Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Herman D. Hammond
Sep 15, 2021
Herman Douglas Hammond, 94, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Douglas Hammond and Frances Iola Denson Hammond; brother, Crawford Brown; and his sister, Dorothy Morgan. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Barbara F. Hammond; son, Michael D. Hammond (Gussie); daughter, Kay H. Rackley...
David Judson Whiting
Sep 15, 2021
David Judson Whiting, 79, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born in Canada to the late Richard A. Whiting and Doris McLaughlin Whiting. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Todd Whiting. David was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was...
William "Billy" H. Elliott
Sep 15, 2021
William H. Elliott (Bill / Billy) “Pops”, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Vera Wright Elliott, parents Paul and Minnie Elliott, siblings, Richard (Barbara), Jean (Junior), Ralph (Dana) and Kitty Mae (Jack). He is survived by his children, Rachel Compton (Charlie), Patricia King...
Sherry Lynn Hanvey
Sep 14, 2021
Sherry Lynn Hanvey, 50, of Chesterfield, gained her wings on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Brenda Barker. Sherry was a free-spirited lady who remained brave and positive throughout her battle. She never gave up. Even with the many varieties of music throughout the years, she was an avid believer that classic...
Raymond Theodore Collins, Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
Raymond T. Collins, 64, of Chester, VA passed away September 14, 2021. Raymond was born and raised in Hopewell, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Theodore and Sendella Collins. He is survived by his beloved wife, Veronica, of 15 years; daughters, Jessica Pollard (Billy), Melissa Shelburne (Justin), Amanda Fleenor (Brent), Lindsey Lipsey (Jack); son, Eddie Shelburne...
John Edward Michalik
Sep 12, 2021
John Edward Michalik, 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late William Michalik and Sarah Gettings Michalik. John was a proud Veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on his cars. His greatest passion...
Linda Gail Robinette
Sep 11, 2021
Linda Gail Robinette, 72, of Alexandria, VA died on September 11, 2021. Linda was born on May 1, 1949, in Bluefield, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron Wheeler Robinette; brother, Charles Irvin Robinette; and sister Jeanette Ilene Robinette. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Lamm Robinette of Prince George, VA; son Bobby James (Lanie) of...
Pricella Faye Barlow
Sep 11, 2021
Pricella Faye Barlow, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away on September 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henrey and Josephine Carter. Pricella enjoyed painting, traveling with her husband to car shows, and going to flea markets. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Pricella is survived by her loving husband, Roger L. Barlow; daughter, Debbie L....
Darlene Hedgepeth Dunbar
Sep 11, 2021
Darlene Hedgepeth Dunbar (Sue), 67, of Hopewell, VA gained her wings on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the oldest of 3 and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Willie J. Dunbar, Jr. (Jimmy) and her parents, Julian and Cornelia Hedgepeth. Sue retired from the City of Hopewell after being a devoted Special Ed...
Ernest Daniel Campo
Sep 11, 2021
Ernest Daniel “Danny” Campo, 54, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Danny was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, and a devoted father. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. A 2:00 pm Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Merchant's Hope Memorial Gardens, Hopewell, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com...
Jerome Howard Weedon, Sr
Sep 10, 2021
Jerome Howard Weedon, Sr., 82, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021. He was born and raised at Hobson Farm in Weedonville, King George, VA. He was the son of the late James Buchannon and Kate Howard Weedon. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and animal lover. From the...
Johnnie Allen Ain
Sep 10, 2021
Johnnie Allen Drain, 88, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Born in Rockbridge County, VA, he was the son of the late Gillie Drain and Clara Kirby Drain. He was also preceded in death by brothers, David Drain and Edward Drain. Johnnie spent his career as a union carpenter, retiring after many years. He was an...
Eva Mae Traylor Vest
Sep 10, 2021
Announcing the passing of Eva Mae Traylor Vest. She is finally out of pain and in a much better place. No doubt, she in sitting on a beach, having applied her secret tanning solution and sipping a Cosmo or glass of Moscato. She was such a hardworking, driven lady-way before most women would have been considered business owners or managers....
Charles J. "Bubba" Williams, Jr.
Sep 9, 2021
Charles James Williams, Jr. “Bubba” was cleared for his final take-off to St. Peter’s heavenly airport on September 9th, 2021. Born in Westernport, Maryland, but raised in Prince George County, Virginia on his family’s farm, he began distinguishing himself early in life at Disputanta High School by graduating second in his class and serving as Senior Class President, while active...
Robert Pride
Sep 9, 2021
Robert Pride was the last of seven children born July 11, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Willie Pride and Ruby Johnson. Robert known to many as “Rob”, is survived by his wife Rudo Pride, two brothers William and Edward of Brooklyn, NY, 6 children Latesha, Devonique, Robert Jr, Dominic, Michael and Christian, two grandchildren Noah and Siniyah...
Grant Mason Wiener
Sep 9, 2021
Grant Mason Wiener, 61, of Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Harvey Wiener and Miriam Wiener. He spent his adult life in Virginia, living in Staunton, Floyd, Petersburg and finally, Chesterfield. Grant was a lifelong member of the Baha’i Faith, a universal religion focused on the oneness of...
Rose Hawkins Jacobs
Sep 8, 2021
Rose Hawkins “Sissy” Jacobs, 58, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Hawkins and Martha Zappulla Hawkins. Sissy had a heart of gold and spent much of her career as a caregiver. She was known to be an enthusiastic Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed rooting for...
Gary Carl Sovine
Sep 8, 2021
Gary Carl Sovine departed this life on September 8, 2021. He was born on December 27, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents, Ervin and Clara Sovine; stepfather, Ernest Brinkman; son, William “Bill” Sovine. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Sovine; children, Leslie S. Turney (Daniel), David Sovine, Jonathan Sovine; daughter-in-law, Chris...
Harold Lee Jones
Sep 7, 2021
Harold Lee Jones, 86, of Petersburg, VA, died on September 7, 2021. He was born and raised in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late Carl Whitworth and Ethel Marie Gatlin Jones. After graduation from Cohn High School in Nashville, he entered the Army and then spent his entire career serving his country. This included tours of duty...
Ernestine Pritchett Parker
Sep 6, 2021
Ernestine Pritchett Parker, 93, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born in Lawrenceville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Pritchett and Mabel Gibbs Pritchett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wilfred Parker; grandson, Michael Griffin; and siblings, Ryland Pritchett, Ophelia Moore, and Goldie Matthews. Ernestine Parker started her career...
