Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John Daniel
Jun 26, 2008
John Lewis Daniel, Sr., 76, of Hopewell, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. Mr. Daniel was a retired supervisor from Hercules, Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard L. Daniel, a brother, Robert Daniel, a sister, Louise...
Vera Crowder
Jun 22, 2008
Vera Munford Dilday Crowder, 87 of Prince George died June 22, 2008 in Hopewell. She was a native of Petersburg and the daughter of the late James Fenton and Luna Munford. Retiring after 35 years at Ft. Lee, she was a member of the Prince George Womenâ??s Club, participated in Downtown United Churches, Petersburg High School Class of â??38 and...
Elbert Bowden
Jun 21, 2008
Wakefield, VA Elbert Richard Bowden, 82, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his home in Wakefield. Born August 26, 1925 in Zuni, he was the son of the late Solomon Richard and Grace Pittman Bowden. Mr. Bowden was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Charlotte Freeman Bowden; his daughter, Deborah...
Easter Braswell
Jun 21, 2008
Easter Mae Braswell, 83, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Limial Leonard and Ella Burns Hawthorn and her husband, Cecil Jackson Braswell. Easter is survived by a son, Ronnie J. Braswell. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Southlawn Memorial Park....
Ethel Daniels
Jun 21, 2008
Ethel Hart Daniels, 92, of Dinwiddie, widow of Howard James Daniels, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Born in South Hill, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Lena Parham Kinton. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rosalie Williams. Mrs. Daniels is survived by a daughter, Joyce Hart of Dinwiddie; grandchildren,...
Neil Cline
Jun 20, 2008
The Rev. Neil Robert Cline, 79, a native of West Virginia and a resident of Petersburg, Va. and Merritt Island, Fl, died June 16, 2008 in Florida. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Catherine and Ford Cline; a niece, Mary Catherine Talmadge and his brother-in-law, Cleveland Talmadge. He is survived by his sister, Clarbel (Toni) Talmadge and great...
Cortelle Horton
Jun 20, 2008
Cortelle Horton, 83, of Chester, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008. Born in Johnston County, NC, he was the son of the late Garland and Theresa Register Horton. He was a retired employee of Dixie Container Corporation and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Harris. He is survived by his...
William Ammerman
Jun 20, 2008
William â??Billâ? Thomas Ammerman, Jr., 83, of Chester departed this life on Friday, June 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas Ammerman, Sr. and Grace E. Moore Ammerman; son, Ronnie Hester and granddaughter, Linda Zevgolis. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude B. Ammerman; children, Dale Jenkins and husband, R.D., Sr., Billy Hester and wife,...
Dennis Marsh
Jun 20, 2008
Dennis Craig Marsh, age 59, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Dennis was a loving husband and father, and was a self employed business owner in the internet gaming industry, and previously worked in the medical field and the railroad industry. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, YMCA sports, and other community activities. Dennis...
Leif Olsen
Jun 20, 2008
Leif Hartford Olsen, 89, of Hopewell, died on Friday, June 20, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Eydehavn, Norway and had been a long time resident of Hopewell VA . Mr. Olsen served in the Norwegian Merchant Marines and the United States Maritime Service and rose to the rank of 2nd Lt....
Emily Seal
Jun 19, 2008
Emily B. Seal, 76, of Disputanta died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Emily was a member of Newville Baptist Church, Sussex County. She was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Sallie Harrup Bendall. She was a Courtesy Clerk for the Petersburg Ukropâ??s for twenty-one years. Emily was the wife of the late Jesse Dayton...
Laurie Beville
Jun 19, 2008
Laurie Lauterback Beville, 96, of Cumberland, VA, died on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her home. She was born in Petersburg, the daughter of the late Nelson and Annie Laurie Lauterback Pollard. Mrs. Beville was also predeceased by her husband Aubrey Scott Beville and her son Aubrey Patterson Beville. She was a lifetime member of St. Johnâ??s Episcopal Church in...
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...
