Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Karin Maria Fuller
Mar 21, 2023
Karin M Fuller, 81, of Hopewell, VA, died March 21, 2023. Born and raised in Germany, she was the daughter of Otto and Magdalena Leber. Her husband of 36 years, Harold Fuller predeceased her in 1995. She is survived by her sons, Robert Karl Fuller, his wife, Karen Fuller, originally of Georgia, and Jefferson Allen Fuller; Sister, Jenny Leber; and...
Ella Louise Emerson
Mar 21, 2023
Ella Louise Emerson, 69, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Barbara Emerson; and her sister, Sarah Quan. Ella is survived by her brothers, George Emerson, Michael Christopher Emerson, and Daniel Emerson; and sisters, Rochelle Emerson and Jennifer Emerson. A graveside service will be held at Mt....
Wayne Mitchell Ritter
Mar 18, 2023
Wayne "Buck" Mitchell Ritter, 80, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with Jesus on March 18, 2023. Born in Pinehurst, NC, on March 5, 1943, to Herman Bryan Ritter Sr. and Christine McDonald Ritter. He was preceded in death by both parents, as well as a brother, Jerry Casper McDonald. Wayne is survived by his wife, Loretta Barron Ritter; two...
Sara Ann Susman Cohen
Mar 16, 2023
Sara Ann Susman Cohen, 89, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Greensboro, NC she was the daughter of the late Macey and Roselea Hayes Susman; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Alvin Cohen; and her brother, David Susman. Mrs. Cohen was an active member of the Southside Virginia Chapter of...
Joyce Ragsdale Bishop
Mar 16, 2023
Joyce Ann Ragsdale Bishop, 83, of Dinwiddie, VA, left us to be with Jesus on March 16, 2023. She was born in Chesterfield, VA, on May 27, 1939, to Archer Raymond Ragsdale and Annie Lona Clark Ragsdale, later Lona Ragsdale Puckett. She was predeceased by both parents; as well as her brother, Clyde Perry Ragsdale and his wife, Marie Sirry...
Barbara Turner Cooley
Mar 16, 2023
Loving mom & "Gammi," - Barbara Turner Cooley went home to Jesus on March 16, 2023, at age 64. Barbara was born into a tight-knit extended family in Chesterfield, VA, on March 24, 1958, as the oldest with three younger brothers. As a young child, she idolized her father - trailing closely behind him in the tobacco fields and fervently...
Clarence Fields
Mar 16, 2023
Clarence Fields, 89, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mr. Fields was the son of the late Kelly and Judy Lewis Fields; and was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Fields; and three sisters, Dora Wade, Nora Cannon, and Margaret Milroy. Clarence retired in 1995 from Brown and Williamson Tobacco after many years of...
Albert George Pianalto
Mar 15, 2023
Albert George Pianalto "Al", the twelfth of seventeen children, and sixth son of George P. and Clara C. Barenberg Pianalto, was born September 14, 1940, on the family farm near Attwood, Kansas. He attended Hillside Elementary School near the family home. He graduated from Maur Hill High School in Atchison, Kansas in 1958, and from St. Benedicts College in Atchison,...
Bruce Edward Faulkner, Sr.
Mar 14, 2023
Bruce Edward Faulkner, Sr., 59, of Dinwiddie, VA, departed this life on March 14, 2023. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, he is preceded in death by his father, John William Faulkner, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Gay Faulkner; sons, Bruce Edward Faulkner, Jr. and his girlfriend, Heather, and Matthew William Faulkner and his wife, Sarah; daughter,...
Shelia Marie Dockery
Mar 14, 2023
Shelia (B.B.) Marie Dockery, 65, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born and raised in Pearl River, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jeanette Marbry. Shelia lived in Virginia for many, many years, but never lost her Louisiana roots. She was a loving and caring person. To know her was to...
Clarice Aileen Lewis
Mar 14, 2023
Dr. Clarice Aileen (Trellis) Lewis, age 92, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in her daughters home in Chesterfield, VA. She went to be with the Lord knowing that she was loved. Her daughter, Annette and granddaughter, Clarissa, I believe, opened the gates for her to enter. Clarice was born on May 9, 1930, in New Amsterdam, British Guyana,...
Michael Anthony Minnicino
Mar 13, 2023
Michael Anthony Minnicino, age 78, passed away on March 13, 2023, in Richmond, VA. Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, dog dad, and amateur hoarder. Michael loved his wife, Sherry; his children, Michael, Christa, and Luke; his five grandchildren; and his dogs. Michael was born in Irvington, NJ, on February 9, 1945, to Philip and Elietta Minnicino. He was...
Charles Joseph Palumbo Iii
Mar 12, 2023
Charles "Sonny" Joseph Palumbo III, 81, passed away March 12, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of late Charles Joseph Palumbo, Jr., and Helen Fidler Palumbo. He will be remembered by his daughters, Cheri (Kathy) and Donna (Keith); grandchildren, Carla, Brandon, Eric, Makenzie, and Landon; and his sister, Diane. Sonny dedicated himself to his country and community...
Donald Wayne Bell, Sr
Mar 11, 2023
Donald W. Bell, Sr., 79, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He loved metal detecting, fishing, woodworking and playing the guitar. He served in the United States Army and was Captain of the Hopewell Fire Department. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie G. and Mary W. Bell; brothers, Edward L. Bell and Fletcher L....
Rose Marie Curling
Mar 10, 2023
Rose Marie Curling was born January 17, 1927, left her earthly home for Heaven at the age of 96, on March 10, 2023, in Colonial Heights, VA after a long love-filled life. Born in Cleveland, OH, to Josephine and John Birt. Rose Marie was one of eight children and the first in her family to attend college. She was lured...
Hilda Roberta Straccioni
Mar 10, 2023
Hilda Roberta Straccioni, 87, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dino and Catherine Straccioni; sisters, Angela S. Perrin and Mary S. Esposito; and loving brothers-in-law, Cecil E. Perrin and Mario F. Esposito. She is survived by her sister, Michelle L. Straccioni; niece, Toni P. Lunsford; nephews, Cary...
Jordan Dewey Temple
Mar 9, 2023
Jordan Dewey Temple, 95, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, Lawrence, and Louise Temple; his loving wife, Barbara Temple; and a daughter, Lorna Silvestro. He is survived by his son, Jerry Temple and wife, Tarley; son, Mark Temple; grandchildren, Scott Joyner, Jerry D. Temple, Hunter Temple, Kelsea Temple, Whitney...
Walter Thomas Moody
Mar 8, 2023
Moody, Walter Thomas "Pookie", 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Barbara C. Moody; son, Kirk R. Moody and wife, Charla; son, Mark D. Moody and wife, Tammy; siblings, Dwight Moody and Judy Brown; four grandchildren, Austin Moody (Kim), Zachary...
Judith Kay Seely
Mar 8, 2023
Judith Seely of Hopewell, Virginia passed away on Mar 8, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Douglas Martin Livesay
Mar 7, 2023
Douglas Martin Livesay, 64, passed away March 7, 2023. Mr. Livesay was raised in Hopewell, VA, and was the son of the late, Roy M. Livesay and Lynda M. Livesay He was also preceded in death by uncles, Archie W. Martin, Jr. and Brady Livesay; and aunt, Ann Livesay. Mr. Livesay was a graduate of Hopewell High School and worked...
