Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Claiborne Franklin "Skippy" Leonard, Sr.
Jan 9, 2017
Claiborne “Skippy” F. Leonard, Sr., 79, of Petersburg, VA, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Skippy was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Helen Leonard, his twin brother, Bobby, and niece, Lori Leonard. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Faye Griffin Leonard; two sons, Clay (Cosette) and Jason (Suzy); five...
Bernard Jackson Hawkins
Jan 9, 2017
Bernard Jackson “Jackie” Hawkins, 85, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was the son of the late Turner Jackson Hawkins and Minnie Lashley Barnes Hawkins. Jackie was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Schub Hawkins. He was a lifelong farmer and member of Old Hickory Hunt Club. In his spare time he loved to...
George Otto Voda
Jan 9, 2017
George Otto Voda, 58, of Dinwiddie County, VA, died Monday, January 09, 2017. A native of Colonial Heights, VA, he was the son of the late Bosalovic Otto and Pauline Chailmas Voda. George was an employee of CSX Railroad for 37 years and was looking forward to retiring in March of 2018. He is survived by his wife, Samantha Lynn...
Nancy Page Brockwell Hawks
Jan 7, 2017
Nancy Page Brockwell Hawks, 83 of Carson, Va., quietly passed away January 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Andrew Hawks, Jr.(W.A.); son, Wilbur Andrew Hawks III(Bill); her parents, Alvin and Ruth Brockwell; brother, Roy Brockwell; and sister, Ruth Gayle Oakley. Surviving are daughters, Gayle Phillips(Bruce), Donna Hayes(Billy), Bryan Phillingane(Herbert); daughter-in-law, Betty Hawks; special daughter, Misty...
Walter Lee Berry
Jan 7, 2017
Walter Lee Berry, 76, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, January 7, 2017 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell D. Berry and Mary S. Stegall; brother, Russell Allen Berry; daughter-in-law, Jane P. Berry and his loving wife of 46 years, Joyce S. Berry. Walter is survived by his children, Bruce...
Lloyd Clarence Gilley
Jan 6, 2017
Lloyd Clarence Gilley, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mona Ball Gilley; and wife, Mary E. Gilley. He is survived by his children, Andrew Gilley, Jeffery Gilley, and Donna Beck and husband, David; granddaughters, Kristin Hope Sprinkle and Elizabet McFetridge; and sister, Mary Lee McClain. A...
James Harvey Sumner
Jan 4, 2017
Pastor James Harvey Sumner entered the joy of his Lord through the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2017 at 1:15 AM. Pastor Sumner was born to Harvey “Doc” and Vonda Abel-Sumner on June 14, 1938 in Tifton, Georgia. On June 8, 1957, he married Clarissa Parker of Gibsonton, Florida. He served in the United...
Joyce Aquilla Rooks
Jan 4, 2017
Joyce Aquilla Rooks, 66, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lula Dixon; and brother, Marion Dixon. Joyce was an avid reader and busy with crafting. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She truly loved her husband, children, grandchildren and granddog, Smokey. She is survived...
Ruben Rudolph "Rudy" Morgan
Jan 4, 2017
Ruben Rudolph “Rudy” Morgan passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2017. Rudy was predeceased by his mother, Edith Marie and father, Clifford Edward Sr.; as well as his brothers, Clifford, (Jr.), Joseph (Jo), and Howard (“Buddy”). His surviving family includes his brother, Dicky and his sisters, Shirley and Barbara. Rudy was married to Alice Lum Morgan who...
Mary Lowrance Greenwood
Jan 4, 2017
Mary Lowrance Greenwood, 75, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar G. and Lillian Brunell Lowrance. Mary was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir and played the piano and flute. She was also a member...
Linda Frances Johnson
Jan 3, 2017
Linda Frances Johnson, 74, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Romulas Everette and Elizabeth Miller Latham. Linda graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk and worked for the F.B.I in the laboratory for 8 years in Washington, D.C. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She...
Manley Lee Umheller
Jan 3, 2017
Manley Lee Drumheller, 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and son. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore & Clara Drumheller; and a brother, Marvin G. Drumheller. He is survived by wife, Doris W. Drumheller; a son, Tim Drumheller of Cape Cod, MA; brother, Malcolm K. Drumheller and...
Jeannette Esther Ritter Branch
Jan 3, 2017
Jeannette Esther Ritter Branch, 48, of N. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Ritter; and son, Brian Ritter. Jeannette was a member at Walthall Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She is survived by her mother, Inge Myers and devoted step-father, Danny Myers;...
Jean Reeves Wills
Jan 2, 2017
Jean Reeves Wills, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Lee Reeves and Lera Wells Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar B. Wills. Jean was a faithful member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Petersburg. She loved animals, reading...
Louis Alan Barnette
Jan 1, 2017
Louis Alan Barnette, 47 of Chesterfield VA., passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2017. Louis is preceded in death by his father, Vernon R. Barnette, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Denise Barnette; mother, Reva Chafin Barnette. A memorial service will be held, 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Hopewell.
Nathan C. Lee
Jan 1, 2017
The Honorable Nathan C. Lee, resident of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the age of 60. Born on December 9, 1956 to Curtis and Irene Lee, he was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Jones Lee; and his step-mother, Lucille S. Lee. Nathan graduated from Hopewell High School in 1975, James Madison University in...
Ethel Brockwell Blankenship
Jan 1, 2017
Ethel Brockwell Blankenship, 91 of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 1,2017, at Waverly Rehabilitation Center from an extended illness. Born in Prince George, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Junius and Maude Avery. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Archie F. Brockwell and Leslie L. Blankenship, sister, Francis Fry, great-grandchild, Dylan Brockwell. She...
