Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Robert Williams
Jun 18, 2008
Robert â??Peterâ? Franklin Williams, age 65, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Wilson Trucking Company for 42 and a half years as a local driver for most of that time. He was a huge Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by his mother Addie...
Patricia Lundquist
Jun 17, 2008
Patricia Moore Lundquist, 77, of Hopewell died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Hopewell and had been a life time resident. Pat was a member of â??Friends of the Libraryâ?, a member of the Hopewell Historic Foundation, the Hopewell Recreation Center, The Nature Conservancy, a faithful member of the â??Hardeeâ??sâ? Coffee Group and...
Sandra Taylor
Jun 16, 2008
Sandra Louise Taylor, age 53, of Richmond, VA, died on Monday, June 16, 2008. She was born in Richmond, the daughter of the late Theodore and Daisy Southworth. Mrs. Taylor was also predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Taylor, Jr. She was a Registered Nurse who had worked in the health care industry, a devoted wife and mother, and was...
Wilford Howard
Jun 15, 2008
Wilford W. Howard, 92, of Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born June 15, 1916 in Rockville, VA, (Hanover County), he was the son of the late John William and Gertrude Puryear Howard. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia S. Howard; three sisters, Frances Stansbury and Delzelle Stanley of...
Hazel Mccray
Jun 15, 2008
Hazel Lang McCray, age 98, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008. She was born in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late John L. and Sarah Shaw Lang. Mrs. McCray was also predeceased by her husband, Richard Nelson McCray and sisters, Dauphine Lang and Alice Moyer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...
Lois Newton
Jun 15, 2008
Lois Clarke Newton, 82, of Colonial Heights, widow of Shelton T. Newton, Sr., passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008. Born in Chesterfield County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Porter and Leila Williams Clarke. She was an active member of First Assembly of God where she taught Sunday school for many years. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death...
Frank Lowe
Jun 13, 2008
Frank Washington Lowe, Jr., age 71, of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2008. He was the son of the late Frank Washington Lowe, Sr. and Minnie Jane Swicegood Lowe. Frank was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Lowe; children, Darlene Clark (William), of Hopewell, Cynthia...
Graham Holdsworth
Jun 12, 2008
Graham Cofer Holdsworth, 75, of Disputanta passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will Martin Holdsworth and Margaret Cofer Holdsworth and a wife, Gladys Williams Holdsworth. Graham had a passion for farming which was reflected in the many awards received from organizations such as, the ASCS committee. He was a lifelong resident...
Sr., Raymond B. Unger
Jun 10, 2008
COL Raymond B. Unger, Sr., U. S. Army (Retired), 84, beloved husband of Mary Bowling Unger, lifelong military man, and longtime resident of Petersburg, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Born in Haven, Kansas, he was the son of the late Agapit and Caroline Giefer Unger. While in active duty, Ray served in both the...
Roy Nesbitt
Jun 10, 2008
Roy Vernon Nesbitt, 74, of Hopewell died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Hopewell and had been a life time resident. Mr. Nesbitt served in the U. S. Army, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #1472, VFW Menâ??s Auxiliary, Post 637, American Legion Post 146 and was the retired owner of...
Catherine Pollock
Jun 10, 2008
Catherine Funk Pollock, 91, widow of Bernard A. Pollock, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at her residence. She was a lifelong member of St. Josephâ??s Catholic Church and retired from accessory department at Thalhimers Department Store. She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia P. Merrix and husband, Donald and Catherine P. Basl and husband, John all of...
Betty Avent
Jun 9, 2008
Betty Hall Avent, 83, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, George O. and Cora Gibson Hall; husband, Jesse B. Avent; daughter, Sharon Avent; brother, Jack Wiberg and sister, Mary Bendall. Betty was retired from the Army and Air force Exchange where she was a supervisor in the military...
James Bailey
Jun 9, 2008
James Gordon Bailey, 71, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at CJW Medical Center. He was born in Surry County, Virginia and lived most of his life in Prince George County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Karl Gordon and Ethel Horne Bailey. He retired in sales from Starkes Grocery and was a member of the Burrowsville Ruritan Club....
Larry Wood
Jun 8, 2008
Larry Stephen Wood, 55, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008. Born in Richmond, he was the son of Hugh Vincent Wood, Sr. and the late Constance Hay Wood. Larry loved to fish, spend time at the ocean, and care for his animals. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Betsy P. Wood; sisters, Kathy...
Lavena Reese
Jun 8, 2008
Lavena Clayton Reese, 65, of Prince George County, passed away Saturday June 7, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Leslie J. & Gladys Styles Clayton. She is survived by her daughter Rita Louise Dean, granddaughter; Krystal & Kaleah Dean, great granddaughters; Trista & Skyler Smith, Lukera Spence, and a brother James E. Clayton. Services will be private. Condolences...
Robert Queensberry
Jun 8, 2008
Robert Lee Queensberry, 79 of Petersburg, died Sunday, June 8, 2008. He was born July 6, 1928 in Merherrin, VA. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years M. Jean Queensberry; devoted daughters, Roberta Q. Grant (James) of Prince George, VA, Karlene Lynch (Michael) of Dillon, SC; a son, Larry Rolando (Barbara) of Richmond; sister, Florence Dayberry (Berkley)...
Ilson Goldman
Jun 7, 2008
Ilson Goldman, 69, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, June 07, 2008 at her residence. A very spiritual woman, she had a strong faith and was dedicated to her church, the Korean Baptist Church of Richmond. She was a very loving person, a wonderful wife, and she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Mrs. Goldman is...
James Bain
Jun 6, 2008
James William â??Jimâ? Bain, 19, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008. Jim was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Jenny Bain Barnes of Pendleton, NC; brothers, Michael T. Barnes (Nikki) of Ahoskie, NC, Justin Barnes and David Barnes of Pendleton, NC; grandparents, Gloria Shell Bain of Dinwiddie, Billy Bain (Linda...
Calvin Brown
Jun 6, 2008
Calvin Delbert Brown, 82, of Prince George Co., died Friday, June 6, 2008. He was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Elisha R. and Lottie Doane Brown. He served in the Korean and WWII wars of the U.S. Army and was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and the Petersburg VFW Post # 622....
Christopher Mueller
Jun 6, 2008
Christopher George Mueller, 37, of Colonial Heights, died Friday, June 6, 2008. He was born in Petersburg the son of George and Jean Pinelli Mueller. He was a computer repairman for Qualex Services. He will be remembered as a loving husband, son, and brother with a passion for flying and his dogs He is survived by his wife Jennifer S....
