Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Nancy Page Brockwell Hawks
Jan 7, 2017
Nancy Page Brockwell Hawks, 83 of Carson, Va., quietly passed away January 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Andrew Hawks, Jr.(W.A.); son, Wilbur Andrew Hawks III(Bill); her parents, Alvin and Ruth Brockwell; brother, Roy Brockwell; and sister, Ruth Gayle Oakley. Surviving are daughters, Gayle Phillips(Bruce), Donna Hayes(Billy), Bryan Phillingane(Herbert); daughter-in-law, Betty Hawks; special daughter, Misty...
Lloyd Clarence Gilley
Jan 6, 2017
Lloyd Clarence Gilley, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mona Ball Gilley; and wife, Mary E. Gilley. He is survived by his children, Andrew Gilley, Jeffery Gilley, and Donna Beck and husband, David; granddaughters, Kristin Hope Sprinkle and Elizabet McFetridge; and sister, Mary Lee McClain. A...
James Harvey Sumner
Jan 4, 2017
Pastor James Harvey Sumner entered the joy of his Lord through the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2017 at 1:15 AM. Pastor Sumner was born to Harvey “Doc” and Vonda Abel-Sumner on June 14, 1938 in Tifton, Georgia. On June 8, 1957, he married Clarissa Parker of Gibsonton, Florida. He served in the United...
Ruben Rudolph "Rudy" Morgan
Jan 4, 2017
Ruben Rudolph “Rudy” Morgan passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2017. Rudy was predeceased by his mother, Edith Marie and father, Clifford Edward Sr.; as well as his brothers, Clifford, (Jr.), Joseph (Jo), and Howard (“Buddy”). His surviving family includes his brother, Dicky and his sisters, Shirley and Barbara. Rudy was married to Alice Lum Morgan who...
Joyce Aquilla Rooks
Jan 4, 2017
Joyce Aquilla Rooks, 66, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lula Dixon; and brother, Marion Dixon. Joyce was an avid reader and busy with crafting. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She truly loved her husband, children, grandchildren and granddog, Smokey. She is survived...
Mary Lowrance Greenwood
Jan 4, 2017
Mary Lowrance Greenwood, 75, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar G. and Lillian Brunell Lowrance. Mary was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir and played the piano and flute. She was also a member...
Jeannette Esther Ritter Branch
Jan 3, 2017
Jeannette Esther Ritter Branch, 48, of N. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Ritter; and son, Brian Ritter. Jeannette was a member at Walthall Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She is survived by her mother, Inge Myers and devoted step-father, Danny Myers;...
Manley Lee Umheller
Jan 3, 2017
Manley Lee Drumheller, 76, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and son. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore & Clara Drumheller; and a brother, Marvin G. Drumheller. He is survived by wife, Doris W. Drumheller; a son, Tim Drumheller of Cape Cod, MA; brother, Malcolm K. Drumheller and...
Jean Reeves Wills
Jan 2, 2017
Jean Reeves Wills, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Lee Reeves and Lera Wells Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar B. Wills. Jean was a faithful member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Petersburg. She loved animals, reading...
Anne Frances Horn
Dec 31, 2016
Mrs. Anna Frances Lea Horn passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, after a long and difficult struggle. She is now reunited and at peace with all her loved ones that left this earth before her. Mrs. Horn was born and grew up in Frankfort, Ky., the daughter of William B. Lea and Anna Jordan Lea. I will respect her...
Madeline Ruth "Shugy" Frazier
Dec 30, 2016
Madeline Ruth “Shugy” Frazier, 85, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Born in Oxford, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Frazier and Loula Mae Hart Frazier. Shugy was employed with United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg retiring after more than 40 years of service. She is survived by a host of nieces...
Thurman Linwood Matthews
Dec 29, 2016
Thurman Linwood Matthews, 85, of N. Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord, his beloved wife, Charlsie Matthews, and son-in-law, Melvin Jordan on December 29, 2016. He left behind three proud children, Michael Matthews, Brenda Sprouse (Linwood), and Barbara Jordan Blevins (Ron); three grandchildren, Danielle Matthews, Ashley Matthews, and Melvin Jordan, Jr. Thurman was a veteran in the United States...
Carol Ann Norris
Dec 29, 2016
Carol Ann Norris, 71, of Matoaca, VA passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley & Elizabeth Eastridge; and a sister, Sunny Eastridge. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Lynn Norris (Tommy); a son, John Lewis Norris, Jr, (Linda); sisters, Jo Carmen, and Sharon Lively (Les); brothers, Wesley Eastridge, Jr., and...
Paul Robert Bartsch
Dec 29, 2016
Paul Robert Bartsch was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1944. He is survived by his son, Andrew-Justin, his daughter, Sara-Melissa Boord (Jason), two grandsons, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music education, and his Master of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. He did post-graduate work at...
Margaret Hatchell Parrish
Dec 28, 2016
Margaret Hatchell Parrish, 90, of Petersburg, widow of Earnest Edward Parrish, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm after visitation Saturday in Blandford Cemetery.
Dorothy Mae Tyrcha
Dec 27, 2016
Dorothy M. Tyrcha, 92, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Church of the Sacred Heart Parish, 9300 Community Lane, S. Prince George, VA 23805. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be...
Gisela Thomas
Dec 27, 2016
Gisela Thomas, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Barbara Gehweiler Wenz; and husband, Carl R. Thomas. Gisela was the President of the Ladies Auxillary of the VFW and a volunteer at the VA. She was an avid bingo player at the Eagles. She is survived by...
Robert Stanley Antkowiak
Dec 26, 2016
Robert Stanley Antkowiak, 83, of Sutherland, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank and Victoria Antkowiak. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arlene McDonnell Antkowiak. Robert served in the United States Army retiring as Lieutenant Colonel after 23 years of service. After his military career...
