Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Alanna Siegfried Graboyes
Jun 9, 2025
Alanna Siegfried Graboyes, 77, formerly of Richmond, passed away on June 9, 2025, at her home in Alexandria, VA, surrounded by loved ones.
The only child of Jack and Lillian Siegfried, Alanna was born in Brooklyn and grew up two blocks from the ocean in Far Rockaway, NY. She studied art at Queens College under some of the Twentieth Century's great...
Herman Montel Gettings, Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
Herman Montel Gettings, Sr., 93, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late William and Rosa Gettings; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willie, Otis, and James Gettings; and two sisters, Doris and Martha. Mr. Gettings is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen...
Eva Petree Doolittle
Jun 7, 2025
Eva Petree Doolittle, age 90, passed away on June 7, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Saltville, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. Dallas Shelton and Bessie Johnson Shelton.
Eva spent most of her adult life in Hopewell and Chester, VA.
She retired from Allied Signal (Honeywell) and had been a member of Western Heights Baptist Church, in...
Elizabeth Jo Fields
Jun 6, 2025
Elizabeth Jo Fields, 88, of Chester, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. The daughter of the late Martin and Amanda Ball, she was born in Ransom, Kentucky. Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Caudle Fields; and her granddaughter, Megan Windo.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Belfry High School and retired from Virginia Power Company....
Craig H. Myers
Jun 5, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of Craig H. Myers, 70, devoted husband, loving father, and true friend to so many. Craig lost his battle with cancer on June 5, 2025, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathleen "Kathy"; one daughter, Pamela McGough (Rob); several close...
Eleanor Albright Becker
Jun 4, 2025
Eleanor Albright Becker, 98, died on June 4, 2025, at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. She was born in Davies, Indiana, and moved to Baltimore when she was a young child. Her marriage to Worther Guy Becker, Jr., brought her to Petersburg where they raised their family of five children. Eleanor was a devoted wife and mother who loved to entertain, play bridge,...
Harold Ray Connelly
Jun 3, 2025
Harold Ray Connelly, 77, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Adele Britton Connelly; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda and Judith. Mr. Connelly is survived by his two siblings, David and wife, Cynthia and Frances Marie; and numerous...
Linda Jones
Jun 1, 2025
Linda Jones, 78, of Chester, VA, has passed away June 1, 2025. Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Pauline Sanford. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Stella Jean Morrison; and her grandson, Richard Mathew Corn.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Carol Wheeler (Phil); her son, Thomas R. Roberts (Angel); her...
David William Stanley
May 30, 2025
David William Stanley, 19, of Chester, VA, passed away on May 30, 2025. David was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Stanley. David was an avid fisherman and was always willing to help out anybody who needed a favor or an errand ran. He loved to work and fix equipment. David was a quiet person, but his heart was...
Kenneth Wayne Sweat
May 30, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Sweat, devoted husband, loving father, Papa, G-Papa, & genuine friend to so many. Losing a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 30, 2025, he left this life for eternal life in heaven.
Kenneth was born the second of three sons, in Petersburg, VA, on June 30, 1955, to the late Robert David & Dorothy Louise Sweat. He was...
Bernice Peters Jacobs
May 28, 2025
Bernice Peters Jacobs,"Nici," age 97, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Bernice was born in Richmond, Virginia, to parents, Robert S. Peters and Ida Coplan Peters. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Alvin Jacobs. She and Alvin raised their family...
Anne Sadler Calder
May 27, 2025
Anne Sadler Calder, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Adolphus and Sadie Corning Sadler. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Belinda Miller; grandson, Brian Scott Brooks; four brothers; and three sisters. Anne worked at Brown & Williamson Tobacco for over twenty years. She loved dancing, making jewelry, fishing,...
Mark Thomas Cary
May 24, 2025
Mark Thomas Cary, 32, of Prince George, VA, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis L. Cary, of Prince George, VA; his brothers, Dr. Michael A. Cary, of Blacksburg, VA and Jonathan B. Cary, of Tokoyo, Japan; and his beloved cat, Puppy.
Mark was a 2011 graduate of Prince George High School. He was a talented...
Edith M. Sheffield
May 24, 2025
Edith "Ducky" M. Sheffield, 92, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma Moody; and she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy G. Sheffield; and her sister, Mary Annette Moody Atkins. Ducky was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist...
James Howard Cairnes, Sr.
May 24, 2025
James Howard Cairnes, Sr., known to all as Sonny Cairnes, 78, of Dewitt, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles T. Cairnes and Fannie Cairnes; his first wife, Shirley Howlett; his son, James "Snowball" Cairnes, Jr.; his brother, Thurman "Peter" Cairnes; and his sisters, Margaret Goodwyn, Florence Peters,...
Alfred Melvin Brinkley
May 24, 2025
Alfred Melvin Brinkley, also beloved as "Big Al", 87, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Gladys Brinkley; his sisters, Dorothy Blanche Baker, Shirley Gray Brinkley, and Mary Ann Brinkley Ingram; and his brother, Bobby Lee Brinkley.
Alfred is survived by his wife of 26 years, Peggy Brinkley; his...
Francis Felix Lipscomb, Sr.
May 23, 2025
Francis Felix Lipscomb, Sr., age 88, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2025, in Bonham, Texas. A man of quiet strength and deep devotion to his family, Francis remained with his loved ones for as long as he could, until his body could no longer keep up with his spirit.
Born on October 13, 1936, Francis lived a life marked by...
Zelda Brown
May 22, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Zelda Brown, lovingly known to all as "Granny," on May 22, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 83.
Born on March 27, 1942, in Bedford, Virginia, Zelda was a woman whose spirit radiated love, humor, and faith. She was the beloved mother of Pam Clements...
Charles Bruce Love
May 21, 2025
Charles Bruce Love, 58, of Chester, VA, passed away and gained his wings on May 21, 2025. He was an incredibly tough man and extremely hard worker. Charles was known to friends as Doc. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Christine Love; daughters, Aschlynd Nicole Love and...
Louis Archer Ruffin III
May 20, 2025
Louis Archer Ruffin III, 78, passed away on May 20, 2025, surrounded by loving family at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA, after a complicated surgery and extended illness and hospital stay. Louis, known to all who loved him as "Big Lou," was a native of Chester, VA, and the son of the late Louis A. Ruffin, Jr. and Louise...
