Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jonathan Scott Harding
May 6, 2024
Jonathan Scott Harding, 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born to the late William and Dorothy Harding in Richmond, VA, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Mitsuko Moore. A Man of God his whole life, he began his mission at House of Prayer in 1979. He become a full-time Pastor...
Janet Teresa Bishop
May 4, 2024
Janet Teresa Bishop, a resident of Ashland, Virginia, and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to so many, died peacefully after a brief illness on May 4, 2024. She leaves her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to cherish her. Janet was born and raised in New York, where she met the love of her life, Bill Bishop, in 1962. They were...
Shakuriez Tobias Flory
May 3, 2024
Shakuriez "Scoop" Tobias Flory, 25, of Chester, VA, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Scoop was preceded in death by a sister, Emilee Johnson-Sale; grandmother, Virginia Walker; a grandfather, James Bowers; and two great-grandmothers, Velma Flory and Shirley Ross. He is survived by his precious daughter, Ember Lynnette Nyckole Flory; the love of his life, Destinee Nyckole Armbruster; his...
Helen Jeanne Tres
May 1, 2024
Helen Jeanne Tres, 78, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was a bookkeeper for 40 years, she was a homemaker, and a devout Catholic. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Helen Born. She is survived by her husband, Richard Tres; son, Christopher (Becky) Tres; grandchildren, Michael, Austin, and Jacob Tres; and one...
Mildred Louise Dear
May 1, 2024
Mildred Louise Dear, 91, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Mrs. Dear is preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. Layne and Olive W. Layne; her brother, Robert E. Layne, Jr.; and sister, Elsie Bogesse; and by her husband of 58 years, Bernard L. Dear, Sr. Mildred was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church, and...
Evelyn Jones
Apr 28, 2024
Evelyn McDonald Jones, 80, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Evelyn was born in Tyler, Texas to the late Grover Clayton and Juanita Irene Price McDonald. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Marvin McDonald (Susie Mcdonald). She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from Hopewell High School in 1962 and went on to work...
Roger Pierce Foxworth
Apr 28, 2024
Roger Pierce Foxworth, 80, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierce Foxworth and Frances Keller Foxworth; his sister, Phyllis Foxworth; and his brother, Glen Foxworth. Roger graduated from Hopewell High School in 1962. He worked for Bell System/Verizon for almost 39 years. He was a member of Wesley United...
Argemiro Jimenez-Guzman
Apr 28, 2024
Argemiro Jimenez Guzman, 50, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on April 28, 2024. He is preceded in death by his cousin, Alirio Guzman. Argemiro is survived by his wife, Patricia Hernandez Vazquez; mother, Erlinda Guzman; daughter, Emely Jimenez Hernandez; sons, Marco Hernandez Vazquez, Joel Jimenez Vazquez, and Anthony II. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, May 4,...
Garland "Buddy" Lee Raney, Iii
Apr 28, 2024
Garland "Buddy" Lee Raney, III, 65, of Hopewell, Virginia departed this life April 28, 2024. He retired from Honeywell as an operator. He is survived by his wife, Linda Raney; children, Marcus (Jessica), Kristen (Fikru), and Corbin (Corey); mother, Joan Raney; sister, Patty Grigg (Bubba); several grandchildren, nieces and a nephew; aunts, Shirley Dalton, Ruth Marshburn (Tony), Linda Robison (Dean);...
Ellen Johnson Mayton
Apr 28, 2024
Ellen Johnson Mayton, was a fine Southern Lady who loved the Lord, her family and hard work. She was born on June 3,1944, in Hopewell, Virginia, and was the second oldest of 8 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Mayton raised two children and was a significant part of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's lives. All were welcomed to come to her table...
Robert Lee Daniel
Apr 25, 2024
Robert Lee (Boone) Daniel of Prince George, Virginia passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on April 25, 2024. He was employed at the Hopewell A&P Grocery Store for over forty years. After retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling all over the United States. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Virginia Daniel; brothers...
Donna Lynn Hinkle
Apr 25, 2024
Donna Lynn (Martin) Hinkle, surrounded by family and friends, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2024. She leaves behind her grandsons, Andrew Hinkle and Jake Alley (KC Erny); and great-grandsons, Haden, Bennet, Jase, and Carter Banks; great-granddaughter, Skyler; and sister, Sandy (Martin) Young; with lots of nieces, nephews and cousins who loved her greatly. She was preceded...
Johnnie Mack Wellington
Apr 24, 2024
Johnnie Mack Wellington, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by parents, Sebby M. and Katherine Wellington; and brothers, Ronnie Wellington and Gary Wellington. He is survived by wife, Ruby Wellington; daughters, Carla Wellington Jones (Dean) and Angie Burroughs (Mike); sons, Eric Wellington, Allen Powell (Susie), and Ryan Wellington. Johnnie graduated from...
Thom Olaf Hagen
Apr 23, 2024
Thom Olaf Hagen, 81, of Chester, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Theodore and Esther Philipson Hagen; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Lola Hagen; and two brothers, Richard Hagen and William Hughes. Thom joined the Airforce in 1962, and...
Robert James Wright
Apr 23, 2024
Robert James "Jimmy" Wright, 78, of Chester, VA and Palm Bay, FL died April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a much beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Jimmy retired from Park 500 as a millwright and he attended the New Apostolic Church of Hopewell, Virginia. He was an avid golfer, horseshoe player, and fisherman. He stood strong in...
John Melvin Mason
Apr 22, 2024
On the evening of April 22, 2024, our beloved husband, brother and friend, John M. Mason passed away peacefully at Chippenham Hospital. John was the first of 10 children of Oscar and Doretha Mason. He was born in Southampton County, Boykins, VA on September 12, 1947. John joined Zoar Baptist Church at an early age and maintained an affiliation with...
Elsie ‘Margaret’ Mcshee Petty
Apr 22, 2024
In loving memory and with great sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our Mother, Elsie Margaret McShee Petty, (known as Margaret) age 90. Our mother Margaret was born to parents William & Margaret Halligan McShee (both from County Mayo, Ireland) on 29 Jul 1933 in Addingham, near Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. She grew up in a lovely...
Jon Michael Harris
Apr 21, 2024
Jon Michael "Big Fluff" Harris, 62, joined his family in heaven on April 21, 2024. Born on July 15, 1961. He was predeceased by his mom, Jane; stepfather, Ray; father, Jerry; uncles, Sammy and Mike; Granny and Granddaddy, Lucille and Enoch; and cousin, Mac. He is survived by his brothers, Jerry (Janet) and Joey; his nephews, Jake (Ana), Josh (Danielle),...
Ronald "Ronnie" Dale Reese
Apr 20, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Dale Reese, 66, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in South Hill, VA, to the late Bernard and Allene Reese. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sheila Reese; his son, Jason Reese (Angela); his granddaughter, Saren Reese; his sister, Lisa Reese; and numerous extended family and friends. He is remembered by...
William Sterling Young Ii
Apr 20, 2024
William "Bill" Young II, 86, of Sutherland, VA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 20, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1938, in Clarksburg, WV, to William and Margaret Young. Bill married his life-long sweetheart, Phyllis Marie Payton, soon after high school. He began his career in law enforcement, serving as a State Police Officer...
