Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Pattie Barrett
Feb 16, 2009
Wakefield Pattie Newton Barrett, 82, of Wakefield, died on Monday, February 16, 2009. Born in Brunswick County on June 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Jackson and Adeline Maitland Newton. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Littleton. She is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, David Paul Barrett of...
Arthur Mcghee
Feb 16, 2009
Arthur Francis McGhee, our beloved Frank, age 59, quietly slipped away from his courageous fight with lung cancer on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Frank was born and educated in the Mechanicsville area of Virginia. Frank spent many years in the grocery business; first in Richmond, then at Cal-Ray followed by a stint as a route salesman with Lance before returning...
Sr., J. Stewart
Feb 16, 2009
Samuel Jefferson Stewart, Sr., 87, of Petersburg died on Monday, February 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Ernest Stewart and Cornelia Wilkinson Stewart; wife, Barbara Anne Edwards Stewart; son, Samuel Jefferson Stewart, Jr.; brothers, Ryland, Roswell, Reginald, Raymond, William, George and Julian and his sister, Blanche Sheffield. Samuel served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Jamie Helmer
Feb 15, 2009
James â??Jamieâ? Michael Helmer 37, of Prince George, passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard L. & Anne Helmer, and brother Michael Helmer. Jamie loved spending time with his Son Dustin and was an assistant coach for the Prince George Recreational Baseball League. He was an avid supporter of the #...
Mary Couch
Feb 14, 2009
Mary Frances Couch passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, James J. Monahan and Ruth Monahan Adkins, her husband, Ralph B. Couch, brothers, Coy and Jimmy Monahan, sisters, Kathryn Alley and Doris Stoneman. Mary was employed for thirty plus years at Allied Chemical, Fibers Division. She loved to have breakfast at McDonaldâ??s...
Michael Phillips
Feb 14, 2009
Robert Michael Phillips, 21, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Micky Lynn Phillips. Michael was a beloved son and grandson. He is survived by his mother, Kim Bostic and her partner, Tommy Dykes of Colonial Heights; maternal grandmother, Alice Westfall and husband, Stan of Colonial Heights; maternal grandfather, Don...
Ellen Chinault
Feb 14, 2009
Ellen Viola Maitland Chinault, 84, of Sutherland, died in St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Viola was born May 10, 1924 in Brunswick County (Warfield, Virginia) to Lee Edward J. Maitland and Alice Jane Martin Maitland. She was the seventh of 10 children. Her first job was at Nottoway Restaurant, Warfield, as a waitress. She worked at...
Lillie Kvasnicka
Feb 14, 2009
Lillie Walker Kvasnicka, 78, of Prince George, widow of Paul David Kvasnicka, Sr., passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Herman A. and Mable Daughtry Volz. She was a longtime member of Garyâ??s United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kvasnicka is survived by her sons, Paul David Kvasnicka, Jr. and wife, Sharon of...
Lydia Kump
Feb 13, 2009
Lydia Rott Kump, 84, of Prince George County, beloved wife of the late James Kump, Sr., departed on her journey on Friday, February 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Helen Zajic Rott; step sons, James Kump, Jr. and William Burnett Kump. She was a member of Church of Sacred Heart, an Account Clerk with...
William Moats
Feb 13, 2009
William Lee Moats, 46, of Carson, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009. He was a long time employee of Heritage Chevrolet as manager of the parts department, as well as a member of the GM Parts and Service Club. Mr. Moats enjoyed drag racing at Virginia Motorsports Park, as well as playing roller hockey and refereeing at Shooters....
Sr., V. Whitley
Feb 12, 2009
Henry Vernon Whitley, Sr., 85, of Petersburg passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Vernon Whitley and Jessie Downs Whitley Whichard and his wife, Evelyn Farrish Whitley. Henry served his country in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and Korea. After retirement he worked for civil service at both...
Gertrude Owens
Feb 12, 2009
Gertrude C. Owens, 89, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was born in Camden, New Jersey, daughter of the late William and Lillian Wilson. Ms. Owens was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Owens. She is survived by her daughter, Jill G. Samuelson; son, Neil A. Owens; and several nieces and nephews....
Euna Vaughn
Feb 11, 2009
Euna â??Judyâ? Cornett Vaughn, 74, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was born in Keith, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sylvan and Mary Cornett. She was employed with Perfection Dry Cleaners in Baxter, Kentucky for approximately 10 years. Mrs. Cornett was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 41...
Barbara Fones-Wright-Rogers
Feb 10, 2009
Barbara Joan Fones-Wright-Rogers, 63, of Chesterfield County, passed away Monday, February 09, 2009. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Armstead Clyde and Mary Virginia Boulware Fones. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a mentor to many. Surviving are her children, Dr. Luther L. Wright, Jr. and wife, Barbara and Kim Jackson all of Chesterfield;...
Alberta W. West
Feb 10, 2009
Zuni Alberta â??Bertâ? Wilkins West, 83, a resident of Zuni, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Born in Southampton County on April 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Henry Thomas and Hazel Umphlette Wilkins. She was the widow of Harold M. West, who died April 15, 2008. Harold and Bert were married for 63 years. She...
Susie Davis
Feb 10, 2009
Susie Spiers Davis, 87, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2009. She was the last of 9 Children and was predeceased by her parents Benjamin F. Spiers, Sr. and Lucy L. Spiers, and her husband Linwood â??Linâ? Davis, Sr. Mrs. Davis was retired from Titmus Optical Shop where she was employed as a frame bender, was a former...
Albert Bell
Feb 9, 2009
Albert Pryce Bell, 64, of Petersburg, passed away Monday February 9, 2009 at his home. He was the son of the late Pryce Albert Bell & Lillian K. Certo. Mr. Bell retired from the United States Army after serving 21 years of dedicated service as a Msgt; he then was employed at Cascom Concepts and Doctrines as a Logistics Management...
Shirley Shepperson
Feb 9, 2009
Shirley Wolfrey Shepperson, 73, of Matoaca, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Bryant and Lillie Allen Wolfrey as well as eight brothers and sisters. Ms. Shepperson is survived by her daughters, Karon Renderos and husband, Miquel, Sr. and Debbie Shepperson; a son, Joseph Shepperson; three grandchildren, Miquel, Jr. and David...
Walter Jr. Altman
Feb 9, 2009
Walter Moore â??Bonesâ? Altman, Jr., 90 of Hopewell passed away February 7, 2009. Born on August 21, 1918 and been a resident of Hopewell for most of his life. Mr. Altman graduated from Hopewell High School in 1938 and attended Virginia Tech. After serving in the Pacific during World Ward II he returned to Hopewell serving as City Engineer from...
Jr., Guy Carter
Feb 8, 2009
Wakefield Rupert Guy Carter, Jr., 75, passed away February 8, 2009 at Southside Regional in Petersburg. Guy was born in Boykins on June 2, 1933, the only child of Rupert Carter and Florie Barnes Carter. He was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. He was a Wakefield resident for 45 years. Guy was drafted into the Army in 1953...
