Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Martha Wilson Morrison
Jan 18, 2021
Mrs. Martha Ashby Wilson Morrison, 92, of Prince George, VA received her wings on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Martha was preceded in death by her father, Van Buren Wilson and her mother Mary Ashby Wilson. Sadly, Martha's mother passed away too soon in 1937. Her father married Mary Harding Loftin in 1946,...
William Douglas "Doug" Baucom
Jan 15, 2021
William Douglas “Doug” Baucom went to be with our LORD on January 15th, 2021, at the age of 85. Doug was born on October 6, 1935 and raised in Marshville, North Carolina where he first started his lifelong love of cars. Doug grew up tinkering with cars of all sorts, something he continued to enjoy his whole life. There was...
Cheryl A Skroback
Jan 15, 2021
Cheryl A. Skroback 62, of Hopewell VA, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mildred Skroback. Cheryl is survived by her brother, Benjamin S. “Benny” Skroback. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home of Hopewell VA. Condolences may be registered at...
Doretha Creel Clark
Jan 14, 2021
Doretha Creel Clark, 92, of Hopewell, passed peacefully, Thursday night, January 14, 2021, surrounded by loving members of her family. She was the daughter of the late Norwood and Katie Creel and wife of the late John F. Clark. She is preceded in death by her great-granddaughter Erica Kay Ruis and her brothers Phennie and George Creel. She is survived...
Deems Gillis Lowder
Jan 14, 2021
Deems Gillis Lowder, 78, of Hopewell, VA, passed away of a heart attack at home, on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harold and Evelyn Adelia McChesney; sister, Roberta Lynn Blackburn; grandson, Christopher Hall. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Mary-Ellen; daughter, Jennifer Hall; stepson, Thomas Sawyer ; grandson, Michael...
Albert Russell Wing
Jan 13, 2021
Dr. Albert Russell Wing was born to Albert Otis Wing and Catherine Wing (née McCathy) on December 14, 1932 in Brooklin, Maine and passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on January 13, 2021 in Chester, Virginia. Russell was a graduate of Crosby High School in Belfast, Maine, and he earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in education from...
John G. "Johnny" Hesse, Jr.
Jan 13, 2021
John G. “Johnny” Hesse, Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. A true beach lover, many of John’s favorite family memories were made at Virginia Beach in their family home on 84th Street. Known as “Papa John” to his grandchildren, memories were...
James Lawrence Hamm
Jan 13, 2021
James Lawrence Hamm, affectionately known as Jim, 61, of Ettrick, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on November 11, 1959, he was the son of the late Lawrence Edward and Doris Pond Hamm, and was also preceded in death by his brother, John Meredith Hamm. An avid outdoorsman, Jim was a...
Kikue Ichiba Greenbaum
Jan 13, 2021
Kikue I. Greenbaum 91, of Chesterfield VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Kikue was affectionately known by all as “Grandma.” She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward F. Greenbaum, Sr.; and her son, James E. Greenbaum. She is survived by her children, Gloria G. Harvey, Katherine A. Cartino; Edward F. Greenbaum, Jr.; grandchildren, Jason...
Mary Frances Ayers
Jan 13, 2021
Mary Frances Ayers, 81 of N. Chesterfield, VA. passed away, Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, James F. Smith and Viola May Brown Smith; sister, Betty Dowdy; brother, Earl Smith. Mary was a longtime member of Webber Memorial Baptist Church, she loved to travel, paint, cross -stitch, and she never met a stranger. “Nanny”...
Patricia Ann Goodwyn
Jan 13, 2021
Patricia Ann Goodwyn, 55, of DeWitt, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late William Robert Bishop, Sr. and Louise Christopher Bishop. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Robert Bishop, Jr. She is survived by her life partner, Brian Caudle; daughters, Susan Michelle Goodwyn (Kevin), and Ashley...
Phyllis Virginia Jeffcott
Jan 12, 2021
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Phyllis V. Jeffcott, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 83. Phyllis was born on August 20, 1937, in Petersburg, VA to Phillip and Effie Miles. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1954. Phyllis loved animals and was a receptionist at Academy Veterinary Clinic in Colonial Heights, VA...
Purnie Fleetwood Jordan
Jan 12, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful transition of Purnie Fleetwood Jordan on January 12, 2021, at his home at the age of 82. Purnie was the second child born to Clarence and Lucille Jordan in Boykins, VA. His family relocated to Hertford County, NC, where Purnie graduated in 1955 from Calvin S. Brown High School, one...
Concepcion Escobar
Jan 12, 2021
Escobar, Concepcion “Kika” 85 years old of Chester, VA went into eternity on January 12, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Octavio M. Escobar. She is survived by her sons: Miguel O. Escobar, Oscar A. Escobar, Carlos F. Escobar and daughter Nidia F. Luck; Grandchildren: Raquel Gutierrez, Gregory Escobar, Cynthia Escobar, Matthew Luck, Monica Ray, Nathalia Escobar, Alicia Escobar,...
Rita Kingsley Mcnally
Jan 11, 2021
On January 11, 2021, at the age of 90, Rita K. Progin McNally passed away due to complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease. In a testament to her incredible strength, this year she overcame two COVID positive tests while remaining asymptomatic. Rita was born on April 25, 1930, the only child of Flora Mae Kingsley of Hatfield, Massachusetts. Her foster parents,...
Richard Lee Jordan
Jan 10, 2021
Richard Lee Jordan, 83, of S. Chesterfield, VA, died Sunday January 10, 2021. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy; children, Michael, Kenneth (Betsy), Steven (Cindy); grandchildren, Timothy, Tiffany, Rebecca, Tyler; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Dakota, Keirsten, Paisley, Brantlee, Amara, Hunter; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Richard was the...
John Robert Morgan
Jan 10, 2021
John Robert (Bobby) Morgan, 77, died peacefully at his home on January 10, 2021 following a prolonged battle with liver cancer. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bobby graduated from Hopewell High School and then completed an apprenticeship program at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. He worked as a machinist for Brown and Williamson Tobacco in Petersburg and retired from Honeywell...
Cecil Ervin Perrin
Jan 9, 2021
Cecil Ervin Perrin, 90, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as ten brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Angela; daughter, Toni Marie Lunsford; son-in-law, Cary Lunsford; grandchildren, Dino and Dina; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Tucker; and numerous loving family...
Mary Ann Connelly
Jan 9, 2021
Mary Ann Hansbrough Corder Connelly, 80, of Hopewell passed away on January 9, 2021 after a brief illness. Born February 2, 1940 in Mitchells, VA, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Christine Hansbrough, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Jean. She lived for many years in Culpeper, VA, attending the schools in Culpeper...
Ted Joe Smith
Jan 8, 2021
Ted Joe Smith, 89, of Disputanta passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. Born in the Crabtree Section of Haywood County, North Carolina on May 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Hubert and Myrtle MeHaffey Smith, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Smith; daughter, Nancy S. Bollinger (Johnny); and siblings, Clyde L....
