Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Pearl Edith Holton
Nov 20, 2014
Pearl Edith Holton, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Allie William Fers and Lois Gertrude Covington Fers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jake McNeal Holton, Sr. Mrs. Holton is survived by her sister, Lucille Smith and her husband, Hurley; two grandsons;...
Mary Evangeline Bland
Nov 19, 2014
Mary Evangeline McCracken Bland, 98, of Petersburg, VA passed away on November 19, 2014. Born in Spartanburg, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Alden Howell and Frances McCravy McCracken; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Vernon Bland; one sister, Rebecca M. Edward; and a brother, Isaac McCracken. Mrs. Bland was a longtime faithful member...
Christine Brockwell Martin
Nov 19, 2014
Christine Brockwell Martin, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Percy Winston Brockwell and Lucille Dillon Brockwell. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband of 66 years, William E. Martin; five children, Betty Hobbs, Brenda Kump, John Martin and his wife, Brenda, Gerald Martin and his wife, Janet,...
Doris Demaris Pittman Rainey
Nov 18, 2014
Doris DeMaris Pitman Rainey, 89, of Dinwiddie, widow of Oris Marion Rainey, Sr., passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born and raised in Northumberland County, Doris graduated from Westhampton College and moved to Dinwiddie where she taught in the public school system for several years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Kincaid...
William Holt Messerly
Nov 18, 2014
William Holt Messerly, 82, passed away on November 18, 2014. Born in Birmingham, AL, on October 4th, 1932, son of James H. and Mary Frances Messerly. Retired Regional Manager, (VA & NC) of Continental Forest Industries. A native of Jacksonville, FL, he has lived in Chester, VA since 1965. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson...
Kenneth Frances Daniel
Nov 18, 2014
Kenneth Frances Daniel, 55, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his father, Mason Penelton Daniel Jr.; and a brother, James Michael Daniel. Mr. Daniel is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann Daniel; three brothers, Steve Allen Daniel, Mason Penelton Daniel III, and...
Lillian Adams Bullard
Nov 17, 2014
Lillian Adams Bullard, 101, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Barry and Ada Adams. She was a charter member of the Dinwiddie Lions Club and a member of Matoaca Baptist Church. She is survived by her lifelong friends, Pauline Ogburn, Evelyn Neace, Blanche Powell, Elise Bushman, Hattie Meredith, Bernard...
Beverly Lee "Bet" Fisher
Nov 15, 2014
Beverly Lee “Bet” Fisher, 67, of Ford, VA passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Alva Sydnor Sr., and Sally Frances Powell Fisher; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Alva S. Fisher, Jr; and former father-in-law, Thomas Waverly “Buck” Lewis. He was the...
Margie Mae Plummer Brown
Nov 14, 2014
Margie Mae Plummer Brown, 89, of Petersburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born the daughter of the late Oscar K., Sr. and Lillie Mae Turner Plummer. She was baptized at an early age and joined Bethany Missionary Baptist Church where she became a member and served earlier as a member of the...
John William Elmore Sr.
Nov 14, 2014
John William Elmore Sr., 88, of Dinwiddie, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 14th. He was the son of the late Sydnor Robinson Elmore Sr. and Annie Lee (Gray) Elmore. He was also preceded in death by his son John William Elmore Jr., three brothers Sydnor Robinson Elmore Jr., Warren Marshall Elmore, Randolph Madison Elmore and a sister...
Karen Aldridge Bornstein
Nov 14, 2014
Karen Aldridge Bornstein, age 61, of Disputanta, died on November 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Snead Aldridge and her sister-in-law, Bessie Aldridge. Karen worked as a registered nurse as a Liver Transplant Coordinator at MCV/VCU for many years. Mrs. Bornstein was a life member of Prince George Emergency Crew, a volunteer for James River...
Paul Andrew Survello
Nov 13, 2014
Paul Andrew Survello, 75, of N. Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Alice Bray Survello; daughter-in-law, Anne Bagley Survello; and a cousin, John Bray. Mr. Survello is survived by his wife, Sandra Survello; sons, Paul Michael Survello, John Scott Survello and wife Donna, Patrick Survello and wife Sheila,...
Shirley Jean Romanchock
Nov 13, 2014
Shirley Jean Romanchock, 84, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Born in Quincy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul Hance Smith and Phyllis Newman Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband, Theodore R. Romanchock; and sister, Nora Lee O’Hara. Mrs. Romanchock served in the Women’s Army Corps retiring from Civil Service at...
Robert "Bobby" Osborne Johnson
Nov 12, 2014
Robert “Bobby” Osborne Johnson, 69, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Wilton Lee Johnson, Sr. and Lillian Bishop Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Dwayne Johnson. Mr. Johnson was employed with UPS and retired after 25 years. He was also...
James Madison Williams
Nov 11, 2014
James Madison Williams, 79, of West Columbia, SC, formerly of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Born on March 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Norman Harrison and Ellen Nase Robertson Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rosa W. Cannon; brothers, Wirt R. Williams, Norman H. Williams, Jr., and John...
Dorothy Pollay Morgan
Nov 11, 2014
Dorothy Pollay Morgan, 91, of North Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .
Jerry W. Harville
Nov 9, 2014
Jerry Wilfred Harville, 67, of Carson, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harville was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred B. and Mildred King Harville. Jerry was a devoted lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church in Carson. He was a graduate of Prince George High School and Virginia Commonwealth University. He...
Ruth Mary Strouth
Nov 9, 2014
Ruth Mary Strouth, 91, of DeWitt, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Waldo Torrey and Mary Bernice Wile Harlow. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Joseph Staszewski; daughter, Nancy Laurel Staszewski Chaisson; brothers, Waldo T. Harlow, Jr. and Joseph H. Harlow. Ms. Strouth’s career as...
Maria Dietl Lewis
Nov 9, 2014
Maria Dietl Lewis born in Konzell Bavaria, Germany went to be with the lord on Sunday November 9th, 2014, at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Ottilie Dietl, sister Irma Herbst, brother Reinhard Dietl, husband Bernard ” B.A.” Lewis, and son Thomas Lewis. She is survived by her longtime companion Lewis Radi, sisters Helga...
Joseph William Wells
Nov 8, 2014
Joseph William Wells, 73, of Prince George, passed away Saturday, November 08, 2014 at his residence. Born in Ivor, VA, he was the son of the late James Everett and Effie Bryant Wells. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gordon Wells, three brothers, Jim Everett Wells, Robert Wells and Martin S. Wells, and two sisters, Annie...
