Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Neil Cline
Jun 20, 2008
The Rev. Neil Robert Cline, 79, a native of West Virginia and a resident of Petersburg, Va. and Merritt Island, Fl, died June 16, 2008 in Florida. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Catherine and Ford Cline; a niece, Mary Catherine Talmadge and his brother-in-law, Cleveland Talmadge. He is survived by his sister, Clarbel (Toni) Talmadge and great...
Cortelle Horton
Jun 20, 2008
Cortelle Horton, 83, of Chester, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008. Born in Johnston County, NC, he was the son of the late Garland and Theresa Register Horton. He was a retired employee of Dixie Container Corporation and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Horton was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Harris. He is survived by his...
William Ammerman
Jun 20, 2008
William â??Billâ? Thomas Ammerman, Jr., 83, of Chester departed this life on Friday, June 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas Ammerman, Sr. and Grace E. Moore Ammerman; son, Ronnie Hester and granddaughter, Linda Zevgolis. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude B. Ammerman; children, Dale Jenkins and husband, R.D., Sr., Billy Hester and wife,...
Dennis Marsh
Jun 20, 2008
Dennis Craig Marsh, age 59, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Dennis was a loving husband and father, and was a self employed business owner in the internet gaming industry, and previously worked in the medical field and the railroad industry. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, YMCA sports, and other community activities. Dennis...
Leif Olsen
Jun 20, 2008
Leif Hartford Olsen, 89, of Hopewell, died on Friday, June 20, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Eydehavn, Norway and had been a long time resident of Hopewell VA . Mr. Olsen served in the Norwegian Merchant Marines and the United States Maritime Service and rose to the rank of 2nd Lt....
Emily Seal
Jun 19, 2008
Emily B. Seal, 76, of Disputanta died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Emily was a member of Newville Baptist Church, Sussex County. She was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Sallie Harrup Bendall. She was a Courtesy Clerk for the Petersburg Ukropâ??s for twenty-one years. Emily was the wife of the late Jesse Dayton...
Laurie Beville
Jun 19, 2008
Laurie Lauterback Beville, 96, of Cumberland, VA, died on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her home. She was born in Petersburg, the daughter of the late Nelson and Annie Laurie Lauterback Pollard. Mrs. Beville was also predeceased by her husband Aubrey Scott Beville and her son Aubrey Patterson Beville. She was a lifetime member of St. Johnâ??s Episcopal Church in...
Robert Williams
Jun 18, 2008
Robert â??Peterâ? Franklin Williams, age 65, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Wilson Trucking Company for 42 and a half years as a local driver for most of that time. He was a huge Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by his mother Addie...
Patricia Lundquist
Jun 17, 2008
Patricia Moore Lundquist, 77, of Hopewell died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Hopewell and had been a life time resident. Pat was a member of â??Friends of the Libraryâ?, a member of the Hopewell Historic Foundation, the Hopewell Recreation Center, The Nature Conservancy, a faithful member of the â??Hardeeâ??sâ? Coffee Group and...
Sandra Taylor
Jun 16, 2008
Sandra Louise Taylor, age 53, of Richmond, VA, died on Monday, June 16, 2008. She was born in Richmond, the daughter of the late Theodore and Daisy Southworth. Mrs. Taylor was also predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Taylor, Jr. She was a Registered Nurse who had worked in the health care industry, a devoted wife and mother, and was...
Wilford Howard
Jun 15, 2008
Wilford W. Howard, 92, of Dinwiddie, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born June 15, 1916 in Rockville, VA, (Hanover County), he was the son of the late John William and Gertrude Puryear Howard. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia S. Howard; three sisters, Frances Stansbury and Delzelle Stanley of...
Hazel Mccray
Jun 15, 2008
Hazel Lang McCray, age 98, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008. She was born in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late John L. and Sarah Shaw Lang. Mrs. McCray was also predeceased by her husband, Richard Nelson McCray and sisters, Dauphine Lang and Alice Moyer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...
Lois Newton
Jun 15, 2008
Lois Clarke Newton, 82, of Colonial Heights, widow of Shelton T. Newton, Sr., passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008. Born in Chesterfield County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Porter and Leila Williams Clarke. She was an active member of First Assembly of God where she taught Sunday school for many years. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death...
Frank Lowe
Jun 13, 2008
Frank Washington Lowe, Jr., age 71, of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2008. He was the son of the late Frank Washington Lowe, Sr. and Minnie Jane Swicegood Lowe. Frank was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Lowe; children, Darlene Clark (William), of Hopewell, Cynthia...
Graham Holdsworth
Jun 12, 2008
Graham Cofer Holdsworth, 75, of Disputanta passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will Martin Holdsworth and Margaret Cofer Holdsworth and a wife, Gladys Williams Holdsworth. Graham had a passion for farming which was reflected in the many awards received from organizations such as, the ASCS committee. He was a lifelong resident...
Sr., Raymond B. Unger
Jun 10, 2008
COL Raymond B. Unger, Sr., U. S. Army (Retired), 84, beloved husband of Mary Bowling Unger, lifelong military man, and longtime resident of Petersburg, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Born in Haven, Kansas, he was the son of the late Agapit and Caroline Giefer Unger. While in active duty, Ray served in both the...
Catherine Pollock
Jun 10, 2008
Catherine Funk Pollock, 91, widow of Bernard A. Pollock, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at her residence. She was a lifelong member of St. Josephâ??s Catholic Church and retired from accessory department at Thalhimers Department Store. She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia P. Merrix and husband, Donald and Catherine P. Basl and husband, John all of...
Roy Nesbitt
Jun 10, 2008
Roy Vernon Nesbitt, 74, of Hopewell died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Hopewell and had been a life time resident. Mr. Nesbitt served in the U. S. Army, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #1472, VFW Menâ??s Auxiliary, Post 637, American Legion Post 146 and was the retired owner of...
James Bailey
Jun 9, 2008
James Gordon Bailey, 71, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at CJW Medical Center. He was born in Surry County, Virginia and lived most of his life in Prince George County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Karl Gordon and Ethel Horne Bailey. He retired in sales from Starkes Grocery and was a member of the Burrowsville Ruritan Club....
Betty Avent
Jun 9, 2008
Betty Hall Avent, 83, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, George O. and Cora Gibson Hall; husband, Jesse B. Avent; daughter, Sharon Avent; brother, Jack Wiberg and sister, Mary Bendall. Betty was retired from the Army and Air force Exchange where she was a supervisor in the military...
