Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Margaret Wolfrey Watkins
Jan 16, 2017
Margaret Wolfrey Vest Watkins, 98, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Wolfrey and Katie Andrews Wolfrey-Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Melvin “Junie” Watkins; and daughters, Pat A. Martin and Brenda V. Robertson. Margaret was employed with Brown & Williamson...
Ida Barbour Lumpkin
Jan 15, 2017
Ida Barbour Lumpkin, also lovingly known as Momma, Grannie, Monk, Lump Lump, and Sugar Lump, 90, of Chester, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1926 in Sandy Level, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Stewart W. Lumpkin. She is survived...
Amelia Gluza Moreno
Jan 13, 2017
Amelia Helen Gluza Moreno, 98, formerly of Norfolk, VA died Friday, January 13th at Petersburg Home for Ladies after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Watervliet, New York, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Anna L. Wrosek Gluza. Amelia graduated as an R.N. from Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. She received a B.S. from Columbia...
Timothy Stuart Bendall
Jan 12, 2017
Timothy Stuart Bendall, 60, of S. Prince George, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Lewis Orin Bendall, Sr. and Joyce Richardson Bendall. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Orin Bendall, Jr. Timothy was employed with HON Industries of Richmond for many years and the...
Dorothy Crowder Heath
Jan 12, 2017
Dorothy Crowder Heath, 92, of Carson, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elsie Branch Crowder; husband, Wiley G. Heath; and daughter, Donna H. Williams. Dorothy was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was an avid crafter, a member of the Red Hatters Club, and enjoyed cooking...
Bernard Jackson Hawkins
Jan 9, 2017
Bernard Jackson “Jackie” Hawkins, 85, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Turner Jackson Hawkins and Minnie Lashley Barnes Hawkins. Jackie was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Schub Hawkins. He was a lifelong farmer and member of Old Hickory Hunt Club. In his spare time he loved to...
George Otto Voda
Jan 9, 2017
George Otto Voda, 58, of Dinwiddie County, VA, died Monday, January 09, 2017. A native of Colonial Heights, VA, he was the son of the late Bosalovic Otto and Pauline Chailmas Voda. George was an employee of CSX Railroad for 37 years and was looking forward to retiring in March of 2018. He is survived by his wife, Samantha Lynn...
Claiborne Franklin "Skippy" Leonard, Sr.
Jan 9, 2017
Claiborne “Skippy” F. Leonard, Sr., 79, of Petersburg, VA, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Skippy was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Helen Leonard, his twin brother, Bobby, and niece, Lori Leonard. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Faye Griffin Leonard; two sons, Clay (Cosette) and Jason (Suzy); five...
Nancy Page Brockwell Hawks
Jan 7, 2017
Nancy Page Brockwell Hawks, 83 of Carson, Va., quietly passed away January 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Andrew Hawks, Jr.(W.A.); son, Wilbur Andrew Hawks III(Bill); her parents, Alvin and Ruth Brockwell; brother, Roy Brockwell; and sister, Ruth Gayle Oakley. Surviving are daughters, Gayle Phillips(Bruce), Donna Hayes(Billy), Bryan Phillingane(Herbert); daughter-in-law, Betty Hawks; special daughter, Misty...
Lloyd Clarence Gilley
Jan 6, 2017
Lloyd Clarence Gilley, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mona Ball Gilley; and wife, Mary E. Gilley. He is survived by his children, Andrew Gilley, Jeffery Gilley, and Donna Beck and husband, David; granddaughters, Kristin Hope Sprinkle and Elizabet McFetridge; and sister, Mary Lee McClain. A...
James Harvey Sumner
Jan 4, 2017
Pastor James Harvey Sumner entered the joy of his Lord through the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2017 at 1:15 AM. Pastor Sumner was born to Harvey “Doc” and Vonda Abel-Sumner on June 14, 1938 in Tifton, Georgia. On June 8, 1957, he married Clarissa Parker of Gibsonton, Florida. He served in the United...
Ruben Rudolph "Rudy" Morgan
Jan 4, 2017
Ruben Rudolph “Rudy” Morgan passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2017. Rudy was predeceased by his mother, Edith Marie and father, Clifford Edward Sr.; as well as his brothers, Clifford, (Jr.), Joseph (Jo), and Howard (“Buddy”). His surviving family includes his brother, Dicky and his sisters, Shirley and Barbara. Rudy was married to Alice Lum Morgan who...
Joyce Aquilla Rooks
Jan 4, 2017
Joyce Aquilla Rooks, 66, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lula Dixon; and brother, Marion Dixon. Joyce was an avid reader and busy with crafting. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She truly loved her husband, children, grandchildren and granddog, Smokey. She is survived...
Mary Lowrance Greenwood
Jan 4, 2017
Mary Lowrance Greenwood, 75, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar G. and Lillian Brunell Lowrance. Mary was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir and played the piano and flute. She was also a member...
Jeannette Esther Ritter Branch
Jan 3, 2017
Jeannette Esther Ritter Branch, 48, of N. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Ritter; and son, Brian Ritter. Jeannette was a member at Walthall Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She is survived by her mother, Inge Myers and devoted step-father, Danny Myers;...
Manley Lee Umheller
Jan 3, 2017
Manley Lee Drumheller, 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and son. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore & Clara Drumheller; and a brother, Marvin G. Drumheller. He is survived by wife, Doris W. Drumheller; a son, Tim Drumheller of Cape Cod, MA; brother, Malcolm K. Drumheller and...
Jean Reeves Wills
Jan 2, 2017
Jean Reeves Wills, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Lee Reeves and Lera Wells Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar B. Wills. Jean was a faithful member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Petersburg. She loved animals, reading...
