Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mary Frances Palmer
Jun 19, 2017
Ms. Mary Frances Palmer, 71, of Hopewell, unexpectedly gained her angel wings and entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, June 19, 2017. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Albert Leon Yunko and Frances Christiansen Yunko. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Palmer Jackson; son-in-law, David Ray Jackson III; grandchild, Lily Grace Jackson; brothers,...
Jeanette Diane Cook-Priestley
Jun 18, 2017
Jeanette Diane Cook-Priestley, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at her residence in Chester, Virginia. She was born October 28, 1969, in Natchez Mississippi to William P. Cook and Beverly Hultgren Cook. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Brown, sister, Lori Cook, grandson, Bram Long, niece, Andrea Cook, both grandfathers and one grandmother. The family later settled in...
Holliss Ann Lithgow Ferrell
Jun 18, 2017
Holliss Ann Lithgow Ferrell, loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother died Sunday the 18th of June, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Holly is survived by her mother Virginia Margaret Lithgow, husband, Wilson Maclin Ferrell Sr., son Scott Riley Mohajeri Norris (Emily), daughter Amy Christine Norris, stepdaughter Molly Ferrell Lynde, stepson Wilson Maclin Ferrell Jr. (Susan), first...
Kimberly Dawn Burdette Stewart
Jun 17, 2017
Kimberly Dawn Burdette Stewart, 46, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles V. Hampton, Jr. and Borgny Skalleberg Hampton; paternal grandparents, Francis M. Burdette and Grace S. Burdette. She is survived by her children, Taylor Leis, McKenna Stewart and Zachary Stewart; parents, Glenn Burdette and Rebecca Hampton Burdette;...
Vernon Elmore "Rudy" Wells, Jr.
Jun 17, 2017
Vernon Elmore “Rudy” Wells, Jr., 74, of Carson, VA passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Vernon E. Sr. and Lorene Sutton Wells; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Alice Kennedy Wells; and two sisters, Edith Blevins and Lois Massey. Rudy had served for...
Lorene Dalton Burton
Jun 15, 2017
Lorene Gay Worrell Dalton Burton, 83 of Burrowsville, VA, formerly of Pulaski, VA, passed from this world Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lertie and Eliouse Worrell; brother;, Posey Worrell; sister, “Sis” Simmons; husbands, Donald Dalton and Clarence “C.D.” Burton. She is survived by a daughter, Catherine Dalton; son, Dennis Dalton and wife, Karen;...
Lorene Billings Ford
Jun 15, 2017
Lorene Billings Ford, 75, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Born in Pocahontas, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Alexander and Julia Ethel Short Billings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Ford; sisters, Delores Clarkson and Judy Billings; and brother, Ray Billings. Lorene is survived by her daughter,...
George Matthew Kendall
Jun 15, 2017
George Matthew “Matt” Kendall, 42, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Matt is survived by his wife, Sheri Kendall; children, Caitlin, Christian, and Chloe Kendall; mother, Marge Colbert; father, George W. Kendall; sister, Macy Taylor; niece, Kendall Walker; and great-niece, Nevaeh Franco. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 24 at Nazareth Lutheran...
Dorothy Campbell Azlin
Jun 13, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Campbell Azlin, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA and formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Born in Bristol, VA she was the daughter of the late Vint T. and Lula Mae Jones Campbell; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Azlin, Jr.; and one sister, Emma Jean Watts. Mrs. Azlin...
Ray Sanford Simmons
Jun 11, 2017
Ray Sanford Simmons, 68, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Sunday, June 11, 2017. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Debbie L. Simmons; children, Scott Simmons and wife, Christy, Angela Simmons, and Matthew Simmons and wife, Staci; grandchildren, Sophia and Brady Simmons; brother, Donald Simmons; sister-in-law,...
Nan Seward Jones
Jun 11, 2017
Nan Seward Jones passed quietly from this life at Southside Regional Hospital on Sunday evening June 11, 2017. Born May 22nd, 1916, daughter of the late Albert Lee Seward and Nan Cuthbert Seward. She was a 1933 graduate of Petersburg High School and a 1938 graduate of Longwood College. At Longwood College she was a member of Sigma, Sigma, Sigma...
Melissa Joy Martin
Jun 10, 2017
Melissa Joy Martin, 28, of Hopewell passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph W. Smith; and her grandmother, Alta Smith. She is survived by her loving husband, Brandon Martin; daughter, Shyanne Martin; mother, Lisa Smith; brother, James Smith and wife, Kaleah; brother, Denis Smith; sister, Heather Ward-Smith; grandmother, Linda and Dick Jerolman;...
Gene Carleton Layne Sr.
Jun 10, 2017
Gene Carleton Layne, Sr., 82, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cortez and Margaret Layne; wife, Judith Noble Layne; and three brothers. He attended John Marshall High School and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was also a mason for many years. He is survived...
Larry Gene Riddle
Jun 9, 2017
Larry Gene Riddle, 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Edward Riddle, Sr. and Minnie Harrison Riddle; and six siblings. He was an avid hunter and White Sox fan enjoyed gardening and going out to eat. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who...
Glynn Watson Case
Jun 9, 2017
Glynn Watson Case, 91, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roger Case and Jimmie Anderson Case; his first wife, Doris Smith Case; and 8 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Joyce Keys Talbott Case, sons, Bruce Case and wife Sandy, Brian...
Audrey Hamilton Doucet
Jun 9, 2017
Audrey Hamilton Doucet, 94, of Petersburg, VA., passed away, Friday, June 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Esther Herbaugh Hamilton. Audrey was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Petersburg Garden Club; she enjoyed traveling and spending time at Colonial Beach and she was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of...
Toni Michaela Eubank
Jun 7, 2017
Toni “Mitzie” Michaela Eubank, 55, of Hopewell, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Edwin and Una James Eubank; and brother, Charles A. Boudreau. Mitzie was a member of 1st Baptist Church and was the founder of the DuPont Elementary Dynamos. She is survived by her son, Benjamin T. Eubank (Marissa Sodano);...
William Thomas Hudson, Sr.
Jun 6, 2017
William “Billy” Thomas Hudson, Sr., 72, of Gastonia, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late William Thomas Drake and Susan Morton Hudson; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma McFarland Hudson; a son, William “Willie” Thomas Hudson, Jr.; one brother, Alfred W. Hudson; and two...
David Brian Cummings
Jun 5, 2017
David Brian Cummings, 51 of Disputanta, VA passed away on Monday June 5, 2017. Brian was born on February 24th 1966 in Newport News VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Wise Cummings. Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Shannon Cummings; his six children, Annelise, Ainsley and Avery, Cody, Parker and Hunter; his father, Bob Cummings...
Walter Lewis Nelms
Jun 3, 2017
NELMS, Lt. Col. (U.S. Army, retired) Walter Lewis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3, 2017. He was born in Hopewell, Virginia on July 19, 1929. A 1948 graduate of Hopewell High School, “Baby” Nelms was a renowned three-sport athlete who earned All State and All Southern honors as a running back. With a full athletic scholarship, he...
