Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Willie "Kitty" Culley
Aug 1, 2009
Willie Mae â??Kittyâ? Culley, 84, of Chester, passed away Friday July 31, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents Charlie and Alice Clay and one grandchild. Kitty was retired from American Filtrona Inc. and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She is survived by a son Jerry Yeargain of Chester, daughters: Sue Yeargain of Topping, Virginia, Phyllis Cepin of...
Ruth Coon
Aug 1, 2009
Ruth Hursey Coon, 77, of Ettrick, widow of Frank Coon, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009. Mrs. Coon was a resident of Ettrick for over 50 years and a longtime member of Ettrick Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Andrews and wife, Debbie, James Andrews and wife, Mary Grace, and Herbert Andrews, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and...
Kenneth Jones
Jul 31, 2009
Kenneth Franklin Jones, 67, of Hopewell, passed away at home with his family on Friday, July 31st. Born in Appalachia, VA, he was the son of the late William L. & Emma Haynes Jones. Mr. Jones retired from Hercules Inc. after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William â??Billâ? Jones and Robert â??Bobâ? Jones,...
Susan Mills
Jul 30, 2009
Susan Bragg Mills, 65, of Disputanta, passed away Thursday July 30, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was the daughter of the late William Herbert & Catherine Wilkins Bragg. Susan was a talented artist and was retired from Fort Lee where she was employed as a Computer Programmer. She is survived by her loving...
Judy Simmons
Jul 30, 2009
Judy Lane Simmons, 65, of Chester, Va. passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va. Ms. Simmons was born on April 20, 1944 in Harrisonburg, Va. and was the daughter of Helen R. Simmons and the late Thomas C. Simmons. She graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1962 and from Madison College (now James Madison...
Sr., "Randy" Brittle
Jul 30, 2009
Wakefield VA â?? James Randolph â??Randyâ? Brittle, Sr., 63, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Thomaston Road Church of Christ, Macon, GA with Rob Robinson officiating. Mr. Brittle was born in Suffolk, VA to the late John Samuel and Mary Leigh Brittle. He was retired...
Robert Chinault
Jul 30, 2009
Robert James Chinault, 84, of Sutherland, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Colonial Heights Health Care Center after fighting numerous illnesses. He was born in Caroline County on December 27, 1924. Mr. Chinault was retired from the State Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Julia M. Gray Chinault, both of Caroline County, and...
Mary Mercer Franklin
Jul 29, 2009
ZUNI, VA MARY DEAN MERCER FRANKLIN, 65, a resident of Zuni, died at home on Wednesday, July 28, 2009. She was self-employed as a house cleaner and wife of Steve K. Franklin. According to her wishes, Maryâ??s funeral arrangements are private. Purviance Chapel, J. T. Morriss & Son is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted at our web site: www.jtmorriss.com...
Marjorie Rowe
Jul 28, 2009
Rowe, Marjorie Webb, age 84, died on July 27, 2009 at Farnham Manor, Farnham, VA. She was born on April 3, 1925 in Stony Creek, VA. Mrs. Rowe was the daughter of William J. and Imogene Bishop Webb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman B. Rowe. Mrs. Rowe was a graduate of Westhampton College and continued her...
Winston Davis
Jul 27, 2009
Winston B. Davis, â??Shortâ?, age 85, of Ford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009. He was born in Dante, Virginia, son of the late Issac B. and Beulah Glenn Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lola Jean Davis and his brother, I.B. Davis, Jr.. Mr. Davis was a WWII Army Veteran and a member...
William Hicks
Jul 27, 2009
Richmond William Nathan Hicks, Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009. Born on May 13, 1929 in Hancock County, TN, he was the son of the late James and Mary Osborne Hicks and was the husband of the late Marian Pearl Holt Hicks. He is also survived by two daughters, Phyllis Diane Sarutzki (John Blades) of Virginia Beach,...
Donald Brothers
Jul 26, 2009
Ivor, VA DONALD EDWIN BROTHERS, 84, a resident of Ivor, died at his home on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Born in Canton, Ohio, on October 3, 1924, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Brothers and Olga Frances Hurd Brothers. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Hundley Brothers; four children, Pat B. McGaha and...
Albert Jr. Osterbind
Jul 25, 2009
Albert Oliver Osterbind, Jr., age 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2009. Albert was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ, a deacon and charter member of Ironbridge Baptist Church, and a devoted caretaker of the Centralia Cemetery. He was born in Richmond, VA, the son of Olivia B. Osterbind and the late Albert O. Osterbind,...
Aline Chaney
Jul 24, 2009
Aline C. Chaney, born August 1, 1925, completed her earthly journey and entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, â??Jackâ? Chaney and loving daughters, Anita Hamilton and Linda Kedzierski. Cherishing her memory are her devoted daughter, Diane Cox and faithful son-in-law, Ernie; nine grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. G-mom was a...
Shirley Rose
Jul 24, 2009
Shirley Jean Rose, 70, of Prince George County, VA, died Friday, July 24, 2009 in John Randolph Medical Center. Shirley was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie A. and Etta Bennington Mitchem, her husband, Robert L. Rose, a sister, Hazel Clark and two brothers, Elwood Mitchem and...
John Laity
Jul 23, 2009
John Craig Laity, of Petersburg, died on July 23, 20089 at the age of 90. Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 5, 1918, he was the son of the late John Vincent and Charlotte Cardell Laity. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a corporation accountant/controller for more than 40 years. He retired from Coats...
John F.
Jul 23, 2009
John Fenton Lee, 86, of Colonial Heights died on Thursday, July 23, 2009. John served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Western Branch Lodge #189. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Ship Yard in Portsmouth after 29 years of employment. After retirement, he owned and operated Hickory Hill Mobile Home Park....
Aubrey Britt
Jul 22, 2009
Aubrey L. Britt, 79, of Prince George died at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Aubrey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, â??Paâ?, mentor and life long friend to many. He retired from Defense General Supply Center after 37 years of employment. Aubrey is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah S. Britt; daughter, Sharon Atchley and her...
Jr. W. Finnell
Jul 21, 2009
John W. Finnell, Jr. of Chester, VA died on July 16, 2009. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Japan. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Threlkeld Finnell. He was preceded in death by his father, LT COL John W. Finnell, Sr. and his sister, Linda Jo Finnell. John was a graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory of Music and...
Virginia Daniel
Jul 20, 2009
Virginia L. Daniel, 99, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2009. She was born and raised in Mecklenburg County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Gill, her husband Richard L. Daniel, her daughter, Louise Mentzer, her two sons, John L. Daniel, Sr. and Robert H. Daniel. Mrs. Daniel is survived by...
