Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Edwin Morris Betts Jr.
Nov 22, 2018
Edwin Morris Betts, Jr., 89, of Petersburg, VA, died Thursday, November 22, 2018. Born July 28, 1929 in Charlottesville, VA, he was the son of the late Edwin Morris Betts and Mary Hall Stryker Betts. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Baxter Betts. He is survived by his children, Mary “Bee” Betts and E. Morris Betts,...
Henry T. Harrup, Jr.
Nov 22, 2018
Henry Thomas Harrup, Jr., 77, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Henry T. Harrup, Sr. and Lilly E. Stevens Harrup; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Harrup. Mr. Harrup is survived by his two sons, Todd H. Harrup and wife, Ashley...
Robin Humphries Hill
Nov 21, 2018
Robin Humphries Hill, 61, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Margaret Ellington Humphries. Mrs. Hill enjoyed crocheting and writing to her pen pals. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Brad Hill; father, Robert Humphries; son, Christopher Michael Hill; daughter, Jennifer Lynn...
Evelyn B. Blackburn
Nov 20, 2018
Evelyn Benton Blackburn, 87, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Susie Benton, her loving husband, Hughie Blackburn, Sr.; and her sons, Randolph D. Blackburn, and Quintin D. Blackburn. She is survived by her sons, Hughie D. Blackburn, Jr. (Linda), Carlton D. Blackburn, and Ronald S. Blackburn; four...
Joyce Rebecca Williams
Nov 18, 2018
Joyce Rebecca Williams, 68, of Disputanta, VA passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born in Albany, GA she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Ogletree Hatfield; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ogletree. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Lee Williams; her daughter, Melissa Williams; grandson, Jaden...
Anna Lastovica Eavey
Nov 17, 2018
Mrs. Anna L. Eavey, 91, of Georgetown, TX went to be with the Lord November 17, 2018 at her home in Georgetown, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents Anna and John Lastovica, brother Walter Lastovica, and husband Alfred J. Eavey, Sr. She is survived by her sister, Helen Ponko of Chesterfield, VA, brother John Lastovica of Lake...
Markell Robert Godfrey, Jr.
Nov 16, 2018
Markell “Kellz” Robert Godfrey, Jr., 27, of Philadelphia, TN and formerly of Dinwiddie and Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. Born in Hopewell, VA he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Patsy Despencer; grandfathers, Elliott Godfrey and Lee Miller; great-grandparents, Graham and Ertie West; and two uncles, Robert Miller and Clifford Godfrey. Markell previously attended...
Dorian Nathaniel Johnson
Nov 15, 2018
Dorian Nathaniel Johnson, 30, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born in Richmond, VA he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Fulcher; and a cousin, Hunter Hatcher. Dorian had a deep love for his family and will be remembered as a loving father, son, grandson and brother. He was a hard worker and was...
Franklin Delanor Saunders
Nov 14, 2018
Franklin D. “Sonny”/”Sleepy” Saunders, 77, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord in heaven on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Saunders; parents, Woodrow and Mabel Saunders; and a sister, Jean Drumheller. Mr. Saunders is survived by his daughter, Cynthia “Cindy) Lawson (Greg); sisters, Barbara Booze (Norman) and Mildred Burnette; two...
Christopher Bryan King
Nov 12, 2018
Christopher Bryan King, 54, of Colonial Heights, VA, died peacefully at his home on November 12, 2018. He is survived by his extensive family and many caring friends. Although born with Cerebral Palsy, Chris never let his disability determine his fate. His welcoming presence, independent spirit and mischievous sense of humor quickly made friends wherever he went. A graduate of...
Kathryn T. Tunstall
Nov 11, 2018
Kathryn Teresa Tunstall, 88, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early V. and Nellie Blye Jacobs; her husband, Herbert Tunstall; children, Alvin Stanley Collie, and Michael Lee Tunstall; and several siblings; and devoted life-long friend Virginia Barnum. She is survived by her son, Herbert Eugene Tunstall; daughter, Carolyn...
Kenneth Dean "Pops" Amos, Sr.
Nov 11, 2018
Kenneth Dean “Pops” Amos, Sr., 58, of Hopewell, VA, died Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was the son of the late Robert and Olga Amos; he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dallas Amos and Terry Amos; and his sister, Kimberly Amos. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sharon Marie Amos; son, Kenneth Amos,...
Emil Paul Stech
Nov 10, 2018
Emil Paul Stech, 88, of Disputanta, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Born in Prince George, he was the son of the late Roger Stech and Georgie Kvansicka Stech. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Georgie Stech Spinner. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Padgett Stech; daughters, Sharon Stech Edlin and her...
Rosemary Reef Walker
Nov 9, 2018
Rosemary Reef Walker November 9, 2018 On the morning of November 9, 2018, Rosemary Reef Walker (age 92) passed peacefully in her sleep at home, surrounded by family, while in hospice care following a devastating stroke. Rosemary was born on July 16, 1926. An Indiana native and long-time resident of Roanoke, Virginia and Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Rosemary was a...
Jane Wray Bristow Mcdorman
Nov 8, 2018
Jane Wray Bristow McDorman, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was the widow of George A. McDorman, Jr. Mrs. McDorman was a graduate of Westhampton College and a member of the University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame. She was a charter member of Bon Air Baptist Church. Mrs. McDorman is survived by her...
Curtis Jackson Creech
Nov 8, 2018
Curtis Jackson Creech, 61, of Prince George, VA passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, George Earl Creech, and sister, Trudy Creech. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Pat Creech; daughters, Sabrina Creech, and Stacie New; sons, Joshua New, Joseph New, and Gabriel New; eleven grandchildren; mother, Lillian...
