Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Wendy Stewart Wallo
May 18, 2025
Wendy Stewart Wallo, 63, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born in Richmond, VA, to the late Waddill Stewart, Jr. She is survived by her long-time partner, William Hambright; her mother, Carole Stewart; her daughter, Stephanie Snow (Donald Jr.); her six beloved grandchildren, Trey, Dylan, Bryan, Brandon, Sophie, and Lily; and her brother, Waddill Stewart III.
Wendy was...
Karen Beckett Haddock
May 18, 2025
Karen Beckett Haddock, 85, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. Born on June 30, 1939, in Belle, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Arnett and Nell Beckett.
Karen dedicated 38 years of her life to teaching and took great pride in being an educator. Her warm heart and gentle spirit touched the lives...
Estelle Sutton
May 16, 2025
Estelle Sutton, age 78, of Chester, VA, passed away on May 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Susie Bailey; husband, David Sutton; and her son, Herbie Hamilton.
She is survived by her son, Mike Hamilton and his wife, Kim; as well as her grandchildren, Ryan, Kelly, Becky, and Ashley.
The family is being served by the...
Jean Nugent Barker
May 15, 2025
Jean 'Nugent' Barker, of Prince George County, Virginia, departed this life on May 15, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with chronic lung failure. Jean was born April 14, 1945, to the late Raymond N. Nugent, Sr. and Ruby Wright Nugent. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Raymond N. Nugent, Jr. "Buddy" and Kenneth W. Nugent, Sr....
Annette Walker Marshall
May 15, 2025
Annette Walker Marshall, 84, of Chester, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2025. Annette was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many who knew her. She loved the Lord and her family, and surely fulfilled His plan for her life as a good and faithful servant. Annette was very kind-hearted,...
Carol Dea Cook Hall
May 11, 2025
Carol Dea Cook Hall, died May 11, 2025, at Chippenham Medical Center, in Richmond, VA. She was born on May 1, 1948, in Prince George, VA, to Mabel Staford Cook and Windell Cook.
Besides her parents; she is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, William Hall; her stepsons, Alan Hall and Billy Hall; her sisters, Peggy Chudoba and...
Peggy L. Kagels
May 10, 2025
Peggy L. Kagels, age 90, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was a native of Hopewell, Virginia, and a daughter of the late Susie Ola and Millard I. Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Green, Wesley Orth, and Earl Kagels; a son, Robbie Orth; a brother, Irvin Lewis; a sister, Betty;...
Joel Emmett Williams
May 9, 2025
Joel Emmett Williams, 67, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Edwin Williams, Sr. and Alease Virginia Seay Williams; his brother, Leo Edwin Williams, Jr.; and his nephew, Leo Edwin "Buzz" Williams III.
Joel was a Hampden-Sydney College graduate, class of 1979, and then went on to work for...
Robert Joe Bailey
May 5, 2025
Robert Joe Bailey, 80, a longtime resident of Petersburg, VA, died May 5, 2025, in Waverly, VA, after an extended period of declining health. He was born January 23, 1945, in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Amos Bailey and Fay Elizabeth Salyers.
He was affectionately known as Pop, Dad, and Daddy, as well as "Bobby"...
Charles E. Santilli, Jr.
May 3, 2025
Charles E. Santilli, Jr., 74, of Prince George County, VA, died May 3, 2025. Born and raised in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Charles E. Santilli, Sr. and Antoinette Marie Rizzo Santilli. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Penelope "Penny" Santilli; daughter, Alicia K. Santilli; son, Charles E. Santilli III and his wife,...
Nancy Kachle Cannon
May 3, 2025
Nancy Kachle Cannon, 76, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born to the late Elder and Gizelle Kachle in St. Louis, MI. She graduated from Petersburg High School, year of 67' and she worked for the Petersburg General District Court as a Deputy Clerk for 35 years. She loved her church, Petersburg 7th Day...
Ricky D. Smith, Sr.
May 3, 2025
Ricky D. Smith, Sr., 65, of Richmond, VA, went home to heaven, on May 3, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, to the late Lydia Smith and Charlie Smith, Jr.
Ricky was a talented painter for 48 years. He was an avid, self-taught guitar player, and loved playing and singing songs for family and friends. He was loved by all who knew...
Michael Wayne Batts
May 2, 2025
Michael Wayne Batts, 56, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1968, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Samuel L. Batts and the late Marjorie Diana Batts. Michael was the youngest child of Samuel and Marjorie and was adored by his older siblings, Traci, Samuel, and Kimberly. Michael was a beloved husband, father, son,...
Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr.
May 2, 2025
Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr., 80, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Beryl M. Hopkins, Sr. and Martha Solomon Hopkins; and was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Hopkins; and grandson, Nathaniel Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins had retired from the United States Navy as a...
James V. West
May 2, 2025
James V. West, 78, of Chester, VA, went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2025. Born and raised in Leicester, NC, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Polly Mehaffey West. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cozette King West; son, Gregory West and wife, Lisa, of Chester, VA; grandchildren, Kenzie West...
Joel Nelson Mobley
May 1, 2025
Joel Nelson Mobley, 81, of Carson passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 12, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, Joel was the son of the late Harold Nelson Mobley and Laura Ernestine Elford Mobley. At the age of 17, he joined the National Guard and then proudly enlisted in the United States Army at 18. His military service...
Fletcher Meade Harrison
Apr 26, 2025
Fletcher Meade Harrison, 77, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late B.F. and Virginia Harrison; and was also preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ann Harrison. Fletcher is survived by his daughter, Kristy Holleman and her husband, Bob; his grandchildren, Bobby and Maggie Holleman; and...
Dennis Francis Sullivan
Apr 25, 2025
Dennis Francis Sullivan, 81, of Matoaca, VA, was born December 17, 1943, and passed away April 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Dennis Sullivan; and brother, Kerrin T Sullivan. Dennis was born in New York but grew up in Los Angeles, CA.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Sullivan; four grandchildren,...
Judith Ann Rivers
Apr 25, 2025
Judith Ann Rivers, 86, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. Born and raised in East Palestine, OH, Judy settled and built a beautiful life with her husband of 37 years, her 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren in Central VA. What she lacked in stature, she more than made up for in personality, tenacity,...
John William Tyrcha
Apr 25, 2025
John "John-John" William Tyrcha, 17, of Amelia Court House, VA, and formerly of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Prince George County, on February 1, 2008, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Edmond Tyrcha. John-John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to play his guitar and spend time...
