Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Barbara Schmidt
Oct 2, 2022
Barbara J. Schmidt, 88, of Sutherland, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Champaign, IL. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Schmidt, Sr; mother, Judy Patno; step-father, Harold Patno; sisters, Maenett Negley and Arlene Miner; and son-in-law, Don Walston, Sr. She is survived by children, Deborah Dillard, Penny Walston, John Schmidt, Jr...
Jessie Melvin Shearin
Oct 2, 2022
Jessie Melvin "Scoky" Shearin of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022, after reaching the age of 84. After several months of failing health, he died peacefully within his home with loving family and friends by his side. Jessie was born and raised in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Jessie was preceded in death by his parents,...
Kevin Douglas Hamilton
Oct 1, 2022
Kevin Douglas Hamilton, 65, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Dorothy Dabney and Harold Cox; sister, Carol Hamilton Farmer; and several aunts and uncles. Kevin enjoyed books, the Blue Devils, parades, Volkswagens, and going out to eat. He will be greatly missed by his family. Kevin is...
Nellie Frances Dingas
Oct 1, 2022
Nellie Frances Dingas, 95, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilliard and Maybelle Sanford; her husband, George Dingas; her son, Michael Dingas; her brothers, Clarence "Buck" Sanford, A.K. Sanford, and Harold Sanford; and her granddaughter, Tammie Dingas. Nellie was involved in the Daughters of Penelope, a philanthropic nonprofit...
Teresa Jordon
Sep 29, 2022
Teresa McNew Jordon, a loving mother and grandmother, passed at age 59, on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Teresa was born February 28, 1963 in Hopewell, Virginia to Emma & Julios McNew. She received her bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and started working for dealerships in the area. She spent the past 20 plus years working for Carter Myer Automotive....
Verena Bernadet Goins
Sep 29, 2022
Words can not be put together to explain the love my mother Verena Goins had in her heart for her family. She always supported and comforted those she loved. My mother is now in the presence of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be remembered by her family in Chester Virginia, and El Salvador. There was not a...
Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Mr. Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr., 65, of Petersburg, gained his wings on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was known as Bubba Bishop. He loved helping people. His doors were always open to everyone. A few of his favorite things to do were painting, going to the river, playing pool, pinball, cutting grass, VA LOTTERY, and anything outdoors. He was the...
Robert Allen Freed
Sep 27, 2022
Robert Allen Freed, 60, of Louisa, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Norfolk, VA he was the son of the late Richard Freed and Dorothy Dean Malpass; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Ramey. Robert loved his Lord and enjoyed living his life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife,...
Steven Lee Williams
Sep 27, 2022
Steven Lee Williams, 59, went to be with his Lord on September 27, 2022. Steve was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Williams; and his parents, Grace and Charles Williams. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Tammy Williams; his daughters, Tanya Williams, Amber Mejia, and Amanda Jones; his grandchildren, Rebecca Barklow, RJ and Elijah Holmes, Carmen...
Brenda Annette Haskett
Sep 27, 2022
Brenda Annette Haskett (Gurganus), age 72, passed away on the twenty-seventh day of September 2022, in her daughter's home, located in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Although a long term resident of Hopewell, Brenda resided with her daughter the last couple of years. Brenda was born in Fort Lee, Virginia, on December 18, 1949 to her mother, Annie Laura Flowers; and her...
Marion Larry Clarke, Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Marion "Larry" Lawrence Clarke, Jr., 54, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA he was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Elva Ritchie and John Grady Thompson; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Christine Marie Bryant. Larry graduated from Matoaca High School where he lettered in three different...
Claudia Anderson Marshall
Sep 26, 2022
Claudia Anderson Marshall, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully at home, holding her husbands hand, on Monday, September 26, 2022. Born in Ashville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Pat and Pauline Anderson. Claudia was a longtime member of Southside Church of the Nazarene, in Chesterfield. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and...
Mavis Earlene Kaichen
Sep 26, 2022
Mavis Earlene Smith Kaichen of Chester, VA passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022, at the age of 97. We hope that her memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She was born May 3, 1925, and grew up in Houston County, Tennessee, the daughter of Herman and Ruth Ethel Smith. As a young person she...
Lawrence Albert Phelps
Sep 26, 2022
Lawrence Phelps of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Sep 26, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Jerry Allen Barber
Sep 25, 2022
Our precious Daddy and husband, Jerry Allen Barber, transitioned to his heavenly home on September 25, 2022. He is our hero. He fought and won against cancer for 13 years, facing obstacles that would have caused most of us to give up. Born on November 9, 1948, as an only child to the late George Allen Barber and Neva Lee...
Bertha Turner Story
Sep 25, 2022
Bertha Turner Story, 71, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. She was the daughter of the late Henry Cleve Turner and Gladys Pleasants Turner. She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Aron Story; and brothers, Marshall P. Turner, Eugene A. Turner...
Peter Frederick Bourlier
Sep 24, 2022
Peter F. Bourlier, 83, of Dinwiddie, died on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born in Searsdale, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Marguerite Bourlier. Peter was a physician and spent his medical career working at numerous VA medical centers. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ann P. Bourlier. All services will be private....
Austin Lucas
Sep 24, 2022
Austin Belle Lovern Lucas, 25, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was the loving, faithful wife of Tommy Lucas and the mother of Amelia and Ava Lucas. She was the daughter of Anita Lovern and Steve Lovern (Elizabeth). Austin is also survived by her brothers, Steven Lovern (Ike) and Andy Lovern (Savannah); grandmother, Margaret "Granny" Brockwell; and a...
Jack Willard Mcmurchy
Sep 24, 2022
Jack McMurchy passed away on September 24, 2022 at the age of 79. Jack was born in Dillon, Montana and was the son of Willard and Anna McMurchy. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandy McMurchy; daughter, Shannon Kidd (Jamie); son, Shawn McMurchy (Rebecca Meneely); grandchildren, Conner Kidd and Aaron Kidd; brother, Robert McMurchy; cousin, Pat...
Annie Virginia Bowers
Sep 22, 2022
Annie V. Keating Bowers, born February 11, 1938. Annie was predeceased by her husband, Donald C. Bowers, Sr. and son, Edward David Bowers, Sr.. She is survived by 2 sons and a daughter; Donald C. Bowers, Jr., Richard D. Bowers and Debra A Collins; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and special friend Miriam O'Connor. The family will receive friends...
