Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Peggy L. Walters
Aug 4, 2013
Peggy L. Walters went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, August 4th. Although she was taken from us suddenly, we know she is rejoicing with her Lord and those who’ve gone on before. Peggy will be celebrating her 59th wedding anniversary in heaven with her beloved husband, Billy D. Walters. She was a loving and devoted wife, Mother,...
Horace "Tripp" Hines Jr.
Aug 1, 2013
Horace H. “Tripp” Hines, Jr., 65, of Smithfield, VA, formerly of Chesterfield County, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013. A native of Boykins, VA, he served in the U. S. Navy Construction Battalion “Seabees” during the Vietnam War and was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. After returning from his second tour in Vietnam, he started the first of many...
Marvin Jerry Bowen
Aug 1, 2013
Marvin Jerry Bowen, 53, transcended the cares of this world on Aug. 1. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, but grew up in Chester, VA. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979 taking his basic training at Fort Sill, OK. His eight years of active duty as a Fire Support Specialist included tours at Fort Ord, CA, Fort Knox,...
Clarence Victor Moore Jr.
Jul 30, 2013
Clarence “Vic” Victor Moore, Jr., 90, passed away on July 30, 2013 at the Meadow Glen Assisted Living Residence, in Leesburg, VA. Born in Petersburg, VA, Vic was the son of the late Clarence Victor Sr., and Julia Braxton Moore; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Love Moore. Vic was an U.S. Army veteran having...
Robert Bernhart Schaefer
Jul 30, 2013
Robert B. Schaefer, 61, of North Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was known by his family, friends, and coworkers as “the Hacker”. Robert was an outdoors enthusiast who loved nature. He is survived by his loving wife Eileen Schaefer; son, Guy Schaefer; daughter, Susan Schaefer-Coleman; son, Karl Schaefer; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Justine, Theresa, Chasity, Jamie...
Lois P. Branch
Jul 29, 2013
Lois Puckett Branch, 92, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on July 29, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie W. and Annie B. Cottrel Puckett, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Branch. Mrs. Branch was the oldest living member of New Life Baptist Church, and was also a past member of the Women...
Blanche "Millie" Kvasnicka Tomko
Jul 28, 2013
Blanche “Millie” Kvasnicka Tomko, 95 of Disputanta, passed way on Sunday, July 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, William E. Tomko Sr.; parents, Emanuel and Evelyn Zajic Kvasnicka; one brother, and four sisters. Blanche was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Disputanta. She loved spending time with her family and friends and will...
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,...
