Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Anne Frances Horn
Dec 31, 2016
Mrs. Anna Frances Lea Horn passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, after a long and difficult struggle. She is now reunited and at peace with all her loved ones that left this earth before her. Mrs. Horn was born and grew up in Frankfort, Ky., the daughter of William B. Lea and Anna Jordan Lea. I will respect her...
Madeline Ruth "Shugy" Frazier
Dec 30, 2016
Madeline Ruth “Shugy” Frazier, 85, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Born in Oxford, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Frazier and Loula Mae Hart Frazier. Shugy was employed with United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg retiring after more than 40 years of service. She is survived by a host of nieces...
Thurman Linwood Matthews
Dec 29, 2016
Thurman Linwood Matthews, 85, of N. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord, his beloved wife, Charlsie Matthews, and son-in-law, Melvin Jordan on December 29, 2016. He left behind three proud children, Michael Matthews, Brenda Sprouse (Linwood), and Barbara Jordan Blevins (Ron); three grandchildren, Danielle Matthews, Ashley Matthews, and Melvin Jordan, Jr. Thurman was a veteran in the United States...
Carol Ann Norris
Dec 29, 2016
Carol Ann Norris, 71, of Matoaca, VA passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley & Elizabeth Eastridge; and a sister, Sunny Eastridge. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Lynn Norris (Tommy); a son, John Lewis Norris, Jr, (Linda); sisters, Jo Carmen, and Sharon Lively (Les); brothers, Wesley Eastridge, Jr., and...
Paul Robert Bartsch
Dec 29, 2016
Paul Robert Bartsch was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1944. He is survived by his son, Andrew-Justin, his daughter, Sara-Melissa Boord (Jason), two grandsons, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music education, and his Master of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. He did post-graduate work at...
Margaret Hatchell Parrish
Dec 28, 2016
Margaret Hatchell Parrish, 90, of Petersburg, widow of Earnest Edward Parrish, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm after visitation Saturday in Blandford Cemetery.
Dorothy Mae Tyrcha
Dec 27, 2016
Dorothy M. Tyrcha, 92, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Church of the Sacred Heart Parish, 9300 Community Lane, S. Prince George, VA 23805. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be...
Gisela Thomas
Dec 27, 2016
Gisela Thomas, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Barbara Gehweiler Wenz; and husband, Carl R. Thomas. Gisela was the President of the Ladies Auxillary of the VFW and a volunteer at the VA. She was an avid bingo player at the Eagles. She is survived by...
Robert Stanley Antkowiak
Dec 26, 2016
Robert Stanley Antkowiak, 83, of Sutherland, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank and Victoria Antkowiak. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arlene McDonnell Antkowiak. Robert served in the United States Army retiring as Lieutenant Colonel after 23 years of service. After his military career...
Ralph Elwood Taylor
Dec 25, 2016
Ralph Elwood Taylor, 85, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Elbert D. Taylor and Mary M. Price Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Vina Lee Warren Taylor; son, Jack Taylor; grandchildren, Sean Taylor and Justin Taylor; great-grandchildren, Leah, Evan, James, and Logan; siblings, Edward Taylor,...
Zelma Pearl Conlee
Dec 24, 2016
Mrs. Zelma Conlee of Wilson, VA became one of God’s special angels entering into eternal rest on December 24, 2016 at Dinwiddie Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 12, 1930 in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Sterling M. and Ada Pearl Joyner Vaughan and lifelong wife and soul mate of Donald E. Conlee. She was preceded...
Florence Barrack Bartlett
Dec 23, 2016
Florence Barrack Bartlett, 92, of Richmond, VA passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Barrack; sister, Mary Alice Brent; brothers, Booker Barrack, and Lloyd Barrack; a daughter, Peggy Gammon; and her loving husband, Edward M. Bartlett. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Harbison (Charles); grandchildren, Chris Harbison and wife Tina;...
William Elvin Hashbarger
Dec 22, 2016
William Elvin Hashbarger, 86, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James N. and Roxie Roberts Hashbarger. He is survived by his son, James Elvin Hashbarger; grandchildren, Troy and Toni Hashbarger; and two brothers, L.D. Wright and Kenny Hashbarger. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M., on Monday,...
James Thornton Wall
Dec 21, 2016
James “Bubba” T. Wall, 76, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph T. and Alma Brockwell Wall; and sister, Barbara Poole. He was the leader of the Antique Band. Music was the love of Bubba’s life. He is survived by two sisters, Ann Carwile and Helen Wall; two...
Cameron Dunlop Hall Jr.
Dec 20, 2016
Cameron Dunlop Hall, Jr., 82, of Petersburg, departed this life on December 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cameron D. Hall, Sr., and Hazel Perkins Hall. He is survived by four first cousins, Robert Van Dyke of Fort Lee, NJ, Lorraine Winfield of Williamsburg, Raymond L. Poarch of Stony Creek, and William S. Poarch of Jarratt;...
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,...
