Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Wanda Evans Mcneely
Jun 4, 2014
Wanda Evans McNeely, 65, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was a member of Covenant Christian Fellowship Church in Colonial Heights; where she managed the church thrift shop. Mrs. McNeely retired after 15 plus years as an accounting clerk for the Petersburg City School System. She is preceded in death by her parents, Malton and Barbara...
Barbara June Vanepps
Jun 3, 2014
Barbara June VanEpps, 82 of Enon VA, passed away June 3 2014. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Belleville NY to the late Allen and Doris Brown. Barbara was raised in upstate New York and was a graduate of Belleville Central School where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. She met Paul VanEpps and was married in...
Gerald Eugene Chastain Sr.
Jun 3, 2014
Gerald Eugene Chastain, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on June 3, 2014. Born in Atco, GA he was the son of the late Hubert C. and Dolly Bryant Chastain; and was also preceded in death by one brother T.J. Chastain; and a sister, Barbara Ann Jenkins. Mr. Chastain was a United States Army veteran. He is survived...
Marion Elizabeth Moehring
Jun 3, 2014
Mrs. Marion Elizabeth Spencer Moehring, 86, a long-time resident of Chester, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of Thomas David Spencer and Daisy Lee McFaden Spencer. Marion was a 1946 graduate of Waite High School in Toledo, OH, a retiree of Defense General Supply Center,...
Thomas "Buck" Franklin Harrison Jr.
Jun 1, 2014
Thomas “Buck” F. Harrison, Jr.,77, of Matoaca, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Born in Chesterfield, VA he was the son of the late Thomas F. Harrison and Cora Newcomb Eanes; and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores “Dee” Harrison; one son, Percy “Junnie” Butler; and his grandfather T. Franklin Harrison who raised him. Mr....
Mildred Gill Williamson
Jun 1, 2014
Mildred Gill Williamson, of Petersburg, VA, died June 1, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Willis and Ethel Gill. She was preceded in death by her husband James Newell Williamson, Sr. Mildred was a life-long resident of Petersburg and a devoted member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church and attended Sweet Briar College. She is survived by...
Diana Jane Gillian
May 31, 2014
Diana Jane Gillian, 59, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by the late John Elbert and Madeline Brown-Belcher. Diana was very loving and caring. She was a devoted member of All Saints Chapel Free Catholic Church. Diana was survived by her husband, Dennis Gillian; daughter, Melissa Brianna Gillian; grandchildren, Destiny and...
Helen Mayo Caudle Taylor
May 31, 2014
Helen Mayo Caudle Taylor, 87, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Born in Henderson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lorenzo and Mannie Turner Caudle. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Earnest L. Sadler; daughter, Dianne Sadler Lowery; son, Randy Dabney Taylor; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; son-in-law, Charlie. The family will...
Audrey Joyner Hooker
May 30, 2014
Audrey Joyner Hooker, 84, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Lucille Long Joyner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willis Clayton Hooker; and daughter, Joyce Ann Early. Audrey is survived by her son, James Hooker (Vickie); adopted son,...
Bob James Zimmerman
May 29, 2014
Bob James Zimmerman, 51, of McKenney, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Bob was employed with VDOT for 27 years and was Resident Administrator for the Petersburg Residency at the time of his death. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Tanya Wrenn Zimmerman; son, James Wesley Zimmerman; parents,...
Guy Lewis Laine
May 29, 2014
Guy Lewis Laine of Colonial Heights, Virginia, died at the age of 79 on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at MCV after a brief illness. He was born January 21, 1935 in Petersburg, VA. Mr. Laine is survived by his dear wife, Mildred Q. Laine of Golden Living Center, Petersburg. They were married for 57 years, the last four of which...
Wesley C. Campbell
May 28, 2014
Wesley C. Campbell, 42, of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. A lifelong resident of Prince George County, Wes gave many years of devoted service as a volunteer fire fighter and EMS provider. He was a Past Chief of Carson Volunteer Fire Department, past member of Prince George Emergency Crew, and a member of Stony Creek Volunteer Fire...
Josephine Moss Stidham
May 27, 2014
Josephine Moss Stidham, 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Born in Goochland, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Russell and Viola Hawk Moss. She was also preceded in death by husband, Coy A. Stidham; and two sons, Junior and Larry Frank. Josephine retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company after 30 years of...
Margot Herta Quindt Parendo
May 26, 2014
Margot Herta (Hetty) Quindt Parendo was born on October 1st, 1930 in Dessau, Germany. Her parents were Herta Weidemann and Hammond Quindt. She was one of four children. Her brother died in WWII. She also had 2 sisters, Anneliese (deceased) and Gertrud. She has numerous nieces and nephews in Alabama, New York, South Carolina and Germany. She met and married...
Talmadge Leroy Hill
May 24, 2014
Talmadge Leroy Hill, 82, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Born in Milan, GA he was the son of the late Richard and Lola Spires Hill; and was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Richard Hill. Mr. Hill retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Aviation Electrician after 20 years of service. Following...
William Baskerville Knott Jr.
May 24, 2014
William Baskerville Knott, Jr., 82 years old, of Sutherland, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2014. He was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia on May 19, 1932 and was the son of the late William B. Knott, Sr. and Virginia T. Knott. He was a lifelong member of Smyrna Baptist Church where he served over the years as...
Betty Lee Hawkins
May 23, 2014
Betty Lee Hawkins, 75, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Fenton P. Hawkins and her mother, Rosa Lee Hawkins. She will be greatly missed by her devoted love, Fred Lee Shockley and many friends. We love you and will miss you. A graveside service will...
Marguerite Hubbard Giesecke
May 23, 2014
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Blandford Cemetery.
Adrianne Corliss Haynes
May 21, 2014
Adrianne “Addie” Corliss Haynes, 62, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2014. Addie was preceded in death by her daddy, Oliver James Martin, Sr.; and sister, Patricia Mason. She is survived by her mother, Frances Martin; daughter, Julia Emory Hudson and her husband, Keith, Sr.; grandson, Keith Hudson, Jr.; two granddaughters, Victoria Nicole and Olivia Dallas Hudson;...
