Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Marlene Beverley Braver Wilks
May 12, 2015
Marlene Beverley Braver Wilks passed away on May 12, 2015. She was born in Richmond, VA on August 2, 1937 to the late Charles and Blanche Barney Braver. Marlene grew up in Petersburg, VA, graduating from Petersburg High School in 1954. She attended UNC– Greensboro, and graduated with an English degree in 1958. After college, Marlene taught high school briefly...
James Erskine Evans
May 11, 2015
Evans, James E., 60, of Chesterfield, VA departed this life suddenly on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Bill Evans, and brother, Dunbar Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Tamara Joyner Evans; three sons, Jamie Evans and wife, Carolina, Jordan Evans and John Evans; his stepchildren, Cortney Arnold and Brandon...
Winfred Harrison Riggs
May 11, 2015
Winfred “Nick” Harrison Riggs, 71, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Harrison E. and Lillian Wyatt Riggs. Nick was a former member of Ivey Memorial Methodist Church in Colonial Heights. He retired from Phillip Morris and Petersburg Builders Supply. Nick is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ann...
Earl Mayfield Cole
May 11, 2015
Earl Mayfield Cole, 87, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Cole and Lena Freemeyer; and wife, Mary Bristow Cole. Earl was a long-time member of the Bensley Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad. In his free time he enjoyed spending time at his cottage on the Chesapeake Bay....
Kathryn Elizabeth Underwood Skalsky
May 10, 2015
Kathryn Elizabeth Underwood Skalsky, 49, of Prince George, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carson Underwood. Kathryn loved the Lord with all of her heart and was a member of Crossroads Ministry in Petersburg. She also loved butterflies and enjoyed singing. She is survived by her loving...
Phyllis Marie Schrum
May 10, 2015
Phyllis Marie Schrum, 73, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Allen and Margaret Overby Elder. Some of Phyllis’ favorite activities were throwing darts and dancing. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Warren; son, Eddie Bruce and his wife, Terijo; grandson, Wesley Warren; two brothers,...
Barbara Anne Gephart
May 10, 2015
Barbara Anne Gephart, 82, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Doris Gephart; sisters, Edith Puckett, Ethel Johnson and Frances Adams. She is survived by her children, Karan Petersen (Mark), Renee Moore (Charlie), Tony Porter (Carol) and Davit Porter (Theresa); 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren....
Shakira Diamond Henry
May 10, 2015
Shakira Diamond Henry, 19, of Chester, VA passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was a 2013 graduate of Thomas Dale High School, where she graduated with honors. Shakira continued her impressive academic accomplishments by attending the University of Richmond, majoring in finance and business administration. In her short life, Shakira touched many with her compassionate and inviting...
Patricia Jane Reed
May 9, 2015
Patricia Jane Reed, 79, of Chester, VA, died surrounded by family Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was born in Brownfield, PA the daughter of the late Jessie and Mildred Mitchell. Before moving to Virginia, three years ago, Patricia lived in Milltown, NJ for 33 years and was an avid NY Yankees and tennis fan. She is survived by her loving...
Gary Lee Bowman Sr.
May 9, 2015
Gary Lee Bowman, Sr., 60, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Bowman; sister, Mabel Cummings; brother, Ted D. Bowman, Jr. He is survived by his son, Gary L. Bowman, Jr. and wife, Holli; mother, Julia Bowman; brothers, Walter Bowman (Desiree DeAnn) and Danny Bowman (Ruthie); sister, Lisa...
William Arnold Neel
May 8, 2015
William Arnold “Bill” Neel, 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Garnetta Neel. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janet W. Neel; sons, David Neel and wife Anita, Pierce Neel and wife Bonnie; grandchildren, David, Logan, Danielle and Bryce Neel; sisters, Debbie...
William Thomas Moore
May 7, 2015
William Thomas Moore “Winkie”, 57, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Keimer Moore; and son, Cameron Moore. William was a past member of the Petersburg Mormon Church and the Huntington Court Methodist Church in Roanoke. He also was a member of the Richmond Dive Club and the Civitian Club. William...
Hazel Holloman Barden
May 7, 2015
Hazel Holloman Barden, 84, of Chesterfield County, went to be with the Angels on Thursday, May 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, George King Barden; son William Nelson Holloman; grandson, Donnie Saunders; parents John and Carrie Frith; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children,...
Arthur Webb Chappell Jr.
May 4, 2015
Arthur Webb “A.W.” Chappell, Jr., 78, of Carson, VA, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Webb “Patty” Chappell, Sr. and Pattie B. Butterworth Chappell. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carolyn Crump Chappell; two daughters, Pattie Lou Futrell and husband, Wingate, and Mary Susan...
Sarah Scarborough Harvell
May 3, 2015
Sarah Scarborough Harvell, 84, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, she was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Clifton and Maggie Worrell Scarborough, her husband, Lorenzo Byrd Harvell, and an aunt and uncle who raised her, Pearl and Sam Williamson. She was a loving mother and a member of Second Presbyterian Church....
Melvin Thomas Gravitte Iii
May 3, 2015
GRAVITTE, Melvin Thomas; III (Tom) of Dinwiddie, Virginia. He was born in Carson, Virginia went to be with the lord on May 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Thomas Gravitte; II and his mother, Hattie Sparks Gravitte. He is survived by his wife, Linda Gravitte; two children Kevin Kirsh and Lisa Coleman (Frankie); his mother...
Gordon Leon Mccandless
May 2, 2015
McCANDLESS, GORDON LEON, 92, died Friday, May 1, 2015. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Hilma and brothers Kenneth and Donald. Surviving is daughter, Barbara Jellison (Dale) and son, Melvin McCandless (Janice), grandchildren, Jason McCandless, Sonja McCandless,...
Barbara Marks Purdie
May 1, 2015
Barbara Marks Purdie, 67, of Petersburg, VA passed away on May 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Pauline Marks. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Morris R. Purdie; daughters, Tonya Gregory (Thomas) and Kimberly McCann (Earl); grandchildren, Stacey, Zachary and Ethan; great grandchildren, Anyshia, Tashon and Jaxon; brother, Wayne Marks...
Frances Virginia Antle
Apr 30, 2015
Frances Virginia Wright Antle, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Born in Buckingham County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elmo Walker and Frances Sloan Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Antle; and son, Frederick C. Sprouse. She is survived by her son, Steven W. Antle and...
Gerald Meredith Evans
Apr 29, 2015
Gerald M. “Jerry” Evans, loving widowed husband, father, and grandfather, went to his Heavenly reward on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Pinehurst, NC. Born in Matoaca, VA, he was a lifelong member of Matoaca United Methodist Church and attended Matoaca Elementary School. Jerry was known in his youth as “Pickles” and at Petersburg High School as “Freight Train Evans,” but...
