Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Deborah Lynn Horne
Dec 6, 2017
Deborah Lynn Horne, 59, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Jessie B. Helton; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, William C. Jenkins. Deborah was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, and was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She is survived by her mother, Germaine...
Lillian Estelle Moore Holden
Dec 5, 2017
Lillian Estelle Moore Holden, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in Midlothian, Virginia. A memorial service will take place Saturday, December 9, 2017, 12:00 p.m., at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Virginia, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1931, Boots was the daughter of the late Harry Frederick...
Pearl B. James
Dec 2, 2017
Pearl B. James, 100, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born on May 27, 1917 in Petersburg, VA she was the widow of Howard E. James. Pearl was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. Mrs. James is survived by a daughter, Ellen Davis and husband, William; one son, Edward James and...
Douglas Moore Thomas
Dec 2, 2017
Douglas Moore Thomas, 92, died peacefully on Dec. 2, 2017 at his home in Prince George, Virginia. Born October 8, 1925 in Drewryville, VA to Peter and Mary Thomas, Doug was the youngest of their three sons. Upon graduation from Drewryville High School in 1943, Doug enlisted in the United States Navy where he initially served as a medic on...
Patricia Gail Lundy-Smith
Dec 1, 2017
Patricia Gail Jackson Lundy-Smith of 1128 Stainback Street, Petersburg, VA, entered eternal rest and peace on December 1, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lakeland, FL (Polk County) to the late Horace Smith Jackson of Tallahassee, FL (school teacher) and Ella M. Rivers of Daytona Beach, Florida (nurse in the Women’s Army Corps.) Patricia attended Delaware County Community...
Sara Foy Gay Eanes
Dec 1, 2017
Sara Foy Gay Eanes, passed away peacefully at her home in Chester, VA on Friday, December 1, 2017. Born March, 4, 1925, at the Yellow House in Chester. She was the daughter of the late John Greene Gay and Lottie Parker Gay. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, J. Walter Eanes, Sr. She is survived by...
Shirley Turner Van Landingham
Nov 30, 2017
Shirley Turner Van Landingham, 95, a lifelong member of the Petersburg Community, passed away on November 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James Moore and Susan (Susie) Robinson Turner and was also preceded in death by a brother, William P. Turner, and a nephew, John R. Turner. Shirley lost the love of her life, Johnnie Van, on...
Raymond Eugene Sheets Sr.
Nov 28, 2017
Raymond Eugene Sheets, Sr., 85, of Ford, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Blue Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Albert and Flodie Fields Sheets. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Sheets, Atley Sheets and William Sheets; and sister, Ocie Sheets Quinn. Ray held a sixth degree black belt in karate....
Charles Edward Lanier
Nov 28, 2017
Charles Edward Lanier, 90, died on November 28, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born in Petersburg in 1927 and remained a “Petersburg native” all his life. He was a gifted athlete and captained the Petersburg High School football team. He left high school in January, 1945, to join the Navy and served approximately two years on the destroyer...
Thomas Bryan Williams Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
Thomas Bryan Williams, Jr., 93, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Monday, November 27, 2017. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas Bryan and Annie Frances Sansone Williams. He was also preceded in death by four children, Dorothy Jeffries, Craig Williams, Joseph Maitland, and Terri Williams; daughter-in-law, Patsy Williams; brothers, Cecil Williams and Buck Williams. Mr....
James Kenneth Beggs Jr.
Nov 27, 2017
James Kenneth Beggs Jr., 71, of Richmond VA, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. He was the son of the late, James Kenneth Beggs Sr. and Jacqulyn Erin Potts. He was precceded in death by his son, James “Jamie” Beggs, III. Mr. Beggs was an exceptional carpenter, avid fisherman, and loved boating. He is survived by his children, Bonnie...
Louis Edward Cunningham
Nov 27, 2017
Louis E. Cunningham, of Chesterfield, VA., died on Monday, November 27, 2017 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Bangor, Maine in 1924 the son of the late Lina Monk Cunningham and Alexander Cunningham, Jr., he was predeceased by three brothers, George, Irving, and Francis; and two sisters, Irene Estabrook and Evangeline Cunningham. He is survived by sister...
Lloyd Jeffrey Gilley
Nov 26, 2017
Lloyd Jeffrey Gilley, 56, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd C. and Mary Tyree Gilley. He is survived by his brother, Andrew Gilley; his sister, Donna Beck; brother-in-law, David Beck; and two nieces, Kristin Sprinkle and Elizabet Metridge. A memorial service will be held at 10 A.M., Monday,...
Audra Kelly Mccullough
Nov 23, 2017
Audra Kelly McCullough, 37, of Chester, VA passed away on November 23, 2017. Audra was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Other than her family, fitness was her passion. She enjoyed spending time at the Chester YMCA with her many friends there. Audra is survived by her loving husband, Thomas McCullough; three sons, Zachary, Ethan and Sean...
Elizabeth Lynn Talbott
Nov 23, 2017
Elizabeth Lynn Talbott, 31, of Dinwiddie, passed away unexpectedly in her home, December 23, 2017. Elizabeth was a proud Auntie to her nephew and niece, Alex and Emma. Memories with their Auntie will forever be remembered and cherished. She loved devoting her time and attention to them even when her struggle was great. Elizabeth was often seen enjoying a sun...
Emma Jean Sechrest
Nov 21, 2017
Emma Jean Sechrest, 82, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Bristol, VA she was the daughter of the late Carl Eller and Sarah Littleford Eades; and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ashley Paige Daniels. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gerald “Jerry” Sechrest; three daughters, Sharon Golden...
Russell Paul Burch
Nov 21, 2017
Russell Paul “Rusty” Burch, 62, of Colonial Heights, VA, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda Walker Burch; daughter, Hannah Leigh Burch; mother, Shirley Paul Hall; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willard B. and Mildred H. Walker. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Oak Grove United...
Leonard Glenn Devier
Nov 21, 2017
Leonard Glenn Devier, 71, of Church Road, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Franklin Devier and Anita Witter Devier; daughter, Kimberly Lyn Devier; and brother, Gary Allen Devier. Glenn was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the Army as Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of service. He was a member of...
Douglas Elwood Synan Sr.
Nov 21, 2017
Douglas Elwood Synan Sr., 83, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Daniel and Lestie Perdue Synan; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Synan. Mr. Synan was a devout member of Family Worship and Praise Center in Hopewell. He was a United States Army veteran...
Suzanne Mary Hounshell
Nov 21, 2017
Suzanne Mary Hounshell, 94, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Glastonbury, CT she was the daughter of the late, Stanley and Anna Zelvis Cyrus; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ret. Claude E. Hounshell. Mrs. Hounshell was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Chesterfield. She is survived by...
