Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ernest Louis Guastella
Jul 10, 2016
Ernest Louis Guastella, 85, of Chester, VA, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was born February 23, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, to Ernesto and Augustine Anacreonte Guastella. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 58 years, Angela Louise Guastella, and beloved first grandsons, Jason Robert and Daniel Christopher Colecchia. Mr. Guastella proudly...
Julie Marie Padilla
Jul 10, 2016
Julie Marie Kuhens Padilla, 48, of S. Prince George, peacefully took the hand of her savior and passed on the morning of Sunday, July 10, 2016 at CJW Neuro ICU and comfort center. Julie is survived by her husband, Edwin Padilla-Gonzales; her parents, Ralph and Marilyn Kuhens; her sister, Becky Ward (JT Hughes Jr.); her niece, Shannon Ward; and a...
William Laverne Emory, Jr.
Jul 9, 2016
William LaVerne Emory, Jr., 63, of Dinwiddie, died, Saturday, July 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, William “Binky” LaVerne Emory, Sr.; brother-in-law, Tony Christopher and mother-in-law, Mollie Grace Belcher. William was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beverly B. Emory; sons, William “Binky” LaVerne Emory, III and fiancée, Meredith Marie...
Martin Joseph Kozak, Jr.
Jul 8, 2016
Martin “Joey” Kozak, Jr., 61, of N. Chesterfield, passed away at home on July 8, 2016.He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. Martin J. Kozak Sr. and Margaret Elmore Kozak. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Kozak of 41 years of marriage; children, Thomas Kozak (Amanda), Katie A. McCarty(Mike), Maggie K. Field(Ron); grandchildren, Magnolia and Michael...
Athleen Geddings Moore
Jul 6, 2016
Athleen Geddings Moore, 90, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Glenn Moore; parents, Boyce Christopher and Jane Arlene Pierson Geddings of Sumter, SC., and also her son, Darryl Andrews of Missouri. Granny “A” appreciated the care that Pam Lussier and Nicole Fenner showed her. She loved...
James Hartrell Thomas
Jul 5, 2016
James H. Thomas, 75, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was the owner of AAA General Contracting, and most recently employed by Belfor. James was preceded in death by his parents, Hartrell Holman and Elizabeth Bruce Thomas; and wife of 45 years, Edith Anne Thomas. He is survived by his most loved...
Gladys Mae Wright
Jul 4, 2016
Gladys Mae Wright, 71, of Petersburg, died Monday, July 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Albert and Gladys Ruth Jessup House. She was a retired machine operator of Philip Morris. She is survived by her husband, Eddie J. Wright; a daughter, Cindy F. Jones; two sons, Randy Jones and wife, Melanie and Jim E. Wright...
Griffin Wilder Clark
Jul 4, 2016
Griffin Wilder Clark, cherished son of Cynthia (Cindy) Wilder Clark and Kenneth (Kenny) Taylor Clark of Chester, died on July 4, 2016. Clark, also of Chester, was 21. He is also survived by his brother, Taylor Thomas Clark, sister in law Brittany Garter Clark, and the new light of his world, 6 month old niece, Camryn Gray Clark, all of...
Murray L. Cooper
Jul 2, 2016
Murray L. Cooper, 92 years old, last surviving son of Sol and Anna Cooper of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Murray was predeceased by his son, Bruce, his brother Bernard, Roslyn, his first wife of 26 years and his second wife, Renee of 33 years. He is survived by his son, Brian Cooper; daughter-in-law, Lois; two...
Kathleen Wall Rice
Jul 1, 2016
Kathleen Wall Rice “Kathy”, age 81, passed peacefully into heaven on July 1, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1935 in McComb, MS, the daughter of the late Fredrick Albert Wall and the late Julia Audelle Fenn Wall Peyton. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Benjamin Holt Rice of South Prince George,...
Lawrence Edward Pond
Jul 1, 2016
Lawrence Edward Pond, died Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 87, born on March 20, 1929. He was a native of Petersburg and the son of the late William Randolph Pond and Madeline Traylor Pond. He was also preceded in death by his devoted companion Dorothy L. Hare. He is survived by his son, Mark E. Pond (Kymberly);...
Alice Louise Slaughter
Jun 30, 2016
Alice Louise Slaughter, 87, of Prince George, VA., passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Garland T. Slaughter; Parents, Edgar F. and Anna B. Martin Auton; sister, Helen Fine; brother, Edward Auton; son-in-law, Larry Wilkes. Alice is survived by her children, Betty Pezzillo and husband, Frank, Michael Wayne Slaughter and wife, Anita, Dolores Rayfield...
Charles Franklin Brock
Jun 30, 2016
The greatest story teller of our life time, Charlie Brock, has gone to be with the Lord. Born in Highland County, VA near the Blue ridge mountains, Charlie had a larger than life personality that will be missed by all his friends and family. Always a world changer since birth, he joined the Navy at 18 years old, married Doris...
Kathleen "Kathy" Mae Palmer
Jun 30, 2016
Kathleen Mae (Harrigan) Palmer, 66, passed away on Thursday, June 30 at VCU Medical Center. Throughout her life, Kathy enjoyed music, painting, photography, cooking, the beach, and her family. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Kathy was preceded in death by Christabelle and John Harrigan and step-son Patrick Neil Palmer. She is survived by her beloved husband of thirty years, Charles Buckner...
James Hubert Price, Sr.
Jun 28, 2016
James H. Price, Sr., "Hutie", a lifelong resident of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord June 28th, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard "Poppy" Price and Ona Burton Price; and his beloved brother, George W. Price, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anne Price; his only son, James H....
Frances Bell Pritchett
Jun 27, 2016
Frances Bell Pritchett, widow of Irving H. Pritchett, Jr., died on June 27, 2016, at John Randolph Hospital in Hopewell. Mrs. Pritchett was born in McKenney, Virginia, on June 13, 1925, the youngest child of Irma Lanford and John Calvin Bell. She was graduated from Longwood State Teacher's College. She met Mr. Pritchett at Petersburg High School, and they were...
Carl Edward Adkins, Jr
Jun 26, 2016
Carl Edward Adkins, Jr., of Norfolk, one of the Greatest Generation, entered Eternal Life on Sunday June 26, 2016 at the age of 95 years. He was born on October 12, 1920 in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Edward Adkins and Maude Elizabeth (formerly Moody) Adkins. Carl graduated from Marion High School, part of the class of 1937. He...
Lillian Watkins Floyd
Jun 24, 2016
Lillian Belle “Sweets” Watkins Floyd, 93, of N. Dinwiddie, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, William J. Floyd, who she deeply missed. She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Floyd and his wife, Martha; and beloved granddaughter, Shelby Floyd Holden and her husband, Bobby. Born...
Joyce Connelly Kirks
Jun 24, 2016
Joyce Connelly Kirks, 84, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Byron and Carrie Mabel Tuttle Connelly. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Aubrey Byron Connelly, Jr., Ernest Jerrell Connelly, and Thomas Tuttle Connelly. Mrs. Kirks was a 1953 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic...
