Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jacquelyn Ann Bradley
Feb 28, 2024
Jacquelyn Ann Bradley, age 88, passed away on February 28, 2024, at her home in North Dinwiddie, surrounded by her family and best friend, Carol Irving. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Bradley; and her eldest son, Neil Bradley. Jacquelyn is survived by her daughters, Ellen Bradley and Sherri Abdalla; her youngest son, Paul Bradley; and...
Joe Henry Harris
Feb 27, 2024
Joe Henry Harris, 89, met His Savior face to face, on February 27, 2024. He was born January 14, 1935, to the late Walter and Eunice Wray Harris. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Patricia "Pat" Laslie Harris, who he lovingly referred to as "Mommy." He is also survived by two daughters, Joy Moss (Wade) and Patty Pace...
Gerald William Puckett
Feb 27, 2024
Gerald William Puckett, 76, of Petersburg, passed Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born June 7, 1947, to the late William R. Puckett and Elva Barnard Puckett. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Helen S. Puckett; stepson, Gary B. Cole; brother, Kenneth R. Puckett; sisters-in-law, Lisa Puckett and Shirley A. Puckett. Gerald is survived by his...
Gloria Marie Random
Feb 26, 2024
Gloria Marie Random, 82, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born in Chesterfield, VA, to the late Elmer and Nellie Burnham. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 20 years, Richard Random; and her nine siblings, Doug, Elwood, Alma, Rosie, Lavinia, Bill, Elmer Jr., Raymond, and Charles, of which she was the youngest....
Claude Allen Davis
Feb 24, 2024
Claude Allen Davis, 75, of Bracey, VA, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA, on May 1, 1948, he was the son of the late Emmet Davis and Agnes Davis; and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Theresa Harris and Patricia Davis; and brothers, Horace "Bubba" Davis and Ray Davis. Claude...
James Wilson Enochs, Jr.
Feb 23, 2024
James Wilson "Jim" Enochs, Jr., 95, a lifetime resident of Hopewell and Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Born in Hopewell, VA, on May 26, 1928, he was the son of the late James Wilson Enochs, Sr. and Margaret Aderholt Enochs; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillian Whitner Enochs. Mr. Enochs...
Wilford Harold Pierre
Feb 23, 2024
Wilford Harold Pierre, 79, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully in his residence on February 23, 2024. Born and raised in Folsom, LA, he was the son of the late Duncan and Elizabeth Pierre. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Connie L Pierre, of South Chesterfield; a brother, Castle Pierre, of Mississippi; and as well...
Susan Vaughan Henry
Feb 23, 2024
Susan Vaughan Henry, died peacefully on February 23, 2024. She was born July 16, 1946, in Farmville, VA, to Anne Cocks Vaughan and Dr. Robert C. Vaughan. Susan ("Memama" to her grandkids) spent a year working in New York City after she graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1968, inspiring her kids to seek their own adventures. She and her...
Sally Jane Tolbert
Feb 20, 2024
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the angels rejoiced as Sally Jane Akers Tolbert peacefully departed this life for The Kingdom of Heaven. She was one of the lucky ones who ascend, from this world to the next, blissfully sleeping, in her own warm bed, in her own cozy home. Sally Jane was born on April 19, 1937, in Riner, VA,...
Irene Graham
Feb 19, 2024
Irene Higney Graham, 91, of Hopewell, Virginia peacefully passed away on February 19, 2024. Irene was born in New York and moved to Virginia in 1968. In her younger years, she enjoyed roller skating and dancing with her husband. Irene was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Helen Higney; her husband, Lawrence; her sisters, Vivian and Muriel; and her brothers,...
Jenny Jones
Feb 18, 2024
Jenny Blaha Jones, of Colonial Heights, departed this life into eternal rest on February 18, 2024, in Prince George County, Virginia, where she entered this life on Rives Road March 13, 1940. Attended Carson Elementary, class of 1957 Dinwiddie High School, and 1967 Richmond Professional Institute. She was employed in the private sector with Allied Chemical, and Pepsi Cola Company...
Thomas Hughes Tilley
Feb 17, 2024
Thomas Hughes Tilley, 78, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2024. He was a loving and treasured husband, father, and grandfather. Tom was born on August 20, 1945 in Martinsville, VA. He was preceded in death by parents Robert Hughes Tilley and Gladys Gunter Tilley; and two sisters, Becky Tilley Smith, and Donna Tilley Clark. He was...
Mabel Wray Mizelle
Feb 17, 2024
Mabel Wray Mizelle, forever 39, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Maurice Mizelle and her parents, Clarence and Helen Wray. Mabel was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Petersburg, Virginia. Her family was of the utmost importance to her. She will be greatly missed and remembered...
Infant Hunter Jaxson Lee Pulver
Feb 16, 2024
Infant Hunter Jaxson Lee Pulver, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, he is survived by his loving parents, John Pulver, Sr. and Linda Millis; brother, Kayden Lee Waller Spencer; maternal grandparents, Virginia Rhodes and Robert Millis; paternal grandparents, Everett Pulver and Mary Hemmerich; aunts and uncles, Erica Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Robert Rhodes, Everett Pulver, Jr., and...
Jr. Richard Mitten Whitchurch
Feb 15, 2024
Richard M. Whitchurch, Jr., 83, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born to the late Richard and Katherine Whitchurch in Petersburg, Virginia. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Whitchurch, his sisters, Charlotte Bishop and Margaret Whitchurch. He served his country dutifully in the Air Force and worked diligently as a Master Electrician. He is...
Larry Edward Barlow
Feb 13, 2024
Larry Edward Barlow, 73, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The son of the late Fred and Rose Barlow; he was also preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Jeanette Barlow. Larry had a long career with Dupont, ending his time there as a Training Supervisor. He was a member of Swift Creek Baptist...
Michael Dean West
Feb 13, 2024
Dr. Michael Dean West, 68, of Chester, VA, passed away on February 13, 2024. He was born in Lockwood, TN, and raised in Kingston, TN. He was the son of the late Evelyn Kay Paine and Jack D. West. He was an incredible, devoted husband to the late Deborah Dabbs West of 30 years, before her passing in 2007. He...
Daniel Douglas Steck
Feb 12, 2024
Daniel Douglas Steck, 75, of Bracey, VA, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ruth Elizabeth Steck. Daniel retired from Alstom in 2010, after 35 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vivian Elizabeth Steck; son, Jason Steck; daughter, Katie Steck and her children;...
Donald Rackley, Sr
Feb 11, 2024
Donald Rackley Sr., 77, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on February 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Howard Rackley Sr. and Louise Taylor Rackley; also preceding him in death are his brother, Howard Rackley Jr.; twin brother, Ronald Rackley; and his sister, Cheryl Rackley. He is survived by his daughter, Amy R. Brown and husband, Melando; son,...
William Cornell, Jr.
Feb 11, 2024
William "JR" D. Cornell, Jr., 64, of South Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. William was preceded in death by his father, William D. Cornell, Sr.; stepfather, Rufus Samuel Waddell; a son, Brent Everett Cornell (Emily Forcke); and a brother, Samuel "Bubba" L. Waddell. William retired from the City of Petersburg where he worked for the Department of...
