Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Dorothy Sholes Crowder
Jul 12, 2014
Dorothy Sholes Crowder departed this life on July 12, 2014 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of Wilbur Irwin and Dorothy Townsend Sholes as well as the widow of George Willard Crowder. She is survived by her daughter, Carol E. Johnson; grandson, Daniel Lee Johnson and wife, Rebecca R....
Elaine "Lisa" Marie Moneymaker
Jul 8, 2014
Elaine “Lisa” Marie Moneymaker, 70, formerly of Louisiana and more recently of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Born in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Rose Murphy Smith. She was also preceded in death by brother-in-law, Charles Esque, Sr. Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Bailey Reed Moneymaker; step-son,...
Mathilde R. King
Jul 8, 2014
Mathilde R. King, 88, of Petersburg died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born the daughter of the late Michael and Mathilde Haid Reiser and is also preceded in death by her husband Clarence E. King. Mrs. King was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was retired from K-Mart after 10 plus years of...
William Park Lemmond, Jr.
Jul 7, 2014
Retired Circuit Court Judge William Park Lemmond, Jr, 81, of Prince George, VA passed away on Monday, July 7th, 2014. He was born in Roanoke, VA to the late William Park and Alice Carpenter Lemmond. He is survived by his wife, Beryl Mitchell Lemmond; four children, William Park Lemmond, III, Gregory Gavin Lemmond, Jennifer Lemmond Gustavus, and James Jason Lemmond;...
Helen Andrews Howerton
Jul 5, 2014
Helen A. Howerton, 85, of Colonial Heights, Virginia peacefully passed away at her home on July 5, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Irving D. and Geneva Andrews and was the widow of Thomas E. Howerton. Helen is survived by her three sons, Thomas Barton Howerton and his wife, Lisa of Chesterfield County, Steven Brian Howerton of Fort...
Mabel Mason Williams
Jul 5, 2014
Mrs. Mabel M. Williams, age 93 of McKenney, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Alto, GA, the daughter of the late Edward E. Mason and May Phipps Mason. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Milton M. "Mac" Williams and her son, John Milton Williams....
George Edward Wells
Jul 4, 2014
George Edward Wells, Sr., 85, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. Born in Isle of Wight County, VA, he was the son of the late George William and Annie Bryant Wells. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alma Beatrice Wells. He was the retired owner of G.E. Wells Contracting. Mr. Wells is survived by...
John Edward Crowder Jr.
Jul 3, 2014
John “Junie” Edward Crowder, Jr., 93, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late John Edward Crowder, Sr., and Daisy Williamson Crowder. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera Munford Dilday Crowder. John was a proud Navy WWII Veteran. He was a member...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Froehlich
Jul 1, 2014
Robert Lee Froehlich, 54 of Chester passed away on July 1, 2014, surrounded by his family. Known to most as Bobby, he was born on September 28, 1959 to Paulette and August Froehlich in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Bobby was the ultimate entertainer and loved to welcome guests to his home. He was happiest when surrounded by family and friends, his main...
Barbara Ann Welch Ellington
Jun 29, 2014
Barbara Ann Ellington, 74, of Chesterfield County, VA, widow of Melvin C. Ellington, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. Born in Craig County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Lennie Leunetta Elmore Welch. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Marie. Mrs. Ellington spent her early life in Newcastle, VA before relocating...
George Francis Smith Jr.
Jun 29, 2014
George Francis Smith Jr., 64, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Enron for twenty years, and was retired from Dominion Virginia Power after ten years of service. Mr. Smith was an avid golfer, and a great husband and father. He was preceded in...
Mary Ann Fox Jones
Jun 29, 2014
Mrs. Mary Ann Fox Jones, age 79, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. She was born in Cookeville, TN, the daughter of the late Nathan and Anna Moore Fox. Mary Ann was also preceded by her beloved husband of 52 years, Ret. Lt. Col. Samuel H. Jones. She was involved in Girl Scouts for 27 years,...
Catherine Elizabeth Lipford
Jun 28, 2014
Catherine Elizabeth Lipford, better known as Kate or Katie, 28, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Catherine was born May 19, 1986, to Tanya Todt Lipford, and the late Calvin D. Lipford. She attended Dinwilddie public schools, and was employed at Denny’s of Colonial Heights. Catherine was predeceased by her father, Calvin, paternal grandparents; Frances Grammer and...
Donna Lynn Wilder
Jun 28, 2014
Donna Lynn Wilder, age 50, of Enon, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Donna was born in Petersburg, Virginia to Ronald and Joyce Luck on March 1, 1964. She married Kenneth Wilder on September 3, 1988 in Hopewell, Virginia. Donna is preceded in death by her father, Ronald E. Luck. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; daughters,...
Louis Lenton Lee
Jun 26, 2014
Louis Lenton Lee, 77, recently of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014. He was born on November 29, 1936 in Benson, North Carolina, the son of the late Lemon and Viola Parrish Lee. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ila Daniels; and a great-grandchild, Nicholas Poston. Mr. Lee was a proud Veteran of the United...
Anna Geraldine Mertz
Jun 26, 2014
Anna Geraldine Mertz, 81, of Prince George, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her residence. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Rayzinger Hreha. Mrs. Mertz worked at the Thalhimer’s Department Store at Walnut Mall for several years and later retired from the Internal Revenue Service, Richmond office. A loving wife, mother...
Charles E. Carter, Jr.
Jun 26, 2014
Charles E. Carter, Jr., 83, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014. Born in Halifax County, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie E. and Lillian Edwards Carter. Mr. Carter served in the U. S. Navy during the Korea War aboard the U.S.S. Wisconsin. He was a retired employee of American Tobacco Co. and a member...
Linda Marie Wilson Mccoy
Jun 24, 2014
Linda Marie Wilson McCoy, 72, of North Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday June 24, 2014. Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her husband, Claude McCoy; her parents, Cabell P. and Louise Holt Wilson; and a sister, Sue Ann W. Shotwell. She genuinely loved people, and enjoyed doing things for others. Linda is survived by her three brothers, William P....
Jackie Elmer Carlton Sr.
Jun 19, 2014
Jackie Elmer Carlton, Sr. “Jack”, 69, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, surrounded by his family and favorite dog Spot. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Bertha Gunnoe Carlton; brothers, James Farrell and Harold Carlton; and sister, Constance June Walker. Jack is survived by his daughter, Amy Wilkinson; son, Jackie Carlton,...
