Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Joseph Francis Wharton
Nov 1, 2013
Joseph Francis Wharton, 66, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ernest F. and Bertha Harding Wharton. Joseph was a proud veteran having served in the United States Army. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed...
John Kinsey "Jack" Eggleston
Oct 30, 2013
John Kinsey “Jack” Eggleston, 82, of Chesterfield County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Daniel and Julia Greene Eggleston. Jack served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in...
Adam Lee Johnson
Oct 30, 2013
Adam Lee Johnson, 55, of Petersburg, passed away on October 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Lois and Ben Nile; and a step-brother, Danny Crowder. Mr. Johnson was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and was well known to many as “Big Adam”. He is survived by his father, Bob Johnson and wife, Dot;...
William Stanley Bice
Oct 29, 2013
Dr. William Stanley Bice (Colonel, US Army, Retired) passed away at his home in Petersburg, Virginia, Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Dr. Bice, born April 28, 1928, was the sole son of William Dale and Lucille Graham Bice, a farming family in southern Illinois. After the passing of his father when he was six, Bill and his mother moved to Havana,...
Virginia Smith
Oct 29, 2013
Virginia "Ginny" Smith, 85, of Summerfield, Florida passed away October 29, 2013 at Sylvia's Hospice House in Ocala, Florida. She was born on February 12, 1928 in Keene, New Hampshire. Ginny was a retired registered nurse. She moved to Summerfield from Chester, VA in 1993. Virginia is survived by her husband, Wesley E. Smith of Summerfield, FL; four daughters, Andrea...
Logan "Bumpy" Cleveland Underwood Sr.
Oct 26, 2013
On October 26, 2013, God took home another one of His children, Logan Cleveland “Bumpy” Underwood, St. of Church Road, VA. Bumpy is preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy Virginia Underwood and Nancy U. Talley; and also by two wives, Oma Purdy Underwood and Margaret Christine Gill Underwood. He is survived by a son, Logan C. Underwood, Jr.; his...
Mary Jean Queensberry
Oct 24, 2013
Mary Jean Queensberry, 79, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013. She was born in Cave City Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Clydes Leo McConnaughhay and Madell Campbell McConnaughhay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Queensberry; and son, Joseph Leo Queensberry. Mary was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist...
Nelson Thomas Marshall Sr.
Oct 22, 2013
Nelson (Tommy) Marshall Sr, 84, of Hopewell passed away on October 22, 2013. He died peacefully in his sleep at Retreat Hospice. He is survived by his four children Nelson Marshall Jr. (Carol), Robert Marshall (Mindy), Darlene Anthony (Oscar) and Tamara Crawford. He has twelve grandchildren, Adam Marshall (Laura), Brian Marshall (Amy), Sean Marshall (Sarah), Christopher Marshall, Nick Marshall, Drew...
Florence Kay Temple
Oct 21, 2013
Florence Kay Temple, 92, of Deltaville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. Born in Charleston, WV on April 25, 1921, she was the daughter of James and Florence Kelly Kay. Her parents died during her childhood, leaving her to be reared by her uncle and aunt, George and Jean Kay Thomas. She attended the Warrenton Country School in...
Arthur John Foussekis
Oct 20, 2013
Arthur John Foussekis, 87, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late John G. and Evdoxia Kiritsi Foussekis. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Benita Krumel Foussekis; sister, Helen Marie Mattson. Mr. Foussekis is survived by his son, Arthur Brian Foussekis; daughter, Carol Ann...
Josephine Lauretta Johnston
Oct 20, 2013
Josephine Lauretta Rich Johnston died in Petersburg, VA on October 20, 2013. She was born on March 19, 1924 in Thompson, PA, the daughter of the late Saverio Rich and Giavonna DiCongelio. She is survived by the Rev. Robert Owen Johnston, her husband and friend of 61 years; their children Robert (Karen Blynn), Jeffrey, Laura Stephens, Lee Anne Hecker (Charles...
Adam Joseph Maciejczyk
Oct 18, 2013
Adam Maciejczyk, 20, from Chester, VA left this world on October 18, 2013 after a valiant battle to overcome the injuries from an auto accident on October 10, 2013. He was a blessing to his family and standing 6’8” tall, he was known as a gentle giant. Adam graduated from Matoaca High School in 2012 and went on to work...
Julia Etta Miles
Oct 16, 2013
Julia Etta (Crowder) Miles, 91, of Fairmont and formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Ettrick, Virginia on November 26, 1921, a daughter of the late John M. and Essie (Bridgewater) Crowder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clawrence Miles. Julia was a self-employed beautician by trade....
Angela Mach Connelly
Oct 16, 2013
Angela Mach Connelly, 60 of Dinwiddie, died unexpectedly on October 16, 2013, after several years of declining health. The fifth of five children born to Catherine and Stanley Mach, Angela grew up in the Petersburg area, was graduated from Gibbons High School, and attended Old Dominion University. She continued her studies in Business and Accounting at Solano College in California...
David Rudolph Futch
Oct 15, 2013
David Rudolph “Rudy” Futch, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hopewell. Mr. Futch was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean A. Futch; and his parents, Rufus B. and Betty Futch. Mr. Futch is survived by his...
Roderic Leon Hollis Jr.
Oct 15, 2013
Roderic Leon Hollis Jr., 50, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his sister, Venita Emory. Mr. Hollis is survived by his children, Christy Walls, David Hollis, and Joshua Hollis; grandchildren, Austin Walls, and Nicholas Walls; parents, Randy and Shirley Costigan Arnett; siblings, Jeffery Arnett, Bobby York, Charles York, Patricia Woodyard, Randy...
Jerry Alton Blaha
Oct 15, 2013
Jerry Alton Blaha, 78, of Petersburg, passed away on October 15, 2013. He was the son of the late Frank J. and Mary Mentlik Blaha; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary B. Woodard and Joan B. Skelton; and a brother, Francis J. Blaha, Sr. Jerry began his 38 year career with the Virginia Department of Transportation...
Mary Vesely Ozmore
Oct 14, 2013
Mary Vesely Ozmore, 78, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo G. and Mary Chudoba Vesely; loving husband, Robert J. Ozmore; brothers, Edward and John W. Vesely; and sisters, Emily Vesely and Margaret M. Cizler. Mary was a proud and devoted member of the Church of the Sacred...
Elizabeth Mary Collins
Oct 11, 2013
Elizabeth Mary Collins, 79, of Chester, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd E. Collins; her grandson, Kevin M. King; and her parents, Frank L. and Rose E. Isaacs Burke. She was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Colonial Heights. Mrs. Collins is survived by her son,...
Mary Price Stump
Oct 10, 2013
Mary Price Stump, 85, formerly of Salem, VA, widow of Leonard Carl Stump, died Thursday October 10, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Lent Cabel and Ruby Lee Witt Price. She is survived by four children; Robert Allen Stump and wife, Pamela, John David Stump and wife, Yudy, Patricia Ann Landry and husband, Ron, Charles Daniel Stump and...
