Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Paul Richard Ethridge
Feb 5, 2022
Paul Richard Ethridge was born November 18,1937 in Hopewell, Virginia to Harrison Ethridge and Pauline Mosley Ethridge, the youngest of three children which included Jacqueline and Harrison. He spent his childhood at home in Petersburg, Virginia and attended Petersburg Public Schools and then Blue Ridge School in Saint George, Virginia - at that time, a residential program for disabled children....
Gladys Faris Lesley
Feb 5, 2022
Gladys Faris (Poarch) Lesley, 90, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born July 12, 1931; daughter of the late James Wharton and Clara May Poarch. Preceded in death by first husband, Calvin Allen Faris; and siblings, James Poarch, Ethel Winfield, Hattie Duncan, Christine Hoell, John Poarch, William Poarch, and Barner Poarch. A longtime member of First United...
Frances Benedict Williamson
Feb 4, 2022
Frances Benedict Williamson, 66, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born in Quantico, VA, she was the daughter of the late Sultan Joseph Benedict, Sr. and Margaret Ellen Chestnut Benedict; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Sultan J. "Joey" Benedict, Jr.; and a sister, Joan Brown. Mrs. Williamson was a lifetime member of...
Dennis Neal Hock, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Dennis Neal Hock, Sr., 65, unexpectedly passed away February 4, 2022. Dennis was born August 31, 1956, in Vance County, North Carolina. He is preceded in death last year by his wife, Verna Hock, whom he married in 1976. They settled down in Hopewell, Virginia. Dennis was a long-time employee of ICI Americas and Dupont Teijin Films. He enjoyed playing...
Corliss Edward Back, Jr.
Feb 4, 2022
Corliss Edward Back, Jr., 70, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born in Wise County, VA, he was the son of the late Corliss Back, Sr. and Anna Davis Back. Corliss Back, Jr. served his country in the United States Air Force. He went on to work as an electrician for many years until his retirement. He...
Raymond Paul Rayner, Sr.
Feb 3, 2022
Raymond Paul Rayner, Sr., 85, passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1936 in the Woodlawn area of Prince George, Virginia to the late Rufus Aaron and Julia Koren Rayner. He lived his entire life in the Prince George/Hopewell area. Fondly known as PawPaw or Pops, Mr. Rayner was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and...
Kim Lyngbye Jensen
Feb 2, 2022
Kim L. Jensen, 63, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on February 2, 2022. He was born March 27, 1958, in Canada, the son of Erik Jensen and Lis (Andersen) Jensen. Kim graduated from Meadowbrook High School in 1977 and worked as an electrician for Dominion Energy for 30+ years. He had been a member of Piedmont Search...
Sheryl Annette Stanton
Feb 2, 2022
Sheryl "Momma" / "Sherly" / "Nanny" Stanton Sheryl Annette Stanton, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids, and "Sherly" or "Nanny" by her six grandkids, departed her loving family on February 2, 2022. Sheryl was born in Hopewell, Virginia on February 8, 1952, to Edward and Edith Brown. Sheryl was the loving mother to Shannon Renee Cadwell and...
Gloria Brockwell Pannier
Feb 2, 2022
Gloria Brockwell Pannier, 94, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Percy Winston and Lucille Dillon Brockwell; and was also preceded in death by her sister, Christine Martin. Mrs. Pannier is survived by her daughter, Linda Thore and husband, Terry; one granddaughter, Lindsey Thore (Timothy...
Lidge O. Jenkins Johnson
Feb 1, 2022
Lidge O. Jenkins Johnson, 87, of Prince George, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was the son of the late Ollie Eugene and Grace Griggs Johnson; and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Carroll Johnson; and his sister, Genevieve J. Connor. Mr. Johnson is a 28-year veteran of the US...
Nora Fay Watson
Jan 31, 2022
Nora Fay Watson, 80, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. Born in Oak Hill, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Alva and Ruby Wriston Stover; and was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Gene Clay, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Shawna Jones. Mrs. Watson is survived by her husband, William "Rick" Watson;...
Brenda Ann Davis
Jan 31, 2022
Brenda Funk Davis, 74, of Church Road, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 31, 2022. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert Funk, Sr. and Edna Walker Funk. Brenda was small but feisty, she fought the good fight up until the end. She loved her family...
Michael Gerald Potter
Jan 31, 2022
Michael Gerald Potter, 39, of Chester, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by brothers, Christopher Daniel Potter and Stephen Davis. Michael was known by many as a talented and resourceful person. He was a handyman and could work on most anything. Michael loved his children dearly and will be missed by his family and...
Robin Marie Jackson
Jan 31, 2022
Robin Marie Jackson, 53, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. Born in Hopewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late, Robert M. "Pat" Chambers. Robin was a United States Army veteran and Licensed Practical Nurse having graduated from the Petersburg School of Nursing. She will be remembered by her family and as a very loving...
Tracie Lynn Vaughan
Jan 31, 2022
The gates of Heaven opened to a beautiful sight when our angel, Tracie Lynn Vaughan, was received by Our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022. Tracie was welcomed into the open arms of her precious Khloe Elizabeth Vaughan and her big Bubba, Jerry A. Worley, Jr. Tracie is the daughter of Judith and Pat Harris and Margaret and Jerry...
James Pouzar
Jan 31, 2022
James "Jim" Pouzar, 83, of Petersburg, passed away on January 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Pouzar. Jim served honorably in the United States Air Force and after his discharge had a career in the US Treasury Department. He is survived by his longtime companion of 22 years, Shirley Perkinson, of Dinwiddie; and...
Harriett Caffrey Moore
Jan 30, 2022
For 91 years, Harriett C. Moore spent her days making others smile. Perhaps it was a well-timed joke, a friendly greeting or an old tune played on the piano. Until He called her home last Sunday, January 30th, God gifted us with her faith, wisdom and sense of humor. She was known as Harriett, Momma, Mrs. Moore, but to all...
Regina Louise Collins
Jan 29, 2022
Regina "Cookie" Collins, 74, of Chester, VA passed away January 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John and Regina Tatalajski. She was a devoted wife and mother, always putting her family first. She is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Collins and sister, JoAnn Newby. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Russell...
Edward John Stansfield
Jan 29, 2022
The Reverend Dr. Edward John Stansfield, 85, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late William J. and Elizabeth Miller Stansfield. Rev. Stansfield is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Stansfield; two daughters, Beth Ayn Stansfield and Tracy Cornatzer and husband, Ben; four grandchildren,...
Joann Vinsh Skalsky
Jan 29, 2022
JoAnn Vinsh Skalsky, 65, of Disputanta, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Vinsh and Emily Chudoba Vinsh. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Vinsh; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Mary Skalsky; and brother-in-law, Jerry Skalsky. JoAnn was a graduate of Prince George High School....
