Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ross Wright
Dec 3, 2010
Ross S. Wright, 87, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday December 2, 2010. He was the son of the late Ross V. & Margaret Smay Wright. He was a retired Sgt Maj., from the United States Army after serving 26 years, was a mail handler with the US Post Office for 20 years, was a member of Crater Antique Automobile Club,...
Joanne Miller
Dec 2, 2010
Joanne Padgett Miller, 55, of Hopewell, died December 1, 2010. She was born in Bedford, Virignia She was a school bus driver for 16 years for the Hopewell Public School System and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, Landon Lowry and Joanne Hargis Padgett, and a brother, Landon Lowry â??Boâ? Padgett,...
Rose Parrish
Dec 2, 2010
Rose Payne Parrish, 83, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Gladys Cornett Payne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Parrish. Mrs. Parrish was a longtime member of Third Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie Parrish Steffen. Funeral services...
Helen Bassman
Dec 2, 2010
Helen Levitt Bassman, 92, of Petersburg passed away on December 2, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Esther Alperin Levitt, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bassman. Mrs. Bassman was born in Petersburg, Virginia and lived there all of her life. She was very active in the community and as a member...
Edward Thore
Dec 2, 2010
Edward Allen Thore, 79, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. He is the son of the late Arthur D. and Minnie Payne Thore. He was also predeceased by brothers, Joseph P. Thore, Kenneth R. Thore, and Thom R. Thore. He is survived by a brother, Howard D. Thore and wife Betty; six nieces and nephews and a host...
Joanne Miller
Dec 2, 2010
Joanne Padgett Miller, 55, of Hopewell, died December 1, 2010. She was born in Bedford, Virignia She was a school bus driver for 16 years for the Hopewell Public School System and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, Landon Lowry and Joanne Hargis Padgett, and a brother, Landon Lowry â??Boâ? Padgett,...
Sherrie Moody
Dec 2, 2010
Sherrie Vassar Moody, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. Sherrie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, caring for those she loved. Sherrie attended Surry Baptist Church and provided help to local churches over the years, selflessly giving where she could. Sherrie was preceded in death by...
Sr., L. Beasley
Dec 1, 2010
Robert Lee Beasley, Jr., age 80, of Chesterfield, VA, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L., Sr. and Margaret Wormeley Beasley, and his wife Evelyn Tufts Beasley. Mr. Beasley was a former Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, Scout Master, and Member of the Order Of The Arrow. He attended the National Jamboree...
Jr. E. Allin
Dec 1, 2010
Harold Earl Allin, Jr. 67, of Prince George, died December 1, 2010 in Johnson-Willis Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Prince George. Mr. Allin was a self-employed farmer, a charter member of Prince George Emergency Crew and former member of Disputanta Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Earl Allin,Sr., and Bessie Malon Allin...
Virginia Neece
Nov 29, 2010
Virginia Chenault Neece, age 66, departed this life Monday, November 29, 2010. She was the daughter of Edward C. and Martha Spain Chenault and was the widow of Randall Lee Neece. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and a retired employee of Transouth Financial Corporation after 44 years of service. She was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church....
Catherine Baker
Nov 27, 2010
Catherine E Brown Baker was born February 26, 1968 to James G. and Peggy Ward Brown. She is also survived by her husband, Jon; son, Dylan; brother, James Gilbert Brown, II; grandmother, Catherine E. Ward and other loving relatives. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2010, at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S....
Pamela Gray
Nov 27, 2010
GRAY, Pamela Burnside of Richmond, formerly of Waverly, died Saturday, November 27 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Hon. and Mrs. Basil Burnside of Nassau, Bahamas. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Elmon T. Gray; daughter, Katharine T. Gray of Richmond; son Garland Gray II and wife Ann...
Frances Mccomber
Nov 27, 2010
Frances K. McComber, 64, of Hopewell, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Edward McComber; son, Timothy Cox; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Donnard; seven step-children; numerous grand children and great grand children; one nephew and one sister. All services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Iona Davis
Nov 27, 2010
Iona Faye Davis, age 71, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010. She was born in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of the late John J. and Lennie L. Burnette. Major Davis worked for the Salvation Army as an ordained minister for 31 years before retiring. Her focus was in womenâ??s programs and outreach programs. Major Davis...
Marianne Blythe
Nov 26, 2010
Marianne E. Blythe, 84, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2010 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband James W. Blythe and her parents Ludwig & Maria Eckert and is survived by her son, David L. Blythe of Richmond, grandsons Jason & Duncan Blythe, and a brother Luke Eckert of Germany. The family will receive friends...
Bernice Wyatt
Nov 26, 2010
Bernice May Andrews Wyatt entered eternal rest on Friday, November 26, 2010, one day after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was the oldest life long member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wyatt was a retired employee of Chesterfield County Schools where she was part of the cafeteria staff at Matoaca High School for 25 years. She was preceded...
Gladys Lowry
Nov 25, 2010
Lowry, Gladys Harlow, 84, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010. She was born in Bybee, VA and resided in Richmond all of her younger years. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her caring and loving husband of 64 years, Norman P. â??Jackâ? Lowry; her children, Diane L....
James Lester
Nov 23, 2010
James T. Lester, 77, of Colonial Heights, VA, beloved husband of the late Elsa Lester, and beloved father of Greg Lester, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010. He is the son of the late Rogers and Dora Lester, Livonia, Michigan. Born August 31, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, he lived most of his early life in Livonia, Michigan. He attended Alma...
Emmett Jr. Horne
Nov 22, 2010
Emmett Floyd Horne Jr. 69 of Spring Grove passed away on Monday November 22, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Floyd, Sr. and Clareice Flowers Horne; foster parents, Harry Hampton, Sr. and Ellie Mae Harrison Hobbs; foster sisters, Alma Horne and Elsie Gibbs. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Nancy Horne; son,...
Wallace Simmons
Nov 22, 2010
Wallace Robert Simmons, Sr., age 88, of Chester, VA, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Wallace Roger and Emma Mae Claud Simmons and a brother, Walter Maurice Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Chester United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a naval aviator during WWII. He was...
