Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Milford Thomas Walker
Dec 19, 2016
Milford Thomas Walker, 81, of Prince George, VA, died Monday, December 19, 2016. Born in Hampton, VA, he was the son of the late MSGT Walter S. and Dorothy E. Walker. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1952, Mr. Walker enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, aboard the USS Hancock, USS Iwo Jima...
Sarah Elizabeth Calkins
Dec 18, 2016
Sarah Elizabeth Brown Calkins, 60, of Petersburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, but spent her youth in Appomattox, VA. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Berkley Brown and Kathleen Smith Brown; sister, Jean Ogg; and niece, Kathleen “Kitty” Fudula. She is survived by her husband of 40 years,...
Anne Marie Sanford
Dec 18, 2016
Anne Marie Pope Sanford, 83, matriarch and force of nature, passed from this world on to the next, on the evening of December 18, 2016, to be met with open arms by her eternal sweetheart, Alvin Kenneth Sanford, Sr. and favorite daughter-in-law, Vicki Lynn Peaden Sanford. Raised in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, she made her life in Prince George, Virginia,...
George Melvin Clarke
Dec 16, 2016
No public obituary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Family being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
James Robert Andrews Sr.
Dec 15, 2016
James Robert “Bobby” Andrews, Sr, 80, of DeWitt, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:11 p.m. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Linwood Lee Andrews and Minnie Lucille Stell Andrews. He was also preceded in death by wife, Hazel L. Andrews; brothers, Gerald Wayne Andrews, Dennis Ray Andrews, and Raymond Marvin Andrews. He...
Virginia Brockwell Thompson
Dec 14, 2016
Virginia B. Thompson, 63, of Dinwiddie, peacefully went into eternal sleep on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016. Born, September 10th, 1953, Virginia Dare Brockwell went on to create a life full of love. Virginia graduated from Prince George High School in 1970. All those that knew her then always speak of the beautiful person she was inside and out. A man...
Preston Edward Hare
Dec 12, 2016
Preston Edward Hare, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late James D. Hare and Mary Gaston Brockwell Hare. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lillian Hare; and best friend, Charlie Fenderson. Mr. Hare was a graduate of Virginia Tech University Class of...
Scotia Attaway Synan
Dec 11, 2016
Scotia Attaway Synan died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Mrs. Synan was predeceased by her precious husband Wayne N. Synan, her parents Caroline Gibson Reid and James Carlisle Attaway and her brother Cecil Reid Attaway. Mrs. Synan is survived by her children, Michael Synan of Orlando, FL (wife, Mindy and children Kinsley and Rylan) and Scotia Synan...
Robert Francis Pecht Jr.
Dec 11, 2016
Robert Francis “Bobby” Pecht, Jr., of Colonial Heights, VA, died December 11, 2016, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Pecht, Sr. and Frances Crawford Pecht, and his beloved grandson, Nicholas Clarke. He is survived by his devoted wife, Daryl Rainey Pecht; four children, Robbie Pecht (Rebecca Akers) and Cindy Pecht (Keith Clarke) of...
Johanna Buyalos Ortiz
Dec 10, 2016
Johanna Buyalos Ortiz, 88, of Richmond passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born April 22, 1928, in Petersburg, VA. She was married to Dr. Eduardo Ortiz in 1950 for 53 years until his death. She earned her Nursing Degree in 1949. For 25 years she was the Office Manager at her husband’s dental practice in Hopewell. Her passions...
Kinuko Apodaca
Dec 9, 2016
Kinuko “Kim” Apodaca peacefully passed away at her home in Colonial Heights on December 9, 2016. She was the proprietor of the Oriental Food Store on Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond for 29 years and was affectionately called “Miss Chin” by her customers. Kim graduated from John Tyler Community College with an AS in Accounting. She was an avid reader,...
Lester Olan Martin Jenkins
Dec 9, 2016
Lester Olan Martin Jenkins, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Born in Washington, VA, he was the son of the late John Golden and Lena Fincham Jenkins and is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in...
Shawn Dinece Ford
Dec 9, 2016
Shawn (Huff) Ford, 46, of Amelia, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016. She was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, wife, sister and friend. Her passion was to serve others, always putting them before herself. Everyone that knew her was affected by her tender and loving heart. She always saw the best in...
Patricia Vojtaskovic Britton
Dec 7, 2016
Patricia “Pat” Vojtaskovic Britton, 74, of Chester, passed away December 7th, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Vojtaskovic and Virginia M. Vojtaskovic. She is survived by her son, Brad Cauley; daughters, Pam Cauley and Tammy Willis; cousins, Richard Dillon, Susan Vojtaskovic Blackman, Carol Vojtaskovic, and uncle William “Billy” Mitchell and families. The family will receive friends...
Gary Wayne Ellington Jr.
Dec 7, 2016
Gary Wayne Ellington, Jr., 34, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. The family will receive friends following the service. Condolences may be registered online...
Susan Alberta Henn
Dec 6, 2016
Susan A. Henn, 67, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Sutherland, VA died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie Jordan and stepmother, Blanche Jordan. Susan graduated from Ohio University, magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in education K-12. Susan was preceded in death by...
Karen Scruggs "Kay" Vaughn
Dec 5, 2016
Karen Scruggs “Kay” Vaughn, 76, of Dinwiddie, died Monday, December 5, 2016. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and loyal friend. Born in Lynchburg, VA, Kay enjoyed tennis, dancing, reading, and socializing with friends. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College with a major in English. She enjoyed a short, but much loved career as a teacher before...
Gordon William Newcomb
Dec 4, 2016
Gordon William Newcomb, 89, of Matoaca passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Daisy Ann Newcomb Newcomb; his wife, Mary Sue Munford Newcomb; and his 15 brothers, and sisters. Gordon retired from Brown & Williamson after 33 years of service. Gordon is survived by his sons, David Newcomb and...
Helen Harrison Voltz
Dec 3, 2016
Helen Harrison Voltz was born on November 4, 1930 and passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, in a house fire, alongside her beloved grandson, Kyle Wesley Voltz. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wesley Voltz, she is survived by her three sons, Richard Barry Voltz, Bryan Harrison Voltz and Thomas Wesley Voltz, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Jacki Whitney Voltz;...
