Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Louis Kvasnicka
Dec 25, 2010
Louis James Kvasnicka, Jr., 74, of Prince George, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010. He is the son of the late Louis J., Sr. and Mary Horecka Kvasnicka. Louis is a long time member of The Church of the Sacred Heart. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ruth O. Kvasnicka of Prince George; daughter, Susan Ingle...
James Bagley
Dec 24, 2010
James W. Bagley age 68 a resident of Petersburg died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home. Born on October 14, 1942 in Richmond, he was the son of the late James Spencer and Virginia Dare Crowder Bagley. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Matthews Bagley; a son, James Matthew Bagley and wife, Nicole of Palm City, FL; a...
George Thompson
Dec 22, 2010
George Alvis Thompson, 84, of DeWitt, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He was the son of the late William Dailey and Minnie Wray Thompson. Predeceased by his eight brothers and sisters, Mr. Thompson was a life-long member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church. He was an avid turkey hunter, loved baseball and his family. He was honorably discharged from...
Evelyn Arvin
Dec 22, 2010
Evelyn Naomi Arvin, 87, of Hopewell, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Arvin was a member of the Woodmen of the World, a volunteer at John Randolph Medical Center, a member of First Christian Church and a retired secretary for civil service at Fort Lee, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert...
Gary Nimmo
Dec 21, 2010
Gary Orville Nimmo, 59, of Matoaca, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of Curtis O. Nimmo and the late Hattie Virginia Murdock Nimmo. Mr. Nimmo was a U. S. Navy veteran, a former employee of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, and retired employee of Honeywell with 23 years of service....
Joy Seward
Dec 21, 2010
Joy Faison Seward, 50, of Richmond passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. She was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), received a Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York and also received a certificate of Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design. Joy was an Art professor at VCU in Richmond. She...
Gloria D, Roper
Dec 20, 2010
Gloria Ann Day Roper, born February 23, 1932 to the late William Henry and Jessie H. Day passed away December 20, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights and Petersburg. She graduated from Petersburg High School and attended James Madison University in the 1950â??s when the university was still a small college. She was a member of St....
Dawnette Thomas
Dec 20, 2010
Dawnette Baggett Thomas, 48, of Yale, Virginia, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 in Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Dorchester, MA. Mrs. Thomas was a scout leader for many years, a part of the Scout Reach Program and also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carol Scopa and Bob...
Gerald Archer
Dec 19, 2010
Gerald Wayne â??Cadâ? Archer, 68, of Matoaca passed away on December 19, 2010. He was the son of the late George W. and Susie Woodson Archer. Mr. Archer was a retired Emergency Services Dispatcher, for Chesterfield County, a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and a member of Blandford Masonic Lodge #3. He is survived by his brother,...
James Brown
Dec 19, 2010
James G. Brown. Jr., 48, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010. He enjoyed working with his hands, was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed the outdoors.He is survived by his wife Dorset Rives Brown, children Holly R. Brown, Claudia R. Brown, Jane Austin Fulp, Chad E. Hendrickson and Tiffany M. Brown; parents Janet A. Watkins and James...
Zelpha Camden
Dec 18, 2010
Zelpha Elizabeth Camden, 87, of Chester, passed away on December 18, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Zelpha Swygart Grunden, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd W. Camden; and a son Lloyd E. Camden. Mrs. Camden is survived by her son, Donald R. Camden and wife Mary of Ohio; two daughters, Mary...
Reade Shook
Dec 17, 2010
Reade Worden Shook, 83, of Chester passed away on December 17, 2010. He was the son of the late Reade S. and Doris Worden Shook, and was also preceded in death by his step-father, Harry Lance. Mr. Shook was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, and also the Chester Civitan Club. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor H....
Elinor Marshall
Dec 17, 2010
Elinor Bloom Marshall, 74, of Midlothian, and former long-time resident of Petersburg, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at VCU Medical Center after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her life, Elinor had a remarkable talent for connecting with people of all ages, and seeing their unique qualities. Scores of people were touched by her caring spirit and...
Avalon Marmol
Dec 17, 2010
Avalon Butler Marmol, 89, of Hopewell, died December 16, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Burrowsville, Virginia. Mrs. Marmol was a member of First Christian Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and was a volunteer with John Randolph Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Erma Taylor Butler,...
James Harrison
Dec 15, 2010
James Harvey Harrison, 87, of Chester, former resident of Marion Ave in Hopewell, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010. He was born in Granite Falls, N. C. Mr. Harrison served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was a supervisor for Lone Star Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Steve and Maud Clark Harrison. Surviving are...
Peter Herbert
Dec 14, 2010
Peter Michael Herbert, age 72, passed away December 14, 2010 in Petersburg, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marguerite â??Peggyâ? Gregory Herbert; four daughters, Linda Herbert Saleeby (David) of Colonial Heights, Virginia, Brenda Herbert Emory (Brian) of Church Road, Virginia, Karen Herbert Stone (Lyle) of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Sheila Herbert Wall (Brad) of Chester, Virginia;...
Elizabeth Smith
Dec 14, 2010
Due to the inclement weather, the services for Mrs. Smith have been changed to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2010 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow the service at Southlawn Memorial Park. Elizabeth Davis Smith, 90, of Petersburg, widow of Charles Curtis Smith, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a native...
Rochelle Palko
Dec 13, 2010
Rochelle Ann Palko, age 44, of Richmond, VA, passed away December 13, 2010. She was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on June 15, 1966. Rochelle achieved a bachelorâ??s degree in Public Health and then followed with a masterâ??s degree in Education. She was currently serving as a licensed massage therapist and personal trainer. She is survived by her two children, Sydney...
Marjorie Walker
Dec 12, 2010
Marjorie Ann Humphries Walker, age 65, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Saturday December 11, 2010. She was born in Stovall, NC, the daughter of the late Willie D. Humphries, Sr. Her death was also preceded by that of a son, Emmett R. Walker, Jr. Mrs. Walker was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, VA. She was an...
Homer R. Pond
Dec 12, 2010
Homer â??Jackâ? R. Pond, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010. A veteran of the Korean Conflict and six time State Peanut Production Champion, Jack spent his whole life in Southampton County. He is remembered as a devoted father and grandfather and a faithful member of the Wakefield United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
