Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Floyd M., Iii Washabaugh
Jan 24, 2007
Chip Washabaugh unexpectedly departed this life on January 24, 2007. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and devoted family man, he is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Nancy Smith Washabaugh of Colonial Heights, VA; a daughter, Kelly Washabaugh Hawker and husband, Mark of Richmond; son, Corey Washabaugh and wife, Beth of Colonial Heights, and two grandchildren: Elizabeth and Dylan...
Thomas Dodds
Jan 23, 2007
Wakefield, Virginia Thomas Franklin Dodds, 73, a resident of Wakefield died Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Clara â??Lorraineâ? Dodds. Born November 1, 1933 in Chama, NM, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward Dodds and Margaret Smith Dodds. Mr. Dodds served in the...
Elizabeth Procise
Jan 23, 2007
Elizabeth S. â??Bettyâ? Procise, 61 died January 23, 2007 at Medical College of Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Luongo and Dorothy Shaffer Atkins. She was a member of Matoaca Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Howard G. â??Jerryâ? Procise; son, Warren E. Procise of Chesterfield; daughters, Theresa L. Porter (Scott), Sherry...
John "Jack" Sims
Jan 22, 2007
Mr. John W. (Jack) Sims, 44, of Yale, Virginia died January 22, 2007 at home after a courageous battle against brain cancer. Survivors include his parents, Patricia L. and Wilmer A. Sims, Jr., two sisters, Susan Traylor (Alan) and Terry Haight (Bob), one nephew, Nicholas Traylor, two nieces, Abby and Julia Haight, and very special companion, Vivian Mack. A memorial...
Shirley Pettit
Jan 21, 2007
Mrs. Shirley Bury Pettit, 83, of Hopewell, died Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Petersburg, VA. She was born in the Enon District of Chesterfield County, VA and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas John and Ada Lee Cox Bury, and her husband, James Boyd Pettit, Sr. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy P....
Jeannette Spinelli
Jan 21, 2007
Jeannette, â??Janâ? Poulos Spinelli, age 74, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007. She was born in Ticonderoga, NY the daughter of the late Nicholas E. and Gloria K. Poulos and was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Spinelli who passed away in 1981. She was a graduate of Middlebury College and Yale University. Mrs. Spinelli...
Jesse Medlin
Jan 20, 2007
Jesse Theodore Medlin, 43, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife Wendy and two children; a daughter, Lindsey Nicole Medlin, and a son, Jesse â??JTâ? Theodore Medlin; four brothers, Mike Hall, Steve Hall, Clint Medlin, and Tim Medlin; two sisters, Krista Leech and Lynne; His parents, Tommy...
Frances Whitaker
Jan 19, 2007
Frances Rao Whitaker, 52, of Chesterfield County, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo and Rachel Whelan Rao. She was a graduate of Richard Bland College and Virginia Commonwealth University and was a Certified Public Accountant with Fast Tax. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wayne Whitaker; step-son, Jerry...
Lois Saunders
Jan 18, 2007
Lois Lester Saunders, 86, of Hopewell, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Hopewell and was employed with Civil Service at Ft. Lee. Mrs. Saunders was a member of West End Presbyterian Church and received the highest civilian award presented for heroisom by the U. S. Army. She was preceded in...
Lucille Sanford
Jan 17, 2007
Lucille Virginia Sanford, 99, of Petersburg, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Thadeus R. & Annie Wells Hudgins. She was the widow of Irving Lawrence Sanford, Sr. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lucille Jaquelyn Sanford. She is survived by her son, Irving L. Sanford, Jr. and wife Barbara of Pawleys Island,...
Jr., T. Brooks
Jan 16, 2007
Richard Thomas Brooks, Jr., age 62 of Stony Creek, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. He was born in Petersburg, VA, the son of the late Richard T. Sr. and Mary Raines Brooks. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Brown who raised and nurtured him since childhood. Mr. Brooks was an active member of...
Joel . Turner
Jan 16, 2007
Joel Cleveland â??J. C.â? Turner, 66, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Chippenham Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Hopewell. Mr. Turner was a retired welder for Hercules, Inc. with 45 years of service and 7 years as courtesy worker with UKrops in Colonial Heights, Mr. Turner was a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church....
Earnest Story
Jan 15, 2007
Earnest Augustus Story, passed to a new life with his Lord on Monday, January 15, 2007. Born April 25,1921 in Kingston Springs, Tennessee, the oldest of nine children and the son of the late William Delbert and Mamie Lee Anderson Story, He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Eggebrecht Story, who passed on January 7,...
Esther Eure
Jan 14, 2007
Esther Ruth Hollomon Eure, 85, former resident of Marl Bank Drive, Hopewell, Virginia, died Sunday, January 14, 2007 at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, Richmond. Mrs. Eure was born in Norfolk, Virginia and was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg where she sang in the choir. She was a 50 year member of Alpha Chapter #1, O.E.S., and...
Roy Baker
Jan 14, 2007
Roy Baker, age 52, of Disputanta, VA passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2007. He was born in WV, the son of the late Emmett Baker and Eula Rasnake. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Baker of WV and sisters, Margie Mitchell and Sheila Lane of Chesterfield. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Baker; daughter, Tracy...
Teresa Collins
Jan 14, 2007
Teresa Louise Sober Collins, 44, of Hopewell, died Sunday, January 14, 2007. She was born in Hopewell. A retired Deputy Sheriff with the City of Hopewell; she was a member of the Sheriffs Auxiliary and the First Congregational Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Ray Collins, II, sons Michael R. Collins and Trenton D. Collins, a grandson,...
Sr, E. Barricks
Jan 13, 2007
Carlton Eugene â??Buddyâ? Barricks, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights died Saturday, January 13, 2007. He was born in Ettrick the son of the late Gilbert and Eunice Barricks. He was a Veteran of World War II and fought in the Normandy invasion with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Barricks was a 50 year member of the American Legion in Ettrick and...
Joyce Stevens
Jan 12, 2007
Joyce R. Stevens, age 74, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2007. She was born in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late William I. and Sarah Wells Blackburn. She had attended Lee University and studied towards a degree in Missionary Ministry. Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Church of God for...
Crystal Soto
Jan 12, 2007
Crystal Faye Gibbs-Soto, age 37, of Petersburg, VA, died on Friday, January 12, 2007. She was born in Petersburg, the daughter of Joan Bowe of Colonial Heights, VA, and Robert N. Gibbs of Dinwiddie, VA. She grew up as a true Christian in life, and was a loving mother. Crystal was known as being kindhearted and giving, often times beyond...
Mildred Pennington
Jan 12, 2007
Mildred S. Pennington, long resident of Chester, VA went home on January 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. and Sara B. Sheppard; husband, Hager D. Pennington; son, Stephen L. Pennington; sister, Thelma Lee and brothers, Wilbur F. and William F. Sheppard. Mildred was always a caregiver. She took nurses training in Petersburg Hospital and...
