Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Ruth Burt
Nov 18, 2010
Ruth W. Burt, 84, of Carson, passed away on November 18, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Violet Cline Wheeler and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Burt III; and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Burt. Ruth was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church in Carson, a member of the Homemakers Club, and...
Mary Tyflos
Nov 18, 2010
Mary Zapantis Tyflos, 88, of Disputanta, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010. Born in South Boston, VA, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Euridiki Zapantis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Athen Tyflos and a grandson, Stavros John Korkos, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Kali Tyflos Korkos;...
Melvin Saunders
Nov 18, 2010
Melvin Gray Saunders, 84, of Hopewell died Thursday, November 18, 2010. He was born in Deal, Virginia . He served in the US Coast Guard during WW II, a member of Dupont Lodge #289 AF & AM, member of the Loyal Order of Moose # 1472 and was the former owner/operator of Appomattox Dry Cleaners in Hopewell. Mr. Saunders was...
William Ragsdale
Nov 18, 2010
William Ragsdale Sr., 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert W. and Fannie Giles Ragsdale. Mr. Ragsdale is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen Deal Ragsdale; two sons, William Ragsdale Jr., Dane W. Ragsdale and his wife, Anne; three grandchildren, Michelle Sommardahl and her...
Lena Sublett
Nov 18, 2010
Lena Hall Sublett, 87, of Hopewell died, November 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Halifax County, Virginia. Mrs. Sublett was a retired lab technician for Allied Chemical and a volunteer with John Randolph Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert and Evelyn Carr Hall. Surviving are her husband Eugene â??Buddyâ? Sublett of...
Wamer Mayes
Nov 17, 2010
Wamer Lewis Mayes, 69, of Waverly passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was a member of Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad for over 25 years where he served in many positions such as Captain and First Lieutenant and received the honor of Squadsman of the year on multiple occasions. He was the son of the late Lewis Patrick Mayes...
Sr., W. Allen
Nov 17, 2010
Thomas William Allen, Sr., 82 of Hopewell, died, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Richmond, Va. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Allen served in the U. S. Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict, a retired maintenance employee of Kings Dominion and a member of St. James Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Jr. Boston M. Lackey
Nov 16, 2010
The Reverend Doctor Boston McGee Lackey, Jr. died at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Jane Dudley Lackey, and his parents The Reverend Boston McGee Lackey, Sr. and Janet Matthews Lackey of Lenior, N.C. He is survived by his son Boston McGee Lackey, III and wife Dixie, his daughter Jane...
Carroll Wilson
Nov 15, 2010
Carroll Ellwood Wilson, 76, of Wilsons, Virginia passed away on November 12, 2010 â?? a day after his 76th birthday. He was a strong, well-read, articulate man who loved his family, friends, farm, pets, the Marine Corps, and his country. He leaves behind his children, Beth Mertz, Barbara Reese, and Tom Wilson; his beloved sons-in-law â?? Frankie Reese and David...
Thomas Claytor
Nov 14, 2010
Thomas Johnston Claytor, 85, of Petersburg died Sunday, November 14, 2010. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, he was the son of the late William L., Sr. and Annie Wyatt Claytor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William L. Claytor, Jr. and twin sisters, Frances C. Hodnett and Mary C. Staples. Mr. Claytor was...
Theresa Bowles
Nov 14, 2010
Theresa G. Bowles, 85, of Petersburg, born in Goldach Germany, passed away November 14, 2010. She was an active member of St. Josephâ??s Church in Petersburg. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Brockwell of Chester, and Lorraine Clement of Prince George; grandsons, Evan Brockwell, Myles, Travis and Cody Clement; great grandson, Treâ?? Clement; sisters, Hilde Koller, Anna Rieker both...
Nettie Norris
Nov 13, 2010
Nettie Rebecca â??Beckyâ? Vaughan Norris, 87, of Waverly passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Some of the places she worked for the U.S. Government were Fort Lee and Camp Pickett; her favorite places were Hawaii and Guam. Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Adams Vaughan and Eunice Mae Parrish Vaughan; her husband, William E. Norris,...
Franklin Henshaw
Nov 13, 2010
Franklin Delano Henshaw, age 77, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was born in Dinwiddie County, VA, the son of the late John Lee and Gertrude Maile Henshaw. Mr. Henshaw was also preceded in death by his siblings, Calvin L. Henshaw, Dorothy M. Henshaw Vaughan, Dahlia E. Henshaw Collins, and John L. Henshaw, Jr. He...
Edna Kurnas
Nov 12, 2010
Edna Frances Kurnas, 81, of Prince George, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Colonial Heights Healthcare. She was born in Davidson, North Carolina. Mrs. Kurnas was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret Rummel Eggleston and her husband, Louis Emil Kurnas. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxillary, Post 637. Surviving are...
Mary Shank
Nov 12, 2010
Mary C. Shank, 83, of Prince George passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. She was a faithful servant of Tri-City Church of Christ. Mrs. Shank was the wife of the late Paul J. Shank, Sr. Mrs. Shank is survived by her son, Paul Shank, Jr. and wife, Debbie of Hopewell; daughter, Susan Callis of Chester; sisters, Evelyn Perdue of...
Jay Stevens
Nov 9, 2010
Jay Gregory Stevens, age 46, of Richmond passed away November 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jay is survived by his loving wife, Amy; brothers, Rod Stevens and Gary Stevens and wife Pat; sister, Cheryl Derderian and husband Manuel; nieces, nephews and numerous phriends. Family will receive friends Friday, November 12, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. at...
Juliette Cofer
Nov 9, 2010
Juliette Clements Cofer, 91, of Dendron, departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother known for her love of family, her caring nature, her hospitality, her immaculate yard and her pound cake. She was born January 26, 1919, in Prince George County to the late Waverly Tolman and Estelle Avery Clements. In...
John Desilver
Nov 9, 2010
Services will be held at Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055
Sallie Rosso
Nov 8, 2010
Sallie Flowers Rosso, 86, of Petersburg passed away on Sunday November 07, 2010. She was the daughter of the late William & Sallie Boswell Flowers and widow of Dominick Rosso. She was a long time member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg. Mrs. Rosso retired from Ft. Lee as a civil service employee. She is survived by her daughters; Donna...
Vera Lilly
Nov 8, 2010
Mrs. Vera Alpha Owen Lilly, 94, of Hopewell, died Sunday, November 7, 2010, at Brighter Living Assisted Living. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia. She was an active member of the Hopewell community, having served as a Sunday School teacher and other capacities in her church, First United Methodist Church, as well as being a member of the Eastern...
