Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Nancy Wood Norris
Nov 27, 2014
Nancy Wood Norris “Nana”, 83, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on November 27, 2014. Born on November 24, 1931 in Petersburg, VA she was the dauguhter of the late O.J. and Hazel Wood; her husband, John G. Norris and two brothers. She is survived by two children, Craig A. Norris (April); Eric R. Norris (Aubrey); three grandsons Raleigh, Jude...
Carol Layne Abernathy Barnes
Nov 26, 2014
Carol Layne Abernathy Barnes, 71, of Dinwiddie County, departed to eternal peace on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Chippenham Medical Center with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late James Rideout Abernathy and Annie Hall Abernathy Barnes; and was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Dwayne Hall Abernathy. She was a devoted wife,...
Elizabeth Jeanette Barlow
Nov 25, 2014
Elizabeth Jeanette Barlow, 58, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ambro Adam and Betty Jo Beckner Monroe. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and affectionately known as the neighborhood mom. Jeanette loved volunteering at her children’s and grandchildren’s school, and was also...
Virginia Wrenn Haddon Bragan
Nov 25, 2014
Virginia Wrenn Haddon Bragan, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home. She was born June 19, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Sidney Thomas and Mary Waldron Wrenn. Virginia was preceded in death by her first husband, C. Forrest Haddon, Sr. and her second husband, Lt. Col. James M. Bragan; her brothers...
Margie Smith Burkholder
Nov 23, 2014
Margie Smith Burkholder, 86, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Mrs. Burkholder was a member of Chester United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Post #284 Women’s Auxiliary, and a member of the Covington Moose Lodge #610. She was the daughter of the late, Ernest L. and Grace McCallister Smith. Mrs. Burkholder is also preceded...
Susanne Duckworth Johnson
Nov 23, 2014
Susanne Duckworth Johnson of Petersburg died peacefully on the morning of Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Johnson. Susanne was born September 14, 1930, to Judge Mitchell and Marjorie Duckworth and spent most of her childhood in Brownsville, TN. She had a heartwarming smile that shone brightly...
Joseph Strong Furr Sr.
Nov 23, 2014
Mr. Joseph Strong Furr, Sr., 93, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon I. and Frances York Furr; his wife, Emma Battle Smith Furr; and two brothers, William W. Furr and Robert B. Furr. Mr. Furr retired from Roadway Express, Inc. as City Terminal Manager in 1983. After retiring,...
Betty Jane Huber
Nov 20, 2014
Betty Jane Huber, 85, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Caribou, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Palm and Mattie Parady Palm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Huber; and two sisters, Shirley Stephenson and Dorothy Mansfield. Mrs. Huber had strong passion for gardening and enjoyed flowers....
Pearl Edith Holton
Nov 20, 2014
Pearl Edith Holton, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Allie William Fers and Lois Gertrude Covington Fers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jake McNeal Holton, Sr. Mrs. Holton is survived by her sister, Lucille Smith and her husband, Hurley; two grandsons;...
Mary Evangeline Bland
Nov 19, 2014
Mary Evangeline McCracken Bland, 98, of Petersburg, VA passed away on November 19, 2014. Born in Spartanburg, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Alden Howell and Frances McCravy McCracken; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Vernon Bland; one sister, Rebecca M. Edward; and a brother, Isaac McCracken. Mrs. Bland was a longtime faithful member...
Christine Brockwell Martin
Nov 19, 2014
Christine Brockwell Martin, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Born in Petersburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Percy Winston Brockwell and Lucille Dillon Brockwell. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband of 66 years, William E. Martin; five children, Betty Hobbs, Brenda Kump, John Martin and his wife, Brenda, Gerald Martin and his wife, Janet,...
Doris Demaris Pittman Rainey
Nov 18, 2014
Doris DeMaris Pitman Rainey, 89, of Dinwiddie, widow of Oris Marion Rainey, Sr., passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born and raised in Northumberland County, Doris graduated from Westhampton College and moved to Dinwiddie where she taught in the public school system for several years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Kincaid...
William Holt Messerly
Nov 18, 2014
William Holt Messerly, 82, passed away on November 18, 2014. Born in Birmingham, AL, on October 4th, 1932, son of James H. and Mary Frances Messerly. Retired Regional Manager, (VA & NC) of Continental Forest Industries. A native of Jacksonville, FL, he has lived in Chester, VA since 1965. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson...
Kenneth Frances Daniel
Nov 18, 2014
Kenneth Frances Daniel, 55, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his father, Mason Penelton Daniel Jr.; and a brother, James Michael Daniel. Mr. Daniel is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann Daniel; three brothers, Steve Allen Daniel, Mason Penelton Daniel III, and...
Lillian Adams Bullard
Nov 17, 2014
Lillian Adams Bullard, 101, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Barry and Ada Adams. She was a charter member of the Dinwiddie Lions Club and a member of Matoaca Baptist Church. She is survived by her lifelong friends, Pauline Ogburn, Evelyn Neace, Blanche Powell, Elise Bushman, Hattie Meredith, Bernard...
Beverly Lee "Bet" Fisher
Nov 15, 2014
Beverly Lee “Bet” Fisher, 67, of Ford, VA passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late Alva Sydnor Sr., and Sally Frances Powell Fisher; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Alva S. Fisher, Jr; and former father-in-law, Thomas Waverly “Buck” Lewis. He was the...
Margie Mae Plummer Brown
Nov 14, 2014
Margie Mae Plummer Brown, 89, of Petersburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born the daughter of the late Oscar K., Sr. and Lillie Mae Turner Plummer. She was baptized at an early age and joined Bethany Missionary Baptist Church where she became a member and served earlier as a member of the...
John William Elmore Sr.
Nov 14, 2014
John William Elmore Sr., 88, of Dinwiddie, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 14th. He was the son of the late Sydnor Robinson Elmore Sr. and Annie Lee (Gray) Elmore. He was also preceded in death by his son John William Elmore Jr., three brothers Sydnor Robinson Elmore Jr., Warren Marshall Elmore, Randolph Madison Elmore and a sister...
Karen Aldridge Bornstein
Nov 14, 2014
Karen Aldridge Bornstein, age 61, of Disputanta, died on November 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Snead Aldridge and her sister-in-law, Bessie Aldridge. Karen worked as a registered nurse as a Liver Transplant Coordinator at MCV/VCU for many years. Mrs. Bornstein was a life member of Prince George Emergency Crew, a volunteer for James River...
