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James “Bubba” T. Wall, 76, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph T. and Alma Brockwell Wall; and sister, Barbara Poole. He was the leader of the Antique Band. Music was the love of Bubba’s life. He is survived by two sisters, Ann Carwile and Helen Wall; two...
Doris Wilson Westerholm of Hopewell, VA , passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Westerholm; and her parents, William Edgar and Alice Rouse Wilson. Doris was a lifelong resident of Hopewell, VA. She was a majorette for the H.H.S. Blue Devil...
Dorothy Paige Olsen Ford, 86, of Hopewell passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Born in Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late William C. Olsen and Ada Powell Olsen. She was also preceded in death by husband, Thomas W. Ford, Sr. Dorothy enjoyed giving back and being active in her community. She was a member of St. John’s...
Cameron Dunlop Hall, Jr., 82, of Petersburg, departed this life on December 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cameron D. Hall, Sr., and Hazel Perkins Hall. He is survived by four first cousins, Robert Van Dyke of Fort Lee, NJ, Lorraine Winfield of Williamsburg, Raymond L. Poarch of Stony Creek, and William S. Poarch of Jarratt;...
Milford Thomas Walker, 81, of Prince George, VA, died Monday, December 19, 2016. Born in Hampton, VA, he was the son of the late MSGT Walter S. and Dorothy E. Walker. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1952, Mr. Walker enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, aboard the USS Hancock, USS Iwo Jima...
Sarah Elizabeth Brown Calkins, 60, of Petersburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, but spent her youth in Appomattox, VA. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Berkley Brown and Kathleen Smith Brown; sister, Jean Ogg; and niece, Kathleen “Kitty” Fudula. She is survived by her husband of 40 years,...
Anne Marie Pope Sanford, 83, matriarch and force of nature, passed from this world on to the next, on the evening of December 18, 2016, to be met with open arms by her eternal sweetheart, Alvin Kenneth Sanford, Sr. and favorite daughter-in-law, Vicki Lynn Peaden Sanford. Raised in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, she made her life in Prince George, Virginia,...
David Weaver Cook, 92, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was the son of the late Albert Cook and Lessie Miller Cook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Cook. David served in the United States Army during WWII where he helped build the China-Burma Line. He was employed with Hercules retiring after...
Jeffery Lee Harris, 55, of Hopewell, went to be with God at his home on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Preceding him on this journey was his father Jimmy C. Harris; grandparents, Robert and Mary Chapman and Rev. John and Betty Harris. He is survived by his mother, Peggy C. Harris; sister, Beverly Harris; four sons, Jeffery Wahnon and his wife,...
No public obituary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Family being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
Robert Edward “Robbie” Gay, 41, of Hopewell, VA passed away on December 16, 2016. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a passion for fishing and boating. He loved being near the water. He is survived by his three sons, Cullen Gay, Corey Gay, and Ashton Gay; parents, James and Connie Gay; sister, Cathy Ellis...
James Robert “Bobby” Andrews, Sr, 80, of DeWitt, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:11 p.m. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Linwood Lee Andrews and Minnie Lucille Stell Andrews. He was also preceded in death by wife, Hazel L. Andrews; brothers, Gerald Wayne Andrews, Dennis Ray Andrews, and Raymond Marvin Andrews. He...
Virginia B. Thompson, 63, of Dinwiddie, peacefully went into eternal sleep on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016. Born, September 10th, 1953, Virginia Dare Brockwell went on to create a life full of love. Virginia graduated from Prince George High School in 1970. All those that knew her then always speak of the beautiful person she was inside and out. A man...
Preston Edward Hare, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late James D. Hare and Mary Gaston Brockwell Hare. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lillian Hare; and best friend, Charlie Fenderson. Mr. Hare was a graduate of Virginia Tech University Class of...
Charlotte Anderson Jerrell, 80, of Chester, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Luxembourg, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Charlotte Blasius. She was also preceded in death by husband, John B. Jerrell, and a son, Michael Anderson. She is survived by her son, Mark Anderson and his wife, Melissa; and grandson, Dylan Anderson. A...
Scotia Attaway Synan died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Mrs. Synan was predeceased by her precious husband Wayne N. Synan, her parents Caroline Gibson Reid and James Carlisle Attaway and her brother Cecil Reid Attaway. Mrs. Synan is survived by her children, Michael Synan of Orlando, FL (wife, Mindy and children Kinsley and Rylan) and Scotia Synan...
Robert Francis “Bobby” Pecht, Jr., of Colonial Heights, VA, died December 11, 2016, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Pecht, Sr. and Frances Crawford Pecht, and his beloved grandson, Nicholas Clarke. He is survived by his devoted wife, Daryl Rainey Pecht; four children, Robbie Pecht (Rebecca Akers) and Cindy Pecht (Keith Clarke) of...
Johanna Buyalos Ortiz, 88, of Richmond passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born April 22, 1928, in Petersburg, VA. She was married to Dr. Eduardo Ortiz in 1950 for 53 years until his death. She earned her Nursing Degree in 1949. For 25 years she was the Office Manager at her husband’s dental practice in Hopewell. Her passions...
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