Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
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...
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...
