Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Phyllis Walker Kilbourne
Jan 13, 2014
Phyllis Walker Kilbourne, 89, of Petersburg, passed away on January 13, 2014. Born in Appalachia, VA. she was the daughter of the late Harry and Maxie Bond Walker; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Kilbourne, Sr.; and her brother, Jack Bond Walker. Mrs. Kilbourne was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Petersburg,...
Carol Sue Oguich
Jan 12, 2014
Carol Sue Oguich, 70, of Midlothian, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Born in Logan County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Gusta Farris Vance. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfred John Oguich; brother, Leslie Floyd “Tom” Vance; sister, Karen Gail Thomas (nee Vance). Carol was a devout Christian and...
Ercelle Gordon Varga
Jan 11, 2014
Ercelle Gordon Varga of Boydton, Virginia (Formerly of McKenney and Bracey VA) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Harry and Willie Anderson Gordon and widow of Daniel David “Shorty” Varga who predeceased her in 2008. Ercelle retired from the Defense General Supply Center after 17 years of...
Kenneth Edward Beach
Jan 11, 2014
Kenneth Edward Beach, 79, of Prince George, died on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA. He was the son of the late Leonard Edward and Naron Powell Beach and was also preceded in death by brothers, Leonard Alton Beach and David Lewis Newbold. He was a former Fiscal Director of Petersburg General Hospital and a...
Alfred "Pete" Webb Haase
Jan 10, 2014
Alfred “Pete” Webb Haase, 82, of Petersburg, died on Friday, January 10, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Petersburg the son of the late Alfred and Grace Webb Haase. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country from 1950 to 1954. During that time he served on the Destroyer Escort (DE-239) USS Sturtevant,...
Linda Joyce Lipford
Jan 9, 2014
Linda Joyce Lipford, 64, of Chester, died on Thursday, January 9, 2014. She was the daughter of the late, Cary Jr. and Charlotte Braswell Eanes. Mrs. Lipford was a devoted wife who loved life. She is survived by her husband, Jerald T. Lipford; sisters, Susan Eanes and Diane Crump; niece, Angelique Zevgolis; and other loving friends. The family will receive...
Jerry Bennett Sullivan
Jan 8, 2014
Jerry Bennett Sullivan, 95, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. in Petersburg. Jerry is survived by his dearest friend and long time companion, Dorothy M. Byrne; and the Byrne family, Linda Marshall, George Wells,...
Jermae Germaine Moore
Jan 8, 2014
Jermae “Germaine” Moore, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Born in Harmony, VA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Doyle and Janie Maude Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forest Lee Moore. Germaine graduated from Dinwiddie High School Class of 1951, was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist for...
Hazel Thompson Libby
Jan 7, 2014
Hazel Thompson Libby, 87, a longtime resident of Hopewell, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in Brunswick County, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Monroe Thompson and Annie Mabyn Cannon James. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George D. Libby, a daughter, Gloria Wingo, and three brothers, Ray James, Jack James, Jr. and...
Milan Janeka
Jan 6, 2014
Milan Janeka of Disputanta passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Annie Evans Janeka; daughter, Jean Diane Janeka; and brother, George Janeka. Milan enjoyed hunting, was a proud farmer, and a lifelong resident of Prince George County, VA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Millis...
Jacqueline Jeanne Watson
Jan 6, 2014
Jacqueline Jeanne Watson, 88, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. Born in Union City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Margaret Maloney Ryan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Milford H. Watson. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morton; two granddaughters, Margaret Colucci and Allison Day; great-grandson, Joseph...
Barton Adair Steffy
Jan 6, 2014
Barton Adair Steffy, 64, of Chester, passed away on January 6, 2014. Born in Canton, OH, he was the son of the late Willis Steffy and Mavis Felton Manning. Mr. Steffy was a United States Air Force Veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was retired from DuPont and also attended Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church. Mr. Steffy is survived by...
Patricia Ann Russell Moody
Jan 5, 2014
Patricia Ann Russell Moody, 67, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Kent Russell, Sr. and an infant, Baby Boy Moody. She worked for the Appomattox River Soil and Water Conservation district office in Dinwiddie County and worked as...
Edith Alexander Selinger Gubkin
Jan 3, 2014
Edith Alexander Selinger Gubkin, 94, died January 3, 2014 after a short illness. Though so many loved ones passed away before her, she had a sunny disposition that charmed everyone. Always on the go, she often sang her theme song “Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.” Edith was twice-widowed: by Jack Selinger in 1961 and by Sam Gubkin in...
Roy E. Wilkerson
Jan 3, 2014
Roy Emerson Wilkerson, 58, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on January 3, 2014. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Waldo Emerson and Virginia Woodall Wilkerson; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tony; and one sister, Shirley. Roy loved music and gardening. He was employed at the Food Lion Distribution Company in Disputanta...
Albert Edward Gray
Jan 1, 2014
Albert Edward Gray, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on January 1, 2014. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Wilma Harrison Gray. Mr. Gray is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Doris Hatchell Gray; four daughters, Brenda G. Musselwhite, Barbara G. Ivey and husband, Troy, Lydia G. Ivey, and Jewel G....
Doreen Matthews Carden
Dec 28, 2013
Victoria Doreen Matthews Carden of Petersburg, VA, widow of Charles Perry Carden, died on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at age 93. Born on March 29, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Charles Harding Matthews of Southampton, England and Lillian Florence Darnley Matthews of London, England. She lived in London, England for two years and...
Leamon Wilkins Sr.
Dec 28, 2013
Leamon Wilkins, Sr., 83, affectionately known as “Pops” departed this life the morning of December 28, 2013 at Chippenham Johnston Willis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Proudly, before daddy’s death, he professed Jesus as his Savior. He was born August 20, 1930 in Dublin, NC. to the late Luther and Lola Wilkins. He was preceded in death by his...
Franklin Eugene Burkey
Dec 27, 2013
Franklin Eugene Burkey, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Parkersburg, WVA, he was the son of the late Bennie Eugene Burkey and Lila Gatrell Casto. Mr. Burkey was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of Hercules, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Goff Burkey; children, Cheryl Burkey Umbel and husband,...
