Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
David Roland Marshall
Jun 1, 2017
David R. Marshall, 54, of Sutherland, VA went home to the Father with his Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Born in Los Angeles County (Downey), CA he was the son of the late Shelby Jean Creech Marshall. A graduate of L.C. Bird H.S. (‘81), he was a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers, founder and...
Deborah Faith Gallow
Jun 1, 2017
Deborah F. Gallow, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1st, 2017. Deborah was born on April 15, 1959 in Cherry Point, NC and resided in Richmond, VA. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Debbie was always ready to help where she could and made everyone feel like family. She enjoyed...
Donna Chapman Inscoe
May 31, 2017
Donna Chapman Inscoe, 61, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Sara Chapman Inscoe. Donna lived at The Virginia Home in Richmond since the mid 1980’s. She was always cheerful and upbeat and could recognize anyone’s footsteps from half a hallway away. She is survived by her cousin, Dr....
Joyce Overton Waddill
May 31, 2017
Joyce Overton Waddill, age 82, of Chester, VA died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. Joyce was born on September 15, 1934 in Victoria, VA, daughter of the late Willie Verne Overton and Mary Cox Overton. She was a loving wife and mother. Joyce worked at the Chesterfield County Clerk of Court office for many years. She...
George Anthony Elko
May 29, 2017
George Anthony Elko, 92, of S. Chesterfield, departed this life Monday, May 29, 2017. Born June 28, 1924 in Chesterfield County to the late, John W. and Tonie C. Elko. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ensign Joseph Elko and John Elko; and sister, Mary Goodwyn. George is survived by wife, Dorothy Elko; step-children, Russell Perdue (Vanessa),...
Edith Hartman Laffoon
May 29, 2017
Edith Hartman Laffoon, 94, of Colonial Heights, VA, widow of William Jesse “Tubby” Laffoon, Jr., died Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Salem, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Bridget Phipps Hartman. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry B. Hartman, Jr., and two sisters, Frances Hartman Flurry and Jane Hartman Wilson....
Lester Pete Wright
May 27, 2017
Lester “Pete” Wright, 79, of Prince George County went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his two sons, Donald and wife, Margaret Ann, and Randall and wife, Shirley; granddaughter, Sarah and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Caroline, Paige and Joshua; granddaughter, Esther and husband,...
Marshall Johnson Jr.
May 26, 2017
Marshall Johnson Jr., 64, of Chester, Va. passed away May 26th, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 1st, 1953 in Petersburg, VA. He was Educated at Frederick Military Academy, Portsmouth, VA and Atlantic Christian College (Barton College), Wilson, NC, he worked in sales, building construction and home improvement. He loved life, his family, the beach, the guitar,...
Nancy Jo Carter
May 26, 2017
Nancy Jo Carter, 74, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center. All services will be private. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
Eva Mayes Lee
May 25, 2017
Eva Mayes Lee, 95, of DeWitt, VA, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 25, 2017, where she was surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Annie Abernathy and Ettenbrough Mayes; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Travis Taylor Lee, Jr. and by her eight sisters. She is survived by...
Charles Phillip Riggs
May 25, 2017
Charles Phillip Riggs, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on May 25, 2017 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Harrison Elmer and Lillian Wyatt Riggs. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Winfred "Nick" Riggs. Mr. Riggs was United States Army veteran having served in the 25th infantry “Wolfhounds” during...
Jerry Joseph Skalsky
May 24, 2017
Jerry Joseph Skalsky, 74, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born and raised on a farm in Prince George County, VA he was the son of the late Jerry Adolph and Mary Kotasek Skalsky. Mr. Skalsky attended Richard Bland College, Travecca Nazarene where he received his Bachelor’s degree, and Virginia...
Nina Jean Powers
May 23, 2017
Nina J. Powers, 76, of Sutherland, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Beulah Hill Blackwell; husband, Harold Powers; and daughter, Angela Denise Crowder. She is survived by her son, Dallas L. Powers; and two granddaughters, Danielle L. Powers and Carrie E. Bolton. All services are private....
Deborah Ann Eberhardt
May 22, 2017
Deborah Ann Eberhardt, 53, of S. Prince George, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. Deborah, known better by loved ones as Debbie, was kind and thoughtful. She never met a stranger and always had a good story to share, most often about her two daughters whom she loved. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her daughters,...
Elizabeth Lamb Atkins
May 22, 2017
Elizabeth Lamb “Libbie” Atkins, 72, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heath Patterson and Mary Hunter Lamb. She is survived by her husband, Edward Atkins; sister, Margaret Macon (George); brothers in law, Larry Atkins (Brenda), Gary Atkins, Bobbie Atkins, Bruce Atkins (Kathy); sister in law, Louise Atkins; as...
David Shedrick Smith Jr.
May 22, 2017
David Shedrick Smith, Jr., 52 of Fort Meade, MD, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Otelia Anderson Moore. David served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class. The family will receive friends, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at J. T. Morriss...
Ralph Ivan Lewis
May 20, 2017
Ralph L. Lewis 87, of Prince George, Virginia died on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was the son of the late Ivan J. Lewis and Sabrina Alexander Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Regeina. He was born in Bicknell, Indiana. He resided in this area since 1952. Prior to that, during his last two summers...
Maynard Alvin Williams
May 20, 2017
Maynard Alvin Williams died peacefully, May 20th, 2017 at St Francis Medical Center at the age of 77. Maynard was born Februrary 27th, 1940 in Dewitt, VA to the late John and Alice Williams; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas “Snooks” Williams. Mr. Williams has remained in the McKenney area his entire life. A wise entrepreneur,...
Arnold Stanley Conrad
May 18, 2017
Arnold Stanley Conrad, 75, passed away on May 18, 2017 at his home in Chesterfield, VA. He was born on December 30, 1941 in Oakland, CA to the late Josephine Szymanski Conrad Long and Anton Conrad. He grew up in New York City, joined the Marines for 4 years then moved to Virginia. He is survived by his wife of...
