Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
William Thompson
Oct 27, 2007
William Alfred â??Dukeâ? Thompson, 53, of Chester passed away on Friday, October 26, 2007. Born in Portsmouth, VA he was the son of the late Robert Henry Thompson and Josephine Rossi Thompson and uncle of the late Christopher T. Thompson. Duke worked for Phillip Morris for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Melton Thompson; children, William Alfred...
Cyril Layfield
Oct 26, 2007
Cyril Carlton Layfield, 87, of Richmond, passed away Friday October 26, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents Henry A. & Katherine O. Dukes Layfield and his loving wife of 59 years Rebecca Allen Layfield, he was an accountant with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and retired after 20 years of faithful service. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Faye Eason Smith
Oct 26, 2007
Waverly, Virginia Faye Outland Eason Smith, 98, passed away October 26, 2007, in Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia. She was a former resident and homemaker on Bank Street in Waverly and is survived by her husband, Roy Harold Smith. Born in Isle of Wight County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Junious Leroy and Ruth Wright Outland...
Richard Sheffield
Oct 25, 2007
Waverly, Virginia Richard Earl Sheffield, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Waverly Healthcare, Waverly, Virginia. Born in Waverly on September 16, 1934 he was the son of the late Otis Cleveland Sheffield and Grace Harrup Sheffield. â??Pee Weeâ?, as he was known by so many, retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co. and more recently worked for...
Megan Booth
Oct 25, 2007
Megan Lynne Booth, 15, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007 from a chronic illness. She was a 10th grade student at Dinwiddie County High School. Megan was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Lynn Hawkins Booth. She is survived by her grandmother, Mary Hawkins; uncles, David Hawkins, Clint Hawkins, and Michael Hawkins; aunts, Barbara Hawkins and Leona...
Phyllis Ringler
Oct 24, 2007
Phyllis Long Ringler, 74 of Prince George died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Ringler was born in Hopewell and had been a lifelong resident of this area. She was the daughter of the late W. Roy and Drucilla Titterington Long. Mrs. Ringler is survived by her husband, James G. Ringler of Prince George, three daughters, Teresa R....
Emma Cook
Oct 24, 2007
Emma Joyce Cook, 78 of Hopewell died Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Harrisonburg, VA and had been a resident of Hopewell since 1953. Mrs. Cook was a member of Hopewell Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband, David Weaver Cook of Hopewell, a daughter, Carolyn C. Seacrest of Harrisonburg,...
Christopher (Ferguson) Faison
Oct 24, 2007
Waverly, Virginia Christopher Barrett Faison, 18, of Waverly, died suddenly late Monday night when his truck ran off the road near Homeville. Chris is survived by his mom, Cindy; his sister, Shannon; his maternal grandparents, â??Winkyâ? and Betty Faison; Chrisâ?? Aunt Beth and Uncle Steve, and their daughters, Taylor and Haley; and was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Nanny; all...
Jo Stutz
Oct 23, 2007
Jo Ann Stutz, 64, of Clermont, Florida formally of 1680 Fairfax Street, Petersburg, Virginia passed away October 23, 2007. Born March 6, 1943 in Washington D.C. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Arthur D. Stutz Sr., (Dick) of Clermont, Florida; three children, Sherri Stutz of Clermont, Florida, Regina Warren of Hopewell, Virginia and Arthur D. Stutz Jr....
Phillip Spencer
Oct 22, 2007
Phillip G. Spencer, 68, of Chester, VA, died on October 22, 2007. He was born on October 12, 1939 in Greenfield, Indiana to Charles C. Spencer and Julia Andrick. Mr. Spencer was a veteran of the United States Army and served for 14 years. He is survived by daughters Shelly Spencer, of IN; Michelle Motsinger, and husband Jim, of IN;...
Richard Cheely
Oct 22, 2007
Richard Wilson Cheely, 90, passed away Monday, October 22, 2007 in Clemmons, NC, where he had lived since leaving Petersburg to be with his family. He was a lifelong resident of Petersburg since his birth in Brunswick County, VA. Mr. Cheely was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Williams and Elizabeth Daniel and a brother, Robert Cheely. He is...
Amy Holt
Oct 20, 2007
Amy Mosley Hawkins Holt of Church Road passed away October 20, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Scott Mosley and Albertha Thomas Mosley Julian and the widow of Albert Lloyd Hawkins and Dr. Mark Edgar Holt, Jr. She was a charter member of Dinwiddie Baptist Church, a member of the Gideonâ??s Auxiliary and was active in Christian...
Harry Sr. Middleton
Oct 19, 2007
Harry Lewis Middleton, Sr., age 71, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on Friday, October 19, 2007. He was preceded in death by a loving wife, Jean E. Middleton. Harry was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and was a well known auto mechanic in the tri cities area. He is survived by sons, Harry L. â??Toddâ? Middleton, Jr., and wife Jody...
Betty Vaughan
Oct 18, 2007
Betty Copeland Vaughan, 66, of Petersburg died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Southside regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. and Isabelle Andrews Copeland; husband, Richard L. Vaughan and her daughter, Martha Ellen Vaughan. She is survived by her brother, John Copeland and wife, Debbie and their granddaughter, Corie; sister, Martha Copeland Gates and...
Cameron Moore
Oct 17, 2007
Cameron Lee Moore, 16, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Cameron was the beloved son of William Thomas Moore of Prince George and Rebecca Scott Bogese of Surry. He was a student at Clements Junior High School, Prince George County. He is survived by his parents; his step-father, George â??Jimmyâ? Bogese, III; his older brother,...
Jr., Mark E. Holt
Oct 17, 2007
Dr. Mark Edgar Holt, Jr., of Church Road died Tuesday, October 16, 2007. He was born March 11, 1922 in Petersburg, Virginia, son of the late Miriam Bulifant and Mark Edgar Holt, Sr. Mark graduated from Petersburg City Schools and was a member of The Virginia Military Institute Class of 1943. Upon graduation from The University of Virginia Medical School...
James Jennings
Oct 16, 2007
James Reginald â??Regieâ? Jennings, 59, of Petersburg died Monday, October 15, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Petersburg and had been a life long resident of the tri-city area. Mr. Jennings was a retired master plumber who was self employed. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis L. Jennings, Sr. Mr. Jennings is survived by a...
Willie Blalock
Oct 16, 2007
Willie A. Blalock â??Jackieâ?, 66, of Petersburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Petersburg and the daughter of the late Weldon L. and Alice Wilson Atkins. She was a dedicated member of Lakemont Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, James Blalock; three daughters, Wonda...
Renee Dewell
Oct 15, 2007
Renee Freed Dewell, 89 of Prince George Co., passed away Monday, October 15, 2007 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a native of England and the daughter of the late Edwin Charles and May Victoria Watkins Freed. She was the widow of John Robert Dewell, Sr. She is survived by her son, John R. Dewell, Jr. and wife, JoAnn;...
Vivian Jones
Oct 15, 2007
Vivian Mae Jones, 85, of Chester, Virginia passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. She was the daughter of Willie Newman & Naomi Sheffield Williams and the widow of Roland Page Jones. She was a longtime active member of Elm Street Baptist Church in Petersburg, member of the Ruth Bible Class, and performed numerous other church activities, and a loving Christian...
