Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Mary Rigby Fable
Jun 19, 2017
Mary Rigby Fable, 94 of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. Rigby, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Reese; husband, Milton “Jay” Fable; sons, Edward Langford and James Langford; sisters, Dorothy R. Grimes and Edith West; brothers, Thomas Rigby, Jr. and William “Buckjack” Rigby. Mary retired from Brown and Williamson...
Holliss Ann Lithgow Ferrell
Jun 18, 2017
Holliss Ann Lithgow Ferrell, loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother died Sunday the 18th of June, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Holly is survived by her mother Virginia Margaret Lithgow, husband, Wilson Maclin Ferrell Sr., son Scott Riley Mohajeri Norris (Emily), daughter Amy Christine Norris, stepdaughter Molly Ferrell Lynde, stepson Wilson Maclin Ferrell Jr. (Susan), first...
Jeanette Diane Cook-Priestley
Jun 18, 2017
Jeanette Diane Cook-Priestley, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at her residence in Chester, Virginia. She was born October 28, 1969, in Natchez Mississippi to William P. Cook and Beverly Hultgren Cook. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Brown, sister, Lori Cook, grandson, Bram Long, niece, Andrea Cook, both grandfathers and one grandmother. The family later settled in...
Vernon Elmore "Rudy" Wells, Jr.
Jun 17, 2017
Vernon Elmore “Rudy” Wells, Jr., 74, of Carson, VA passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Vernon E. Sr. and Lorene Sutton Wells; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Alice Kennedy Wells; and two sisters, Edith Blevins and Lois Massey. Rudy had served for...
Dorothy Campbell Azlin
Jun 13, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Campbell Azlin, 91, of Colonial Heights, VA and formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Born in Bristol, VA she was the daughter of the late Vint T. and Lula Mae Jones Campbell; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Azlin, Jr.; and one sister, Emma Jean Watts. Mrs. Azlin...
Nan Seward Jones
Jun 11, 2017
Nan Seward Jones passed quietly from this life at Southside Regional Hospital on Sunday evening June 11, 2017. Born May 22nd, 1916, daughter of the late Albert Lee Seward and Nan Cuthbert Seward. She was a 1933 graduate of Petersburg High School and a 1938 graduate of Longwood College. At Longwood College she was a member of Sigma, Sigma, Sigma...
Ray Sanford Simmons
Jun 11, 2017
Ray Sanford Simmons, 68, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Sunday, June 11, 2017. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Debbie L. Simmons; children, Scott Simmons and wife, Christy, Angela Simmons, and Matthew Simmons and wife, Staci; grandchildren, Sophia and Brady Simmons; brother, Donald Simmons; sister-in-law,...
Gene Carleton Layne Sr.
Jun 10, 2017
Gene Carleton Layne, Sr., 82, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cortez and Margaret Layne; wife, Judith Noble Layne; and three brothers. He attended John Marshall High School and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was also a mason for many years. He is survived...
Audrey Hamilton Doucet
Jun 9, 2017
Audrey Hamilton Doucet, 94, of Petersburg, VA., passed away, Friday, June 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Esther Herbaugh Hamilton. Audrey was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Petersburg Garden Club; she enjoyed traveling and spending time at Colonial Beach and she was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of...
Glynn Watson Case
Jun 9, 2017
Glynn Watson Case, 91, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roger Case and Jimmie Anderson Case; his first wife, Doris Smith Case; and 8 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Joyce Keys Talbott Case, sons, Bruce Case and wife Sandy, Brian...
William Thomas Hudson, Sr.
Jun 6, 2017
William “Billy” Thomas Hudson, Sr., 72, of Gastonia, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late William Thomas Drake and Susan Morton Hudson; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma McFarland Hudson; a son, William “Willie” Thomas Hudson, Jr.; one brother, Alfred W. Hudson; and two...
Newton Maxie "Cocky" Georgel, Jr.
Jun 3, 2017
Newton Maxie “Cocky” Georgel, Jr., 75, of Powhatan passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Newton M. Georgel, Sr. and Julia E. Crowder Miles. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Bunner. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Georgel; sons, Christopher Todd Wilson Georgel and...
David Roland Marshall
Jun 1, 2017
David R. Marshall, 54, of Sutherland, VA went home to the Father with his Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Born in Los Angeles County (Downey), CA he was the son of the late Shelby Jean Creech Marshall. A graduate of L.C. Bird H.S. (‘81), he was a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers, founder and...
Deborah Faith Gallow
Jun 1, 2017
Deborah F. Gallow, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1st, 2017. Deborah was born on April 15, 1959 in Cherry Point, NC and resided in Richmond, VA. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Debbie was always ready to help where she could and made everyone feel like family. She enjoyed...
Donna Chapman Inscoe
May 31, 2017
Donna Chapman Inscoe, 61, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Sara Chapman Inscoe. Donna lived at The Virginia Home in Richmond since the mid 1980’s. She was always cheerful and upbeat and could recognize anyone’s footsteps from half a hallway away. She is survived by her cousin, Dr....
Joyce Overton Waddill
May 31, 2017
Joyce Overton Waddill, age 82, of Chester, VA died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. Joyce was born on September 15, 1934 in Victoria, VA, daughter of the late Willie Verne Overton and Mary Cox Overton. She was a loving wife and mother. Joyce worked at the Chesterfield County Clerk of Court office for many years. She...
George Anthony Elko
May 29, 2017
George Anthony Elko, 92, of S. Chesterfield, departed this life Monday, May 29, 2017. Born June 28, 1924 in Chesterfield County to the late, John W. and Tonie C. Elko. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ensign Joseph Elko and John Elko; and sister, Mary Goodwyn. George is survived by wife, Dorothy Elko; step-children, Russell Perdue (Vanessa),...
Edith Hartman Laffoon
May 29, 2017
Edith Hartman Laffoon, 94, of Colonial Heights, VA, widow of William Jesse “Tubby” Laffoon, Jr., died Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Salem, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Bridget Phipps Hartman. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry B. Hartman, Jr., and two sisters, Frances Hartman Flurry and Jane Hartman Wilson....
Lester Pete Wright
May 27, 2017
Lester “Pete” Wright, 79, of Prince George County went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his two sons, Donald and wife, Margaret Ann, and Randall and wife, Shirley; granddaughter, Sarah and husband, Chris; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Caroline, Paige and Joshua; granddaughter, Esther and husband,...
