Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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...
Barbara B. Lewis
May 17, 2025
Barbara B. Lewis, 90, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Laurie Beville; she was also preceded in death by her brother, Pat Beville; and by her grandsons, Brian Scott Lewis and Garrett Shrader. Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Laurie Hightower (Michael)...
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...
Leslie Maynard Booth
May 15, 2025
Leslie Maynard "Betsy" Booth (June 9, 1931 - May 15, 2025), was the daughter of Martha Seabury Booth Trigg and William Henry Kevan Booth, of Petersburg. Betsy graduated in 1952, from Mary Baldwin College. After teaching school in Richmond, she moved to Washington, D.C. and then New York; where she worked for Mayor John Lindsay, The Katharine Gibbs School, Tiffany...
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,...
Charles Ray Thompson, Jr.
May 13, 2025
Charles Ray Thompson, Jr., 77, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and master tradesman, Charles lived a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family.
Charles was born in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 1948, but he was raised in the mountains of West Virginia. It...
William Earl Childrey
May 12, 2025
William Earl Childrey (W.E. or Bill) of Richmond, VA, passed away on May 12, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Earl Childrey.
William served in the Navy and was medically discharged. He worked in infrared scanning, construction, and roofing. He was a member of the Metropolitan Masonic Lodge, Legion of Honor and the Richmond Valley Scottish Rite,...
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,...
