Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Newton Maxie "Cocky" Georgel, Jr.
Jun 3, 2017
Newton Maxie “Cocky” Georgel, Jr., 75, of Powhatan passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Newton M. Georgel, Sr. and Julia E. Crowder Miles. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Bunner. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Georgel; sons, Christopher Todd Wilson Georgel and...
Henry Clay Blowe
Jun 2, 2017
Henry Clay Blowe, 83, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on June 2, 2017. Born in Elizabeth City, NC he was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Harrell Blowe; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Horner Blowe. Mr. Blowe was a United States Army veteran having served with the 82nd Airborne. He...
Jasper Edward Jones
Jun 1, 2017
Jasper Edward “Eddie” Jones, 78, of Prince George, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Markham Jones; and his father, Norman James Jones of Roanoke, VA. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Brown Jones; daughter, Sherry Jones Markel; and his beloved grandsons, Zack A. Jones...
Louise Harmon Smith
Jun 1, 2017
Louise Harmon Smith, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, June, 1 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eli Harmon and Mary Lee Toone Harmon; husband, Herndon H. Smith; and son, Clinton H. Smith. Louise was a member of the Hopewell Federated Women’s Club, the Women of the Moose Hopewell Chapter 1180, Order of the Eastern Star...
David Roland Marshall
Jun 1, 2017
David R. Marshall, 54, of Sutherland, VA went home to the Father with his Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Born in Los Angeles County (Downey), CA he was the son of the late Shelby Jean Creech Marshall. A graduate of L.C. Bird H.S. (‘81), he was a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers, founder and...
Deborah Faith Gallow
Jun 1, 2017
Deborah F. Gallow, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1st, 2017. Deborah was born on April 15, 1959 in Cherry Point, NC and resided in Richmond, VA. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Debbie was always ready to help where she could and made everyone feel like family. She enjoyed...
Donna Chapman Inscoe
May 31, 2017
Donna Chapman Inscoe, 61, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Sara Chapman Inscoe. Donna lived at The Virginia Home in Richmond since the mid 1980’s. She was always cheerful and upbeat and could recognize anyone’s footsteps from half a hallway away. She is survived by her cousin, Dr....
Joyce Overton Waddill
May 31, 2017
Joyce Overton Waddill, age 82, of Chester, VA died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. Joyce was born on September 15, 1934 in Victoria, VA, daughter of the late Willie Verne Overton and Mary Cox Overton. She was a loving wife and mother. Joyce worked at the Chesterfield County Clerk of Court office for many years. She...
Tamara Bruce Feagans
May 30, 2017
Tamara Bruce Feagans, 52, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Tamara is survived by two sons, Andrew Feagans (Elizabeth) and Matthew Feagans (Allyssa); grandchildren: Bronx and Hudson Feagans, and Kaden and Madison Feagans; parents, Bill and Sandra Bruce; aunt, Carol Deeds; and numerous extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her significant other,...
Edith Hartman Laffoon
May 29, 2017
Edith Hartman Laffoon, 94, of Colonial Heights, VA, widow of William Jesse “Tubby” Laffoon, Jr., died Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Salem, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Bridget Phipps Hartman. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry B. Hartman, Jr., and two sisters, Frances Hartman Flurry and Jane Hartman Wilson....
George Anthony Elko
May 29, 2017
George Anthony Elko, 92, of S. Chesterfield, departed this life Monday, May 29, 2017. Born June 28, 1924 in Chesterfield County to the late, John W. and Tonie C. Elko. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ensign Joseph Elko and John Elko; and sister, Mary Goodwyn. George is survived by wife, Dorothy Elko; step-children, Russell Perdue (Vanessa),...
John Andrew Morgan
May 28, 2017
John Andrew Morgan, 69, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Appomattox Cemetery on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Lester Pete Wright
May 27, 2017
Lester “Pete” Wright, 79, of Prince George County went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his two sons, Donald and wife, Margaret Ann, and Randall and wife, Shirley; granddaughter, Sarah and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Caroline, Paige and Joshua; granddaughter, Esther and husband,...
Starr Shelhorse Sordelett
May 26, 2017
Starr Shelhorse Sordelett, 66 of N. Prince George, VA passed away, Friday, May 26, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Vance Shelhorse; a loving husband, Thomas F. Sordelett; and a brother, Scott Shelhorse. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Loving and husband Richard; son, Dustin Sordelett and wife Robyn; grandchildren, Jacob Sordelett, Caleb Loving,...
Nancy Jo Carter
May 26, 2017
Nancy Jo Carter, 74, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at John Randolph Medical Center. All services will be private. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
Marshall Johnson Jr.
May 26, 2017
Marshall Johnson Jr., 64, of Chester, Va. passed away May 26th, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 1st, 1953 in Petersburg, VA. He was Educated at Frederick Military Academy, Portsmouth, VA and Atlantic Christian College (Barton College), Wilson, NC, he worked in sales, building construction and home improvement. He loved life, his family, the beach, the guitar,...
Eva Mayes Lee
May 25, 2017
Eva Mayes Lee, 95, of DeWitt, VA, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 25, 2017, where she was surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Annie Abernathy and Ettenbrough Mayes; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Travis Taylor Lee, Jr. and by her eight sisters. She is survived by...
Charles Phillip Riggs
May 25, 2017
Charles Phillip Riggs, 66, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on May 25, 2017 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Harrison Elmer and Lillian Wyatt Riggs. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Winfred "Nick" Riggs. Mr. Riggs was United States Army veteran having served in the 25th infantry “Wolfhounds” during...
Jerry Joseph Skalsky
May 24, 2017
Jerry Joseph Skalsky, 74, of Prince George, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born and raised on a farm in Prince George County, VA he was the son of the late Jerry Adolph and Mary Kotasek Skalsky. Mr. Skalsky attended Richard Bland College, Travecca Nazarene where he received his Bachelor’s degree, and Virginia...
