Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
John George Pratsinak
Feb 9, 2015
John George Pratsinak, 30, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on February 9, 2015. John was a 2003 graduate of Colonial Heights High School where he played on the Varsity football team and the traveling soccer team. He also graduated from Coastal Carolina University where he was a charter member and the first Sergeant of Arms of the Sigma Alpha...
Chester Arthur Mccoig
Feb 9, 2015
Chester Arthur McCoig, 90, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015. Born in Cosby, TN he was the son of the late Archibald and Abigail Fox McCoig; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Masako Tada McCoig. Mr. McCoig retired from the United States Army as a SFC having served in World War II,...
Max Omer Ivey
Feb 8, 2015
Max Omer Ivey, 93, a resident of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis M. and Eula D. Ivey; his son, Larry Wayne Ivey; brothers, Marvin, Melvin Dean and Marshall and sisters, Lorraine, Lucille and Sarah. He is survived by his loving wife of over 64 years, Dorothy H....
Doris Ann Link Harrison
Feb 8, 2015
Doris Ann Link Harrison, 75, of Dinwiddie County, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2015. A wonderful, loving, selfless wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and believer, she will be deeply missed by many. She was born September 16, 1939 in Crewe, VA. Mrs. Harrison was a faithful member of Western Heights Baptist Church...
Rose Popek Basl
Feb 8, 2015
Rose Popek Basl, 95, of Petersburg, formerly of Hanover, passed away on February 8, 2015 at The Crossings at University Park in Richmond. Born in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Vaclav and Katherine Prastil Popek; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Basl; and two sisters, Anne Steele and Yarmila Michalek. Mrs. Basl...
Beverly Jones Hawkins
Feb 6, 2015
Beverly J. Hawkins, 76, of Church Road, VA, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Helen Bowman Jones; and sister, Page J. Traylor. Beverly was a member of Dinwiddie Baptist Church, where she served as a pianist. She was also a member of the Petersburg Art League and the...
Patricia Kay Wycoff
Feb 5, 2015
Patricia Kay Wycoff, 63, a resident of Chester, Va. formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Blair, a brother, Tom Blair, and a sister, Joan Blair. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Lyman William Wycoff, Jr. “Bud”; a son, Lyman William Wycoff...
Lorraine Elizabeth Clement
Feb 3, 2015
Lorraine E. Clement, 60, of Church Road, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2015. Preceded in death by her father Charles E. Bowles and mother Theresea Bowles. She is survived by three sons, Travis and his wife, Kristin, Myles and his Fiancée, Stephanie Sanders, and Cody Clement; a sister, Mary Brockwell; nephew, Evan Brockwell; her significant other, John DeSantis; three...
Ryan Lee Edwards
Feb 3, 2015
Ryan Lee Edwards, 27, of Dinwiddie, passed away on February 3, 2015. Ryan was a 2005 graduate of Dinwiddie County High School, and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. He loved skateboarding, hanging out with his friends, fishing and working on his truck. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Nellene “Granny” Crum...
Michael Hugh Smith Sr.
Feb 1, 2015
Michael Hugh Smith, Sr., 53, of Dewitt, VA passed away on February 1, 2015. Mr. Smith was the owner and operator of Home Repair Specialist, and was also an avid hunter. Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gina M. Smith; one son, Michael H. Smith, Jr. and...
Richard Lyon Jones
Feb 1, 2015
Richard Lyon Jones, 90, of Chester, formerly of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2015 at The Crossings at Ironbridge. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patricia St George, his parents, Carl and Virginia, brother Carl Jr., sister Virginia J. Kerr, son David Cleland and daughter-in-law Marla. “Dick” was an Eagle...
Ruth Betty Gordon
Feb 1, 2015
Ruth Betty Gordon, 89, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Ruth was a graduate of Madison College and the longtime owner/operator of Abrams Pawn Shop & Music Store in Hopewell. She was also a dedicated bridge player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bernice Newman Abrams, and a sister, Hannah Tischler....
Charles Lee Ardillo Sr.
Feb 1, 2015
Charles L. Ardillo Sr., 84, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann M. Ardillo. Charles was survived by his son, Charles L. Ardillo, Jr. and wife, Joy M. Lamartina-Ardillo; and grandchildren, Vincent C. Ardillo and Maria A. Ardillo. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015...
Evelyn Helms Johnson Gray
Jan 31, 2015
Evelyn Helms Johnson Gray ended her days on January 31, 2015, at the Crossings at Ironbridge. She was 95. Through a century of tumult and change, Eve Gray lived a life of remarkable stability. A native of Chesterfield County, Eve Gray lived all but her last three years in the historic Bishop-Johnson house, where she was born on June 14,...
Larry Columbus Phillips Sr
Jan 31, 2015
Larry Columbus Phillips, Sr, 61, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Born in Norton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Columbus and Pina Dickenson Phillips. Larry was a proud member of Masonic Lodge # 59 in Pound, VA. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Darcus...
Oliver Kermit Nelan Jr.
Jan 29, 2015
Oliver Nelan Jr., 84, of Chester, departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Ina Jo Nelan and his first wife, Ellen Kiger Nelan. Oliver was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and attended Waynesburg College prior to joining the army in...
Floyd Harding Ellis
Jan 28, 2015
Floyd Harding Ellis, 93, of Prince George, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardell Davis and Stella Maude Ellis; five brothers; and two sisters. Floyd proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. during World War II. He retired from the Teamsters Union after...
Ruth Allyson Southard
Jan 27, 2015
Ruth A. Southard, 68, of Chesterfield departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Southard. She is survived by her children, Melanie R. Southard, and Robert V. Southard II and wife, Christina; grandchildren, Cheyenne, Tyler, and Brandon; special friend, Gary Stultz and many others who will cherish her memory. Visitation...
