Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Sherry Lee Williams
Mar 22, 2022
Sherry Lee Williams, 62, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Guinan and Donna Bartnick. She is survived by her children, Amanda Goo and Jeffery Williams; grandchildren, Iesha Goo and Tanajah Goo; brother, Tom Guinan and wife, Evelyn; brother, Kevin Guinan; sister, Suzanne Dean and husband, Robert; sister,...
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...
Lawrence Harvey Merryman, Jr.
Mar 21, 2022
Lawrence Harvey "Larry" Merryman, Jr., 79, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully March 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence H. Merryman, Sr. and Georgie Mae Shaw Merryman. He is survived by his loving wife of over 52 years, Patricia Tubbs Merryman; daughter, Laura M. Reedy and husband, Jason; daughter, Joan M. Stalnaker and husband, Jesse;...
Grace Hunt Chase
Mar 21, 2022
Grace Hunt Chase, 94, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paran Earl Chase; and daughter, Debbie Campbell. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Westminster Choir College, was Director of Music at First Baptist Church for the past 40...
Jeanna Lee Kern
Mar 21, 2022
Jeanna Lee Kern, born on January 22, 1956, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 66. She was born in Roseboom, New York and lived in Waverly and Surry, Virginia for the last 26 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold F. Cross and her mother, Alice Lighthall. Jeanna leaves behind her husband,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
