Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Audrey Powell
Oct 15, 2006
Audrey Louise Powell, 81, of Disputanta, daughter of the late Robert and Annettie Johnson Smith, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 PM Tuedsay, October 17 at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday at...
Sarah Nichols
Oct 15, 2006
Sarah Jean Nichols, 54, of Bracey, VA, formerly of Hopewell, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born in Alexandria, VA. and attended Petersburg School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse spending the majority of her career as an ICU nurse at John Randolph Medical Center, ending her career at...
William Sr. Collins
Oct 13, 2006
William James â??Billâ? Collins, Sr., 96, of Homeville, departed this life Friday, October 13, 2006. Born in Lufkin, TX, July 4, 1910, he was the son of the late Albert B. and Regina Thompson Collins. He was a 1932 graduate of Presbyterian College in South Carolina. A member of the â??greatest generationâ?, Bill was a WWII veteran serving in the...
Jr., Stables
Oct 12, 2006
Waverly, Virginia Olyn LeRoy Stables, Jr., 72, a resident of Waverly for the past 46 years, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Born June 18, 1934 in Petersburg, Virginia, he was a son of the late Olyn LeRoy Stables, Sr., and Nellie King Stables. He graduated from Petersburg High School and was a 1989 graduate of Louisiana State University School of...
Charles Cimburke
Oct 11, 2006
Charles Edwin Cimburke, 79, passed away Wednesday October 11, 2006. He was the son of the late Charles & Lillian Scott Cimburke. He is survived by a sister Evelyn M. Scruggs of Prince George, a brother Clarence Cimburke & wife Shirley of Chesterfield, several nieces and nephews, devoted and caring friend Jerry L. Simmons, and close friends and family at...
Robert Juer
Oct 10, 2006
Robert Juer of Richmond, formerly of Petersburg, passed away October 10, 2006 at St Maryâ??s Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1915 in Sarvar, Hungary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julie Wixel Juer and George Juer; his wives, Mary Boisseau Juer and Nancy Soyars Juer; his sister, Charlotte Juer Welch; and his brother, Frederick Juer. He...
Ann Nimmo
Oct 10, 2006
Ann Tobb Nimmo, 61, entered into eternal peace on October 10, 2006. She was the daughter of Iva S. Nimmo and the late Marshall E. Nimmo. Ann retired from Central State Hospital after 37 years of service. Other than her mother, Ann is survived by her siblings, James E. Nimmo, and Ronald T. Nimmo, Wanda N. Jarman all of Matoaca...
Jr. Henry
Oct 9, 2006
Henry Hinton Harrison, Jr., 86, of Prince George, died, Monday, October 9, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Harrison was a life-long resident of this area. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII, a retired Foreman with Hercules, Inc., a member of the Newville United Methodist Church, an honorary member of Company I Prince George Volunteer Fire...
Lewell Davis
Oct 9, 2006
Drewryville, Virginia Lewell Eugene Davis, 57, of Drewryville, Virginia, went into eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and a southern Baptist. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Hill Davis, Sr.; a brother, Randy Lee Davis; and a sister, Pamela Davis. He leaves behind his wife, Rhonda Davis; three...
Jeanette Akins
Oct 9, 2006
Jeanette Peeples Akins, 90, of Richmond died Monday, October 9, 2006. She was a native of Hopewell and daughter of the late Charles L. & Natha Fay Jackson Peeples. She was the widow of Vernon Lee Akins, Sr. She is survived by a son, Vernon Lee Akins, Jr., and wife Patricia; grandchildren, Christopher and Jonathan Akins, Kimberly Young and husband...
Deborah Molaison
Oct 8, 2006
Deborah Kaye Nicely Molaison, 43, of Chester, Virginia, died Sunday, October 08, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center .She was a life-long resident of this area. Debbie was a Dental Assistant for Dr. David Ferry. Surviving are her parents, Robert Lee and Ruby Jane Rogers Nicely , her husband, Lee Thomas Molaison and a daughter, Ciara N. Molaison all of...
Edwin Jr. Gunn
Oct 6, 2006
Edwin Maxie Gunn, Jr., 47, of Canton, GA, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 6, 2006. He was born in Petersburg the son of the late Edwin M. Gunn, Sr & Della Fowler Banagan. Eddie was a graduate of DeVry University and was employed by SeaChange International. He is survived by his children Rhiannon, Ryan, Cory, and Christian...
John Sr. Harvey
Oct 6, 2006
John Hunter Harvey Sr., age 79, of Chester, VA, passed away at his home on October 5, 2006. He was the son of the late W. Hunter Harvey, Jr. and Nellie Franklin Harvey of Spring Mills, VA. He attended the college of William and Mary and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was employed by the Trailways Bus...
Maude Brown
Oct 6, 2006
Maude Whitlock Brown, 92, of Colonial Heights died Friday, October 6, 2006. She was a native of Emporia and daughter of the late James Russell and Betty Blanche Whitlock. She was the widow of Leonard Epes Brown, Sr. She is survived by her son, Leonard Epes Brown, Jr. and wife Glenda; granddaughters, Kimberly Brown Kinzie and husband, Scott and Stephany...
Linda Elmore
Oct 5, 2006
Linda Ayers Brockwell Elmore, 59, of Petersburg died Thursday, October 05, 2006, surrounded by family at her daughterâ??s home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A native of Petersburg she was the daughter of the late Richard Garland Brockwell, Sr. and Mabel Virginia Ayers Brockwell. Her determination and will to live was truly inspiring to all that knew her....
Virginia Zeravsky
Oct 4, 2006
Virginia â??Ginnyâ? Wyatt Zeravsky, 90, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Fairfax, died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at John Randolph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Charley and Eva Rose Wyatt and was also preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers and one grandson. Ginny was the oldest member of Fairfax Church of God. She is survived...
Vera Chappell
Oct 4, 2006
Vera Whited Chappell, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away October 4th after a courageous battle with her fourth cancer. Born August 15, 1926 in Russel County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Preston Whited and Eunice Elkins Whited. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.S.â? Billâ? Chappell. She lived in Danville for 56 years and retired...
Ollin Jr. Harrell
Oct 4, 2006
Ollin T. Harrell, Jr., 73, of Chester, VA passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center. He was born in Jarratt, VA. Mr. Harrell served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, VFW Post 637, having served as the Post Commander for two terms, was a member of...
George Tatum
Oct 3, 2006
George Calvin Tatum, 75, of Prince George died Tuesday, October 3, 2006 in John Randolph Medical Center. He was born in Dinwiddie County and had been a life long resident of the Tri-City area. Mr. Tatum served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired supervisor for Brown and Williamson Corporation. He is the son of...
Robert Chase
Oct 2, 2006
Robert E. Chase, 84, of Chester, passed away Monday, October 2, 2006. Bob, Bea & family have been owners of the Busy Bea Quilt Store for 30 years and he was known as â??Busy Bob.â? He was a member of the Chester United Methodist Church, a veteran of the United States Army during WWII and was retired from Allied Signal...
