Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Flora Warren
Jan 6, 2010
Flora Christine Warren, age 62, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. She was born in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Otis L. and Agnes Armstead Wright. Mrs. Warren was the widow of John L. Warren, and was also preceded in death by a special friend, Claude Wayne Whitmore. She was a member of the...
Jr., J. Rollins
Jan 6, 2010
Hopewell, VA Jackson J. Rollins, Jr. age 86, went to be with his Lord at his home in Prince George County, VA Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Born in Smithfield on July 4, 1923 he was the son of the late Jackson J. Rollins, Sr. and Madeline Atkins Rollins. Mr. Rollins retired in 1980 after 30 years employment with Hercules, Inc....
Willis Jr. Beverly
Jan 5, 2010
Willis E. Beverly, Jr., age 53, of Jetersville, VA, died on Monday, January 4, 2010. Mr. Beverly was an outdoorsman, avid fisherman, and could do almost anything with his hands. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy W. Beverly. Mr. Beverly is survived by his loving wife, Thelma R. Beverly; children, Michael, Timothy, and Troy Beverly, Cheri Hudson,...
Sr. W. Lester
Jan 4, 2010
Keith Wade Lester, Sr., 49, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. Keith was a member and Deacon at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and an employee of Mundet Inc. for nearly 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and was active in basketball, softball and golf. He officiated at many basketball and softball games for church and...
Olive Cartin
Jan 4, 2010
Olive M. Cartin, 88, of Hopewell, VA., passed away Monday, January 4, 2010. Mrs. Cartin was born in Maryland and had been a long time resident of the Hopewell area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Dean and Sadie Woodard Dean and a daughter, Cheryl M. Cartin. Mrs. Cartin is survived by her husband, George C. Cartin,...
Margaret Halupka
Jan 4, 2010
Margaret R. Halupka, 81, of Hopewell, died Sunday, January 3, 2010. She was born and raised in Chambersburg, PA, graduated from Chambersburg High School in 1945, attended Wilson College and graduated from Chambersburg Business College in 1947. Mrs. Halupka was predeceased by her husband, Clement, her parents, Herbert and Loretta Rodenhaver, a son, Clement, a sister Martha A. McQuillen and...
Joseph L
Jan 4, 2010
Joseph L. Ash, 73, of Hopewell, formerly of Sistersville, WV, passed away January 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Ash and sisters Texena, Nila, and Hope Ash. Survivors include brothers, Lorn Ash, Loman Ash, Dorman Ash; sisters Munice Flesher, Montana Thomas, Una Henderson, Faith Baker, Charity Hadley; a host of nieces, nephews and other loving...
Margaret Hamlin
Jan 4, 2010
Surry, VA Margaret Garrison Hamlin, 90, formerly of Surry, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010 at her residence in The Hermitage Methodist Home in Richmond. Born on April 26, 1919 in Surry, she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Maggie Bennett Garrison. She was the widow of Charles Thomas Hamlin, Jr. and a member of the...
Jerry Heath
Jan 4, 2010
Jerry Clayton Heath, 75, of Prince George died on Monday, January 4, 2010. Born on December 30, 1934 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Willard and Hilma Heath. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army and retired after 30 years of service from C&P Telephone Company of Virginia. He was a â??mall walkerâ? at Southpark...
Gerald Rayner
Jan 4, 2010
Gerald David Rayner, Sr., 79, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January3, 2010 after a 5 year battle with cancer. Mr. Rayner served in the US Navy and was a retired millwright with Allied Chemical Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Aaron and Julie Koren Rayner. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn B....
Janice Shelton
Jan 4, 2010
Janice Marek Shelton, age 65, of Chester, VA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her three children, Jennifer Moore and husband, Glenn of Dinwiddie, VA, John Shelton, Jr. and wife, Mary Beth of Henrico, VA, and Joey Shelton of Chesterfield, VA; three grandchildren, Nicole Fenner...
Fred Jones
Jan 3, 2010
Waverly, Virginia Fred C. Jones, 80, a resident of Waverly and husband of Phyllis Uzzell Jones, died Saturday, January 2, 2010, in a Hopewell hospital. Born August 17, 1929, in Isle of Wight County, he was the son of the late Willie Theodore Jones and Mattie Mae Jones. Fred was a retired truck driver and attended Faith Baptist Church in...
Erika Dzierzek
Jan 3, 2010
Erika Kolwe Dzierzek, 81, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Germany, passed away on January 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanislaw Dzierzek, and parents Walter and Margarete Kolwe. She is survived by her sons: Ted Z. Dzierzek of Palm Springs, CA. , and Edward J. Dzierzek (Lori) of King William County, Daughters: Barbara D. Harlowe (Mel)...
Medora Young
Jan 3, 2010
Medora Jane Anderson Young, of Chester, 92, went to be with her heavenly Father and family on January 2, 2010. A native of Greenbrier, TN, she was predeceased by her parents Estell & Elizabeth Hinkle Anderson, husband Walter Fred Young, sons, Walter Eugene & Fred Thomas Young. She was a devoted, much loved Christian Mother & Grandmother. She was a...
Ruby Ford
Jan 1, 2010
Ruby W. Ford, 81, of Chester, passed away on December 31, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents Jeff & Nora Wilborne, husband Edward Ford, and son Ronald Ford. She was dedicated to her family and especially loved her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. They were the apple of her eye. She is survived by her son: Cary E. Ford of South...
John Holmes
Dec 31, 2009
John Scott Holmes, 85, of Richmond, widower of Agnes Elder Holmes, died Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was a native of Petersburg and son of the late Clarence and Essie C. Holmes. John was a World War II, US Army Veteran and a retired general contractor. He is survived by his son, John C. Holmes; three step-children, Carol Elder Langford,...
John Bryant
Dec 30, 2009
John Wayne Bryant, 58, of Hopewell, died December 29 2009. He was a life long resident of the area. Mr. Bryant was a retired welder with General Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents Emmett Clifton and Annie Dushuanack Bryant. Funeral services will be private.
Jerome "Thunder" Thornton
Dec 29, 2009
Jerome Lewis â??Thunderâ? Thornton, Sr., 63, of Colonial Heights, died December, 29, 2009 at John Randolph Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Grace and step-father Roger Medlock; daughter, Angela Johnson; son, Jerry L. Thornton, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Jazmin, Brandon and Jade Thornton; loving companion of 32 years, Elaine Leonti and her daughters Debbie and Cindy; four...
Carlton Whorley
Dec 28, 2009
Carlton David Whorley, 62, of Blackstone died on Monday, December 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Estelle Williams Whorley; brother, Melvin Ray Whorley; brother-in-law, Eddie C. Walker and a nephew, Kenneth D. Stainback. Carlton served his country in the U.S. Navy which included two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his brother,...
William "Bill" Zeiner
Dec 28, 2009
William â??Billâ? Hunter Zeiner, 61, of Prince George, VA, passed away December 28, 2009 unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. Bill was the devoted son of Frank Zeiner and the late Joyce Zeiner of Prince George. Bill was retired from the Department of Defense with 30 years of service. He continued to work as a contractor at the Defense Commissary...
