Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Charles Goldman
Aug 12, 2016
Charles “Joe” Goldman, 71, of Chester, VA went to be with our Lord Friday, August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ilson Goldman; parents, Elmer and Jessie Goldman; brothers, Ricky, Donnie and Howard Goldman; and his sister, Judy Spain. He is survived by his son, Chuck Goldman and wife, Wendy; grandchildren, Megan, Chase, Brandon, and...
Leo Harding Mcpherson
Aug 12, 2016
Leo “Bing” McPherson, 74 of Chester, passed away on August 12, 2016. Leo served four years in the Air Force before going to work for General Electric in Roanoke, VA. In 1977 he went to work for the Communications Division of the Virginia State Police until he retired in 2006. He retired as a Navy reservist in 1999. He was...
Irving John "I.J." Benesek, Jr.
Aug 11, 2016
Irving John “ I.J.” Benesek, Jr., 76, of Prince George Va., passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving John, Sr., and Helen Charvat Benesek; and sister, Helen. I.J. was a member of the Prince George Masonic Lodge #115 and a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was also a Veteran of...
Nettie Jean Sanders
Aug 11, 2016
Nettie Jean Sanders, 85, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born in Lebanon Junction, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Bohannon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wade Sanders; Jean is survived by her children, Vicky Anders; Donnie Sanders, Karen Calverley, Gary Sanders, Robbin Sober, and Billy Sanders;...
Louise Gill Mayer
Aug 10, 2016
Louise G. Mayer, 75, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip E. Mayer, Jr. Louise was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and was in the Azalea Garden Club for 28 years where she won several awards in floral arranging competitions. Louise took pride in being a great...
William Aulick Rose Jr.
Aug 9, 2016
William Aulick Rose, Jr., 79, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Aulick, Sr., and Blanche Burton Rose; and first wife, Bonnie Carter Rose. Bill was a loyal member of Western Heights Baptist Church and was re-baptized at the age of 75. He loved Nascar Racing and was a...
Willie Mae Grammer
Aug 9, 2016
Willie Mae Grammer, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Born in Welch, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Puckett and Willie Tabor Puckett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Preston A. Grammer; brothers, Charlie F. Puckett, Jr. and James Puckett; and sister, Marie Bowman. She is survived by...
L. Maclin Wray
Aug 9, 2016
L. Maclin Wray, 90, of McKenney, VA, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home. Born in Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Henry Briggs and Lucy Hubbard Wray. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Whitmore Wray, a sister, Olive “Beth” Karel, and a brother, George Howard Wray. Mr. Wray was a...
Philip Ralph Siegle Sr.
Aug 9, 2016
Philip Ralph Siegle, Sr., 82, of Prince George died Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents William Henry and Della Whitby Siegle. He was a Pilgrim member with the Moose Lodge # 1472 in Hopewell. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Siegle; two daughters, Linda Ford (Ed) and Kay Ordonez; a son, Philip Ralph...
Ellen Gray Bland
Aug 7, 2016
Ellen Gray Godbold Bland of Chester, VA, passed away suddenly August 7, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bland was born in Duplin County, September 29, 1949 to the late Charles Lee Godbold and Elizabeth Boney Godbold. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, August 12, 2016 at Community Funeral Home Chapel of Rose Hill. Burial will follow in...
Richard Louis Krauss
Aug 6, 2016
Richard Louis Krauss, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully August 6, 2016 after a brief illness. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Richard L. Krauss, Sr. and Fanny Baker Krauss, and a sister, Ethel Clementson. He is survived by his wife, Gloria June Krauss; son, Jeffrey K. Krauss (Peggy) of Bozeman, Montana; daughters, April H. Vuono (Jeff)...
Alice Annie Mae Dewberry
Aug 6, 2016
Alice Annie Mae Dewberry, 80, a resident of Church Road, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Louise Clary; a brother, Fred D. Clary, Jr.; a sister, Corena Painter; and step mother, Selma C. Clary. She is survived by her children, Debbie Wood, and Loyd Allen Dewberry, Jr.; special...
Hibernia Hassell Cuthbert
Aug 6, 2016
Hibernia McIlwaine Hassell Cuthbert died August 6, 2016 at Chippenham Hospital with family at her side. She was the widow of Charles H. Cuthbert, IV, a member of Petersburg City Council for 18 years and former Mayor. The daughter of Presbyterian missionaries the Rev. Dr. James Woodrow Hassell and his wife Archibald Graham McIlwaine Friend, she was born in Kobe,...
Dorothy Ann Holleman Caudle
Aug 5, 2016
Dorothy Ann Holleman Caudle, 92, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, August 05, 2016. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, she was preceded in death by her parents, Cossie H. and Rosena Landrum Holleman, and her husband of 57 years, James E. Caudle. Mrs. Caudle retired from Fort Lee as an Illustrator and then worked alongside her husband for many years. Together,...
Margo Hartle Eubank
Aug 5, 2016
Margo Hartle Eubank, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert LaVerne and Ruth Hoyle Hartle Sr.; and daughter, Laura May Kennedy. Margo was a member at Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren and had a love for animals, especially cats. She is survived by her companion, Bobby...
Doris Helen Kummerlowe
Aug 4, 2016
Doris Helen Kummerlowe, of Dinwiddie Virginia, formerly of Richmond Virginia and Baltimore Maryland, died peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2016. She was at home surrounded by love. Born October 12, 1925 in Baltimore, MD; She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. Gutmann and Velma J. (Snyder) Gutmann of Baltimore, MD; her husband of 57 years,...
Stephen Ray King
Aug 4, 2016
Stephen Ray King, 47, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Edward and Mathilde Reiser King. Stephen was an animal lover and rescuer. He liked to spend his spare time working on cars and helping any one he knew fix things. He would help anyone in need. Stephen...
Michael Werner Tirpak
Aug 2, 2016
Michael Werner Tirpak, 67, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael E. and Johanna Schar Tirpak; and two brothers, Raymond and Robert Tirpak. Michael was an avid golfer and a member of Brookwoods Golf Club. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army and post 2239 of the...
Jane Pate Berry
Aug 2, 2016
Jane Pate Berry, 51, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William R. and Clarice Price Pate. She is survived by her husband, Rex Berry; son, Cory Berry; two daughters, Lindsey Bryant and husband, Josh, and Laura Young and husband, Jason; two grandchildren, Mark and Kayleigh Young; and brother,...
Matthew Logan Weaver
Jul 31, 2016
Matthew Logan Weaver, 27, of Chester passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Matthew is preceded in death my his maternal grandparents, Bob and Ruby Weaver. He is survived by his parents, George and Carol Summerson; sister, Erin Weaver; nieces, Cassie and Emma; uncles, Dave Weaver and Ralph Summerson (Lisa); companion, Danny Boy. All services are private. Memorial contributions may...
