Louise Branch Ross, 77, of Hopewell, died November 5, 2007 in Johnston-Willis Hospital She was a life-time resident of Hopewell and a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Henry and Ruth Minshew Branch , husband James Edward Ross, Sr. and a sister, Earlene Branch. Surviving are four sons, James E. Ross, Jr. and wife Rhonda, Jerry L. Ross and wife Sheryl, all of Hopewell, G. Allen Ross and wife Evelyn of Chester and David W. Ross and wife Cindy of Prince George, two daughters, Ruth R. Bailey and husband Reid and Linda L. Pace all of Hopewell, fifteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 8, 2007 from 7-8:30 P.M. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 9, 2007 at11:00 in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. with Dr. Ivan Perkinson, officiating. Condolences may be registered with Jtmorriss.com