Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Margret Frieda Gray
May 31, 2022
Margret Frieda Gray, 75, of Petersburg, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elbert Gray; and son-in-law, John Beattie. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Marion Beattie, Marc Watko (Susan), Tonya Dempsey (Robert), and John Souza (Keilana); grandchildren, James Bright (Tiffany), Jessica Hughes (Jamie), KeAndre Souza, Dustin...
Edward Ashley Bridgman
May 31, 2022
Edward Ashley Bridgman, 65, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristy Bridgman; father and mother, John and Lillian Bridgman; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Benjamin and Bessie Harrison. Edward Bridgman worked as an operator with Castle Equipment for 35 years and Perkinson Construction for 4 years. He loved operating...
Ronald Wayne King
May 31, 2022
Ronald (Ron) Wayne King peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022. Ron was a devoted husband to Gail King for 54 years. He was a loving father to three children, Keith King (Marjorie) of Columbia, SC, Karen King-Flores of Midlothian, VA, and Cheryl King (Julie) of Ocoee, FL. He's also survived by two younger sisters, Connie...
Robert David Brooks
May 31, 2022
Robert David Brooks, 78, of Chester, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Brooks. Devoted Dad to Kelly O'Neal (Rob), Kimberly James (Bryan), Matthew Cameron (Lorraine), Meredith Williams and Andy Brooks. The Best Poppy to Zoe, Robbie, Sage, Taylor, Breanna, Bryce, Felicity, Atlas, Jacob and Abigail. He was...
Thomas Earl Wiggins, Jr.
May 29, 2022
Thomas Earl Wiggins, 58, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Thomas was born and raised in Gates County, North Carolina before moving and settling to Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Wiggins, Sr.; his biological son, Adrian Wiggins; and his step-grandchild, Bentley Nase. Thomas was a certified loader operator and trainer...
Deborah Bess Lindsey
May 29, 2022
Deborah Bess Lindsey, 69, of McKinney, TX and formerly of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was the daughter of the late Elsie Bess. Mrs. Lindsey had served for many years as a radiology technician with HCA. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney M. Lindsey Higginbotham and her husband,...
Charles Phillip Mcanally
May 28, 2022
Charles "Charlie" P. McAnally, 89, of Prince George County, Virginia went to his Heavenly home on May 28, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Antognozzi and her husband Joe; his son Christian McAnally; his granddaughter, Tiffany Rohrbaugh and her husband Jared; his sister Betty Meador; and several nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his wife,...
Robert Edward Williamson, Sr.
May 27, 2022
Robert "Bob" Edward Williamson, Sr., 85, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late James C. Williamson, Sr. and Doris M. Williamson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James C. Williamson, Jr. Bob faithfully serve his country in the US Naval Reserves for 19...
Franklin Ervin Smith
May 27, 2022
Franklin Ervin Smith, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 and lived in Dinwiddie, Virginia. Preceding him in rest was his mother, Glesma Ray Smith; and father, Aubrey Franklin Smith. Surviving members of his family include his wife, Zelma Kay Smith, of Dinwiddie, Virginia; daughter, Shari Morris and husband, Mike, of Prince George, Virginia; son, Chad Smith and...
Ellen Conahan Brown
May 26, 2022
Ellen "Nell" Conahan Brown, 60, of Chester, Virginia, was set free in peace surrounded by her family on May 26th, 2022. Nell was born in Pennsylvania with mother, Natalie Stadnicki Conahan; father, Dennis John Conahan; sisters, Katie, Kathleen, Maggie; and brother, Mike. Nell moved with her family to Wilmington, North Carolina where she graduated from Hoggard High School then earned...
Gloria Jean Gunn
May 25, 2022
Gloria Jean Gunn, 82, of Richmond, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Born in Lunenburg, VA in 1939, she attended John Marshall High School and spent her career working as a civil servant at the Social Security Administration, FDIC and later retired from Bellwood DGSC. Gloria, affectionately known as "Momma," "Nana," and "Duchess," was a free spirit and...
Barbara June Fitzwater
May 25, 2022
Mrs. Barbara June Fitzwater passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, May 25, 2022 after a prolonged illness. Originally from Alum Creek, WV, Mrs. Fitzwater was born to the Reverend Albert M. and Mrs. Hallie Mae Waldron on August 1, 1937, and was the youngest of five children. She is survived by her brother, David; and sisters-in-law, Shirley Waldron and Rachael...
Carla Jean Stewart
May 25, 2022
Carla Jean Stewart, 64, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away at home on May 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank M. and Mary Jane Stewart. She is survived by her brothers, Mark D. Stewart (Ruth) and Dale E. Stewart; a niece, Victoria Welsh (Edward); and great-nephew, Sterling L. Welsh. Carla was a 1975 graduate of Petersburg...
Jacqueline Eggleston Hall Dunbar
May 23, 2022
Jacqueline "Jackie" Eggleston Hall Dunbar, 79, of Richmond, departed her earthly life on May 23, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Floyd Eggleston; her two husbands, Jimmy "James" Hall and John Dunbar; and her three brothers, Henry, Robert, and Raymond Eggleston. She is survived by three brothers, Floyd, Auther "Butch" (Yvonne), and Herbert (April) Eggleston;...
Franklin Delano Henshaw, Jr.
May 22, 2022
Franklin Delano Henshaw, Jr., 60, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Henshaw, Sr. and his wife, Leslea Henshaw. He is survived by his mother, Roselyn Henshaw (Linwood Jenkins); children, LeAndra Crump (Robert Mathison), Christopher Crump, Zachary Fraley, and Devin Fraley; grandchild, Hailey Carnes; sister, Karen Hatter (Frank); nephew,...
Victor Glenn Toenniges
May 21, 2022
Victor Glenn Toenniges, 64, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Prince George, he was the son of the late Victor Raymond Toenniges and Sylvia Marie Nunes Toenniges. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Marie Parrish Toenniges; and brothers, Ashley Hart and Fred Toenniges. He is survived by his children, Chana...
Michael James Purvis
May 21, 2022
Michael J. Purvis, 62, of Prince George, VA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 after an 18 month battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born March 5, 1960 in Hopewell, VA to the late John H. Purvis and Marie E. Purvis. Mike retired from Weinstein Properties in 2015 and was Director of...
Kenneth Wayne Cheek, Sr.
May 19, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Cheek, Sr., 79, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was retired from the City of Colonial Heights. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Cheek; parents, Joseph Gorrell and Virginia Cheek; brother, Gorrell Cheek. He is survived by his devoted son, Keith A. Cheek (Deana); devoted daughter, Tamara Cheek Loftis; son, Kenneth...
Sherry Lynn Martinson
May 19, 2022
Sherry Lynn Martinson, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 4, 1947 in Spokane, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Betty (Phipps) Martinson; love of her life, Frank Bell; sister, Pam McDaniel; brother-in-law, Bob McDaniel; and niece, Michelle...
Lisa Ann Cottrell
May 18, 2022
Lisa Ann Hudson, 51, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1970 and raised in both Richmond and Chesterfield, Virginia. Lisa was the daughter to Bobby Hudson and Judy Ann Cronser. She was the mother to Leah Cottrell, David John Roberts, Jordan Christopher Hudson, and Alexis Michelle Burnett. Lisa had one grandchild,...
