Local obituaries for
Lt Ira J. Kail
Dec 5, 2010
LT COL Ira Joseph Kail, U. S. Army (Retired), 93, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010. Born in Gallipolis, OH, he was the son of the late Ira Jacob and Marilla Marie Bovie Kail. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ferris Kail. LT COL Kail was...
James Ruffa
Dec 5, 2010
Dr. James Lawrence Ruffa, 63, of Colonial Heights died Sunday, December 5, 2010. He was a native of Petersburg born the son of Jacqueline Ruffa King and the late Anthony Joseph Ruffa. Dr. Ruffa was a life long educator and most recently retired as Executive Director of the Appomattox Regional Governorâ??s School. He is survived by his wife Linda Ruffa;...
"Fran" Concannon
Dec 4, 2010
Concannon, "Fran" Rose died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, 21 November, 2010. A resident of the Richmond area for more than 50 years, she earned Art degrees from RPI and VCU. A feisty business woman she started and ran several graphics and corporate communications companies. Fran is survived by her husband John Concannon, of Chester; daughter, Cynthia Blanch Kegley and...
Frances Britt
Dec 4, 2010
Frances Bailey Britt, 93, of Waverly passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2010. She was a member of Waverly United Methodist Church since 1946 where she was a choir member, a Sunday School teacher and served in other positions. Mrs. Britt retired from the treasurerâ??s office in Sussex County where she worked for 23 years. She was preceded in death...
Garland Turner
Dec 3, 2010
Garland L. Turner Sr., 77, of Chesterfield passed away on December 3, 2010. Mr. Turner was born in Chesterfield on September 23, 1933 to the late Robert L. and Della Heacock Turner, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Johnson Turner. Mr. Turner was a United States Army veteran, and an employee of Allied Chemical for more...
Estelle Morris
Dec 3, 2010
Estelle E. Morris, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010. Estelle was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Emmett Morris, Sr. She was a 1938 graduate of Sussex County High School and attended Petersburg Hospital Inc. School of Nursing, graduating May 26, 1941, becoming a registerd nurse that same year. She began her career at...
Ruth Harvey
Dec 3, 2010
Ruth McLeod Harvey, 84, of Chester, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2010. Born in Hopewell, the daughter of James Lawrence and Lauretta Faircloth McLeod. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She is survived by her son, Mark Christopher Harvey. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park with...
Ross Wright
Dec 3, 2010
Ross S. Wright, 87, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday December 2, 2010. He was the son of the late Ross V. & Margaret Smay Wright. He was a retired Sgt Maj., from the United States Army after serving 26 years, was a mail handler with the US Post Office for 20 years, was a member of Crater Antique Automobile Club,...
Joanne Miller
Dec 2, 2010
Joanne Padgett Miller, 55, of Hopewell, died December 1, 2010. She was born in Bedford, Virignia She was a school bus driver for 16 years for the Hopewell Public School System and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, Landon Lowry and Joanne Hargis Padgett, and a brother, Landon Lowry â??Boâ? Padgett,...
Rose Parrish
Dec 2, 2010
Rose Payne Parrish, 83, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Gladys Cornett Payne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Parrish. Mrs. Parrish was a longtime member of Third Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie Parrish Steffen. Funeral services...
Helen Bassman
Dec 2, 2010
Helen Levitt Bassman, 92, of Petersburg passed away on December 2, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Esther Alperin Levitt, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bassman. Mrs. Bassman was born in Petersburg, Virginia and lived there all of her life. She was very active in the community and as a member...
Edward Thore
Dec 2, 2010
Edward Allen Thore, 79, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. He is the son of the late Arthur D. and Minnie Payne Thore. He was also predeceased by brothers, Joseph P. Thore, Kenneth R. Thore, and Thom R. Thore. He is survived by a brother, Howard D. Thore and wife Betty; six nieces and nephews and a host...
Joanne Miller
Dec 2, 2010
Joanne Padgett Miller, 55, of Hopewell, died December 1, 2010. She was born in Bedford, Virignia She was a school bus driver for 16 years for the Hopewell Public School System and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, Landon Lowry and Joanne Hargis Padgett, and a brother, Landon Lowry â??Boâ? Padgett,...
Sherrie Moody
Dec 2, 2010
Sherrie Vassar Moody, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. Sherrie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, caring for those she loved. Sherrie attended Surry Baptist Church and provided help to local churches over the years, selflessly giving where she could. Sherrie was preceded in death by...
Sr., L. Beasley
Dec 1, 2010
Robert Lee Beasley, Jr., age 80, of Chesterfield, VA, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L., Sr. and Margaret Wormeley Beasley, and his wife Evelyn Tufts Beasley. Mr. Beasley was a former Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, Scout Master, and Member of the Order Of The Arrow. He attended the National Jamboree...
Jr. E. Allin
Dec 1, 2010
Harold Earl Allin, Jr. 67, of Prince George, died December 1, 2010 in Johnson-Willis Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Prince George. Mr. Allin was a self-employed farmer, a charter member of Prince George Emergency Crew and former member of Disputanta Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Earl Allin,Sr., and Bessie Malon Allin...
Virginia Neece
Nov 29, 2010
Virginia Chenault Neece, age 66, departed this life Monday, November 29, 2010. She was the daughter of Edward C. and Martha Spain Chenault and was the widow of Randall Lee Neece. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and a retired employee of Transouth Financial Corporation after 44 years of service. She was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church....
Catherine Baker
Nov 27, 2010
Catherine E Brown Baker was born February 26, 1968 to James G. and Peggy Ward Brown. She is also survived by her husband, Jon; son, Dylan; brother, James Gilbert Brown, II; grandmother, Catherine E. Ward and other loving relatives. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2010, at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S....
Pamela Gray
Nov 27, 2010
GRAY, Pamela Burnside of Richmond, formerly of Waverly, died Saturday, November 27 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Hon. and Mrs. Basil Burnside of Nassau, Bahamas. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Elmon T. Gray; daughter, Katharine T. Gray of Richmond; son Garland Gray II and wife Ann...
Frances Mccomber
Nov 27, 2010
Frances K. McComber, 64, of Hopewell, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Edward McComber; son, Timothy Cox; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Donnard; seven step-children; numerous grand children and great grand children; one nephew and one sister. All services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
