. Ann was active in the Women of the Moose in Hopewell, American Legion Post # 2 and the Eagles Club # 882. She is survived by her four children, Regenia...
Jerry Wayne Whitaker
Jan 5, 2018
Jerry Wayne Whitaker, 70, of Chesterfield, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Russell Everett Whitaker Sr. and Myrtle Bowman Whitaker, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Rao Whitaker. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Matoaca High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He was a U.S. Army...
Iris Royster Mitchell
Jan 4, 2018
Iris Royster Mitchell, 80, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Emma Crenshaw Royster; and husband, Allan B. Mitchell. She is survived by three children, Janet M. Campo, Jeffrey A. Mitchell and Michael L. Mitchell (Delila); six grandchildren, Jody A. Bendall (Crystal), Melissa B. Levy (Frank), Brian A. Mitchell,...
Robert Lawrence Broach Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
Robert Lawrence Broach, Jr., 78, of Chesterfield, VA passed away , Thursday January 4, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Broach, Sr., and Margaret Childress Broach; sisters, Beverly Howe and Myra Broach. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Pat Broach; son, Lawrence Broach, Sr., (Kiesha); daughter, Margaret Hite (Bobby); grandchildren,...
John Edward Goetschius
Jan 3, 2018
John Edward Goetschius, 70, of Amelia, VA, died January 3, 2018. Born and raised in Rockland County, NY, John was a graduate of Spring Valley Senior High School and Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Following service in the United States Army during the Vietnam era conflict, John began a successful business career with Miller-Morton Company in Richmond, VA prior to...
Paul William Brown
Jan 3, 2018
Paul William Brown, 70, of Chester, VA, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Born in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Edgar Wilson and Lavinia Rose Halliday Brown. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School and completed his education at John J. Pershing College/University of Nebraska. He was a retired partner of Atlantic Construction Fabrics. Mr. Brown...
Margaret Louise Trail
Jan 3, 2018
Margaret L. Trail, 89, of Colonial Heights, VA., passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Cecil and Madge Craig Thompson; husband of 51 years, Farley Emery Trail, Sr. As well as having five children of her own, Margaret worked as an in-home childcare provider for years. She was much loved by her...
Ronnie Burns Simmons
Jan 2, 2018
Ronnie Burns Simmons, 77, of Sutherland, VA, departed this life Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born in Rockingham, NC, he was the son of the late Nathan and Maggie Ruth Burns Simmons. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Department of Defense. Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and had many cherished friends all over the...
Patricia Irene Holdren
Jan 2, 2018
Patricia Irene Holdren, 73, of Chesterfield, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was predeceased by her father, F.A. Holdren; step father, C.L. Whitehurst; and sister, Marsha Brantley. She is survived by her mother, Emily Whitehurst; sister, Beth Hawks (Duane); brother, Kurt Holdren; brother-in-law and special friend, Bill Brantley; niece Brittany Calhoun; 5 nieces, and 2 nephews. Miss...
Gerald Wayne Elliott
Jan 2, 2018
Gerald Wayne Elliott, 72 of Colonial Heights, passed away January 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Emma Sue Elliott; brother, Wallace Elliott; sister and niece, Lavon and Pamela Vaughan. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters, Michelle Elliott, Catherine Elliott Stamey (Joshua Lewis Stamey); grandson Jack Bailey Stamey; sister Virginia “Jenny” Elliott...
Clifton Edward Land, Sr.
Jan 2, 2018
Clifton Edward Land, Sr., 92, of Lenoir, NC and subsequently of Petersburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Land; and wife, Wanda Rachel Thompson Land. Mr. Land was a member of American Legion post # 2. He served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper during WWII...
Daniel Tyler Thrash
Dec 30, 2017
Daniel "Dan" Thrash, age 30, of Chester, VA, entered into eternal peace on December 30, 2017. He was born in Huntington, WV, and moved to Virginia at the age of 8. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Leroy "Butch" Thrash; maternal grandmother, Verba Edmonds; paternal grandparents, Betty and Leroy Thrash; and loving aunts, Nancy Marcum and Freda...
Dorothy "Dot" Katherine Ahern
Dec 30, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Katherine Ahern, 94, passed away at home on December 30, 2017 in Prince George, VA. Born April 4, 1923 in Hartford, CT, Dot had been a long-time resident of Natick, MA. She was the daughter of Joseph and Jennie Bennett of West Hartford. Her family and friends will remember her as a strong woman with a wry sense...
Laura Massengill Taylor
Dec 29, 2017
Laura Massengill Taylor, 44, of McKenney, Virginia, passed away on December 29, 2017 at the home of her parents in Sutherland, Virginia. She was born September 4, 1973, in Norfolk, Virginia to W. Gerald and Juanita Massengill. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, William Henry and Ruth Massengill of Four Oaks, North Carolina, and Colonel Wesley and Nettie...
John Irving Romaine
Dec 28, 2017
John Irving Romaine, 80, of S. Prince George, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Rita Senecal Romaine; and sisters, Joanne Andrews and Mary Lou Richards. John was an avid golfer and loved reading, writing and spending time outdoors. He was a speaker and teacher, as well as a minister for...
