Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
George "Joe" W. Price, Sr.
Mar 12, 2016
George “Joe” W. Price, Sr., 75, of Chester, VA., departed this life Saturday, March 12, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Diana R. Price. He is survived by his sons, Robert E. Price (Tina), George W. Price, Jr., Steven M. Price (Kristan); daughter, Sheryl P. Fisher (Robert); grandchildren, Abby Price, Michael Fisher, Jennifer...
Nancy Rideout Elder
Mar 12, 2016
Nancy Rideout Elder, 77 of South Prince George, died on Saturday March 12, 2016. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Nannie Rideout. Nancy retired in contract maintenance with Fort Lee after 32 years of service. She was a member of Concord Methodist Church and had been attending Gary’s Methodist Church in the recent years. She is...
Linwood Earl Church
Mar 12, 2016
Linwood E. Church, 73, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert A. and Melva C. Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gladys “Lorraine” Church; his son, Edward S. Hudson, Jr. (Shelby); daughter, Sylvia M. Lowery; grandchildren, Amanda M. Lowery and Shane A. Snead. He is also...
Lois Sandler Graboyes
Mar 11, 2016
Lois Sandler Graboyes, 93, formerly of Petersburg, Va., passed away on March 11, 2016 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. Widow of Harold Graboyes, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Yetta Sandler, also of Petersburg. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Arnold Graboyes (and Kathleen) and Dr. Robert Graboyes (and Alanna); grandchildren Jennifer Camblin (and...
Ruth Skelton Phillips
Mar 9, 2016
Ruth Skelton Phillips, 94, widow of E. Plummer Phillips, Jr, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. A native of Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Bessie Pulley Skelton and Robert Frank Skelton. She was a retired employee of C & P Telephone Co. of VA and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter,...
Carl Ayton Bird, Jr.
Mar 8, 2016
Dr. Carl Drayton Bird, Jr., 87, of Alleghany County, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Dr. Bird practiced veterinary medicine for 30 years in Petersburg, VA. He was an avid fisherman who loved the mountains he called home. Dr. Bird was a member of Blue Key Alpha Zeta, Rotary, Ruritan, The American Veterinarian Medical Association, and The Virginia...
Leann Dillon Davis
Mar 7, 2016
Leann Dillon Davis, 58, of Glen Allen, left this earthly home to continue her spiritual flight on Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born on Friday, September 13, 1957, in Petersburg, Virginia. She is survived by two daughters, Shanna Lee Weir and Laura Ashley Weir; brother, Bernard Dewain Davis; niece Stacy Lee Davis; and numerous relatives and friends. She was...
William Alvin Andrews, Sr.
Mar 7, 2016
William Alvin Andrews, Sr., 65, of Dinwiddie County, died Monday, March 07, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Martin Harvey and Rosa Traylor Andrews. After graduating from Petersburg High School, Billy enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1968 to 1972. He traveled the world aboard the U.S.S. Independence, was a member of...
Ernest Lewis "Ernie" Hastings
Mar 6, 2016
Ernest Lewis “Ernie” Hastings, 84, of Chester, VA passed away at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center on, March 6, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Hastings; son, W. Michael Hastings (Deborah); step son, W. Michael Kidd (Thelma); four grandchildren, Adele York (Nathan), Josie Allouche (Jay), Sean and Chelsea Kidd;...
Helen Marguerite St. Clair
Mar 6, 2016
Helen Marguerite St. Clair, 97, of Atco, New Jersey, formerly of Chester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Ray St. Clair; her parents; and her siblings. Helen loved music and Bingo, and was a longstanding member of Chester United Methodist Church. She is survived...
William Clifton Deas
Mar 6, 2016
William Clifton Deas, 85, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, March 6, 2016. All services are private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Carlton E. Bowe
Mar 4, 2016
Carlton E. Bowe, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Thomas and Norma Brough Bowe; 2 daughters, Carolyn Cogle and Virginia “Mel” Shell; 1 granddaughter; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters. Carlton was a long-time member of Matoaca Baptist Church. He loved spending time outdoors picking flowers for...
Frances Lee Tickle
Mar 4, 2016
Frances Lee Tickle, 82, of Chester, VA, died Friday, March 04, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Franklin and Grace Farmer Hughes, and a grandson, Jesse Blevins. She is survived by her children, Joan Williams (Phil), Darrell Blevins (Teresa), Dennis Blevins, Brenda Woods, Casey Blevins (Cricket), Tracey Blevins (Tim Dorsey), and Stacey Willis; step-children, Clifton Blevins,...
V. J. Coberly, Jr.
Feb 27, 2016
V. J. Coberly, Jr., 91, died on February 27 in Roswell, Georgia. He was born in Petersburg on October 16, 1924 and was the only son of Vergil J. Coberly, Sr., a native of Elkins, West Virginia who resided in Petersburg for 45 years after military service in World War I; and Alice Dolan Coberly, a native of Petersburg. Mr....
Norma Elizabeth Berisford
Feb 26, 2016
Norma Elizabeth Berisford, 88, of S. Prince George, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Born in Graysville, WV, she was the daughter of the late C. E. Carmichael and Olive Durrah Carmichael. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lester Berisford; brother, Robert Carmichael; and sister, Lena Bilby. Norma is survived by her son, Robert L....
Arthur Samuel Barker
Feb 25, 2016
Arthur Samuel Barker, 76, of Dunnsville, passed Thursday, February 25, 2016. Born in Dinwiddie, he was the son of the late William S. Barker and Ethel Thomasson Barker. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Barker. Arthur is survived by his significant other, Mary Ann Brown; daughters, Teresa Hughes, Sheila Coleman, Tammy Wiggins, Wendy Bell, and Brandy...
Lorena Sadler Burton
Feb 24, 2016
Lorena Sadler Burton, 81, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Estelle Sadler and her loving husband of 60 years Stuart Edison Burton. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Linkous and husband Dennis; grandson, Durelle Edison Crymes, sisters, Patsy Moore and husband Donald, Nancy Church, Zelda...
Howard William Sprouse, Sr.
Feb 24, 2016
Howard W. “Lou” Sprouse, Sr., 82, of Petersburg, VA., died on February 24, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1933 to the late William and Nora Sprouse. He was preceded in death by his son, Howard “Will” Sprouse, Jr.; his brothers, Richard Sprouse and James Sprouse; his sisters, Esther Childress, Helen Owen and Nora Cotroneo and his best friend...
Susan Carol Compton
Feb 22, 2016
Susan Carol Compton, 64, of Chester, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Miller. Susan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a devoted member of Chester Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Steve Compton; children, Dana Plaster and husband, John, Kelly Rose and husband, Kenneth,...
Jeanne Mayer Patterson
Feb 22, 2016
Jeanne Mayer Patterson, 80, of McKenney, VA, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. The daughter of the late Charles Alexander and Jeannette Howe Mayer, Jeanne was raised on a farm in Dinwiddie County and had a lifelong love for flower and vegetable gardening, and canning. She operated The Little Greenhouse in McKenney for 32 years, where she enjoyed selling flowers...
