Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Diane Rochell Schrader
Oct 1, 2014
Diane Rochell Schrader, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. She graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA; and from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Schrader taught at Bollingbrook School, Prince George County and Emporia County School Systems. She was a longtime educator and an avid reader. Mrs. Schrader is preceded in death by...
Louann Rayner
Sep 29, 2014
LouAnn Rayner, 53, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. LouAnn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Gerald “Jay” D. Rayner; one son, Jason Rayner; three grandchildren, Jason Jr., Brandon and Kayla Rayner; her father, Robert Palombo; mother, Mary Lou Palombo; three brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Edward Palombo; and numerous nieces,...
Catherine "Cakie" Perkinson Vaiden
Sep 29, 2014
Catherine “Cakie” Perkinson Vaiden, 88, of South Chesterfield, entered her Heavenly home September 29, 2014, also the day of her older sister, Magdalene Mann’s birthday. Catherine lived in southern Chesterfield her entire life. She was a faithful member of Ettrick Church, now known as Mount Calvary Baptist. During her younger years she served on numerous committees including Baptismal, Sunday School...
Inge Margareta Jones
Sep 28, 2014
Inge Margareta Jones, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Prior to living in Chesterfield, she lived for more than thirty years in Harker Heights, Texas where she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was involved in numerous volunteer projects. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon W. Jones;...
Harriet Joyce Millirons
Sep 25, 2014
Harriet Joyce Millirons, 75, of DeWitt, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at her residence. Born in Carmel, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry Andrew and Mary Finney Johnson. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Chelsea Jo Beville and Emily Grace Millirons, and a sister, Carol Johnson. Mrs. Millirons was a member of Asbury...
Raymond Averret Adkins
Sep 23, 2014
Raymond Averret Adkins, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away on September 23, 2014. Born in Mecklenburg, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie Lee and Novella Lawrence Adkins; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara P. Adkins; and three brothers, Percy, Jack and Cecil Adkins. Mr. Adkins was retired from Honeywell as a machinist after...
Anne Bundy Lewis
Sep 22, 2014
Anne Middleton Bundy Thurman Lewis, 94, of Petersburg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. Born July 4, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia, Anne was the daughter of the late Susan Little Bundy and Nathan Hollister Bundy, Sr. She was a graduate of Chatham Hall in Chatham, Virginia and Sweet Briar College in Amherst,...
Jonathan Deliz Gonzalez
Sep 22, 2014
Jonathan Deliz Gonzalez, 29, of Chester, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. He attended Schroth School in Ocean Township, New Jersey from 1988 to 2004. Jonathan graduated from Matoaca High School. He was active in the Special Olympics and participated in soccer, basketball, and bowling. Jonathan attended the Winchester Green Adult Day Program in Chesterfield. He is preceded in...
Jean Maddra Vaughan
Sep 21, 2014
Jean Maddra Vaughan has missed daddy for 33 years and on September 21, 2014 she joined him in heaven. Jean was born February 12, 1921 onand until the age of 81 she lived in the house in which she was born in Ettrick, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband Ryland Louis Vaughan; parents,Allie Vester Maddra, Sr. and...
Romona Ann Duke Godwin
Sep 21, 2014
Romona Ann Duke Godwin, age 83, known as “Bootsie” to her close friends and family (Ann to recent friends) died September 21, 2014 at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 1, 1931 in Petersburg, VA, and was the daughter of Clifford and Emma Duke and the wife of the late William Purcell Godwin Jr. She...
Everette Thomas Kitchen Jr.
Sep 20, 2014
Everette Thomas “Tommy” Kitchen, Jr., 59, of Maysville, NC and formerly of Petersburg died Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was born the son of the late Everette T. and Dolores Brown Kitchen and was also preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Kitchen. Tommy was a graduate of Petersburg High School and worked for over 36 years with Colombia Gas...
Edwin Lewis Henderson
Sep 20, 2014
Edwin Lewis “Rabbit” Henderson, 68, died Saturday afternoon, September 20th at Johnston Willis Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded in the loving embrace of his family. His father, James V. Henderson, and his mother, Louise B. Henderson, preceded him in death. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Victoria (Pallay) Henderson; his daughter, Amy H. Ernst; his son...
Gilbert Raymond Wildrick
Sep 19, 2014
Gilbert “Gil” Raymond Wildrick, 76, of Chesterfield died Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born in Syracuse New York, the son of the late Gilbert and Janis Sidley Wildrick. Gil served his country honorably in the US Navy and then went on to work for and retire from Brown & Williamson. Later he went to work for the Richmond Times...
Barbara Faison Mccabe
Sep 19, 2014
Barbara Faison McCabe, 79, of North Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014. Mrs. McCabe was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank and was an avid traveler. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Helen Faison; husband, Gilbert Ray “Bob” McCabe; and a brother, H.L. Faison Jr. Mrs. McCabe is survived by her daughter, Theresa McCabe...
Carol Jean Lanagan
Sep 19, 2014
Carol Jean McCulloch Lanagan, 65, of Chester departed this world on September 19, 2014. She will be deeply missed and is survived by her husband of almost 43 years, Tom Lanagan; son, Peter Lanagan and his partner Margaret; daughter, Ranna Armstrong and husband Matt; grandson, Pierce; and brother, Tim McCulloch and wife Cathy. Carol was preceded in death by her...
Edwin Stansfield Hawkins Sr.
Sep 18, 2014
Edwin Stansfield Hawkins, Sr., 91, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. He was the owner of the Hopewell Oil Company, Reynolds Oil Company in West Point and Elmore Oil Company in Petersburg. Mr. Hawkins a Veteran of World War II was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University. Mr....
Jane Evelyn Andolina
Sep 18, 2014
Jane Evelyn Andolina, 81, of Colonial Heights, widow of Russell Andolina, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. Born in Pemberton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Johnson Matthew. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Jean Fowler. She is survived by her children, Stella Copeland (the late Joseph), Donald J. Andolina, Nancy...
Pearl Womack Bartle
Sep 14, 2014
Pearl Womack Bartle, 93, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Bartle Jr.; and her son, Gilbert Bartle III. Mrs. Bartle is survived by her daughters, Catherine Watkins and Shirley Gilbert; daughter-in-law, Sandra Bartle; eight grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and nineteen great great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Joyce Louise Beveridge
Sep 13, 2014
Joyce Louise Beveridge, 83, of Chester, VA joined God and her angels on September 13, 2014. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ann Knapp; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Beveridge; and one son, Glenn Beveridge. Mrs. Beveridge is survived by three children, Scott Beveridge and wife, Py of...
S Shelby Jean Reese
Sep 12, 2014
Shelby Jean Reese, 74,of Colonial Heights passed away Friday, September 12, 2014.She was preceded by her parents, George B. and Katie G. Hall and a brother, George C. Hall. Shelby was a devoted and caring wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Johnny M. Reese; children, Cheryl Price and husband Mike; Kenneth Priode and Wife, Barbara; Joseph Priode...
