Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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,...
Robert Cody Jones
Dec 27, 2013
Robert Cody Jones, 23, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013. Cody is survived by his beloved son, Damien; mother and father, Donna and F.J. Bushman; sister, Stevie Jones; brother, Zack Radford; step-brother, Andrew Bushman; step-sister, Tiffany Bushman; grandmother, Donna Fones; grandfather, Mike Fitzgerald; uncle, Michael Fitzgerald; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends...
Mary Ann Delbridge Jenkins
Dec 27, 2013
Mary Ann Delbridge Jenkins, 81, of Chester, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Lawrenceville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Susie Delbridge. Mrs. Jenkins was a faithful member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Lester O. Jenkins; son, Steve M. Jenkins and his...
William Bellinger Butler Sr.
Dec 26, 2013
William Bellinger Butler, Sr., 93, of Henrico, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Rush and Louise Bellinger Butler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margaret M. Butler. Mr. Butler worked for RF&P Rail Road. He first worked with steam engines and later...
Beverley Roper Myhre
Dec 25, 2013
Beverley Roper Myhre. Petersburg/Chester, VA—Beverley Roper Myhre, 76, passed peacefully with family by her side on December 25, 2013, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, John, and her parents, Bartlett and Victoria T. Roper. Left to cherish her memory are her twin brother, Bartlett Roper, Jr; nieces, Victoria Roper Hill and Lauren Roper Newman; and nephews,...
Doris Holmes Bragg
Dec 24, 2013
Doris Holmes Bragg, 87, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. She was born in Petersburg, VA, and the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Essie Cooley Holmes. Ms. Bragg was the widow of William Herbert “Freck” Bragg. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley E. Lundie; sister, Helen Rowlett; brothers, John Scott...
Edward Mcnamara Smith
Dec 24, 2013
Edward McNamara Smith, 64, of Midlothian, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Edward Smith and Mabel Dabney Reames. Mr. Smith retired after 26 years with Bank of America and at his time of passing was Chief Development Officer with Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He is survived by his...
Helen Deal Ragsdale
Dec 23, 2013
Helen Deal Ragsdale, 91, a longtime resident of Colonial Heights and widow of William Ragsdale, Sr., passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. Born in Chesterfield, she was the daughter of the late George Edgar and Edna Maclin Deal. Mrs. Ragsdale worked for 33years with the Gordon Galusha Architect Firm in Petersburg. She is survived by her sons, William Ragsdale, Jr....
Russell H. Boyd Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
Russell H. Boyd Sr., 94, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was a member of Life Church in Colonial Heights, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Boyd was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as an...
Nancy Craven Stacy
Dec 21, 2013
Nancy Craven Stacy, 83, of Chester, passed away on December 21, 2013. Born in Hopewell, VA she was the daughter of the late James and Lulu Mason Craven; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby G. Stacy; three brothers, Earl, James and Gene “Buckaroo” Craven; and three sisters, Ethel Jones, Mildred DeWolfe and Betty Adams. Mrs. Stacy...
Edwin Lambert Wood
Dec 21, 2013
Edwin Lambert Wood, 71, of Richmond passed away on December 21, 2013. He was the son of the late Reverend Harry DuPrey Wood, Jr. Mr. Wood was a member of the Eden Masonic Lodge A.F.& A.M. #136. He was a graduate of Wake Forest University. He was an active realtor for Prudential Slater Realtors and was the former State Director...
Ruby Mae Jones Craven
Dec 21, 2013
Ruby Mae Jones Craven, of S. Chesterfield, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born the daughter of the late Samuel T. and Fannie Turner Jones. Mrs. Craven was retired from Firestone in Hopewell and then later from Philip Morris. She is survived by her husband Edward Craven; son Michael Jones of Roanoke Rapids, NC; granddaughter Brittany Jones of Roanoke...
Mary Chappell Clark
Dec 21, 2013
Mary Chappell Clark, 85, of Chester, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. Born in Martinsville she was the daughter of the late Roy and Addie Self Chappell. Mrs. Clark was a fun loving person who loved to play bridge. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Laine and her husband, Mike; her son, Robert Glenn Clark and his wife, Janice; nine...
Douglas Thomas Warthan
Dec 20, 2013
Douglas Thomas Warthan, 50, of Chester, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013. He was currently employed with VSP Technologies; and a member of Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church. Mr. Warthan was also a former Scout Leader for Boy Scout Troop #922 in Enon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angie C. Hardy. Mr. Warthan was a loving...
