Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Virginia Merle Elder
May 30, 2024
The Abundant Feast Virginia Merle (b., Myrl) Loftis Elder (February 12, 1931 - May 30, 2024) Merle Elder was the diamond-hard result of the Great Depression, epitomizing home economics students at her alma mater, McKenney High School. She created picture-perfect box-pleated wool skirts and delicious homemade meals of yeast rolls, fried pork chops, fried oysters, ham, butter beans and corn,...
Karl Edward Doersch
May 30, 2024
Karl Edward Doersch, 68, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred "Millie"; his wife, Genevieve "Jenny"; his daughter, Susan; and by his brother, Mark. He is survived by his sons, David, Thomas "T.J.", and Kyle; daughter-in-law, Brooke; his father, Kirt; his brother, Eric; stepmother, Patricia; and sister-in-law, Michele....
Neil R. Spain
May 30, 2024
Neil R. "Sonny" Spain, age 93, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia; went to be with his Lord and Savior and his deceased family on May 30, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1930, in Petersburg, Virginia, to James Neal Spain and Bernice Cornett Spain. Sonny was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Frances S. Lingerfelt. He...
Madison Nicole Mann
May 29, 2024
Madison Nicole Mann (Maddie), 25, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024. She was born against all odds and expectations, gracing the world with her joyous presence on February 6, 1999, in Chesterfield, Virginia, to her devoted parents, Michael and Jamie Mann. Maddie loved life and people. Music made her light shine brighter, and she enjoyed attending concerts. She loved...
Christian Giovanni Gotay-Rivera
May 29, 2024
Christian Giovanni Gotay-Rivera, 40, of Colonial Heights, VA, tragically passed away on May 29, 2024. Christian was born in Puerto Rico and resided in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Mr. Gotay-Rivera graduated from Hopewell High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Christian's passions included riding his motorcycle, beach days, outdoor adventures, and making memories with those he loved. He was...
Nancy Herndon
May 29, 2024
Nancy Hawthorne Herndon, 88, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Everett and Velva Ross Hawthorne and was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Albert Herndon, Jr. Mrs. Herndon retired from C&P Telephone Company after 30+ years of service. She will be remembered...
Anne Cashell Malcolmson
May 28, 2024
Anne Cashell Malcolmson, 82, of N. Chesterfield, died on May 28, 2024. She was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Jack Sharpless and Eleanor E.S. Cashell. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Bruce Robert Malcolmson. Anne was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She...
Peggy Gay Faulkner
May 28, 2024
Peggy "Nana" Gay Faulkner, 81, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born May 21, 1943, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Sarah Harrison Gay and James Edward Gay, Sr. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John William Faulkner, Jr.; son, Bruce Edward Faulkner, Sr.; and a brother, Robert "Bobby" Allen...
John Richard Woodard, Jr.
May 28, 2024
John Richard Woodard, Jr. (Hook), 75, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, John Richard Woodard, Sr.; mother, June Carroll Harris; his firstborn son, John Richard Woodard III; and his sisters, Joni Lynn Kelley, and Tammy Gayle Temple. He is survived by his three sons, Bronson Lee Woodard, Sean Ray Woodard, Bryant Earl...
Sandra Kay Sheppard Belshan
May 27, 2024
Sandra Kay Sheppard Belshan, 78, died peacefully on May 27, 2024. Sandra was born to Mildred Evans Sheppard and Charles Elwood Sheppard on September 19, 1945, in Norfolk, VA. She graduated from Homer L. Ferguson High School. She was an active member and held several offices in the Future Homemakers of America, including the presidency of the Peninsula region and...
Robert Benison Carroll
May 27, 2024
Robert B. Carroll, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the age of 77. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Robert, known affectionately as Bob, lived a life filled with warmth and devotion to his family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. His passing leaves a...
Sandra Rena Mitchell
May 27, 2024
Sandra Rena Mitchell, 60, died on May 27, 2024. She was born to Jim and Tammy Helms in Okinawa, Japan, and raised in Prince George. She is preceded in death by her brother, Randy Helms. Sandra followed in her father's footsteps and joined the United States Air Force, dutifully serving her country for years. She was a devoted wife, loving...
Miguel Vega-Berli
May 26, 2024
Miguel Angel Vega-Berli, 92, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Leonides Vega; and two of his sisters. Miguel was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He was a great cook who enjoyed provided meals for everyone he knew. He was an avid...
Lula Mae Capps Ferrell
May 26, 2024
Lula Mae Capps Ferrell "Mae," 87, of Chester, VA, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah M. and Zelda Mae Capps; her husband, Rudolph Ferrell; and her brothers, Charles Capps, Bill Capps, Johnny...
Carl Vernon Shell, Sr.
May 25, 2024
Carl Vernon Shell, Sr., 77, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born in Dinwiddie, VA he was the son of the late Roger L. Shell, Jr. and Ruth Elder Shell; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy T. Shell; and his sister, Julia Ann Aguilar. Carl was a life long Tobacco Farmer...
Sandra Palmer Lockhart
May 24, 2024
Sandra Lockhart, 80, passed away on May 24, 2024. She was born to the late Fred Irving Palmer and Carye Moorefield Hines in Lynchburg, VA. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Don Lockhart; and her grandson, Mason Lockhart. She was a devoted member of Calvary's Love Ministries in Hopewell, VA, where she taught Sunday School and worshiped...
Bradley Allyn Sayles
May 24, 2024
Bradley Allyn Sayles, 93, died on May 24, 2024. He was born to the late Lloyd and Gertrude Sayles in Mitchell, SD. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Metzger; and his brother, Richard Sayles. He was a kind soul, who never forgot a birthday, and is remembered fondly by friends and family alike. He is survived...
Paul Houston Smith
May 24, 2024
Paul Houston Smith, 86, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Lucy Smith; his son, Ray Smith; and his great grandson, Lucas Brown. Paul was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, passing on stories to the next generation, and...
Myrtle Sue Ferrell
May 23, 2024
A Life of Grace and Joy: Sue Epperson Ferrell (1931-2024) The world became a little less bright on May 23, 2024, with the peaceful passing of Sue Epperson Ferrell, at the age of 92. Born on September 18, 1931, on the family farm Charley Hope in Brunswick County, Virginia, to the late Wilson and Blanche Moore Epperson, Sue spent her...
William Harrison Wilson
May 23, 2024
William Harrison Wilson, 77, of Church Rd., Virginia, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family May 23, 2024. Born and raised in Colonial Heights, VA, he was the son of the late William T. Wilson and Frances D. Wilson Barr. He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and Uncle. He began his adult life serving in the...
