Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Diana Jane Gillian
May 31, 2014
Diana Jane Gillian, 59, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by the late John Elbert and Madeline Brown-Belcher. Diana was very loving and caring. She was a devoted member of All Saints Chapel Free Catholic Church. Diana was survived by her husband, Dennis Gillian; daughter, Melissa Brianna Gillian; grandchildren, Destiny and...
Helen Mayo Caudle Taylor
May 31, 2014
Helen Mayo Caudle Taylor, 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Born in Henderson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lorenzo and Mannie Turner Caudle. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Earnest L. Sadler; daughter, Dianne Sadler Lowery; son, Randy Dabney Taylor; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; son-in-law, Charlie. The family will...
Audrey Joyner Hooker
May 30, 2014
Audrey Joyner Hooker, 84, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Lucille Long Joyner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willis Clayton Hooker; and daughter, Joyce Ann Early. Audrey is survived by her son, James Hooker (Vickie); adopted son,...
Bob James Zimmerman
May 29, 2014
Bob James Zimmerman, 51, of McKenney, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Bob was employed with VDOT for 27 years and was Resident Administrator for the Petersburg Residency at the time of his death. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Tanya Wrenn Zimmerman; son, James Wesley Zimmerman; parents,...
Guy Lewis Laine
May 29, 2014
Guy Lewis Laine of Colonial Heights, Virginia, died at the age of 79 on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at MCV after a brief illness. He was born January 21, 1935 in Petersburg, VA. Mr. Laine is survived by his dear wife, Mildred Q. Laine of Golden Living Center, Petersburg. They were married for 57 years, the last four of which...
Wesley C. Campbell
May 28, 2014
Wesley C. Campbell, 42, of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. A lifelong resident of Prince George County, Wes gave many years of devoted service as a volunteer fire fighter and EMS provider. He was a Past Chief of Carson Volunteer Fire Department, past member of Prince George Emergency Crew, and a member of Stony Creek Volunteer Fire...
Josephine Moss Stidham
May 27, 2014
Josephine Moss Stidham, 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Born in Goochland, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Russell and Viola Hawk Moss. She was also preceded in death by husband, Coy A. Stidham; and two sons, Junior and Larry Frank. Josephine retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company after 30 years of...
Margot Herta Quindt Parendo
May 26, 2014
Margot Herta (Hetty) Quindt Parendo was born on October 1st, 1930 in Dessau, Germany. Her parents were Herta Weidemann and Hammond Quindt. She was one of four children. Her brother died in WWII. She also had 2 sisters, Anneliese (deceased) and Gertrud. She has numerous nieces and nephews in Alabama, New York, South Carolina and Germany. She met and married...
Talmadge Leroy Hill
May 24, 2014
Talmadge Leroy Hill, 82, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Born in Milan, GA he was the son of the late Richard and Lola Spires Hill; and was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Richard Hill. Mr. Hill retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Aviation Electrician after 20 years of service. Following...
William Baskerville Knott Jr.
May 24, 2014
William Baskerville Knott, Jr., 82 years old, of Sutherland, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2014. He was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia on May 19, 1932 and was the son of the late William B. Knott, Sr. and Virginia T. Knott. He was a lifelong member of Smyrna Baptist Church where he served over the years as...
Betty Lee Hawkins
May 23, 2014
Betty Lee Hawkins, 75, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Fenton P. Hawkins and her mother, Rosa Lee Hawkins. She will be greatly missed by her devoted love, Fred Lee Shockley and many friends. We love you and will miss you. A graveside service will...
Marguerite Hubbard Giesecke
May 23, 2014
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Blandford Cemetery.
Adrianne Corliss Haynes
May 21, 2014
Adrianne “Addie” Corliss Haynes, 62, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2014. Addie was preceded in death by her daddy, Oliver James Martin, Sr.; and sister, Patricia Mason. She is survived by her mother, Frances Martin; daughter, Julia Emory Hudson and her husband, Keith, Sr.; grandson, Keith Hudson, Jr.; two granddaughters, Victoria Nicole and Olivia Dallas Hudson;...
Francisco Gutierrez
May 20, 2014
Francisco Gutierrez, 80, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2014. Born in Salt Creek, Pueblo, Colorado he was the son of the late Francisco G. and Mariquyta Archuletta Gutierrez; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Helen Abbie Gutierrez; and fourteen brothers and sisters. Mr. Gutierrez retired from...
Mary Lee Clark
May 20, 2014
Mary Lee Clark, 79, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Born in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Beulah Harrison Russell. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Travis Clark. A loving mother and grandmother, Mary was known as “Nanny” to family members and her many friends. She loved to make...
Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Green Wann
May 20, 2014
Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Green Wann, of Chester, VA, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born January 6, 1932, the daughter of the late J. Emmor and Eleanor L. Green, and grew up in the West Chester, PA area. Dottie was known for her quick smile, kind words and generous heart for everyone who...
Curtis Eugene Bell
May 18, 2014
Curtis Eugene Bell, 77, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis P. and Hazel Webb Bell; a great-grandchild, Peyton Laws; and a brother, Jimmy R. Bell. He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Bell; daughters, Mary Ann Marshall and her husband, James, and Sarah Goss and her husband,...
Nancy Ellerton Deibert Williams
May 18, 2014
Nancy Ellerton Deibert Williams died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, the 18th of May, 2014, at The Hermitage in Richmond, VA, after a three-year struggle with dementia. Born July 9, 1933 in Norfolk, VA, Nancy was the daughter of Gertrude Ellerton and James Henry Deibert. Nancy was raised in Petersburg, VA, and was a graduate of Petersburg High School...
Joseph Louis Dotson Iii.
May 18, 2014
Joseph Louis Dotson, III, 76 of Chester, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Joseph Louis Dotson, II and Minnie Lee Fulkerson Dotson. Mr. Dotson was a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chester, VA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Donoho Dotson;...
