Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Carrie Elizabeth Allen
Jul 19, 2017
Carrie Elizabeth Allen, 83 of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walker Tiller, Sr. and Mary Tyson Tiller; as well as six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, James Cochran and wife Kim, Julius Cochran; grandchildren, Carrie Cochran, Lauren Cochran, Caleb Cochran, Leah Cochran; and numerous...
Christine Chase Lucy
Jul 17, 2017
Christine “Christi” Chase Lucy, 46, of Prince George, VA, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. Christine was a devoted employee and secretary for 27 years at Tri-City Wrecker & Auto Repair, the Lucy family business. Her hobbies included crafts and decorating, and she enjoyed spending time at Lake Gaston. Christine completed a successful reign as the 2016 Mrs. Virginia Plus...
Louis Payton Williamson
Jul 17, 2017
Louis Payton Williamson, 68, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alexander Williamson and Frances Overby Williamson. Payton loved gardening, yard work and working on machines. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cook Williamson; three sisters, Barbara Sabol, Anna Lucy (Ricky) and Robin Peters (Joe); brother, Kevin Williamson;...
Thomas Pierce Keesee, Jr.
Jul 17, 2017
Thomas Pierce Keesee, Jr., 90, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. Born in Concord, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Pierce Keesee and Miranda Susan Martin Keesee. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, June T. Keesee, six sisters and one brother. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air...
Jacob "Jake" George Klein
Jul 17, 2017
Jacob "Jake" George Klein, 73, of Petersburg, VA, passed away after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on July 17, 2017. Born on July 13, 1944, in Sewickley, PA, Jake graduated from Ambridge High School in 1962 and was drafted into the US Army. He was stationed to Ft. Lee Army Base in Petersburg, VA. Following fours year of...
Larry Myers
Jul 16, 2017
Larry Myers, 72, of Prince George, VA passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at McGuire’s VA Hospital. He was the son of the late William and Rosalie Myers. Larry had retired from the United States Army as a Sargent First Class, and was a member of the American Legion Post 2, the VFW 637 and the Forty and Eight....
Brenda Adaire Sadler
Jul 14, 2017
Brenda Adaire Sadler, 76, of Ford, Va, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Roy C. Martin and Anna Kovalik Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie S. Marker (Benny); granddaughter, Rachel L. Jones (Logan); great grandson, Colton D. Jones; siblings, Leonard R. Martin, Sr. and Carolyn Emory; nephew,...
Kenneth Bertram Keener, Sr.
Jul 14, 2017
Kenneth Bertram Keener Sr., 95, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William T. Keener Sr. and Frances Robinson Keener; his wife, Leona Coleman Keener; sister, Beverly Doeg; and brother, Wallace Keener. Kenneth was a strong Christian man and a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Hopewell. He served...
Hilda Shelton Marek
Jul 13, 2017
Hilda Shelton Marek , 93, went rejoicing to her home in heaven on July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Earl Marek. Hilda was born on May 25, 1924, in Mineral, Virginia, to Thomas Frederick and Mae Payne Shelton. Hilda was preceded in death by her loving parents and siblings, Harry...
Jennie Washington Adams
Jul 12, 2017
Jennie “Jean” Washington Adams, 87, of Hopewell, VA, arrived into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Eugene Adams; parents, Luther Washington and Rubye Moore Washington; stepmother, Mildred Washington; sister, Iris Fortenberry; and a brother, Larry Washington. She is survived by her...
Wellington "Ross" Bishop
Jul 11, 2017
Wellington Ross Bishop, 89, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Bishop, Sr. and Elizabeth Ross Bishop, granddaughter, Stacy Bishop, brother, Charles R. Bishop, Jr.; sisters, Alice Wech, Elizabeth Bishop and Esther Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Bishop; children, Susan...
Morris Franklin Robertson
Jul 10, 2017
Morris Franklin “Rabbit” Robertson, 83, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born in Matoaca, VA and was the son of the late William V. and Doris Scott Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William V. “Sonny” Robertson and Donald W. Robertson. Rabbit is survived by his wife, Patricia Elko Robertson; children, Sheila Robertson,...
Ronald Lee Miller
Jul 10, 2017
Ronald Lee Miller, 81, of Chester, VA departed this life peacefully at home in his chair on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Franklin Miller and Vivian Hillegass Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hazel Benn Miller; daughters, Sherri Snelson (Donnie), and Debi Sheffield; grandchildren, Leslie Elston (Zoe),...
Gail Annette Vargo
Jul 10, 2017
Gail A. Vargo, 57, of Disputanta (Prince George) passed away suddenly, Monday, July 10, 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Prince George County. Gail was a member of Bethlehem Congregational Church and retired from DECA (Fort Lee). She was the daughter of the late William G. “Buck” Vargo, and was preceded in death by...
Melbourne James Pearson
Jul 9, 2017
Melbourne James Pearson,89 of Hopewell, VA, passed away on July 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob J. Pearson and Gladys Schools Pearson; and his loving wife of 48 years, Winifred “Winnie” Pearson. He is survived by his step son, Wayne Tuck and wife Martina; daughter, Cheryl Stone; sister, Vivian Lee; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren;...
Ronald Meade Newton
Jul 8, 2017
Ronald Meade Newton, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late William Roy Newton and Madeline Alice Wolfrey Newton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald M. Newton, Jr.; and brother, David Craig Newton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years,...
Harold Elvin Hummel
Jul 8, 2017
Harold Elvin Hummel, 91, of 9325 Quinnford Blvd, North Chesterfield, died on Saturday, July 8, in Tyler's Retreat, Chester, VA. Born in Locust Gap, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1926, he was the son of the late Harold Paul and Jennifer Hummel. He was educated in the Mt. Carmel School System. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and participated...
