Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Thomas Neil Painter
Oct 8, 2022
Thomas Neil Painter, 81, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late, Thomas L. Painter and Lillie Elliott Painter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patsy Parks Painter; granddaughter, Sarah Anders; infant brother, Garland Painter; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Anders. He is survived by his children, Kelly...
Jonathan W. Springfield
Oct 6, 2022
Jonathan Winthrop Springfield, 60, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on October 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joann Ellington Springfield. Jonathan was a parts manager for Colonial Trucking for may years. He enjoyed fishing with his daughter, loved his Harley motorcycle and his dog, Sandy. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Springfield (Luis Hernandez); father,...
Melvin Douglas Brown
Oct 6, 2022
Melvin Brown of Chester, Virginia passed away on Oct 6, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Samuel Eugene Miller
Oct 4, 2022
Samuel Eugene Miller, 70, of Prince George VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents Cleveland B. Miller and Mary K. Miller, of Bluefield, West Virginia. Waiting at Heaven's Gates with her arms wide open, was his loving wife, Zona Theresa Miller. He is survived by his...
Allan Christian Ruedy
Oct 3, 2022
Allan Christian Ruedy, 40, of Prince George, VA, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in the Philippines, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ennis & Eletha Coale; paternal grandparents, Albert & Frances Ruedy; and a brother, Robert Ennis Ruedy. He is the son of Richard and Hope Ruedy; and is also...
Constance Owen Digby
Oct 3, 2022
Constance Owen Digby, 68, of Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert Milton Owen and Ella Louise Hall Owen. She is survived by her sister, Shelley Hedum (Gary); nieces, Jenny Hicks and Courtney Rollinson; nephews, Kyle Rollinson and Dylan Rollinson; 4 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews; and best friend,...
William Thomas Smith, Jr.
Oct 3, 2022
William "Tom" Thomas Smith, Jr., 94, of Chester, VA passed on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was the son of the late William Thomas Smith, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hall Smith; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Ethel "Wray" Floyd Smith; and a granddaughter, Amanda Bienvenu. Mr. Smith is survived by his four...
Jessie Melvin Shearin
Oct 2, 2022
Jessie Melvin "Scoky" Shearin of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022, after reaching the age of 84. After several months of failing health, he died peacefully within his home with loving family and friends by his side. Jessie was born and raised in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Jessie was preceded in death by his parents,...
Carrie Evelyn Samuel
Oct 2, 2022
Samuel, Carrie Evelyn, 105, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022. Evelyn was born on November 3, 1916, in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Clarence and Margaret Voiers. She is survived by four of her five children, including Jean (Sam), Gary (Ellie), Judy, and Jim (Linda). She was preceded in death by her husband "Ike" and...
Barbara Schmidt
Oct 2, 2022
Barbara J. Schmidt, 88, of Sutherland, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Champaign, IL. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Schmidt, Sr; mother, Judy Patno; step-father, Harold Patno; sisters, Maenett Negley and Arlene Miner; and son-in-law, Don Walston, Sr. She is survived by children, Deborah Dillard, Penny Walston, John Schmidt, Jr...
Kevin Douglas Hamilton
Oct 1, 2022
Kevin Douglas Hamilton, 65, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Dorothy Dabney and Harold Cox; sister, Carol Hamilton Farmer; and several aunts and uncles. Kevin enjoyed books, the Blue Devils, parades, Volkswagens, and going out to eat. He will be greatly missed by his family. Kevin is...
Nellie Frances Dingas
Oct 1, 2022
Nellie Frances Dingas, 95, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilliard and Maybelle Sanford; her husband, George Dingas; her son, Michael Dingas; her brothers, Clarence "Buck" Sanford, A.K. Sanford, and Harold Sanford; and her granddaughter, Tammie Dingas. Nellie was involved in the Daughters of Penelope, a philanthropic nonprofit...
Teresa Jordon
Sep 29, 2022
Teresa McNew Jordon, a loving mother and grandmother, passed at age 59, on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Teresa was born February 28, 1963 in Hopewell, Virginia to Emma & Julios McNew. She received her bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and started working for dealerships in the area. She spent the past 20 plus years working for Carter Myer Automotive....
Verena Bernadet Goins
Sep 29, 2022
Words can not be put together to explain the love my mother Verena Goins had in her heart for her family. She always supported and comforted those she loved. My mother is now in the presence of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be remembered by her family in Chester Virginia, and El Salvador. There was not a...
Brenda Annette Haskett
Sep 27, 2022
Brenda Annette Haskett (Gurganus), age 72, passed away on the twenty-seventh day of September 2022, in her daughter's home, located in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Although a long term resident of Hopewell, Brenda resided with her daughter the last couple of years. Brenda was born in Fort Lee, Virginia, on December 18, 1949 to her mother, Annie Laura Flowers; and her...
Robert Allen Freed
Sep 27, 2022
Robert Allen Freed, 60, of Louisa, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Norfolk, VA he was the son of the late Richard Freed and Dorothy Dean Malpass; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Ramey. Robert loved his Lord and enjoyed living his life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife,...
Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Mr. Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr., 65, of Petersburg, gained his wings on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was known as Bubba Bishop. He loved helping people. His doors were always open to everyone. A few of his favorite things to do were painting, going to the river, playing pool, pinball, cutting grass, VA LOTTERY, and anything outdoors. He was the...
Marion Larry Clarke, Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Marion "Larry" Lawrence Clarke, Jr., 54, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA he was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Elva Ritchie and John Grady Thompson; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Christine Marie Bryant. Larry graduated from Matoaca High School where he lettered in three different...
Steven Lee Williams
Sep 27, 2022
Steven Lee Williams, 59, went to be with his Lord on September 27, 2022. Steve was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Williams; and his parents, Grace and Charles Williams. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Tammy Williams; his daughters, Tanya Williams, Amber Mejia, and Amanda Jones; his grandchildren, Rebecca Barklow, RJ and Elijah Holmes, Carmen...
Lawrence Albert Phelps
Sep 26, 2022
Lawrence Phelps of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Sep 26, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
