Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Bertie Smith
Jun 20, 2004
Bertie “Betty” Devers Smith, 72, of Hopewell, died, Sunday ,June 20, 2004 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born in Bath Co., Va. and had been a resident of this area since 1955. She was employed by the City of Hopewell as a driver for Special Education children and a member of the FOPA. . Mrs. Smith was...
Robert Hubbard
Jun 19, 2004
Robert Ford Hubbard, 60, of Stony Creek, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and a self-employed painter. He is survived by his mother, Minnie Hawkins; a sister, Darlene Quesenberry (Steve); a brother, Thurman Hubbard (Anne); two nieces, Kristal Sadler of Hopewell and...
Richard Motley
Jun 19, 2004
Richard Blake Motley, 48, of Chesterfield, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at his home. He was born in Petersburg and was the son of the late, Richard Linwood Motley, Jr. and Linda Davis Motley. He was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and often helped his family in the auction business. Blake was an avid hunter, fisherman and boater...
Lola Coleman
Jun 17, 2004
Lola Sue Coleman, 87, of Waynesboro ,Virginia died Thursday, June 17, 2004.. She was born in Ivanhoe, Va. and was a former resident of Hopewell. Mrs. Coleman was the Owner and Operator of the Coleman Cab Company in Hopewell for many years before moving to Waynesboro in 1984. She was also employed at Leggett Department Store during the 1950’s and...
Nathan Watson
Jun 14, 2004
Nathan Reid Watson, infant son of Steven and Niki Patsalis Watson, passed away Monday, June 14, 2004 at Southside Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Tyler Watson; maternal grandparents, Bill and Robin Robertson; paternal grandparents, Barbara and Gene Watson; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Robert Watson; maternal great-grandparents, Walter and Nancy White and Edith...
Raymond Jr. Tarkington
Jun 13, 2004
Raymond Ashby Tarkington, Jr., 61, of Chester, VA was born on August 13, 1942 in Washington, NC, grew up in Edenton, NC and died on Sunday, June 13, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Ashby Tarkington, Sr. and Anita Harris Tarkington of Edenton, NC. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rebecca Mullen Tarkington...
Henrietta Wyman
Jun 12, 2004
Henrietta P. Wyman of Chester passed into eternal rest at the age of 87 on Saturday, June 12, 2004. “Honey” was surrounded and loved by her husband of 67 years, Nicholas (Hank) Wyman, a daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Gilbert (Rick) Wildrick, two granddaughters to include Cynthia Barger and husband Jay, six greatgrandchildren to include Tabatha Farmer and husband Ronnie...
Richard Jr. Laine
Jun 12, 2004
Richard G. “Jack” Laine, Jr., born June 12, 1921 in Sussex County, Virginia died Sunday, June 6. Preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Mary Laine; father, Richard G. Laine Sr; sisters, Annie M. Richardson, Pearl S. Cheeley, Elsie L. Greeson and Maggie L. Rott. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Stewart Laine, son, Richard G. “Rick” Laine,...
William Quick
Jun 12, 2004
William Francis Quick, 59, of McKenney died Saturday, June 12, 2004. He was preceeded in death by his father, William Walton Quick. He was a computer programer for Ft. Lee. He is survived by his mother; Frances Lokey Quick of Petersburg, his wife; Vickie H. Quick of McKenney, two daughters; Jennifer Quick of McKenney and Cathie Deane Quick; a brother...
Mary Seymour
Jun 12, 2004
Mary Carter Seymour, age, 76, of 903 Dabney Dr., Henderson, N.C., died Saturday June 12, 2004, in a local nursing home. A native of King & Queen Co., Va., she was the daughter of the late Ned and Victoria Saunders Carter. She was the widow of James L. Seymour. She was a retired Seamstress .She is survived by one son,...
Russell Pettis
Jun 11, 2004
Russell Louis Pettis, 68, of Richmond died Friday, June 11, 2004 at his home. He retired from Philip Morris after 35 years of service. He is survived by four children, Russell Lewis Pettis, Jr.; Linwood Robert Pettis, Norman Keith Pettis and Paula Mae Grizzard; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the...
Donald Hughes
Jun 10, 2004
Donald J. Hughes, 65, of Chester died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Southside Regional Medical Center from a long illness. He was born in Portsmouth, VA and resided in Chester for the last 60 years. Mr. Hughes was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Hughes. He was a loving husband and father. He retired as a supervisor from...
Anna English
Jun 10, 2004
Anna Mae English, of Prince George, passed away suddenly, Thursday, June 10, 2004. She was a beloved wife, mother and friend. Mrs. English was born in Marlboro County, SC and had been a resident of the area since 1965. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Elizabeth Evans Driggers, and an infant daughter, Brenda. Mrs. English...
Calvin Ellington
Jun 9, 2004
Calvin Boyd Ellington, Sr., lovingly known as “Grit”, age 74, of Dinwiddie died Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at John Randolph Medical Center. “Grit” loved his family, church and friends. His greatest joys during his last months were spending time with family and friends, fishing, cooking and tending his garden. He served in the U. S. Air Force and retired from...
Anna Mccaslin
Jun 8, 2004
Anna M. McCaslin age 78 of Prince George died on June 8, 2004. Services and interment will be private.
Flossie Fleshman
Jun 7, 2004
Flossie Carol Fleshman, 52, of Wood Duck Street, Prince George, died Monday, June 7, 2004 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia and had been a resident of this area for the past 20 years. Ms. Fleshman was the daughter of the late Dowl Lorenza and Matilda Pauline Webb Fleshman. She is survived by one...
Joshua Smith
Jun 7, 2004
Joshua Hunter Smith, 5, of Old Woodlawn Street, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Hopewell and had lived here all of his life. Josh was a Kindergarten student at Harry E. James Elementary School. He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Annette Odom Smith of Hopewell, father, David Keith Smith of Cumberland, MD, one...
Michael Woolridge
Jun 7, 2004
Michael Bradley Woolridge, 40 of Chesterfield, died Monday, June 7, 2004. He was a devoted father to his two daughters, Tiffany and Jennifer, whom he loved with all his heart. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Elizabeth K. Woolridge; father, Thomas C. Woolridge, Jr. and wife Kay Ellen; two sisters, Meredith and Lisa; two brothers, Mark and Robert...
Bernice Cates
Jun 7, 2004
Bernice Spain Cates, 80 of Petersburg died Monday, June 7, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Thayer Spain and a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie Co. She was preceded in death by Neal Spain, Beulah Spain, Edward Spain, Raymond Spain, Iris Smith, Garland Spain, Woodrow Spain and Johnny Spain. She is survived by her husband Robert...
Jordan Jr. Wyatt
Jun 6, 2004
Jordan Perkins Wyatt Jr. (J.P.) 89, of Petersburg, died Sunday June 6, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Bowen Wyatt, a sister Catherine Wyatt Harris and a brother Robertson P. Wyatt. J.P. was a U.S. Postal Manager, past President of the U.S. Postal Virginia Branch of National Association of Postal Supervisors, twenty years as the manager...
