Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Wiliam Allen Mcbride Sr.
Dec 16, 2017
William ‘Bill’ Allen McBride, Sr., age 81, died after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday December 16, 2017 in Richmond, Va. Bill is survived by his son William, of Atlanta, GA; his daughter Mika, of Seguin, TX; his daughter-in-law, Paulina; his son-in-law, Steve O’ Day; and his significant other, Kathy Hubbard, of Greeneville, TN. He is preceded in...
Glenn Edward "Possum" Lemons
Dec 15, 2017
Glenn Edward “Possum” Lemons, 58, of McKenney, VA, died Friday, December 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel Delbert and Betty Mayton Lemons. Possum was a longtime employee of Brenco, a member of Tri-County Eagles 4543 and Reedy Creek Hunt Club. He is survived by his siblings, Dianne Lemons Seargeant (Billy), Larry Lemons (Paula), Delbert Lemons...
Rosa Hernandez Briggs
Dec 13, 2017
Our beloved Rosa Hernandez Briggs, 55, of Disputanta, VA., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. She was born in Limestone, Maine (Loring Air Force Base) on August 12, 1962; graduated American High School 1980 Bremerhaven, Germany. Rosa is survived by her husband, Spencer T. Briggs; son, Jason Pruett; daughter, Samantha Pruett; Granddaughter, Cecilia Belardo and her Fur-baby Dog,...
Patrick Arthur Tanis
Dec 12, 2017
Patrick Arthur Tanis, 84, of Manassas, Virginia, and formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of the late Mary Frances and Arthur F. Tanis. Patrick was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and he was a very active in the...
Joyce "Spike" Conway Maitland
Dec 11, 2017
Joyce Conway “Spike” Maitland, 88, of Sutherland, VA, died Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Ford, VA, he was the son of the late Algie Wilton and Salonea Lewis Maitland. He was also preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Alice Christopher Maitland. He retired from C & P Telephone after 38 years and nine months...
Christy Nicole Allen
Dec 10, 2017
Christy Nicole Allen, 30, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her step-father, John Compton; step-brother, William Compton; aunt, Dawnn Carrol; niece, Taylor Carrol; and cousin, Kaleb Hubbard. Christy enjoyed spending time with her family fishing, swimming and enjoying her life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband, Adam L. Allen;...
Joseph Trizzino
Dec 9, 2017
Joseph Trizzino, 63, of Dinwiddie, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore Trizzino and Phyllis Vecchione Trizzino. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of Lads Hunt Club for 15 years. He also worked for VDOT on the bridge crew for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen...
Kenneth Lunsford "Kenny" Crowder
Dec 9, 2017
Kenneth “Kenny” Lunsford Crowder, 64, of Chesterfield was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Kenny was born in Petersburg to the proud parents of the late John Wesley Crowder, II and Evelyn Maxine Lunsford Crowder. He is preceded in death by his two older brothers, John Wesley Crowder, III and David William Crowder; maternal...
Grant Ambler Spiers
Dec 7, 2017
Grant Ambler Spiers, 86, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John O’Brien Spiers and Ruth Coleman Spiers; wife, Marietta Lee Spiers; six siblings; and son-in-law, Richard Lowry. Grant was a hard worker all his life and a very dedicated family man. He is survived by two daughters, Julie Beasley...
Clay Maitland
Dec 7, 2017
Edwin Clayborne “Clay” Maitland, Jr., 70, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Edwin Clayborne and Mary Elizabeth Slate Maitland. A retired machinist for E.I. DuPont, Clay kept himself busy by looking for ways to help his neighbors or anyone in the community. He never met a stranger...
John Michael Palfi
Dec 7, 2017
John Michael Palfi, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Murrin Palfi, brother, George John Palfi; sister, Mary Ann Palfi Caporaso; and son, Marvin Herman Kennon. John was a 1961 graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA and retired in 1996 as Special Agent from the Federal...
Joyce Satterwhite Eggleston
Dec 6, 2017
Joyce Satterwhite Eggleston, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Mrs. Eggleston was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Eggleston, Jr.; and a daughter, Linda Eggleston Noble. She is survived by a daughter, Connie Freeburger (David); one son, Matthew Eggleston (Brenda); three grandchildren, B. Edward and Linda E. Freeburger and Sarah A. Eggleston; one great-granddaughter,...
Deborah Lynn Horne
Dec 6, 2017
Deborah Lynn Horne, 59, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Jessie B. Helton; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, William C. Jenkins. Deborah was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, and was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She is survived by her mother, Germaine...
Lillian Estelle Moore Holden
Dec 5, 2017
Lillian Estelle Moore Holden, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in Midlothian, Virginia. A memorial service will take place Saturday, December 9, 2017, 12:00 p.m., at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Virginia, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1931, Boots was the daughter of the late Harry Frederick...
Pearl B. James
Dec 2, 2017
Pearl B. James, 100, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born on May 27, 1917 in Petersburg, VA she was the widow of Howard E. James. Pearl was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. Mrs. James is survived by a daughter, Ellen Davis and husband, William; one son, Edward James and...
Douglas Moore Thomas
Dec 2, 2017
Douglas Moore Thomas, 92, died peacefully on Dec. 2, 2017 at his home in Prince George, Virginia. Born October 8, 1925 in Drewryville, VA to Peter and Mary Thomas, Doug was the youngest of their three sons. Upon graduation from Drewryville High School in 1943, Doug enlisted in the United States Navy where he initially served as a medic on...
Patricia Gail Lundy-Smith
Dec 1, 2017
Patricia Gail Jackson Lundy-Smith of 1128 Stainback Street, Petersburg, VA, entered eternal rest and peace on December 1, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lakeland, FL (Polk County) to the late Horace Smith Jackson of Tallahassee, FL (school teacher) and Ella M. Rivers of Daytona Beach, Florida (nurse in the Women’s Army Corps.) Patricia attended Delaware County Community...
Sara Foy Gay Eanes
Dec 1, 2017
Sara Foy Gay Eanes, passed away peacefully at her home in Chester, VA on Friday, December 1, 2017. Born March, 4, 1925, at the Yellow House in Chester. She was the daughter of the late John Greene Gay and Lottie Parker Gay. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, J. Walter Eanes, Sr. She is survived by...
Shirley Turner Van Landingham
Nov 30, 2017
Shirley Turner Van Landingham, 95, a lifelong member of the Petersburg Community, passed away on November 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James Moore and Susan (Susie) Robinson Turner and was also preceded in death by a brother, William P. Turner, and a nephew, John R. Turner. Shirley lost the love of her life, Johnnie Van, on...
Raymond Eugene Sheets Sr.
Nov 28, 2017
Raymond Eugene Sheets, Sr., 85, of Ford, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Blue Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Albert and Flodie Fields Sheets. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Sheets, Atley Sheets and William Sheets; and sister, Ocie Sheets Quinn. Ray held a sixth degree black belt in karate....
