Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jerry Bennett Sullivan
Jan 8, 2014
Jerry Bennett Sullivan, 95, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. in Petersburg. Jerry is survived by his dearest friend and long time companion, Dorothy M. Byrne; and the Byrne family, Linda Marshall, George Wells,...
Jermae Germaine Moore
Jan 8, 2014
Jermae “Germaine” Moore, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Born in Harmony, VA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Doyle and Janie Maude Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forest Lee Moore. Germaine graduated from Dinwiddie High School Class of 1951, was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist for...
Hazel Thompson Libby
Jan 7, 2014
Hazel Thompson Libby, 87, a longtime resident of Hopewell, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in Brunswick County, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Monroe Thompson and Annie Mabyn Cannon James. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George D. Libby, a daughter, Gloria Wingo, and three brothers, Ray James, Jack James, Jr. and...
Milan Janeka
Jan 6, 2014
Milan Janeka of Disputanta passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Annie Evans Janeka; daughter, Jean Diane Janeka; and brother, George Janeka. Milan enjoyed hunting, was a proud farmer, and a lifelong resident of Prince George County, VA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Millis...
Jacqueline Jeanne Watson
Jan 6, 2014
Jacqueline Jeanne Watson, 88, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. Born in Union City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Margaret Maloney Ryan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Milford H. Watson. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morton; two granddaughters, Margaret Colucci and Allison Day; great-grandson, Joseph...
Barton Adair Steffy
Jan 6, 2014
Barton Adair Steffy, 64, of Chester, passed away on January 6, 2014. Born in Canton, OH, he was the son of the late Willis Steffy and Mavis Felton Manning. Mr. Steffy was a United States Air Force Veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was retired from DuPont and also attended Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church. Mr. Steffy is survived by...
Patricia Ann Russell Moody
Jan 5, 2014
Patricia Ann Russell Moody, 67, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Kent Russell, Sr. and an infant, Baby Boy Moody. She worked for the Appomattox River Soil and Water Conservation district office in Dinwiddie County and worked as...
Edith Alexander Selinger Gubkin
Jan 3, 2014
Edith Alexander Selinger Gubkin, 94, died January 3, 2014 after a short illness. Though so many loved ones passed away before her, she had a sunny disposition that charmed everyone. Always on the go, she often sang her theme song “Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.” Edith was twice-widowed: by Jack Selinger in 1961 and by Sam Gubkin in...
Roy E. Wilkerson
Jan 3, 2014
Roy Emerson Wilkerson, 58, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 3, 2014. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Waldo Emerson and Virginia Woodall Wilkerson; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tony; and one sister, Shirley. Roy loved music and gardening. He was employed at the Food Lion Distribution Company in Disputanta...
Albert Edward Gray
Jan 1, 2014
Albert Edward Gray, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on January 1, 2014. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Wilma Harrison Gray. Mr. Gray is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Doris Hatchell Gray; four daughters, Brenda G. Musselwhite, Barbara G. Ivey and husband, Troy, Lydia G. Ivey, and Jewel G....
Doreen Matthews Carden
Dec 28, 2013
Victoria Doreen Matthews Carden of Petersburg, VA, widow of Charles Perry Carden, died on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at age 93. Born on March 29, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Charles Harding Matthews of Southampton, England and Lillian Florence Darnley Matthews of London, England. She lived in London, England for two years and...
Leamon Wilkins Sr.
Dec 28, 2013
Leamon Wilkins, Sr., 83, affectionately known as “Pops” departed this life the morning of December 28, 2013 at Chippenham Johnston Willis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Proudly, before daddy’s death, he professed Jesus as his Savior. He was born August 20, 1930 in Dublin, NC. to the late Luther and Lola Wilkins. He was preceded in death by his...
Franklin Eugene Burkey
Dec 27, 2013
Franklin Eugene Burkey, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Parkersburg, WVA, he was the son of the late Bennie Eugene Burkey and Lila Gatrell Casto. Mr. Burkey was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of Hercules, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Goff Burkey; children, Cheryl Burkey Umbel and husband,...
Robert Cody Jones
Dec 27, 2013
Robert Cody Jones, 23, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013. Cody is survived by his beloved son, Damien; mother and father, Donna and F.J. Bushman; sister, Stevie Jones; brother, Zack Radford; step-brother, Andrew Bushman; step-sister, Tiffany Bushman; grandmother, Donna Fones; grandfather, Mike Fitzgerald; uncle, Michael Fitzgerald; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends...
Mary Ann Delbridge Jenkins
Dec 27, 2013
Mary Ann Delbridge Jenkins, 81, of Chester, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Lawrenceville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Susie Delbridge. Mrs. Jenkins was a faithful member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Lester O. Jenkins; son, Steve M. Jenkins and his...
William Bellinger Butler Sr.
Dec 26, 2013
William Bellinger Butler, Sr., 93, of Henrico, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Rush and Louise Bellinger Butler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margaret M. Butler. Mr. Butler worked for RF&P Rail Road. He first worked with steam engines and later...
Beverley Roper Myhre
Dec 25, 2013
Beverley Roper Myhre. Petersburg/Chester, VA—Beverley Roper Myhre, 76, passed peacefully with family by her side on December 25, 2013, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, John, and her parents, Bartlett and Victoria T. Roper. Left to cherish her memory are her twin brother, Bartlett Roper, Jr; nieces, Victoria Roper Hill and Lauren Roper Newman; and nephews,...
Doris Holmes Bragg
Dec 24, 2013
Doris Holmes Bragg, 87, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. She was born in Petersburg, VA, and the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Essie Cooley Holmes. Ms. Bragg was the widow of William Herbert “Freck” Bragg. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley E. Lundie; sister, Helen Rowlett; brothers, John Scott...
Edward Mcnamara Smith
Dec 24, 2013
Edward McNamara Smith, 64, of Midlothian, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Edward Smith and Mabel Dabney Reames. Mr. Smith retired after 26 years with Bank of America and at his time of passing was Chief Development Officer with Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He is survived by his...
