Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Albert (Benny) Van Metre
Nov 23, 2011
Albert Benton (Benny) Van Metre, born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on November 27, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, November 21, 2011. Surviving are, his loving wife of 53 years, Brenda Eidson Van Metre; four daughters: Karen Van Metre, Donna Van Metre, Kristie Seitz and husband Gary, and Mary Jo Tison and son-in-law Mark Tison;...
Kay Bragg
Nov 22, 2011
Kay Brenda Bragg, 71, a lifelong resident of Petersburg passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Myers Bragg and Merritt Bragg and also predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Glenn Bragg. Kay worked for Allied Chemical for over 40 years. Earlier in her life she enjoyed playing league softball and team bowling....
Carmen Elchuck
Nov 22, 2011
Carmen â??Elisaâ? Elchuck, widow of Elmer Elchuck entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2011, at the age of 80. She was born and raised in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and raised her family in Lebanon, NJ before moving to Chester, VA. She is a 1953 graduate of Radford University, and a member of Kingsland Baptist Church. Mrs. Elchuck worked for...
Edward Livesay
Nov 21, 2011
Edward Wayne Livesay, 62, of Prince George, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward L. Livesay. Wayne was a devoted husband, son, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Naomi Bresko Livesay; his mother, Irene Leigh Livesay of Prince George; his daughters, Becky Livesay Harris (Chuck), Renee...
Nellie Clements
Nov 20, 2011
Nellie Childress Clements, 90, of Spring Grove died on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman F. and Icie Dora Lackey Childress and by her husband, James Edward Clements. She was a member of Waverly Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, James P. Newcomb and wife, Carol,...
Bobby Crouch
Nov 20, 2011
Bobby Ray Crouch,60, of Richmond passed away Saturday November 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna Alice and Charles William Crouch; a sister, Sandra Kay Petty; a brother, , Charles David Crouch. He is survived by one brother, Eugene Autry Crouch (Freddie Anne);one sister, Hazel "Penny" Pettry (Steve); two children, Sara Crouch (Manuel). Kimberly Crouch; two...
Emily Tudor
Nov 19, 2011
Emily Kathleen Tudor, 25, of Chester, VA., touched the face of God on Saturday, November 19, 2011 after an incredibly courageously fought long illness. It was to be her wedding day. She was born July 31, 1986, in Petersburg, VA. Left to smile at her memory are her parents, Joe and Kathleen Tudor; her sister, Sarah Tudor; and her fiancé,...
Col W. Allen
Nov 18, 2011
COL Robert Wallace Allen, U. S. Army (Retired), 88, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Bob was born on 8 February 1923 in Zanesville, Ohio to William S. and Marquita Allen. Bob received an appointment from the 21st Congressional District in New York and entered West Point 1 July 1943 with the Class of 1946. He later attended...
Elizabeth Babukovic
Nov 17, 2011
Elizabeth Hatchell Babukovic, 86, of Petersburg passed away Thursday November 17, 2011. She is the widow of Nikola N. Babukovic, Sr.. She is survived by her son, Nikola N. Babukovic, Jr. and his wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Michael Jason Babukovic and his wife Amanda; Brian Babukovic and his wife Tracy; four great grandchildren, Hunter, Preston, Elisha, and Josiah; sister, Margaret Parrish;...
John Balke
Nov 17, 2011
John Balke, age 86 of Louisa, passed away November 14, 2011. He was the son of the late Fred H. and Charlotte Kler Balke, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Balke and a son, Robert Lewis Balke. John is survived by his children, Fred John Balke and wife Lilibeth, Diane Rebel and husband Paul, and Michael...
Herbert Carr
Nov 16, 2011
Herbert Baker Carr, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 19, 1934 in Southampton County, he was the son of the late, Robert Clifton and Mattie Joyner Carr. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Raiford Carr; two loving sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce Carr and his...
Earl Horn
Nov 16, 2011
Earl Neville Horn, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He was accompanied by Angels to Heaven. He was born on November 4, 1931. Earl served in the navy from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War, was a plumber/pipefitter of the local #10 Union Plumber Steamfitters for over 40 years. He was a wonderful husband and father as well as...
Julia Youngblood
Nov 16, 2011
Youngblood, Julia Ayres, age 92, of Prince George County, Virginia, and formally of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on November 16, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Her husband, James Cooper Youngblood, of Prince George County, Virginia, predeceased her. She is survived by daughters, Kathryn Fuller and husband, Jim; and Susan Rawls and husband, Ed; six...
William Rowles
Nov 16, 2011
William Meiric Rowles, 68, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Ruth Rowles. William retired from the military with over 23 years of service as well as over 10 years with Prince George County School Systems. He is survived by his Wife, Kyong-Ok Rowles; Children, David Rowles and Myric...
John O'Connor
Nov 14, 2011
John Howard Oâ??Connor departed this life on November 14, 2011 and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Prince George. In 1953 John graduated high school in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He worked for Hercules Inc. in Hopewell,...
Amanda Shopshear
Nov 14, 2011
Amanda Ellen Shopshear, 54, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Worley Ellis and Elizabeth Amanda Schlichter Shopshear. Amanda enjoyed being outdoors in the sun and water, and loved her friends and pets dearly. She was employed by Golden Living in Chesterfield. She is survived by her loving companion, Michael C....
Michael Fescemyer
Nov 12, 2011
Sgt. First Class Michael Alan Fescemyer, U.S. Army, died Saturday, November 12, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and made his home in Hopewell, VA while stationed at Ft. Lee, VA. During his military career he served in Iraq and Panama. He was a member of Knights of...
Emmett Rhue
Nov 12, 2011
Emmett Davis Rhue, 83, of Matoaca, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 12, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emmett & Kathleen Laughinghouse Rhue, wife Mary Lee Rhue, and sisters Barbara Ann and Myrtle Rhue. Emmett was a tobacco farmer for over 20 years in Dinwiddie County, was a member of the Carpenters Local in Richmond, loved...
Elizabeth Mitchell
Nov 12, 2011
Elizabeth Forman Mitchell, 95, of Hanover died Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was a native of Petersburg born the daughter of the late Spencer and Lilla Perkins Smith. Mrs. Mitchell was the widow of Leslie O. Mitchell and was also preceded in death by her sister Helen Smith Garter. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Christine Ingle
Nov 11, 2011
Christine Scott Ingle, 74, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011. She worked in the ADCO (Alcohol Drug Counselor Office) at Fort Lee. Mrs. Ingle was a very caring woman; and a blessing to the many people she counseled. She was a long time member of Crowder Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Ingle was very active in the church and served...
