Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Edna Whited Crickenberger
Dec 28, 2015
Edna Whited Crickenberger went to join her loved ones in the heavenly kingdom in the early morning hours of December 28, 2015, with her daughter, Deana, and granddaughter, Summer, by her side until the end. This was her life – my mother was an amazingly strong woman. Born in the mountains of West Virginia in 1921 to two loving parents,...
Susan Lee Stone
Dec 27, 2015
On 27 December, 2015 at 1:46 AM Susan Lee Stone departed this life to continue her Journey and Adventure. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she brought life, light, and love daily to those with whom she came in contact. All who knew her have been truly blessed. She is survived by her husband Lee, her daughter Dr. Jen...
Mary Teresa Ferguson
Dec 26, 2015
Ferguson, Mary T, 96 went to be with the lord on December 26 2015. Mary was born in the county of Dumbarton Scotland. Feb 3, 1919. Arrived thru Ellis Island in 1923 and was raised by her parents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband William J. Ferguson; her daughter Kathleen Lutz and her parents...
Constance Sue Hale
Dec 26, 2015
Constance “Connie” Sue Hale, 66, of Church Road, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin J. and Bernice J. Childress; and her husband, Dennis E. Hale, Sr. Connie was a member of Ford Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years and worked for Dinwiddie County Public School System for 32 years. She...
Beverly Ann Mcfarland
Dec 25, 2015
McFarland, Beverly Ann Morrison, 75, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren; on Friday, December 25, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Kenneth James McFarland; a son, William McFarland (Amanda); a daughter, Cindy McKeown (Allen); a step son, Kenneth J. McFarland, Jr.; step daughters, Tammy...
Deborah Ann Bice
Dec 25, 2015
Deborah Ann Bice, 59, of Petersburg died Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born in New Jersey, the daughter of the late William Stanley and Patricia Strawn Bice. Deb loved photography and especially enjoyed photographing nature, winning several prizes at state fairs. Her second love, history, was a life-long study that enabled her to earn an AAS degree from Richard...
John Cyril Tomko
Dec 24, 2015
John Cyril Tomko, 84, of Disputanta, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 24, 2015. He was born in Disputanta on May 17, 1931, to the late John Cyrus Tomko and Annie Tomko. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn L. Tomko and his brother David Joseph Tomko. He is survived by his son John Mark...
Jean Moran Minson
Dec 23, 2015
Jean Moran Minson, 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Bernard V. and Byron Goodwyn Moran. She was also preceded in death by a son, Fred H. “Ricky” Minson, III. Jean was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked as a tour guide...
Arthur Keith "Lucky" Knowling
Dec 23, 2015
Arthur K. “Lucky” Knowling, 75, of Matoaca, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at home. Born January 13, 1940 in Talbott, TN, he was the son of the late Ray Jackson Knowling and Hazel Corrine Ingram Knowling, and also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Landon Knowling. He loved bluegrass music and sang and played his guitar from...
Elizabeth Ann Hall Orahood
Dec 22, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Hall Orahood, 82, of DeWitt, VA, formerly of Ravenswood, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Vivian Hall and a brother, Robert Hall. She is survived by her son, Victor Lee Orahood and wife, Susan; brothers, William Hall and wife Carol, James Hall; and a sister, Sharon...
Audrey Cheely Cralle
Dec 21, 2015
Audrey C. Cralle passed away December 21, at the age of 82. Preceded in death by parents & husband of 48 years T. Taylor Cralle. Survived by brother Calvin Cheely, Newark, OH, nieces Wendy & Cindy Cheely, Westerville, OH, cousin, Margaret Belvin, Thomasville, GA, and special friend and caregiver, Nancy Britt, and a host of friends. A lifelong member of...
Peggy M. Justice
Dec 19, 2015
Peggy M. Justice, 75, of Chester, passed away after a period of declining health from HSP on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Born in Tazewell, VA she was the daughter of the late Clyde V. and Rosie Newberry Richardson. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Betty Byrd and Billy Richardson. Peggy was a faithful member of Colonial Heights Baptist...
Thomas Allen Bowden
Dec 18, 2015
Thomas Allen Bowden, 81, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late Thomas C. and Ruth Ethel Knighton Bowden. Thomas was also preceded in death by his companion of 37 years, Mamie Kathleen Bowers; and three siblings, Gaynell Sage, Gordon Boyd, and Floyd Bowden. Thomas served in the United States...
Jacob Krone Halder Jr
Dec 18, 2015
Jacob Krone Halder, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was 89 years old. A lifelong resident of Chester he was preceded in death by his parents, J. K. Halder, Sr. and Willie Cofer Halder; a sister, Francis Winston; brother, William F. Halder; and his wife of 56 years, Nancy D. Halder. Jacob is...
Adella Marie Harvanek Swimeler
Dec 17, 2015
Adella Marie Harvanek Swimeler, 83, of Dinwiddie, VA., passed away, Thursday, December 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Swimeler; parents, Julius and Helen Harvanek; siblings, Elsie Harrison, George Harvanek and Alvin Harvanek. Adella had been member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church since 1950, she was very active serving numerous committees throughout the years...
Douglas A. "Buddy" Rawlings Jr.
Dec 17, 2015
Douglas A. “Buddy” Rawlings, Jr., 84, of Colonial Heights, died Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Douglas A. and Violet Renn Rawlings. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Rawlings, and his daughter, Kathleen H. Moore. Mr. Rawlings served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He...
Danielle Marie Jones
Dec 16, 2015
Danielle Marie (Harne) Jones, 49 years young, passed from this life into the presence of God on Wednesday December 16, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia after a valiant battle with cancer. Her will to live, love of her sons, and the support and prayers of her family members and friends carried her. Danielle was born on September 22, 1966 in Hagerstown,...
Billy Glenn Sheffield
Dec 16, 2015
Billy Glenn Sheffield, 88, of Petersburg, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Born in Victoria, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Artie Cottrell Sheffield. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Edward Sheffield, Jr. and Ralph Clifford Sheffield. Bill retired from J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in 2007, after 54 years as...
Maude M. Watkins
Dec 16, 2015
Maude M. Watkins of Dinwiddie passed into the arms of the Lord on Dec. 16, 2015. She was born on Nov. 5, 1934. She is survived by one sister, Rosie Blevins of Chesterfield, VA, surviving sons, Doug Watkins and Thomas Watkins; daughters, Patsy Williams (Brian) and Judy McGregor (Dan). She had seven grandchildren, Sharon Nixon, Chrissy Elmore, B.J. Williams, Jessica...
Mary Ruth Buckley
Dec 15, 2015
Mary Ruth Walsh Buckley, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Ashley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin Walsh and Ruth Kelly Walsh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Buckley; two sisters, Joan Helen Ruhf and Peggy Kelly Jones; three brothers, Martin “Jack” Walsh, Francis “Mike” Walsh,...
