Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Helen U Blaha
Sep 23, 2012
Helen Marie Uzel Blaha passed away on September 23, 2012 at the age of 90. She lived in Dinwiddie County most of her life and most recently in Prince George. Helen was the fifth of eight children born to Charles and Caroline Uzel. Growing up in a loving family on a farm in the strong Czech community taught her life...
William Phillips Green
Sep 21, 2012
William Phillips Green, 69, of Sutherland, Virginia, passed away on September 21, 2012. He was the son of the late William Fletcher and Alice Clay Green. William was the proud owner and operator of Bill’s Cabinet Shop for more than 25 years. He is survived by his children, Linda G. Ashworth, Pamela G. Comer, and Jennifer Lynn Joyner; grandchildren, Michael...
Dorothy Godfrey Gill
Sep 21, 2012
Dorothy Godfrey Gill, 77, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday September 21, 2012. Born in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Priscilla Godfrey. Dot was a proud member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg, Virginia. A graduate of Westhampton College, Dot was an avid University of Richmond Spiders fan. She was an...
Bernadine Toombs Bulifant
Sep 20, 2012
Bernadine Toombs Bulifant, 68, of Carson, Virginia passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Annie Toombs. Bernadine retired from Prince George County Public Schools after more than 30 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William...
Ethel P. Leath
Sep 20, 2012
Ethel Peters Leath, 89, of Dinwiddie, widow of Milton Edmond Leath, died Thursday, September 20, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Frank Edward and Dahlia Lillian Wheelhouse Peters. She was preceded in death by three sisters Margaret Jackson, Marie Clary and Irene Henshaw. Ethel was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Frances...
Robert Nelson Wall
Sep 19, 2012
Robert N. "Nut" Wall, 92, of Hopewell, VA., passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. He retired from Hercules where he had gone to work at the end of World War II. Mr. Wall was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force, serving at Gualdacanal and receiving 2 Bronze Stars for his loyal service. He...
Albert Stuart Hambright
Sep 18, 2012
Albert Stuart “Beetlejuice” Hambright, 50, of Chester, passed away on September 18, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert “Pee Wee” Hambright; grandmother, Iris M. Carter. He is survived by his mother, Kay Magda; brother, Donald Wayne Hambright (Brenda) ; grandmother, Doris Hambright; uncle, Jerry Phinney (Gretchen); cousin, Tracy Collins (Ernie); 2nd cousin, Dylan Collins; Bill “Pop”...
Robert Earl Clemmons
Sep 18, 2012
Robert Earl Clemmons, 73, retired to Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly from Prince William County, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He served proudly as a Major for the US Marines and was retired as a physics teacher at Garfield High School. He is survived by his daughters, Sherri Thompson (Michael), Rene Bickel ( Dave), and Tiffany King (Wes); grandchildren,...
Frances S. Wolfrey
Sep 16, 2012
Frances S. Wolfrey, 81, of Disputanta, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Bryant Wolfrey and parents Willie Clarence and Nelly Gray Nubey Stywater, daughter, Cindy Wolfrey Frazier, sisters, Ruby Vlk, Ann Spain, and a brother, Buck Stywater.. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved hummingbirds and maintained numerous feeders...
Michael Melnyk Jr.
Sep 16, 2012
Michael Melnyk, Jr. 67, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012. He was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed amateur radio. He also served in the National Guard. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Melnyk, Sr.; great- grandson, Nathan Michael Smith. He is survived by his wife, Judy A. Melnyk; daughter, Melissa D. Melnyk; son, Michael...
Dawn Michelle Angevine
Sep 16, 2012
Dawn Michelle (Huddleston) Angevine passed away peacefully on September 16, 2012. She courageously fought the ravages and complications resulting from over 40 years of Diabetes. She was born on July 26, 1955 to Pleasant Jim Huddleston and Sara Fae Evans in Elk City Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Colonel (Ret) John R. Angevine and their...
Ruth H. Inscoe
Sep 15, 2012
Ruth H. Inscoe, 87, of Sutherland passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary B. Long Humphries. She was a retired employee of 37 years as a Dental Assistant for the State of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. and a member of the Believer’s Fellowship Church in Ford, VA. She is survived by...
Karen E. Watson
Sep 14, 2012
Karen Elizabeth Watson, 52, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen retired from Colonial Heights Public Schools after 23 years of dedicated service. Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Frances Gregory and son, Robert “Bert” Watson, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert M. Watson,...
Edward Elmer Jeter
Sep 13, 2012
Edward Elmer Jeter, 82, of Dinwiddie, passed away on September 13, 2012. He was the son of the late Richard E. Jeter and Ruby Hoverstock Chappell. He was preceded in death by one brother A. Kennon Jeter. Elmer was a charter member of the Rowanta Hunt Club, a 50 year member of the Dinwiddie Ruritan Club, member of the Dinwiddie...
Bernice J. Childress
Sep 13, 2012
Bernice Jenkins Childress, 88, of Petersburg, widow of Alvin Judson Childress, Sr., passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. Born in Crewe, VA, she was the daughter of the late Philip Edward and Annie Sue Glover Jenkins. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and a volunteer for the Foster Grandparent Program at Walnut Hill Elementary School. Mrs....
Mary V. Jones
Sep 11, 2012
Mrs. Mary Virginia Jones, 93, of Waverly, VA passed away September 11, 2012. She is survived by a son, Bob Jones; a daughter, Judy Dunlow; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation...
Seymour Rudnick
Sep 11, 2012
Seymour Rudnick, 86, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday September 11, 2012. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Frieda Rudnick, born in Bronx, New York. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian J. Rudnick and son, Morton Rudnick. Seymour is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Helene Rudnick Smith and husband, Stanley B. Smith; grandchildren,...
Robert Eugene Frost
Sep 10, 2012
Robert Eugene Frost, 57, of Chester, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012. He was employed by Virginia Power for 20 years. He is survived by his parents; Bobby E. and Dorien M. Frost; son, Robert E. Frost, II; daughters, Carrie Godfrey, Lynn Barnett; Sister, Loretta F. Hitchcock (Tommy) and a host of other beloved family. Family will receive friends...
Frances H. Robertson
Sep 9, 2012
Frances Haynie Robertson, 94, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2012. She retired as an assistant vice president of Central Fidelity Bank after many years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Alexander Robertson. She is survived by her daughter, Maggie H. Robertson; granddaughters, Aya E. Eavey, Aris Wakefield Michelsen; sister, Kathleen H....
Randy W. Barnhill
Sep 9, 2012
Randy W. Barnhill, 50, of Prince George County, VA died Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Chippenham Medical Center. He was predeceased by his mother Phyllis Todd Causey. Mr. Barnhill worked for Dupont Teijin Films for 29 years where he was a Production Technician of HS1. He is survived by his wife, Sonya Creech Barnhill; his father, Paul W. Barnhill and...
