Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jonwebster Scheid
Jul 3, 2022
JonWebster Scheid passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022, with her loving husband, William "Guy" Scheid holding her hand. JonWebster was born on September 21, 1946 to John E. MacDonough and Gertrude Scully MacDonough. She was the middle child, with Brian being her older brother and Peter being the younger. She graduated from Prince George High School in 1965. She...
Kinh Lao Hayes
Jul 3, 2022
Kinh Lao Hayes was born in Vietnam, on April 5, 1937. She is survived by her three sisters, An Tu Lao, of Chesterfield, Julie Tu Lao, of Hopewell, her daughter, Kim Lao Goodman, of Mechanicsville, and Nancy Tu Lao, of Washington, D.C. Kinh was raised and educated in Vietnam, and worked for her husband during his two tours in Vietnam....
Robert Purdie Davis, Sr.
Jul 3, 2022
Robert P. Davis, Sr., 75, of Sutherland, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born December 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Hal Holmes and Kathleen Davis; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Davis; and brothers, Hal and Archie Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Norwood (Perry); son, Robert Davis,...
Jack Yeratt
Jul 3, 2022
Jack Yeratt, 87, of Chesterfield, went home to be with his Lord on July 3, 2022. He was born on December 4, 1934 in Hopewell, VA, the son of the late John and Susie Yeratt. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Thomas Yeratt; mother, Susie Yeratt (Cunningham); and father, John Yeratt, Jr. Jack is survived by his...
David William South
Jul 2, 2022
David William South, 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on July 2, 2022, at John Randolph Medical Center, after battling stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer for over a year, and most recently pneumonia. David was born in Dante, VA, to James L. South and Bertha Mae Cassell, on December 22, 1937. He moved to Hopewell at a young age. At...
Gertrude Kochli Stutz
Jul 2, 2022
Trudy Kochli Stutz 93, of Prince George, VA, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heirich and Anna Kochli; and husband, Josef Stutz. Trudy was born in Switzerland and came to America in 1955 with her love Josef. She was a loving wife, mom, and grandmother. She worked at Lee House Diner...
William Cecil Bess
Jul 1, 2022
William Cecil Bess, 94, of Port Haywood, VA, passed away peacefully July 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blake McRae Bess and Nettie Faggert Bess; his loving wife of 62 years, Elsie Bess; daughter, Deborah Lindsey; and his sister, Elene Bowman. He is survived by his son, Robert M. "Rae" Bess and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Laura...
Payton Lynn Faulkner
Jun 30, 2022
Payton Lynn Faulkner, better known as PayPay or Faulk, left us suddenly on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born and raised in Disputanta and loved being from Prince George County. Payton was born June 15, 2004 to his loving parents Christopher and Jacqueline (J.J.) Faulkner and will be immensely missed by his little sister, Miranda Christian Faulkner. He was...
Alexis Marianni Olszewski
Jun 29, 2022
Alexis Marianni Olszewski, born September 15, 1999 in Petersburg, Virginia to Tasheria Johnson and Mark Olszewski. Although Alexis was born with a congenital heart defect, Alexis would continue to defy the odds by not just surviving but thriving. She was determined to make her mark on this world. She was an adventurous fun, loving, caring individual with a unique personality....
Audrey Inez Ferguson
Jun 29, 2022
Audrey I. Ferguson, 95, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on June 29th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, of 51 years; her parents, Andrew and Bernice Hailey; and three children, Robert Ferguson, Peggy Webster, and Christine Ferguson. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Welsh of Frankford, Delaware, and Delores Bowles, of Carolina Shores, N C.;...
Earnest Ray Thomas, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Earnest Ray Thomas, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home June 28, 2022, while surrounded by his family, friends, and loved ones. Earnest was born on January 12, 1951, in New Bern, North Carolina to Robert Lofton and Clara Herrington Thomas. Earnest spent his early life in New Bern until he joined the Army in 1968. After his service in...
Douglas Eddins, Sr.
Jun 28, 2022
Douglas Ray Eddins, Sr., 60, of Dinwiddie, passed away on June 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ila Eddins; son, Douglas Eddins, Jr.; granddaughter, Jaylyn Hinchey; and siblings, David Eddins and Doris Cairns. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patricia Eddins; children, David Eddins (Lindsay), Amanda Eddins, Patience Eddins, Sheena...
Priscilla Minor Bjornes
Jun 27, 2022
Priscilla Minor Bjornes, 81, of Hopewell, gained her angel wings on June 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Katheryn Minor. Also preceding her in death, the father of her children, William H. Bjornes. Priscilla was an active member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer for many years. She is survived by her children, Bill...
Mary Frances Coble
Jun 27, 2022
Mary Frances Coble, 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Edna Allred; husband, Paul Edward Coble Sr.; brother, Larry Eugene Allred; sister, Johnnie "Peanut" Allred Goodman; and grandson, Matthew Vincent Coble. Mary was a devoted Christian and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a God-fearing,...
Elizabeth Ann Hatch
Jun 25, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Hatch, 89, of Disputanta, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bolling and Frances Partin; husband, William Hatch; sister, Frances Nicholson; and brothers, Beverly Partin and Bolling S. Partin. Elizabeth was a member of Salem UMC in Spring Grove, Virginia. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed traveling and square...
Joseph Kenneth Roach
Jun 25, 2022
Joseph Kenneth Roach, 73, of Chesterfield, was called home by his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Roach. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Helen Wilson Roach; four sons, Jason Roach (Kathy), William Roach (Vanessa), Tyler Roach (Ally) and Wesley Roach (Cecilia); his grandchildren, Hunter, Emily, Sarah,...
Richard Jarrett Hayes, Jr
Jun 24, 2022
Richard Jarrett Hayes, Jr., 72, of Chester, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Hayes, Sr. and Mary Hayes; and his sister, Barbara Hayes Wilkes. Richard worked as a pipefitter for 35 years with Allied Chemical/Honeywell. Upon his retirement, he started his own business as a backflow prevention specialist. Richard served for...
Vera Downing Clements
Jun 24, 2022
Vera Downing Clements, 96, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruey and Amanda Downing; husband, Russell Clements; and sisters, Madeline, Jean, and Maxine. Vera is survived by her daughters, Barbara Moody (Walter), Brenda Roberts (David), and Patricia Moody; grandchildren, Mark Moody (Tammy), Vaughan Moody (Angela), Kirk Moody (Charla), and...
Michael Wayne Akers, Sr
Jun 24, 2022
Michael Wayne Akers, Sr., 76, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Akers; father, Henry Akers; sister, Sharon Akers; mother, Mable Akers; as well as his wife, Peggy Akers. Michael is survived by his son, Michael Akers, Jr. (Megan); daughter, Anne Murray (Jeff); stepchildren, Susan Leslie and Jimmy Turner;...
David Carnell Hughes
Jun 23, 2022
David Carnell Hughes, 73, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Lockard Hughes Jr.; and his brothers, Ashley Hughes and Clark Hughes. David served honorably in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years of service. He served in the 82nd Airborne and was spent time as a jumpmaster....
