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J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home is the ultimate provider of creating healing experiences in the community.

We have built a reputation of quality, sincerity, and trust. We're pleased to welcome you into our warm and comfortable offices. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes was designed to be unlike any funeral home you've ever seen; it's truly a one-of-a-kind place. We invite you to come in and see for yourself how we're revolutionizing the way you think about funeral service. We have four locations to serve you

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Petersburg Chapel
103 S. Adams Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-8511

Chester Chapel
3050 W. Hundred Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-2500

Hopewell Chapel
820 W. Broadway Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-8516

Dinwiddie Chapel
6616 Boydton Plank Road
N. Dinwiddie, VA 23803
(804) 479-8881

For detailed information, photos, and driving directions to our four locations please follow this link: http://www.jtmorriss.com/contact-us/facilities-and-directions

08/03/2026

Janice Mills

Janice Mills, 88, passed away on July 30, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Clayton and Shirley Weisner and was raised in Meriden, Connecticut.

Janice was a registered nurse and worked for OBGYN practices. In her free time she enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crafting. Janice was a loving mother and devoted wife. She was kind to everyone and never let the ups and downs of life dampen her spirit.

In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Charles Mathews, and her second husband, Minton Perry. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Franklin Mills; sons, Mark and Michael Mathews; aunt, Jane Bell; seven step-children; and many cousins and extended family members.

A visitation for Janice will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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08/02/2026

Ralston Bailey White, Jr.

Ralston Bailey White, Jr. passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on June 6, 1926, in Petersburg, Virginia, Ralston lived a remarkable life characterized by dedication and service.

Ralston proudly served his country in the United States Army for 21 years, retiring with the esteemed rank of Sergeant First Class. His commitment to duty and honor is a testament to his character and has left a lasting legacy. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ralston B. White, Sr. and Mable R. White; his devoted wife, Emma "Christine" White; and one daughter, Sandra White.

He is survived by three children, Tammie Bynum (Chris), Bobbie Bennington, and Roy White (Lan), as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom cherished his wisdom and love.

A private graveside service will be held in his honor at Southlawn Memorial Park. He will be laid to rest with the respect and dignity he so richly deserves.

In this time of mourning, we find solace in the cherished memories he leaves behind and the profound impact he had on the lives of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Ralston B. White, Jr.

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08/02/2026

Tammy Helms

Tammy Helms, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on July 31, 2026. She was born and raised in China Grove, North Carolina.

Tammy is preceded in death by her parents, Everette and Ruby Wagoner; son, Randy Helms; daughter, Sandra Rena Mitchell; and brothers, Tommy Wagoner and Jim Wagoner.

Left to cherish her memories include her husband of 66 years, James Helms; daughters, Sherry Helms and Kathy Kinsey; granddaughter, Roxanne Bennett; great-granddaughters, Cadence and Kelsey; great-grandson, Derek; grandson, Nicholas Mitchell (Jennifer); grandson, Jamie Helms (Mallory); son-in-law Walter Mitchell; and grandchild, Elizabeth Harrell.

Tammy found joy in spending quality time with family, listening to Conway Twitty, shopping, and traveling to the mountains.

Tammy was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.

All services will be private. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

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07/31/2026

Virginia Katherine Hagopian Topian

Virginia Katherine Hagopian Topian, age 91, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2026. She was born in Hopewell, Virginia, and lived there until 2018. She then moved to Goochland, Virginia, to live with her youngest daughter and son-in-law.

Virginia was the daughter of the late Maybell Carrie McCormick Hagopian and Daniel Hagopian. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John T. Topian; her three sisters, Goldie Slusser, Rosa Slusser, and Lucy Hayes; and her son-in-law, William Thomas "Tommy" Sims, Jr.

She is survived by her three children, Teresa Topian Sims, John Randall Topian (Renee), and Donna Topian Rosenbloom (Steven); five grandchildren, Nicholas Sims (Kristie), Mackenzie Topian Jones (Dustin), Meredith Topian, Scott Mitchell Rosenbloom (Sasha), and Ethan Rosenbloom; and three great-grandchildren, Penelope Sims, Nora Sims, and Baylor Jones.

All services will be private. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

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07/30/2026

Anne Kinsey Dinan

Anne Kinsey Dinan passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 79 from complications related to Alzheimer's Disease.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, on September 4, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Thorogood and Nancy Alden Strong Kinsey of Petersburg, Virginia. Anne cherished growing up in Petersburg and often told stories of the fun she had playing golf, riding bikes, and building pine tag forts in the woods with her many friends. She attended high school at The Holton Arms School in Washington, DC, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Phi Beta Kappa, from Sweet Briar College.

It was a mutual love of art that led to an introduction to Terrance Richard Dinan, a US Army Lieutenant from NYC attending Officer Candidate School at Fort Lee in Prince George County, VA. Terry was soon sent to Vietnam, and after a couple of years of exchanging letters and audio tapes, they were married at Petersburg's Christ & Grace Episcopal Church in 1969.

Anne spent the next 50+ years in NYC, raising her children with Terry, playing tennis and bridge with friends, working (most recently at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLC), caring for her grandchildren, and completing countless incredible creative projects. Anne loved illustrating children's books (and a book that helped save Sweet Briar!), sewing, drawing, painting, and crafting unparalleled dollhouse miniatures. The Christmas ornaments that she made and gave to family and friends each year serve as a reminder of her boundless creativity and the importance of holding beautiful memories close to your heart.

Anne spent her last years at the Petersburg Home for Ladies, where she was surrounded by love and care. Her family's gratitude for everyone at PHL and for the staff of At Home Care Hospice of Colonial Heights cannot be expressed in words.

Anne was brave, curious, and able to make everyone she met feel at home. Her kindness, humor, passion for learning, and dedication to her family—whom she always put above all else—will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her husband, Terrance Richard Dinan; daughters, Kinsey Alden Dinan and Ashley Macdonnald Dinan; grandchildren, Evelyn Ana Pineiro and Sebastian Strong Pineiro (who have inherited their grandmother's creativity); son-in-law, Bobby Ederra Pineiro; daughter-in-law, Laura Jane Forbes; sisters, Susan Strong Kinsey and Kitty Kinsey Gwaltney; as well as her brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, and many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

A graveside service for Anne will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Blandford Cemetery, followed by a reception. A memorial service will also be held in NYC in September; details forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Anne's name to Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23805.

The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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07/30/2026

John Dale Kepner, Jr.

John Dale Kepner, Jr. passed away on July 28, 2026. He was born September 19, 1944, to John Dale Kepner, Sr. and Mary Gilliam (Brown) Kepner.

John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Claudia; children, Brandi Windham, Brad Windham, Heather Danner, and Samantha Maike; 6 grandchildren, Hayden Maike, Liam Maike, Jack Danner, Alyson Danner, MacKenzie Windham, and Fletcher Windham; along with a host of other family members and friends.

Per John's request, there will be no services and burial will be private. If you wish to celebrate his life, raise a glass of bourbon and ginger in toast, or donate to your favorite animal rescue. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

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07/29/2026

Francis (Pete) Wayne Baugh

Francis (Pete) Wayne Baugh, 77, born August 6, 1948, of Carson, VA, died July 27, 2026, peacefully at his home. Born and raised on his family farm in Carson, he was the son of the late Charles F. Baugh and Helen B. Baugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Karen Bowman Baugh; son, Robert (Bobby) Baugh and wife Kim, of Carson, VA; grandchildren, Mia and Zoey Baugh; daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Moorhead and husband Kenny of Clayton, NC; grandchildren, Maya and Miles Moorhead; sisters, Theo B. Mason of Carson, VA, Cheryl F. McBee and husband Mac of Stony Creek, VA, and many nieces and nephews he thought the world of. As well as his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William F. Baugh.

Pete served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969-1973 and was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, where he worked as a medic and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Pete graduated from Christopher Newport University in 1976 with a Bachelor's of Science degree. He then went on to build a distinguished 30-year career in banking and finance.

Pete had a passion for the outdoors his entire life. If you drove past his house, 9 out of 10 times he'd be in the yard. He loved tending to his garden every summer, fishing in his pond, hiking the homemade trails he made on his property, and playing on his tractor. He had an adventurous side as well, like when he went skydiving with his son, whitewater rafting in Montana with his daughter, and hang gliding with his wife. Pete's indoor hobbies included reading fictional westerns and thrillers from his favorite author, C.J. Box, as well as other numerous authors. Pete cherished every moment he had with his grandchildren, playing school and board games, and having outdoor fun together.

Pete was the most selfless person with the biggest heart and was a friend to everyone. He was a true fighter all the way to the end. Pete's positive energy and attitude radiated even on his hardest days.

We would like to thank the VCU/MCV Hospice care team as well as all of our family and friends who have supported us during his illness.

A memorial service will be held at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on August 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to VCU Massey Cancer Center or the American Cancer Society.

The family will plan a celebration of life for family and close friends at Pete's house/pond at a future date.

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07/29/2026

Gordon Earl Vaughan, Jr.

Gordon Earl Vaughan, Jr., 79, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Vaughan, Sr., and Loraine Vaughan; son, Gordon Earl "Bubba" Vaughan; and sisters, Jackie Vaughan Crewely and Linda Vaughan Connor.

Gordon worked as a supervisor for Smurfitt Stone in Hopewell for 45 years. He loved fishing, hunting, crabbing, being on the river, and most of all, he loved his family. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Irma G. Vaughan; daughter, Wendi Vaughan Dubovsky (Donnie); grandchildren, Cory Roda, Savana Lumpkin (Hunter), Damian Vaughan, and Sarah Vaughan; great-grandchildren, Lincoln Vaughan, Aden Vaughan, and Abigaile Owen; brother, EC Vaughan (Wendy); as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Special thanks to the nurses at Gentiva Hospice for their care, as well as sister-in-law, Diane Wall. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the funeral home. Interment at Southlawn Memorial Park will follow the funeral service.

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07/28/2026

Melvin "Lee" Barden, Jr.

Melvin "Lee" Barden, Jr., 66, left this world suddenly while on his favorite motorcycle on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

He was born to Lois V. Crookshanks and the late Melvin L. Barden, Sr., on December 17, 1959. He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Delbert R. Crookshanks.

After graduating from Hopewell High School, he joined the United States Navy and was at sea most of the time on the USS Lawrence. After the Navy, he worked at the Hopewell wastewater treatment plant for about 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He loved his special time with his dog, Dixie, that he trained to obey and do many tricks.

He always had a great love for motorcycles and working on them. He loved riding with his biker friends and his special biker friend, Cody Betley. They traveled to many states to attend biker events and had planned many more for the future, but only memories of the past will be remembered now. Lee is survived by his mother, Lois V. Crookshanks; two brothers, David Barden and Gene Crookshanks; sister, Becky Robertson; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with a visitation beginning an hour prior at 4:00 p.m.

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07/27/2026

Margaret Chandler (Peggy) Noblin

Margaret Chandler (Peggy) Noblin (formerly known as Peggy Schott and Peggy Bowles), of Chester, VA, passed peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Merlo Vest and William Chandler Noblin. She is survived by her children, Julian Ernest Bowles, Jr., of Great Falls, VA; Paige Bowles Saunders (Paul), of Chester, Shannon Bowles Fowler (Chris), of Chesterfield, Meghan Chandler Bowles, of Chesterfield, Mary Belle Schott, of Colonial Heights, and Willam Joseph Schott (Kati), of Colonial Heights. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peggy grew up in Radford, Virginia and always considered it home, visiting often to spend time with her mother, and family and friends. She lived in and around Chester for 60 years and spent a remarkable 44 of those raising her six children, energized and filled with all the joys and challenges of motherhood. She was also a constant fixture in the lives of her grandchildren.

Peggy found her dream home in Chester on Richmond Street, the old Trueheart house, for which she pursued and received landmark designation. She would host legendary holiday gatherings for family and friends there, often taking the entire week of Thanksgiving to decorate for the holidays and prepare one of her memorable feasts. Her many Christmas trees were a sight to behold, beautifully trimmed with heirloom ornaments and the artwork of her children and grandchildren. She knew how to make a home.

Gardening and landscaping were among Peggy's great passions. Many of her gardens continue to flourish to this day. Other passions included her cats, music, and dancing. She certainly could cut a rug.

Peggy built a career as a Chesterfield County General District Court Deputy Clerk, retiring in 2012 after 29 years. She also served as a Deacon of Chester Presbyterian Church, where she remained an active member until dementia began to take its toll. In earlier years, she was a member of the Chester Junior Women's Club, serving as President one year.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 W. Hundred Rd, Chester, VA, with a reception immediately after. The family will receive friends at the church starting at 1:00 p.m. A private interment will take place in Radford, Virginia, where Peggy will be buried beside her father. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Dr. William Reed and the outstanding nursing staff on the first floor of the Parsons Health Center, for their compassionate care. They are angels. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Westminster Canterbury Foundation Annual Fellowship Fund, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, VA. 23227. (https://foundation.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-donations-richmond-va).

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