Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Luray Elizabeth Cameron
Mar 21, 2022
Luray Cameron-Schilbe, 87, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 in the afternoon at her home in Henry County, Virginia. She was married to George Schilbe of the home. Ms. Cameron-Schilbe was born and raised in Prince George County, Virginia. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her step-son, Steven Schilbe; brothers, Donald and John Cameron, Jr.; and her...
Mary Frances Hudson Cacek
Mar 21, 2022
Mary Frances "Lou" Cacek, 82, of Sutherland, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022. Born and raised in Ford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Arthur and Leta Moore Hudson. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Church Road, VA. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, John...
Barbara Elyse Eskew
Mar 20, 2022
Barbara Elyse Eskew, 78, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Born in Oregon, she was the daughter of the late James Eskew and Rose Higgenbotham Eskew. Barbara had a strong passion for photography and carried that into her career. She worked in Civil Service as a photographer, retiring after many dedicated years. She is survived by her...
Jennie Fowler Willis
Mar 20, 2022
Jennie F. Willis, age 86, of Chester, passed away in West Henrietta, New York on March 20, 2022. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harold V. Mims; second husband, Raymond R. Willis, Sr.; her parents; and two sisters, Betty Coppridge and Ruth Tennille. She is survived by her children, Deborah Floyd, Donna McNamara (Steve), Harold Mims (Jen) and Susan...
Lois Goodman Comer
Mar 19, 2022
Lois Goodman Comer, 85, of Chester, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Leah Vivian Goodman and David Boyce Goodman of Petersburg. She married Roger and made her home in Chester, VA, working until retirement at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. She is survived by two children, Wanda Ward and...
Billy Mason Williams
Mar 18, 2022
Billy Mason Williams, 79, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 18, 2022. He was the son of the late Henry Earl and Mary Barbee Williams; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna Hutchins Williams; sisters, Phyllis Peel and Peggy Geoffroy; and brothers, Larry and Wayne Williams. Billy was a graduate of NC State University. He retired...
Betsy Ann Wood
Mar 18, 2022
Betsy Ann Wood, 66, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on March 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, George Earl Wood, and her nephew, Eric Chase Wood. Betsy loved animals, especially dogs and horses, and she rode competitively. She enjoyed crocheting and was an excellent baker! She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, and...
Richard Mark Cunningham
Mar 17, 2022
Richard Mark "Rick" Cunningham, 78, of Prince George, passed away March 17, 2022. He was the son of the late Edward Francis Cunningham and Marie B. Cunningham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard M. "Little Rick" Cunningham, Jr., and a daughter, Stacy Cunningham. He is survived by his loving wife of 58...
Fred Lee Shockley
Mar 17, 2022
Frederick "Fred" Lee Shockley, Jr., 88, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Frederick Lee Shockley, Sr. and Edna Lee Bennett Shockley; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Tim Amiss, James "Bobby" Shockley and John Shockley; a sister, Ruth Parsons; and the love...
Frederick Allen King
Mar 16, 2022
Frederick "Freddy" Allen King, 75, of Enon, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Pulaski, VA, he was the son of the late Junior and Mary Ellen Gray King; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Hancock. Mr. King was a United States Army veteran and had also worked for Allied Chemical as a...
Billie Diane Branch
Mar 16, 2022
Billie Diane Branch, 73, born October 21, 1948, of Enon/Chester, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, surrounded in love by her family. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Ashworth and Jennifer Branch; son, Bryan Winn and wife, Jennifer; grandson, Griffin Winn; granddaughter, Addison Winn; sisters, Cathy Elaine Drumheller and Shirley Griffin; her beloved grand-dog, Levi; and numerous nieces,...
Marie Teresa Dumouchelle
Mar 16, 2022
M. Teresa Dumouchelle, 89, of Richmond, VA, passed March 16, 2022. Born and raised in Colonial Heights, VA, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon W. Dumouchelle and Anne Berberich Dumouchelle. She was a loving sister, aunt, cousin to many and devoted much time staying connected with family and friends. Teresa graduate from Richmond Professional Institute (RPI), now Virginia...
Dorothy Ann Brewer
Mar 13, 2022
Dorothy Ann "Dotty" Brewer, 72, of Colonial Heights, died on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from cancer. She was the daughter of the late Mary Wilson Vaughan and George D. Brewer, Jr. Dotty was a retired communications officer from Prince George Police Department. She previously worked as an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager for First Colonial Bank and, prior to...
Clarence King
Mar 13, 2022
Clarence "Jack" Anderson King, 88, was raised in Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He served in the Army after his brother gave up his life for his country in the Korean War. He was an engineer at Allied Chemical. He volunteered at John Randolph Hospital in Hopewell since retirement. He is preceded in death by his...
David Melvin Jacobson
Mar 13, 2022
David Melvin Jacobson, 87, of South Chesterfield, Virginia entered into rest on March 13, 2022 at home, surround by the love of his family. Dave was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. David was born on October 21, 1934 in Wakefield, Michigan to the late Chester Jacobson and Gladys (Cormier) Jacobson. Dave had a good sense of humor and loved...
Eugene Robert Ramsey
Mar 11, 2022
Eugene Robert Ramsey, 85, of Chester, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, into the loving arms of his Savior. Eugene was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Elena Josephine Walker. He is survived, by the love of his life, wife, Florence Blankenship Ramsey; daughters, Teresa Daugherty, Debbie Burgess and Robin Ramsey; son-in-law, Tim Burgess, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren....
James Clayton
Mar 11, 2022
James Eugene Clayton, 80, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Madisonville, KY. James was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Cain and step-father, Joe Cain; his father, Leslie James Clayton and his step-mother, Peggy Clayton; and his sisters, Lavena Reese, Mildred Lewis, and Patricia Clayton. He is survived by his daughter, Penny...
Edward Emeric "Ted" Ruhnke, Jr.
Mar 11, 2022
Edward Emeric Ruhnke, Jr., M.D. "Ted" age 84, died March 11, 2022. A native of East Orange, N.J. born in 1937, he was the eldest son of Edward E. Ruhnke, Sr. and Marion Virginia Ruhnke. After attending public schools, he attended Princeton University from 1955 - 1959. A chemistry major, he was a member of the Triangle Club and took...
Royce Johnson
Mar 10, 2022
Royce Glen Johnson, 71, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foy Jim Johnson and Essie Oakes Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Cindy Johnson; brother, Mike and wife, Paula Johnson; sister, Diane Hawkins; sister, Connie and husband, Carl Peterson; brother-in-law, Gary and wife,...
Sharon Marie Amos
Mar 8, 2022
Sharon Marie Amos, 62, of Hopewell, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Matthews and Marjorie Grissom Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Dean Amos; and siblings, Kenneth Mathews, Dennis Matthews, and Sherry Matthews. Sharon enjoyed supporting youth athletics. She and her...
