Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Gracie Pearl Brooks
Feb 23, 2022
Pearl Maitland Brooks, 102, of Petersburg, passed away on February 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, M. Guy and Mary Ann Maitland; the love of her life, Lawrence E. Brooks; her brother, C. Wilbur Maitland and his wife, Barbara; her sisters, Gladys M. Richardson and her husband, Harvey, and Doris M. Foederer and her husband, J....
Robert Leroy Weir
Feb 23, 2022
Robert L. Weir, 90, of Petersburg, Virginia, died February 23, 2022. He was the son of the late Roland L. and Florence A. Weir of Baltimore, Maryland. He is a retired veteran of the U.S. Army with 22 years of service, and was awarded the Bronze Star, 2 Army commendations, and other service ribbons, including Korea and Vietnam. He also...
Barbara Pamplin Shell
Feb 22, 2022
Barbara Pamplin Shell died on February 22, 2022 at her home at Cedarfield Senior Living Community in Richmond, Virginia, after a long and happy life in the midst of the love of her family. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Shell Baskervill and her husband, Charles T. Baskervill, and Patricia Shell Caulkins and her husband, David W. Caulkins; grandchildren,...
Emersyn Claire Sweitzer
Feb 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Emersyn "Emmy" Claire Sweitzer, age 5, who was welcomed into Heaven on February 21, 2022. Emmy was born on August 11, 2016 to her parents Whitney and Shane Sweitzer in Petersburg, Virginia. She was a treasured daughter, sister, and granddaughter, and has been welcomed into the arms...
Elmond Ray Shipp
Feb 21, 2022
Elmond Ray Shipp, 84, of North Prince George, VA, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Born in Clinton, NC, he was the son of Elmond Forest Shipp and Bessie Eva Hope Shipp. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of over 54 years, Martha Shipp; his son, Billy Altman; and a daughter, Dana Ayers;...
Phillip Ray Frazier
Feb 21, 2022
Phillip Ray Frazier, 64, of Dinwiddie, VA, died on February 21, 2022. He fought a long, courageous battle against diabetes and kidney failure that led him home to be with the Lord. Phil was born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of Mary Helen Goode and David Goode of New Kent and the late Lexie C. Frazier....
Patricia C Davis
Feb 20, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Davis passed away on February 20, 2022, comfortably at her mother's home. She was born on December 25, 1951 in Hopewell, Virginia. She was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, Class of 1970. She was married to Lewis "Bookie" Davis in 1970 and had their daughter, Wendy, in 1976. They shared 51 happy years of memories together....
Ryan Christopher Ambrose
Feb 19, 2022
Ryan Christopher Ambrose, 32, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, became our guardian angel on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He is joining in Heaven his dad, Kevin Ambrose; grandparents, Lester and Rowena Puckett; great-grandmothers, Catherine Johnson and Grace King; and cousin, Philip Alkire. Leaving behind his momma, Penny Ambrose; step-in-father, Rodney Nash, Jr.; sister, Kelsey (Mike) Walke;...
Richard E. Gross
Feb 19, 2022
Richard Elwood Gross, 92, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late John Edward and Bessie Eunice Webb Gross; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Eunice Gross Paulson. Richard was a United States Air Force veteran having faithfully served his country during the Korean...
Robert Jay Gould
Feb 18, 2022
Robert was the best of men. An honorable man of conviction, he beat the odds and rerouted his life, leaving behind an enduring legacy of family, faith, and integrity. He died February 18, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children. Robert spent his boyhood in Texas, freckle-faced, riding horses, throwing footballs and getting into mischief. Somewhere deep within him was...
James Deboe Baldwin
Feb 18, 2022
James "Speedy" DeBoe Baldwin, 77, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lena Baldwin. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Powers Baldwin; sister, Sandra DeBoe Cook (Tom); step-children; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Speedy served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Forrestal...
Benjamin Musto
Feb 18, 2022
Benjamin Musto, 91, of Dinwiddie, sunset on February 18, 2022. Sunrise on September 14, 1930 in Schnectady, New York, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Sarah Musto; children, Sue Musto (Ed Molitoris), Marijo Musto, Jill Davis (Troy Davis), Niki Smith (Scott Smith), Matthew Musto (Janet...
Pauline Richardson Winfield
Feb 17, 2022
Polly Richardson Winfield, age 93, died on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was the second child to Nora E. and Delegate Arthur Harris Richardson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon B. Winfield, Jr. of 52 years. Also, her sister, Louise R. Phipps; and brother, Arthur (Sonny) Richardson, Jr. Polly and Gordon cherished their close bonds with their...
Ruby Mooring Walston
Feb 16, 2022
Ruby Walston, 85, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday surrounded by her family. Ruby was an active member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Lester and Shirley Inez Mooring; her husband, Gordon Leon Walston; her son, Gordon Anthony "Tony" Walston; her daughter, Wanda Walston Firment; and her brothers, Bobby Gene...
Glenn Marshall Ford, Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
Glenn "Pookie" Marshall Ford, Jr., 84, of Matoaca, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Glenn M. Ford, Sr. and Margaret Frances Lockett Ford. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Candace Cousins; and brother, Warren Ford. Glenn was the proud owner and operator of The Video...
Patricia Ann Robicheau
Feb 16, 2022
Patricia Ann Robicheau, 68, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Ramsey; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Robicheau; her daughter, Patricia Helen Martin; and a brother, William Ramsey. Mrs. Robicheau had a deep love for animals and...
Lonnie Wade Mccoy
Feb 16, 2022
Lonnie Wade McCoy, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Lawrence and Edna Evans McCoy. Mr. McCoy was a United States Navy veteran having faithfully served his country from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. While in the Navy he served on the USS...
John N Mccutchan, Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
John was born in Hopewell, Virginia, December 8, 1948 and died on February 16, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico County. The son of the late John Nicholas McCutchan and Thelma Conway McCutchan, John was raised in Historic City Point. He was educated in the Hopewell Public Schools and at Augusta Military Academy in Fort Defiance, Virginia, as his father...
Lula Beckner Ziegenfuss
Feb 16, 2022
Lula "Lu" Ziegenfuss, 97, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born on January 6, 1925 in Princeton, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Pansy Beckner; and was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Ziegenfuss, Sr.; one son, John E. Ziegenfuss, Jr.; and eleven brothers and sisters. She retired...
Russell James Mabus
Feb 15, 2022
Russell James Mabus, 58, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Sacremento, California he was the son of the late Gordon and Earla Stanger Mabus; and was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Earla Stanger; and an uncle, Richard Stanger. Russell loved to go fishing, and spending time at gunshows and...
