Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Athleen Geddings Moore
Jul 6, 2016
Athleen Geddings Moore, 90, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Glenn Moore; parents, Boyce Christopher and Jane Arlene Pierson Geddings of Sumter, SC., and also her son, Darryl Andrews of Missouri. Granny “A” appreciated the care that Pam Lussier and Nicole Fenner showed her. She loved...
James Hartrell Thomas
Jul 5, 2016
James H. Thomas, 75, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was the owner of AAA General Contracting, and most recently employed by Belfor. James was preceded in death by his parents, Hartrell Holman and Elizabeth Bruce Thomas; and wife of 45 years, Edith Anne Thomas. He is survived by his most loved...
Gladys Mae Wright
Jul 4, 2016
Gladys Mae Wright, 71, of Petersburg, died Monday, July 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Albert and Gladys Ruth Jessup House. She was a retired machine operator of Philip Morris. She is survived by her husband, Eddie J. Wright; a daughter, Cindy F. Jones; two sons, Randy Jones and wife, Melanie and Jim E. Wright...
Griffin Wilder Clark
Jul 4, 2016
Griffin Wilder Clark, cherished son of Cynthia (Cindy) Wilder Clark and Kenneth (Kenny) Taylor Clark of Chester, died on July 4, 2016. Clark, also of Chester, was 21. He is also survived by his brother, Taylor Thomas Clark, sister in law Brittany Garter Clark, and the new light of his world, 6 month old niece, Camryn Gray Clark, all of...
Linda Lee Rozier
Jul 4, 2016
Linda Lee "Nookie" Harris Rozier, 67 of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2016. She was surrounded by loving family and friends as her spirit flew to Heaven's gate. Linda was retired from DuPont Elementary where she worked as an Instructional Assistant for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary...
Murray L. Cooper
Jul 2, 2016
Murray L. Cooper, 92 years old, last surviving son of Sol and Anna Cooper of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Murray was predeceased by his son, Bruce, his brother Bernard, Roslyn, his first wife of 26 years and his second wife, Renee of 33 years. He is survived by his son, Brian Cooper; daughter-in-law, Lois; two...
Kathleen Wall Rice
Jul 1, 2016
Kathleen Wall Rice “Kathy”, age 81, passed peacefully into heaven on July 1, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1935 in McComb, MS, the daughter of the late Fredrick Albert Wall and the late Julia Audelle Fenn Wall Peyton. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Benjamin Holt Rice of South Prince George,...
Lawrence Edward Pond
Jul 1, 2016
Lawrence Edward Pond, died Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 87, born on March 20, 1929. He was a native of Petersburg and the son of the late William Randolph Pond and Madeline Traylor Pond. He was also preceded in death by his devoted companion Dorothy L. Hare. He is survived by his son, Mark E. Pond (Kymberly);...
Kathleen "Kathy" Mae Palmer
Jun 30, 2016
Kathleen Mae (Harrigan) Palmer, 66, passed away on Thursday, June 30 at VCU Medical Center. Throughout her life, Kathy enjoyed music, painting, photography, cooking, the beach, and her family. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Kathy was preceded in death by Christabelle and John Harrigan and step-son Patrick Neil Palmer. She is survived by her beloved husband of thirty years, Charles Buckner...
Rebecca Simpson Ray
Jun 30, 2016
Rebecca Simpson Ray”Katy”, 57, formerly of Hopewell passed away on Thursday June 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Ray; son, Mark Powell. Katy is survived by her daughters, Angel Brown (Ernest), Julie Carter (Al), Heather Johnston (Kirk); granddaughters, Briana Brown, and Aryana Carter; niece Alma Aguilera (Steven Wheeler); brother Gene Gurganus, sisters, Laura Marroquin,...
Charles Franklin Brock
Jun 30, 2016
The greatest story teller of our life time, Charlie Brock, has gone to be with the Lord. Born in Highland County, VA near the Blue ridge mountains, Charlie had a larger than life personality that will be missed by all his friends and family. Always a world changer since birth, he joined the Navy at 18 years old, married Doris...
Alice Louise Slaughter
Jun 30, 2016
Alice Louise Slaughter, 87, of Prince George, VA., passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Garland T. Slaughter; Parents, Edgar F. and Anna B. Martin Auton; sister, Helen Fine; brother, Edward Auton; son-in-law, Larry Wilkes. Alice is survived by her children, Betty Pezzillo and husband, Frank, Michael Wayne Slaughter and wife, Anita, Dolores Rayfield...
James Hubert Price, Sr.
Jun 28, 2016
James H. Price, Sr., "Hutie", a lifelong resident of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord June 28th, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard "Poppy" Price and Ona Burton Price; and his beloved brother, George W. Price, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anne Price; his only son, James H....
Frances Bell Pritchett
Jun 27, 2016
Frances Bell Pritchett, widow of Irving H. Pritchett, Jr., died on June 27, 2016, at John Randolph Hospital in Hopewell. Mrs. Pritchett was born in McKenney, Virginia, on June 13, 1925, the youngest child of Irma Lanford and John Calvin Bell. She was graduated from Longwood State Teacher's College. She met Mr. Pritchett at Petersburg High School, and they were...
Paul Boothe Thomas, Sr.
Jun 27, 2016
THOMAS, Paul B. ("P.T."), of Prince George, VA, passed away at home on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the age of 90. Born in Heathsville, VA, Paul lived for most of his life in the Hopewell, VA area. He was a retired carpenter, a WWII Navy veteran, and an avid golfer and hunter. He was preceded in death by his...
Carl Edward Adkins, Jr
Jun 26, 2016
Carl Edward Adkins, Jr., of Norfolk, one of the Greatest Generation, entered Eternal Life on Sunday June 26, 2016 at the age of 95 years. He was born on October 12, 1920 in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Edward Adkins and Maude Elizabeth (formerly Moody) Adkins. Carl graduated from Marion High School, part of the class of 1937. He...
Lillian Watkins Floyd
Jun 24, 2016
Lillian Belle “Sweets” Watkins Floyd, 93, of N. Dinwiddie, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, William J. Floyd, who she deeply missed. She is survived by her son, Thomas W. Floyd and his wife, Martha; and beloved granddaughter, Shelby Floyd Holden and her husband, Bobby. Born...
Martha Dean Ashby
Jun 24, 2016
Martha Dean Tomlinson Ashby, 84, went to be with her Lord on June 24, 2016. Her devotion to her family and her unwavering belief in God defined her life and underscored all of her relationships. Martha was born to the late Lewis and Luelle Tomlinson, on November 5, 1931. Martha attended Longwood College and Smithdeal-Massey Business School. She worked as...
