Local obituaries for J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Richard E. Gross
Feb 19, 2022
Richard Elwood Gross, 92, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late John Edward and Bessie Eunice Webb Gross; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Eunice Gross Paulson. Richard was a United States Air Force veteran having faithfully served his country during the Korean...
Robert Jay Gould
Feb 18, 2022
Robert was the best of men. An honorable man of conviction, he beat the odds and rerouted his life, leaving behind an enduring legacy of family, faith, and integrity. He died February 18, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children. Robert spent his boyhood in Texas, freckle-faced, riding horses, throwing footballs and getting into mischief. Somewhere deep within him was...
James Deboe Baldwin
Feb 18, 2022
James "Speedy" DeBoe Baldwin, 77, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lena Baldwin. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Powers Baldwin; sister, Sandra DeBoe Cook (Tom); step-children; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Speedy served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Forrestal...
Benjamin Musto
Feb 18, 2022
Benjamin Musto, 91, of Dinwiddie, sunset on February 18, 2022. Sunrise on September 14, 1930 in Schnectady, New York, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Sarah Musto; children, Sue Musto (Ed Molitoris), Marijo Musto, Jill Davis (Troy Davis), Niki Smith (Scott Smith), Matthew Musto (Janet...
Pauline Richardson Winfield
Feb 17, 2022
Polly Richardson Winfield, age 93, died on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was the second child to Nora E. and Delegate Arthur Harris Richardson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon B. Winfield, Jr. of 52 years. Also, her sister, Louise R. Phipps; and brother, Arthur (Sonny) Richardson, Jr. Polly and Gordon cherished their close bonds with their...
Ruby Mooring Walston
Feb 16, 2022
Ruby Walston, 85, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday surrounded by her family. Ruby was an active member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Lester and Shirley Inez Mooring; her husband, Gordon Leon Walston; her son, Gordon Anthony "Tony" Walston; her daughter, Wanda Walston Firment; and her brothers, Bobby Gene...
Glenn Marshall Ford, Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
Glenn "Pookie" Marshall Ford, Jr., 84, of Matoaca, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Glenn M. Ford, Sr. and Margaret Frances Lockett Ford. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Candace Cousins; and brother, Warren Ford. Glenn was the proud owner and operator of The Video...
Patricia Ann Robicheau
Feb 16, 2022
Patricia Ann Robicheau, 68, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Ramsey; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Robicheau; her daughter, Patricia Helen Martin; and a brother, William Ramsey. Mrs. Robicheau had a deep love for animals and...
Lonnie Wade Mccoy
Feb 16, 2022
Lonnie Wade McCoy, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Lawrence and Edna Evans McCoy. Mr. McCoy was a United States Navy veteran having faithfully served his country from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. While in the Navy he served on the USS...
John N Mccutchan, Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
John was born in Hopewell, Virginia, December 8, 1948 and died on February 16, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico County. The son of the late John Nicholas McCutchan and Thelma Conway McCutchan, John was raised in Historic City Point. He was educated in the Hopewell Public Schools and at Augusta Military Academy in Fort Defiance, Virginia, as his father...
Lula Beckner Ziegenfuss
Feb 16, 2022
Lula "Lu" Ziegenfuss, 97, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born on January 6, 1925 in Princeton, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Pansy Beckner; and was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Ziegenfuss, Sr.; one son, John E. Ziegenfuss, Jr.; and eleven brothers and sisters. She retired...
Russell James Mabus
Feb 15, 2022
Russell James Mabus, 58, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Sacremento, California he was the son of the late Gordon and Earla Stanger Mabus; and was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Earla Stanger; and an uncle, Richard Stanger. Russell loved to go fishing, and spending time at gunshows and...
John Scott Munoz
Feb 15, 2022
John Scott Munoz, 43, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Christa Noel Munoz; daughters, Samantha Martinez, Savana Munoz, and Megan Rosenberg; son, Xavier Munoz; mother, Debra Boyd; father, Juan Carlos Munoz and wife, Doreen; sister, Jade Tomlin; brothers, Chris Munoz and Jason Munoz; as well as numerous extended family...
Bobbie Meadows Honeycutt
Feb 14, 2022
Bobbie Meadows Honeycutt, 64, of Prince George, passed away on February 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Sammons; husband, Vernon Honeycutt; and sisters, Margie Arnett and Jackie Cornett. Bobbie was a longtime employee of Standard Motors Products and worked in the manufacturing department. She enjoyed cross stitching and attending yard sales. She was also very...
Charles Warren Crowder
Feb 14, 2022
Charles W. Crowder, 78, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2022. Charles was born May 27, 1943, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He was the biological son of the late Calvin Crowder and Olive Slayden. He was adopted by the late Uriah B. and Mary E. Bell. Charles was preceded in death by his first...
Alva Broadus Ford, Sr.
Feb 14, 2022
Alva Broadus "A.B." Ford, Sr., 94, of Petersburg, passed away on February 14, 2022. Born in Dillon Co., SC, he was the son of the late Isom Ford and Bernice Richardson Ford. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kelma Ford; brothers, Harry Ford, Dorothy Edwards, and Judy Mason. Alva was a proud Veteran having served his...
Cameron James Young
Feb 13, 2022
Cameron James Young, 2, of Fort Lee, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Chippenham Medical Center. He was born June 14, 2019 and met the eyes of Jesus February 13, 2022. Cameron was the son of Nicole Danielle Young. This child was absolutely one of a kind. Anyone that had met Cameron knows he...
William Harold Bjornes
Feb 12, 2022
William Harold Bjornes, Sr., 83, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Harold Bjornes and Ann Pert Bjornes. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ray Hanchey. William was employed with Allied Chemical as a machinist, retiring after 31 years. He enjoyed working on various...
Anita Snyder Hughes
Feb 11, 2022
Anita "Liz" Snyder Hughes, 82, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Born July 20, 1939 in Oakwood, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Grant Snyder and Eva Elizabeth Sarver Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard Hughes; brother, Marvin "Teddy" Snyder; sister, Brenda Irish; brother-in-law, William H. Hughes; sister-in-law,...
Charles Madison Sheffield
Feb 11, 2022
Charles (Charlie) Madison Sheffield (Bugga), of Ettrick and Chester, VA, departed this life Thursday February 11, 2022 at the age of 93. Born August 31, 1928 to Jessie Lee (Reese) and Earnest Manning Sheffield of Ettrick, VA. Charles attended Petersburg High School and The Art Institute of Chicago, where he studied Advertising and Printing Design, earning his diploma in 1952....
