Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mary Connor Kain
Mar 19, 2019
Mary Claire Connor Kain, 94, of Enon, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband of nearly 70 years, Peter Jeremiah Kain; her son William Jeremiah Kain; and her grandson, Scott Christopher Waller. She is also preceded in death by her parents, John and Ann Connor and her brothers Robert Connor and Philip Connor....
Judith Sloan Harvey
Mar 18, 2019
Judith Sloan Harvey, 71, of Chester, VA, died Monday, March 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Laura Hurt Sloan; her husband, Stephen A. Harvey; and her aunt, Elizabeth Hudson. Judith was a lifelong member of Chester Baptist Church and a retired loan officer with Signet Bank. She was active in...
Deborah Winger Duren
Mar 18, 2019
Deborah Winger Duren, 58, of Chesterfield, VA, died March 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late Sandra Kay and James Edward Winger. As a Registered Nurse of 38 years, none would argue that she found her calling, though she herself might argue that her most favorite job was that of “Gram”....
Joseph Nicholas Piccirillo
Mar 17, 2019
Joseph Nicholas Piccirillo, survived by his wife of 73 years, Pauline Mae (VanGorder) Piccirillo, died at his home in North Charleston, SC on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 94. He enjoyed life to the fullest until his heart recently failed him. He was at peace and at home with his one and only love, his wife. Joseph...
Carolyn Day Russell
Mar 17, 2019
Carolyn Day Russell passed away Sunday, March 17, at home with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coach Roland C. Day and Catherine Gayle Day; her husband of 62 years, Dr. William B. Russell; and her sisters, Margaret D. West and Dorothy D. Parsons. She is survived by her children, “Coach” William B....
Louise Duerson Murphy
Mar 14, 2019
Louise Duerson Murphy, 96 of Petersburg VA passed away very peacefully on March 14. She was born and raised in Richmond KY. Immediately after graduation from Model High School on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, she married her high school sweetheart Carter Murphy who spent 42 years as an educator in the Petersburg Public Schools. She is survived by...
Doyle Franklin Bynum
Mar 14, 2019
Doyle Franklin Bynum, 90, of Disputanta, VA, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Summie and Carrie H. Bynum; and his loving wife, Evelyn Bynum. Doyle was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Appalachian State University and spent many years as an accountant. He is...
Brian Carlyle Moody
Mar 14, 2019
Brian Carlyle Moody, 52, born September 7, 1966 at Petersburg General Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Carlyle Moody Jr., passed away on March 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Asa C. Moody; Uncles, Gary P. Fox of Pulaski, Robert E. Moody (Terry) of Chesterfield; aunt, Anne M. Jones of Bracey; maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs....
Patricia Kathleen Tereschenko
Mar 13, 2019
Patricia Kathleen Tereschenko, 60, of Sussex County, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Max and Kathleen Hayes Tereschenko, and two of her brothers, M. Max Tereschenko, Jr. and Samuel Timothy Tereschenko. She is survived by her brother, Stephen Ashley Tereschenko and his son and family, Michael Wayne Tereschenko...
James Raymond Branzelle
Mar 13, 2019
James Raymond Branzelle, 70, of Hopewell, was called home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Will Branch Branzelle and Mildred Estelle Ferguson Branzelle. He was preceded in death by grandson, Mathew Branzelle; and brother, Arthur L. “Pete” Branzelle. Mr. Branzelle proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard....
Russell Lee Lawrence
Mar 12, 2019
Russell Lee Lawrence, SFC USA-Ret., age 86 of Prince George County, VA, died Tuesday March 12th, 2019 at home. Born November 11, 1932 in Delbarton, WV, son of the late Oscar Canupp and Briza Starr of Mingo County, WV. He was also preceded in death by a brother; William Starr, son of the late Joseph Starr Jr.; and two sisters;...
Melvin Francis Wilson
Mar 11, 2019
Melvin “Mel” Francis Wilson, age 70, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Wilson. He is survived by his sister, Helen W. Roach (Joe); four nephews, Jason Roach (Kathy), William Roach (Vanessa), Tyler Roach, and Wesley Roach (Cecilia); three great-nieces, Emily Roach, Sarah Roach, and Leah Roach; three...
Wanda Louise Lacinski
Mar 11, 2019
Wanda Louise Lacinski, 74 of N. Chesterfield, VA passed away, Monday, March 11, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Benjamin Kattner and Annie Liles Kattner. Wanda, retired from the PX in Fort Lee, VA after 20 years of service. She was a member of Church of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of...
Carol Rachel Bridges
Mar 10, 2019
Carol Rachel Bridges, 79, of N. Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vicky and Sade; husband, Albert C. Bridges and sister, Pauline Noel. Carol loved music and dancing and had been a Broadway singer. She worked at the school of nursing in Williamsport, PA. Carol loved her family and friends....
Robert "Eddie" Cross, Jr.
Mar 10, 2019
Robert "Eddie" Cross, Jr. departed this life peacefully to go home to the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joan Cross; his mother, Nancy Cross; his step-mother, Jackie Cross; his mother-in-law, Eunice Shumaker; his daughters, Jennifer Gobble and her husband, Shawn, and Amanda McAulay and her husband, Ryan; his step-daughter Megan Johnson and her...
Herman Earl Petzold Jr.
Mar 9, 2019
Herman Earl Petzold, Jr., 77, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Saturday, March 9, 2019. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Herman Earl and Ann Jones Petzold. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Diane Nunnally Petzold. Earl was a huge fan of NASCAR and the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. He...
Albert Garrett Mathias
Mar 9, 2019
Albert Garrett Mathias, 90, of Church Road, VA, died Saturday, March 9, 2019. Born and raised in Moorefield, WV, he was the son of the late William Gilkerson and Clara Shanholtzer Mathias. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hattie Ralls and Dorothy Mathias, and a brother, Harry Mathias. Albert was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed...
Juanita Polson Hebler
Mar 9, 2019
Juanita Polson Hebler, 93, of Petersburg, went to be with her lord on March 9th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Kurt Hebler, and her son in-law, Charles Long. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Long; son, Gregory Hebler (Barbara); 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and care giver, Winsome “Cherry” Anderson. Juanita served her country during WWII...
Mary Frances Smith
Mar 7, 2019
Mary Frances Smith, 85, of Disputanta, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Prince George, VA she was the daughter of the late Morton and Virgie Emory Brockwell. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy S. Bollinger; son-in-law, Johnny Lee Bollinger; brother, Lawrence “Cutter” M. Brockwell, Sr; nephew, Bruce A. Brockwell; mother-in-law, Myrtle M. Smith; and...
Joyce Whirley Palfi
Mar 7, 2019
Joyce Whirley Palfi, 71, of Dinwiddie, passed away on March 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Palfi, and a son, Marvin Kennon. She is survived by her son, Jerry Kennon (Theresa); daughter, Kelly Weaver; grandchildren, Jonathan Andrews, Jessica Newsome, and Madison Kennon; great-grandson, Jameson Johnson; and brother, Richard Whirley (Mary Lou). Joyce enjoyed flowers and...
