Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Samuel Baird Richeson
Jul 5, 2022
Samuel Baird Richeson, 92, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Rucker and Ida Bland Richeson. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Anne Finley Richeson. Mr. Richeson was a graduate of Randolph Macon College, earning a BS in Economics. He worked...
Michael Marshall
Jul 4, 2022
Michael Calvin Marshall, 71, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Born in Beaumont, TX, he was the son of the late Robert Vernice and Lula Mae Bourgeois Marshall; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Pearl Hanzel Marshall; a brother, Harold Wayne "Sonny" Marshall; one sister, Delores Marshall Lebouff; and a brother-in-law,...
Margie Owen Spickerman
Jul 4, 2022
Margie Owen Spickerman, 81, of Sutherland, passed away on July 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Beatrice Owen; former husbands, Bruce T. Bryant and Lesley W. Spickerman; and brother, Johnny Owen. Margie was employed by Brown and Williamson, working in Petersburg before moving to work for the company in Macon, Georgia where she retired...
Paul Eugene Cyr
Jul 4, 2022
Paul Eugene Cyr, 58, of Disputanta, raised in Madawaska, Maine, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Cyr and his sister, Louise Brown. Paul received his associates degree and worked in sales at Colonial Chevrolet. He served honorably in the United States Army for 24 years, attaining the rank of Sergeant...
Ronald Lee Bell
Jul 4, 2022
Ronald Lee Bell, 64, of Hopewell, Virginia, gained his angel wings on July 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by the late James and Mildred Bell. Ronald was a devoted member of Calvary's Love Ministry for many years, had a passion for disc golf, and a love for music as he played in many local bands. Ronald is survived...
Raymond Michael Brewer, Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
Raymond M. Brewer, 42, of Prince George, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2022. He was born March 1, 1980, in Newport News, VA. He was a 1998 graduate of Hopewell High School. After high school, he received a full-ride scholarship and attended Lincoln Technical School where he studied HVAC. Raymond was employed by Warwick Mechanical...
Joyce Ann Eubank
Jul 3, 2022
Joyce Ann Eubank, 72, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on July 3, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Otis and Agnes Wright. She was also preceded in death by her loving companion, Ray Shockley; and her sister, Patsy Warren. Joyce loved gardening, fishing, and was a huge animal lover. She enjoyed spending her time with her faithful dogs...
Jonwebster Scheid
Jul 3, 2022
JonWebster Scheid passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022, with her loving husband, William "Guy" Scheid holding her hand. JonWebster was born on September 21, 1946 to John E. MacDonough and Gertrude Scully MacDonough. She was the middle child, with Brian being her older brother and Peter being the younger. She graduated from Prince George High School in 1965. She...
Kinh Lao Hayes
Jul 3, 2022
Kinh Lao Hayes was born in Vietnam, on April 5, 1937. She is survived by her three sisters, An Tu Lao, of Chesterfield, Julie Tu Lao, of Hopewell, her daughter, Kim Lao Goodman, of Mechanicsville, and Nancy Tu Lao, of Washington, D.C. Kinh was raised and educated in Vietnam, and worked for her husband during his two tours in Vietnam....
Robert Purdie Davis, Sr.
Jul 3, 2022
Robert P. Davis, Sr., 75, of Sutherland, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born December 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Hal Holmes and Kathleen Davis; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Davis; and brothers, Hal and Archie Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Norwood (Perry); son, Robert Davis,...
Jack Yeratt
Jul 3, 2022
Jack Yeratt, 87, of Chesterfield, went home to be with his Lord on July 3, 2022. He was born on December 4, 1934 in Hopewell, VA, the son of the late John and Susie Yeratt. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Thomas Yeratt; mother, Susie Yeratt (Cunningham); and father, John Yeratt, Jr. Jack is survived by his...
David William South
Jul 2, 2022
David William South, 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on July 2, 2022, at John Randolph Medical Center, after battling stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer for over a year, and most recently pneumonia. David was born in Dante, VA, to James L. South and Bertha Mae Cassell, on December 22, 1937. He moved to Hopewell at a young age. At...
Gertrude Kochli Stutz
Jul 2, 2022
Trudy Kochli Stutz 93, of Prince George, VA, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heirich and Anna Kochli; and husband, Josef Stutz. Trudy was born in Switzerland and came to America in 1955 with her love Josef. She was a loving wife, mom, and grandmother. She worked at Lee House Diner...
William Cecil Bess
Jul 1, 2022
William Cecil Bess, 94, of Port Haywood, VA, passed away peacefully July 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blake McRae Bess and Nettie Faggert Bess; his loving wife of 62 years, Elsie Bess; daughter, Deborah Lindsey; and his sister, Elene Bowman. He is survived by his son, Robert M. "Rae" Bess and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Laura...
Payton Lynn Faulkner
Jun 30, 2022
Payton Lynn Faulkner, better known as PayPay or Faulk, left us suddenly on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born and raised in Disputanta and loved being from Prince George County. Payton was born June 15, 2004 to his loving parents Christopher and Jacqueline (J.J.) Faulkner and will be immensely missed by his little sister, Miranda Christian Faulkner. He was...
Alexis Marianni Olszewski
Jun 29, 2022
Alexis Marianni Olszewski, born September 15, 1999 in Petersburg, Virginia to Tasheria Johnson and Mark Olszewski. Although Alexis was born with a congenital heart defect, Alexis would continue to defy the odds by not just surviving but thriving. She was determined to make her mark on this world. She was an adventurous fun, loving, caring individual with a unique personality....
Audrey Inez Ferguson
Jun 29, 2022
Audrey I. Ferguson, 95, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on June 29th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, of 51 years; her parents, Andrew and Bernice Hailey; and three children, Robert Ferguson, Peggy Webster, and Christine Ferguson. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Welsh of Frankford, Delaware, and Delores Bowles, of Carolina Shores, N C.;...
Earnest Ray Thomas, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Earnest Ray Thomas, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home June 28, 2022, while surrounded by his family, friends, and loved ones. Earnest was born on January 12, 1951, in New Bern, North Carolina to Robert Lofton and Clara Herrington Thomas. Earnest spent his early life in New Bern until he joined the Army in 1968. After his service in...
Douglas Eddins, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Douglas Ray Eddins, Sr., 60, of Dinwiddie, passed away on June 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ila Eddins; son, Douglas Eddins, Jr.; granddaughter, Jaylyn Hinchey; and siblings, David Eddins and Doris Cairns. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patricia Eddins; children, David Eddins (Lindsay), Amanda Eddins, Patience Eddins, Sheena...
Priscilla Minor Bjornes
Jun 27, 2022
Priscilla Minor Bjornes, 81, of Hopewell, gained her angel wings on June 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Katheryn Minor. Also preceding her in death, the father of her children, William H. Bjornes. Priscilla was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer for many years. She is survived by her children, Bill...
