Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Elizabeth Henderson Falconer
Aug 19, 2015
Elizabeth Henderson Falconer, 93, of Chester, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, John C. Henderson and Hilda Tully Crown; and her loving husband of more than 60 years, James C. Falconer, Sr. She is survived by her sons, James C. Falconer, Jr., Laurie Martin; Robert C. Falconer, Sr., and wife...
Floyd Wilson Abernathy Iii
Aug 19, 2015
Floyd W. Abernathy, III “Trey,” born February 11, 1968, entered eternal rest on August 19, 2015. Loving son of F.W. and Brenda Abernathy, he is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Beth and Allen Stout. Godfather and “Uncle Boo-Boo” to Brandon and Caitlin Stout. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins to include Marsha, Huck, and Mackenzie...
Louise Cameron Brockwell
Aug 17, 2015
Louise Cameron Brockwell, 89, of Petersburg, VA died Monday, August 17, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born January 7, 1926 in North Scituate, RI to the late Franklin and Anita Cameron. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Eugene “Gene” Brockwell, Sr.; sisters, Adelia Potter, Vera Adams, her twin Louessie “Red” Sexton, and Elsie...
Brenda Himes Perkins
Aug 15, 2015
Brenda Himes Perkins, 68, of Chesterfield, returned home to her Savior’s arms on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Daisy Himes. Brenda was employed with Philip Morris retiring after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of Bellwood Baptist Church and was active with the Women on...
Rebecca Howell Brock
Aug 15, 2015
Rebecca Howell Brock, 81, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Born in Bunnlevel, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Nancy Elizabeth Howell. Beckie was a faithful member of Chester Baptist Church for over 40 years, including three years as a deacon. She was a founding member of the...
Aubrey Tucker Pennington Sr.
Aug 14, 2015
Aubrey Tucker Pennington Sr. 91, formerly of Petersburg and Dinwiddie passed away on Friday August 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, William W. and Lillian Aldhizer Pennington; his loving wife, Ruth Stables Pennington; 5 brothers; and 5 sisters. Aubrey retired from Petersburg Public School System as a Principal. He served on the Dinwiddie Chamber of Commerce...
Charles "Ozzie" Eugene Aliceburg
Aug 14, 2015
Charles “Ozzie” Eugene Aliceburg, 75 of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday August 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Aliceburg and Gertrude Ozmore Dickens. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Charlotte Aliceburg; children, Kenny Aliceburg and his wife, Jackie, Donna Upton and her husband, Jimmy, David “Whitey” Aliceburg and his wife, Dixie,...
Catherine Anne Eley
Aug 13, 2015
Catherine Anne Eley, 54, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Robert Fate and Dorothy Elizabeth Bishop Eley. Catherine was a faithful member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hopewell. She is survived by brothers, Robert Eley, David Eley and his wife, Vera, and Michael Eley;...
John Ulzheimer
Aug 12, 2015
John Ulzheimer, of Petersburg, VA passed away on August 12, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, he was the eldest child of the late Henry John and Helen Lynch Ulzheimer. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Teresa Lezzo Prisco on December 22, 1972, his second wife, Verna Belle Potter Smith on February 19, 2005; one...
Leona Royster Conwell
Aug 10, 2015
Leona Royster Conwell, 83, of Colonial Heights, passed away on August 10, 2015. Born in Ettrick, VA she was the daughter of the late William Lee “Buck” and Noreen Jeanette Andrews Royster; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Morton L. “Pete” Conwell. Mrs. Conwell was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, and...
Sharlene Ann Joyner
Aug 10, 2015
Sharlene Ann Joyner, 62, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy V. Dinsmore. She is survived by her daughters, Lucy Mingloski (Brian) and Teresa Folk (Bill); father, John H. Dinsmore; grandchildren, Anthony Trent, Brandon, and Taylor Mingloski; sisters, Linda Kendrick (Dennis) and Rosa Nicklis; and a brother, Jeff...
Anthony Leonardo Montefusco
Aug 9, 2015
Anthony Leonardo Montefusco, 70, of Chester, widower of Geraldine Montefusco passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. He was the son of the late Edmund and Sarah Montefusco. Family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Dorothy Stewart Mcelhaney
Aug 8, 2015
It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day but that's simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience. But you don’t always get what you want in life. On the subject of my life, my mother, Lucy Mae Stewart, was 104 years ahead of her time...
Rhonda Lea Jennings
Aug 7, 2015
Rhonda Lea Jennings, 48 a native of Chester,VA., died Friday, August 7, 2015. Ms. Jennings is prededed in death by her parents Richard and Agnes Jennings. She is survivied by two brothers; Ricky and Ty Jennings, two sisters; Kim May and Page Roest, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Rhonda, was a member of Clover Hill Baptist church and a...
William Nathan Walden Jr.
Aug 3, 2015
William “Bill” Nathan Walden, Jr., 87, of Urbanna, passed away on August 3, 2015. His wife Joan was by his side. Bill was born September 10, 1927 in Petersburg, VA to the late William Nathan and Agnes Locket Walden, Sr. He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and then served in the Army for over two years. Bill was a...
Dorothy Louise Dilday Sweat
Aug 2, 2015
Dorothy Louise Dilday Sweat, 84, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Born in Ahoskie, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clayton W. and Doris Earley Dilday. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert David Sweat, Sr; and four brothers, Walter R., Linwood L., Carroll W., and Clayton Dilday. Dorothy retired after many...
Elizabeth Askew Major
Aug 2, 2015
Elizabeth Askew Major, 93, of Dinwiddie County, widow of John Samuel Major, III, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. Born in Northampton County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Bessie Johnson Askew and was also predeceased by her five siblings. A 1943 graduate of the Petersburg School of Nursing, she enjoyed a long career as a...
