Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mary Humphries
Aug 5, 2009
Mary Peden Hall Humphries: 73, of Macon, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 3, 2009. Born in Virginia, She was the daughter of the late James Peden and Lillie Mae Springfield Peden. She was retired from Brown and Williamson after 37 years of service. She was a member of the Morningside Baptist Church in...
Humberto Ithier
Aug 5, 2009
Our beloved Humberto Ithier died on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. He was born on August 17, 1938 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He joined the United States Army after High School and served two tours in Vietnam. After his retirement in 1976 after 22 years in the military, he worked at the Hon Company in Chester and retired there after 18...
Elizabeth Moore
Aug 4, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Moore, 55, of Hopewell, departed this life suddenly on Tuesday August 4, 2009. She was the daughter of Bernice Mattox Moore and the late William Henry Moore. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clifton E. Moore and her grandparents Levi C and Gracie C Mattox. Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband,...
David Dillenbeck
Aug 3, 2009
David Andrew Dillenbeck, 44, of Hopewell died Monday, August 3, 2009 in John Randolph Medical Center. He was born in Georgia and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. David was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Smith. He worked as a fork lift operator for Hopewell Builders Supply Company. David is survived by his wife, Tina Drain...
Mary Moore
Aug 3, 2009
Mary Ann Moore, 82, a resident of Moraga, CA, passed away peacefully after a short illness at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. Her grieving family was at her bedside. She was born and raised in Petersburg, VA to Archie David and Mary Love. Ann is survived by devoted husband Clarence (Vic) Moore Jr. of sixty-three years; daughter Cherie...
Jaunita Andrews
Aug 3, 2009
Jaunita Newsome Andrews, 87, of Hopewell died Monday, August 3, 2009 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Alabama and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed square dancing in her spare time. She was a retired civilian employee from Fort Lee where she worked...
Doris Schwartz
Aug 2, 2009
Doris Janet Schwartz died July 7, 2009. Mrs. Schwartz was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Sherwin, her husband, Dr. Julius L. Schwartz, and her son, Mr. Eric W. Schwartz. She was a psychologist, having worked in private practice and for the Petersburg Public schools, a teacher, and a nurse. She was active in community affairs,...
James Jr. Kerr
Aug 1, 2009
James Ervin Kerr, Jr. 45, of Petersburg, passed away Saturday August 1, 2009. He was a retired Auto Parts Manager from Advance Auto parts, and was a former employee in the parts department of Strosnider Chevrolet. He leaves to cherish his memory his father; James Ervin Kerr, Sr. of Chester, mother; Janet File Kerr of Petersburg, sister; Carolyn L. Wallace...
Willie "Kitty" Culley
Aug 1, 2009
Willie Mae â??Kittyâ? Culley, 84, of Chester, passed away Friday July 31, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents Charlie and Alice Clay and one grandchild. Kitty was retired from American Filtrona Inc. and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She is survived by a son Jerry Yeargain of Chester, daughters: Sue Yeargain of Topping, Virginia, Phyllis Cepin of...
Ruth Coon
Aug 1, 2009
Ruth Hursey Coon, 77, of Ettrick, widow of Frank Coon, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009. Mrs. Coon was a resident of Ettrick for over 50 years and a longtime member of Ettrick Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Andrews and wife, Debbie, James Andrews and wife, Mary Grace, and Herbert Andrews, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and...
Kenneth Jones
Jul 31, 2009
Kenneth Franklin Jones, 67, of Hopewell, passed away at home with his family on Friday, July 31st. Born in Appalachia, VA, he was the son of the late William L. & Emma Haynes Jones. Mr. Jones retired from Hercules Inc. after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William â??Billâ? Jones and Robert â??Bobâ? Jones,...
Judy Simmons
Jul 30, 2009
Judy Lane Simmons, 65, of Chester, Va. passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va. Ms. Simmons was born on April 20, 1944 in Harrisonburg, Va. and was the daughter of Helen R. Simmons and the late Thomas C. Simmons. She graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1962 and from Madison College (now James Madison...
Robert Chinault
Jul 30, 2009
Robert James Chinault, 84, of Sutherland, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Colonial Heights Health Care Center after fighting numerous illnesses. He was born in Caroline County on December 27, 1924. Mr. Chinault was retired from the State Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Julia M. Gray Chinault, both of Caroline County, and...
Sr., "Randy" Brittle
Jul 30, 2009
Wakefield VA â?? James Randolph â??Randyâ? Brittle, Sr., 63, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Thomaston Road Church of Christ, Macon, GA with Rob Robinson officiating. Mr. Brittle was born in Suffolk, VA to the late John Samuel and Mary Leigh Brittle. He was retired...
Susan Mills
Jul 30, 2009
Susan Bragg Mills, 65, of Disputanta, passed away Thursday July 30, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was the daughter of the late William Herbert & Catherine Wilkins Bragg. Susan was a talented artist and was retired from Fort Lee where she was employed as a Computer Programmer. She is survived by her loving...
Mary Mercer Franklin
Jul 29, 2009
ZUNI, VA MARY DEAN MERCER FRANKLIN, 65, a resident of Zuni, died at home on Wednesday, July 28, 2009. She was self-employed as a house cleaner and wife of Steve K. Franklin. According to her wishes, Maryâ??s funeral arrangements are private. Purviance Chapel, J. T. Morriss & Son is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted at our web site: www.jtmorriss.com...
Marjorie Rowe
Jul 28, 2009
Rowe, Marjorie Webb, age 84, died on July 27, 2009 at Farnham Manor, Farnham, VA. She was born on April 3, 1925 in Stony Creek, VA. Mrs. Rowe was the daughter of William J. and Imogene Bishop Webb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman B. Rowe. Mrs. Rowe was a graduate of Westhampton College and continued her...
William Hicks
Jul 27, 2009
Richmond William Nathan Hicks, Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009. Born on May 13, 1929 in Hancock County, TN, he was the son of the late James and Mary Osborne Hicks and was the husband of the late Marian Pearl Holt Hicks. He is also survived by two daughters, Phyllis Diane Sarutzki (John Blades) of Virginia Beach,...
Winston Davis
Jul 27, 2009
Winston B. Davis, â??Shortâ?, age 85, of Ford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009. He was born in Dante, Virginia, son of the late Issac B. and Beulah Glenn Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lola Jean Davis and his brother, I.B. Davis, Jr.. Mr. Davis was a WWII Army Veteran and a member...
Donald Brothers
Jul 26, 2009
Ivor, VA DONALD EDWIN BROTHERS, 84, a resident of Ivor, died at his home on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Born in Canton, Ohio, on October 3, 1924, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Brothers and Olga Frances Hurd Brothers. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Hundley Brothers; four children, Pat B. McGaha and...
