Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mildred Arnetta Traylor Maddrey
Jun 15, 2015
Mildred Arnetta Traylor Maddrey, 78, of McKenney, VA passed away on June 15, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Raymond Guy and Myrtie Odell Mingea Traylor; and was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Maddrey. Mrs. Maddrey was a member of Second Baptist Church in Petersburg and was also a longtime volunteer at...
Willson Bartlett Roper Jr
Jun 14, 2015
Willson Bartlett Roper, Jr., 85, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on June 14, 2015, a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities. He was a graduate of Petersburg High School and a graduate of V.P.I. of Blacksburg, VA. After graduating he served as an officer in the U.S. Army in post-war Germany. Willson retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation with...
John Wrenall Crowder
Jun 12, 2015
John Wrenall Crowder, 59, passed away on Friday June12, 2015.He is Predeceased by his sister Linda Crowder, Father Hugh Crowder Sr. and his Mother Virginia Callis Crowder.. Surviving Are his loving wife Theresa Davis Crowder ,brother Hugh W. Crowder Jr. and his wife Ruthann ,Mother-inlaw Jane Davis ,two sister inlaws Cathy Spain and her husband Carl, and Verna Davis. Brother...
Barbara Wills Whitchurch
Jun 11, 2015
Barbara Wills Whitchurch, 83, of S. Prince George, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Savannah Joseph Livesay, Sr. and Nannie Jones Cabiness Livesay Corning; and brother, Lynn B. Livesay. She is survived by her husband, Richard Whitchurch, Jr.; children, Martin L. Becker, Sharon Cimburke, Richard M. Whitchurch, III., and Ryan M....
Elwell Dewey Barbour Jr.
Jun 10, 2015
Elwell Dewey “Ed” Barbour, Jr., 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Elwell D. and Ada Williams Barbour. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Sigmon, and his son-in-law, Thomas Dietz. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Barbour retired after a 47 year career...
Carl Francis Wilson
Jun 10, 2015
Carl Francis Wilson, 83, of N. Chesterfield, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Kate Wilson of Rivesville, WV; his loving daughter, Carla Sue Wilson; and a sister, Vera Carallino. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Darlene L. Wilson;...
Mary Lucille Slaughter
Jun 9, 2015
Mary Lucille Drummond Slaughter, "Nanny", went home to Heaven Monday, June 8, 2015. She was 103 years old. She was born the year the Titanic sank, the year New Mexico and Arizona became states, the year Girl Scouts of America was founded, and the year Taft was President (she has seen 18 Presidents). She was 2 years old when WWI...
Nancy Ruth Stevens
Jun 9, 2015
Nancy Ruth Stevens, 62, of S. Chesterfield, VA passed away on June 9, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late John Washington and Ruth Odell Woodlief Cabaniss. Mrs. Stevens retired from Estes Trucking as a clerk after many years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Ray D. Stevens; one...
Maxine Bishop Coburn
Jun 9, 2015
Maxine B. Coburn, 91, of Church Road, passed away on June 9, 2015. Born in Dinwiddie, VA on October 3, 1923 she was the daughter of the late John Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Williams Bishop; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert E. “Tommy” Coburn. Mrs. Coburn was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and was...
Kathryn Longest Daniels
Jun 7, 2015
Kathryn Paige Longest Daniels, 72, of Chester and Louisa, departed this earth Sunday, June 7, 2015. She was born August 23, 1942 to James Louis Longest and Ruth Guinn Longest. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son-in-law, Kim Allen Smith. Kay spent her career in various aspects of the real estate business and was a well-respected...
Teresa S. Hawkins
Jun 7, 2015
Teresa Schub Hawkins, 83, of Dinwiddie Co., VA passed away on June 7, 2015. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret McNamara Schub; and was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mrs. Hawkins retired from Philip Morris after 18 years of service, and had previously worked for Allied...
Sierra-Lynn Barbara Wise
Jun 6, 2015
Sierra-Lynn Barbara Wise, 18, of Prince George, VA passed away suddenly on June 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard J. Wilson; and her paternal grandfather, Eugene J. Thomas. Sierra was a 2015 graduate of Prince George County High School and a graduate of the Auto Tech Class at Rowanty Technical Center. Sierra had worked...
Mary Elizabeth Dickson Angevine
Jun 3, 2015
Mary Elizabeth (Dickson) Angevine, known as Betty, passed away at Dunlop House in Colonial Heights, VA on June 3, 2015. Betty was born in Boston, MA on January 3, 1932 to John Dickson and Mary Sarah (Maxwell) Dickson. She is predeceased by her her husband of 58 years, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Robert (Bob) Chalmers Angevine. Betty is survived by their...
Morton "Pete" L. Conwell, Jr.
Jun 2, 2015
Morton Lee “Pete” Conwell, Jr., 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away June 2, 2015. Born in Stony Creek, Virginia, he was the son of the late Morton Lee Conwell, Sr. and Edna Williamson Conwell. He had a strong passion and love for the game of baseball. Pete played 4 years in the minor leagues finishing up in 1951 with the...
Karen Sue Baker Crosby
Jun 1, 2015
Karen Sue Baker Crosby, 67, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Norris Baker. Karen is survived by her husband, George “Mike” Crosby; mother, Claire Meares Baker; brother, Norris Michael Baker (Joan); sister, Jennifer Baker DeLony (James); brother, George Emerson Baker (Sheri); 4 nephews and...
Roselyn Mayes Talbott
May 30, 2015
Roselyn Mayes Talbott, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Petersburg died Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was born on January 12, 1926 to the late Thomas Travis and Lottie Collier Mayes and was the youngest of nine children and the last survivor of her siblings. Mrs. Talbott was preceded in death by her husband, Royal Marshall Talbott. She was born and...
Ellis Earl Smith Jr.
May 30, 2015
Ellis Earl Smith, Jr., 93, of Disputanta, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Ellis Earl Smith, Sr. and Cecilia Rosenstock Crowley and was also preceded in death by his wives, Carolyn VanNess Smith and Jeanne Richardson Smith; daughter, Ellisa Ozmore. Mr. Smith served his country proudly in the United...
Franklin Daniel Talbott Sr.
May 30, 2015
Franklin Daniel Talbott, Sr., 74, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Raymond & Bessie Garner Talbott. Frank was the owner and operator of Talbott Home Improvements for many years. Mr. Talbott was a retired Senior Sergeant from the United States Army and was awarded the...
