Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Therese Ann Keegan Mansfield
Apr 9, 2025
Therese Ann Keegan Mansfield passed away on April 9, 2025.
She was born and raised in Emmett, Michigan, a place she was proud to call home. Therese Ann went on to graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in early childhood education and later earned a Master's Degree in Pastoral Theology from Loyola University. She married Charles Mansfield and moved...
Hans G. Schuh
Apr 8, 2025
Hans G. Schuh, of Petersburg, VA, formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away after a life filled with love, dedication, and service. He was married for 58 years to the love of his life, Margit Schuh, and together they built a legacy of family, kindness, and commitment.
Hans proudly served his country 22 years active duty, and was honorably discharged as a...
Earl Lee Hogarth
Apr 7, 2025
Earl Lee Hogarth, 98, of Chester, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nora Hogarth; his first wife, Billie Hogarth; as well as his second wife, Helen Hogarth; and his sister, Virginia Hancock.
Earl was a family man who loved the Lord above all, but he had a variety of other...
Robert Howard Anderson, Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Robert moved with his family to multiple locations throughout the United States and Europe, due to his father's career as an Air Force Pilot. After graduation from Berlin (Germany) American High School, he enlisted in United States Air Force. He served in Iceland, Turkey, and North Dakota. He later attended Toccoa Falls Bible College in Toccoa...
Phillip James Ellerbee
Apr 6, 2025
Phillip "Phil" James Ellerbee, 61, of Sutherland, Virginia, went to be with our Lord, April 6, 2025. Phil was born January 23, 1964, to Felton and Carolyn Ellerbee, in Tifton, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Opal and James Henderson; paternal grandparents, Forrest and Estell Ellerbee; his father, Felton Ellerbee; his sister, Pamela Ellerbee Barrett; and...
Thurman Wilson Hubbard, Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Thurman Wilson Hubbard, Sr., 91, of Chester, VA, was called home on April 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Anne Elliot Hubbard; and his son, Thurman Wilson Hubbard, Jr. He is survived by his loving son, James Lilton Hubbard; his grandson, James Luke Hubbard; Stacy Huband; and special family friend, Judy Wall.
T.W. Hubbard...
Morris Alan Thompson, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Morris "Alan" Thompson, Jr., surrounded by friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home, in Chester, VA, after a long battle with declining health, he was 82. He is survived by his loving wife, June Tomlin Thompson (affectionately known as, his "cowboy sweetheart"); son, Morris Alan "Mat" Thompson III (Monika); step-son, Kevin A. Bultje (Natalie); step-daughter, Karen M. Bultje;...
James Franklin Clements
Mar 31, 2025
Jimmy was born in 1941, in his home place on Woodpecker Road, where he grew up with his four brothers, Wilbourne, Cabell, Walter, and Charles, without a bathroom, running water, or electricity until 1954. Jimmy and Charles (Jimmy's younger brother) slept upstairs, where the water in their drinking glass would freeze and shatter on cold winter nights. He did his...
Jacky Whigham
Mar 31, 2025
Jacky Whigham, fierce Southern steel, died peacefully at age 78, on March 31, 2025, surrounded by her dogs and family.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1947, she grew up in tough conditions-often without enough food, shelter, or safety. But she had a sharp mind, a strong will, and deep determination. She carried those traits through her entire life.
At 21, she had...
Rick Anthony Scott
Mar 30, 2025
Rick Anthony "Tony" Scott, 68, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Scott; his mother, Frances Cole and stepdad, Jerry Cole; one sister, Faith; two brothers, Jack and Michael; a daughter, Foxy; and a nephew, Edward "Sonny."
Tony is survived by two daughters, Daisy Scott (Robert) and Francesca Scott (Jason); a...
Elizabeth Mitchell Daffron
Mar 28, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Mitchell Daffron, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 7, 1939, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and service to others.
Betty was predeceased by her parents, Oather Oakey Mitchell II and Kathryn Cox Mitchell; her sister and brother, Kathryn "Kaki" Mitchell Vint and Oather Oakey Mitchell III;...
Mary Wilson Weber
Mar 27, 2025
Weber, Mary Wilson, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Mary is survived by her children, Jan Dreelin, John (Lilly), and Andy (Nikki); ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Weber; daughter, Mary Bottoms; and sisters, Elsie Antonio and Catherine Owens.
Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she...
Monty Earl Henshaw
Mar 27, 2025
Monty Earl Henshaw, 64, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Sr. and Frances Jean Henshaw; his son, Monty Henshaw, Jr.; and his brother, Otis Henshaw, Jr.
Monty was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Monty is survived by his...
Frank Britt
Mar 27, 2025
Frank Britt, 79, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Loyd William Britt and Ruby Morgan Britt; and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine Talbert; and a grandson, Michael Talbert, Jr. Frank faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force, having...
Raymond Lee Strathy, Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Raymond Lee Strathy, Sr., 80, passed away on March 26, 2025, at his home in Chesterfield County. He retired from his career at the Virginia Department of Transportation, after 41 years of service, beginning in the Accounting Division and completing his career in the Bridge Division.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Herndon and Ned C. Strathy, Sr.;...
Monika Elizabeth Krese
Mar 26, 2025
Monika Elizabeth Krese, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerrit and O'rene Wheeler; as well as her loving husband, Paul Krese.
Monika lived a life of service. She worked in the federal government for 36 years as a dedicated federal employee. In her spare time, she enjoyed volunteering and...
Wallace Monroe Shanks, Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Wallace Monroe Shanks, Sr., 76, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junior Ellis and Hazel Jarvis Shanks; a brother, Richard Shanks; and a sister, Mary Rivera. He is survived by his wife, Leah Shanks; children, Wally Shanks (Michelle), Gene Shanks (Kim), Laura Atkins (Ricky), and DJ Shanks; grandchildren,...
Judith Gates Scrivener
Mar 24, 2025
Judith "Judy" Gates Scrivener passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a longtime chemistry professor at Brightpoint (previously called John Tyler) Community College. Born in Seattle, Washington, she earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Brigham Young University, in 1963, and then attended Florida State University, where she met her husband of nearly 60 years,...
Judith Ann Carroll
Mar 24, 2025
Judith Ann Carroll, 62, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born to the late John Thomas Bucy, Jr. She was very family oriented, a mother to all she met. She enjoyed a nights out at the Casino or at the movies. Her favorites were The Sound of Music and Gone with the Wind. She was a bright...
Robert Mitchell Lewis III
Mar 24, 2025
Robert Mitchell Lewis III "Robbie", 50, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Mitchell Lewis, Jr.
Robert is survived by his mother, Judith H. Lewis; sisters, Stephanie L. Vaughan and Robin L. Howerton (Norman); nephew, Damian Vaughan; nieces, Sarah Vaughan and Jessica Howerton; great-nephews, Lincoln Vaughan and...
