Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Brenda Wolfrey Hayhurst
Jan 4, 2016
Brenda Wolfrey Hayhurst, 61, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Wolfrey, Sr and Kathleen Amburn Wolfrey. Brenda is survived by her husband of 33 years, John B. Hayhurst; son, Robert Ziegenfuss, Jr (Becky); daughter, Jamie Ziegenfuss Spears (Steve); grandchildren, Conner Spears, Garrett Spears, Peyton Ziegenfuss, and...
Stanley D. Freed
Jan 4, 2016
Stanley (Stan) D. Freed of Chester, 81, went to join the Grand Architect of the Universe on January 4, 2016. He was born, at home, on August 10, 1934, in Swan, Indiana (Noble Co.), to the late Leonard Deverl and Mary Kathryn Freed. Stan was married December 6, 1953, in the Friends Church of Amboy, Indiana, to Joyce Lee Green,...
Dalison Ervin Harris Sr.
Jan 4, 2016
Dalison Ervin Harris, Sr., 89, of Claremont, VA passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Myrtle Harris; and his wives, Juanita E. Harris and Frances M. Harris; He is survived by his daughter, Denise Hairr (Larry); sons, D.E. Harris, Jr., Charles T. Harris (Gail), Michael E. Harris (Maureen), Mark W....
Ray Eugene Grubbs
Jan 2, 2016
Ray Eugene Grubbs, 81, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Grace Grubbs; and a son, Robert Grubbs, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Grubbs; children, Marvin Grubbs, Steven Grubb (Janet), Leonard Grubbs, Sr. ( Penny), Richard McCready (Amber); grandchildren, Jessica Harrington (Matt), Heather Grubb,...
Edward Ray Smith
Jan 2, 2016
Edward Ray “Jake” Smith, 63, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Jake was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He retired last year after many years with Defense Supply Center of Richmond where he was known by his fellow colleagues as “Smitty”. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Smith; children, Jason Smith (Terence...
Elizabeth Robbins Molter
Dec 31, 2015
Molter, Elizabeth Robbins, of Enon, passed into the presence of God, peacefully and surrounded by family on December 31, 2015, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born June 17, 1958 in Charlotte, N.C., she was preceded in death by her father, John Daniel Robbins, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Frederick Molter, III; her...
Mary Curtis Kirkland
Dec 29, 2015
Mary Curtis Kirkland, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Colonial Heights, VA. She was born on November 9, 1914 in Wakefield, VA. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis J. Kirkland. She is survived by her daughter, Cazell K. Bailey of Chester; four grandsons and their wives, Kirk and Tracy Bailey, Chuck and Debbie Bailey, Jim and Ronda Bailey and...
Agnes Marie Hanzlik Harrison
Dec 29, 2015
Agnes Marie Hanzlik Harrison, 78, of Dinwiddie, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born in Prince George, she was the daughter of the late Lewis William and Mary Merhout Hanzlik. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Hanzlik. Agnes is survived by her husband, Garland Wayne “G.W.” Harrison; three sons, Wayne Scott Harrison...
Suzanne Mann Hawkins
Dec 29, 2015
Suzanne Mann Hawkins, 67, of Varina died Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born in Matoaca the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Gee Mann. Suzanne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to travel, was a voracious reader and enjoyed watching and going to the movies with her friends. Suzanne was an avid Tech fan and...
Thomas Edward Gibbs Sr.
Dec 29, 2015
Thomas Edward Gibbs Sr. 75, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rose W. Gibbs; two sons, Thomas Edward GIbbs Jr., and William Flecher Gibbs; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Gibbs; sister, Marie Forbes and numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas was an Army Veteran and...
Edna Whited Crickenberger
Dec 28, 2015
Edna Whited Crickenberger went to join her loved ones in the heavenly kingdom in the early morning hours of December 28, 2015, with her daughter, Deana, and granddaughter, Summer, by her side until the end. This was her life – my mother was an amazingly strong woman. Born in the mountains of West Virginia in 1921 to two loving parents,...
Susan Lee Stone
Dec 27, 2015
On 27 December, 2015 at 1:46 AM Susan Lee Stone departed this life to continue her Journey and Adventure. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she brought life, light, and love daily to those with whom she came in contact. All who knew her have been truly blessed. She is survived by her husband Lee, her daughter Dr. Jen...
Mary Teresa Ferguson
Dec 26, 2015
Ferguson, Mary T, 96 went to be with the lord on December 26 2015. Mary was born in the county of Dumbarton Scotland. Feb 3, 1919. Arrived thru Ellis Island in 1923 and was raised by her parents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband William J. Ferguson; her daughter Kathleen Lutz and her parents...
Constance Sue Hale
Dec 26, 2015
Constance “Connie” Sue Hale, 66, of Church Road, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin J. and Bernice J. Childress; and her husband, Dennis E. Hale, Sr. Connie was a member of Ford Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years and worked for Dinwiddie County Public School System for 32 years. She...
Beverly Ann Mcfarland
Dec 25, 2015
McFarland, Beverly Ann Morrison, 75, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren; on Friday, December 25, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Kenneth James McFarland; a son, William McFarland (Amanda); a daughter, Cindy McKeown (Allen); a step son, Kenneth J. McFarland, Jr.; step daughters, Tammy...
Deborah Ann Bice
Dec 25, 2015
Deborah Ann Bice, 59, of Petersburg died Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born in New Jersey, the daughter of the late William Stanley and Patricia Strawn Bice. Deb loved photography and especially enjoyed photographing nature, winning several prizes at state fairs. Her second love, history, was a life-long study that enabled her to earn an AAS degree from Richard...
John Cyril Tomko
Dec 24, 2015
John Cyril Tomko, 84, of Disputanta, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 24, 2015. He was born in Disputanta on May 17, 1931, to the late John Cyrus Tomko and Annie Tomko. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn L. Tomko and his brother David Joseph Tomko. He is survived by his son John Mark...
Jean Moran Minson
Dec 23, 2015
Jean Moran Minson, 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Bernard V. and Byron Goodwyn Moran. She was also preceded in death by a son, Fred H. “Ricky” Minson, III. Jean was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked as a tour guide...
Arthur Keith "Lucky" Knowling
Dec 23, 2015
Arthur K. “Lucky” Knowling, 75, of Matoaca, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at home. Born January 13, 1940 in Talbott, TN, he was the son of the late Ray Jackson Knowling and Hazel Corrine Ingram Knowling, and also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Landon Knowling. He loved bluegrass music and sang and played his guitar from...
Elizabeth Ann Hall Orahood
Dec 22, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Hall Orahood, 82, of DeWitt, VA, formerly of Ravenswood, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Vivian Hall and a brother, Robert Hall. She is survived by her son, Victor Lee Orahood and wife, Susan; brothers, William Hall and wife Carol, James Hall; and a sister, Sharon...
