Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Vonnie May Trent
Jul 27, 2013
Vonnie May Trent, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born in Glen Fork, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ova Blevins. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edwin Trent; brothers, Wenton Lloyd Blevins and Zodas Blevins; and sisters, Lenora, Leola and Alma Blevins. Vonnie is survived...
Charles E. Williams
Jul 22, 2013
Charles “Charlie” Edward Williams, 65, of Prince George died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his brother Tracy E. Williams and parents Leonard Reams and Maude Mayton Williams. He worked for Melton’s Auto Service and later owned and operated Charlie’s Automotive in Petersburg and Prince George. Charlie was a loving husband,...
Martha H. Crowder
Jul 20, 2013
Martha Hobson Crowder, 85, of Prince George, passed away on July 20, 2013. She was the daughter of late Robert and Rachel Hobson; and was also preceded in death this past February by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Franklin Crowder. Mrs. Crowder was a longtime member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg. She is survived by her...
Richard Dale Hower
Jul 19, 2013
Richard Dale “Dickie” Hower, 63, of Church Road, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013. The son of the late Arthur Jefferson “Red” Hower and Dorothy Irene Vaughan Hower, he was also preceded in death by a son, Chris Hower and his brother, Jerry Hower. Dickie loved to travel, and he and his wife, Faye, enjoyed many trips together. He worked...
Tommie Lee Taliaferro
Jul 17, 2013
Tommie Lee Taliaferro, 81, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born in Strong, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Conway W. and Lee Braswell Taliaferro. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Taliaferro. 1SG Tommie Lee Taliaferro dedicated 47 years to Federal Service inclusive of 23 years in the U.S. Army...
Margaret Ann Scott Holzschuh
Jul 17, 2013
Margaret Ann Scott Holzschuh, 90, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Emmett and Susie Procise Scott. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John Anton Holzschuh; and daughter, Helena Rita Davis. Margaret retired after more than 20 dedicated years from Chesterfield...
Benjamin Lewis Parks
Jul 16, 2013
Benjamin Lewis Parks, 23, entered Heaven on July 16, 2013. Born June 2, 1990 to Lewis Minor Parks and Susan Brooks Brickhouse. Ben was a loving grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Parks, III of Petersburg and the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Brooks of Chesterfield. Also, survived by a sister, Hailey Michelle Brickhouse; step sister, Scarlet Victoria Brickhouse;...
Jennifer Ryan Mcclaran
Jul 15, 2013
Jennifer Ryan McClaran, 42, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013. She was employed with Pediatric Dentistry of Virginia as a dental assistant. Mrs. McClaran is preceded in death by her grandparents, Dennis S. Johnson and his wife, Claraibel. She is survived by her husband, Edward “Mac” J. McClaran; sons, Noah McClaran, and Jacob McClaran and his wife,...
Theresa G. Minetree
Jul 14, 2013
Theresa G. Minetree, 52, of Petersburg, passed away on July 14, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Robert Glen Sr., and Marguerite Caudle Minetree; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Patrick D. Minetree. She loved to spend time with family and friends, and was a Battersea sweetheart. She will be loved and missed by many....
Mary Floyd Warren
Jul 14, 2013
Mary Floyd Warren, 89, a former resident of Petersburg, now of Plantation, FL, passed away on July 14, 2013 after a period of declining health. Born in Ettrick, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cornelius and Annie Sue Belcher Anderson, and the widow of Raymond Lee Warren. She was an active member of West End Baptist Church and...
Martha Mills Davis
Jul 13, 2013
Martha Mills Davis, of Hopewell, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. Mrs. Davis was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Charles Burdick and Mildred Mansfield Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Temple Davis. She was a member of the Nathaniel Cawsey Garden Club, First Baptist Church, and fifty-five years in the Friday...
Robert Porter Barden
Jul 13, 2013
Robert Porter Barden, 63, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Clarence Eugene and Marlene Porter Barden. He retired after 32 years of service with Dominion Power and was a faithful member of Kingsland Baptist Church. Mr. Barden is survived by his loving wife of 30 years,...
Andrew Nathan Williams
Jul 12, 2013
Andrew Nathan Williams, 29, of Chester, went to be with the Lord and his grandfather in heaven on Friday, July 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David Baxter Engleman. Andrew is survived by his loving parents, David Allen, Sr., and Katherine Engleman Williams; step-brother, David Allen Williams, Jr. (Tammy); nephew, Michael David Williams; maternal grandmother,...
Frances Jane Reames
Jul 11, 2013
Frances J. Reames, 68, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, died Thursday, July 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Mary and David Hawkins and was also preceded in death by five sisters, Katherine Garrett, Lucille Garrett, Martha Gooch, Rosa Tatum and Nettie Lee Hawkins, and three brothers, David Hawkins, Jr., Douglas Hawkins and Mac Hawkins; and fiancé,...
Virginia Howell Clarke
Jul 11, 2013
Virginia Howell Clarke, 93, a lifelong resident of Church Road, Virginia, widow of Francis Emory Clarke, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Jobe and Blanche Williams Howell. Mrs. Clarke was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as choir director and taught Sunday school for many years. She received...
Margaret Havice Daughtry
Jul 10, 2013
Margaret Virginia Havice Daughtry, 89, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in Chester, Virginia after a long illness. She was born on June 5, 1924 to James Franklin Havice and Mable Pearl Wentle Havice in Prince George County, Virginia. Margaret was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights. She was retired from civil service...
Alfons Max Ogorsell Iii
Jul 10, 2013
Alfons Max Ogorsell, III, 39, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bettie Ogorsell and brother, Jason Ogorsell. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed working on the bus ministry. Alfons is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Ogorsell; daughter, Angel Ogorsell; son, Max Ogorsell, IV;...
Lorenzo "Red" B. Harvell
Jul 10, 2013
Lorenzo “Red” Byrd Harvell, 88, of Petersburg died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late William and Ethel Stringer Harvell. “Red” was a member of the POGO’s and had a passion for trains. He was a lifetime member of Second Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, which he maintained the historical section and...
Edwin "Ed" Fred Ryder
Jul 10, 2013
Edwin “Ed” Fred Ryder, 92, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Edna Ryder. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Ryder; and daughter, Sharon Woodcock. Ed was a proud veteran in the United States Navy having served during WWII and...
Helen Byrum Ragland
Jul 9, 2013
Helen Byrum Ragland, 74, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Born in Corapeake, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elton and Elizabeth Byrum. Meeting the love of her life, Richard, at Thalhimers, she took on the career as mom for many years until becoming an apartment manager for Mount Royal Mgmt Co. She...
