obituaries

Jul 1, 2026

                                                                                  Theresa Regina Hayes Brown

Theresa Hayes-Brown 48, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away July 1, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after...

Jul 30, 2026

      John “Jay” Ole Christensen

      March 30, 1962- July 30, 2026



John “Jay” Ole Christensen,64 of Stephens City

VA., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July

30, 2026, while at Blue Ridge Care.



He was born March 30, 1962, in Philip

South Dakota to parents John Ole and

Nancy Lee Christensen.

Jay is survived by his mother, Nancy; son Eric Christensen,...

Jul 18, 2026

Dorothy “Dot” Virginia Wilson

Dorothy “Dot” Wilson, 84, of Winchester, Virginia, passed peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on July 18, 2026, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born to Carl Floyd Sampson and Clara Virginia Sampson.

She was a homemaker, local artist, and musician. She was known throughout the area for her historical artwork, capturing the beauty and...

Jul 16, 2026

Loretta Elaine Moten Coates

Loretta Elaine Moten Coates, 88, of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at the Winchester Medical Center.

Born in Winchester on October 18, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of Walker S. Moten and Blanchetta Gibson Moten. Loretta graduated from the Frederick Douglass School as a member of the Class of 1955. She deeply cherished...

Jul 11, 2026

Clarence Edward Baltimore

Clarence Edward Baltimore passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in West

Virginia University-Berkeley Medical Center, at the age of 63.

Clarence lived and worked in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia until illness.

forced him to retire in 2022. He acquired many useful skills while working, including.

positions at Atlantic Research and United Parcel Service.

Clarence loved meeting people and living life...

Jun 24, 2026

   Obituary of Alfred Larrison Smith, Jr.

 Sunrise: October 21, 1964                                                 Sunset: June 24, 2026 

Alfred Larrison Smith, Jr., affectionately known as “Tuffy,” peacefully passed away on June 24, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. He was 61 years old.

 Alfred...

Jun 18, 2026

Sylvia Cordelia Gilbert

Sylvia Cordelia Gilbert of Winchester, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18,

2026, after battling a long illness at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.



Sylvia was born on October 7, 1939, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Tevis

Patterson. In addition to her loving parent, she was preceded in death by her husband, William

Gilbert; one...

Jun 17, 2026

                                                                                Elisa Acevedo Ruiz

Elisa Acevedo Ruiz passed away peacefully and went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at...

Jun 12, 2026

**In Loving Memory of Bobby Carroll Cook**

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of

Bobby Carroll Cook; a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend!

Bobby left this world peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 66.

Bobby was born on March 23, 1960, in the town of Front Royal, Virginia.

Bobby was son of the...

Jun 1, 2026

IN MEMORIAM

Portland Jeanne Cunningham

With heartfelt love and cherished remembrance, we celebrate the beautiful life of Portland “Patsy” Cunningham, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, caregiver, and dear friend. Portland was the beautiful daughter of the late Norris and Helena Smith, and she lived a life filled with faith, love, service, laughter, and devotion to family.

Portland was a devoted believer...

May 31, 2026

                                                                      Loving Memory of Donna Delaine Davis

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Donna Delaine Davis, affectionately known as “Donnie,” who peacefully departed...

May 17, 2026

Mary Virginia Cook Cross

March 15, 1923 - May 17, 2026

MARY VIRGINIA COOK CROSS, 103, of Winchester, Virginia, peacefully departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 17, 2026. Mary, affectionately known as “Mother Cross,” was born on March 15, 1923, in Winchester, Virginia, to the late John Henderson Cook and Esther May Davis Cook....

May 2, 2026

                                                                        Della Marie Thomas

Della Marie Thomas, lovingly known as “Marie” to some and “Re-Re” to many, age 64, of Middletown, Virginia, went home to be...

Apr 25, 2026

James Howard Blowe, Jr.

James Howard Blowe, Jr., 41, of Harrisburg, Pa., returned to his heavenly home on April 25, 2026.

He was born July 8, 1984, the son of Whitney Denise Cooper of Winchester, Virginia, and the late James Howard Blowe, Sr.

James leaves to cherish his memory, his mother; two sisters, Kimberly Robinson of Danville, Virginia, and Kenika Blowe of Petersburg,...

Apr 16, 2026

Pamela Winifred Carey (“Pam”)

Pamela Winifred Carey, lovingly known as “Pam,” passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at

Winchester Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Pam was born on September 8, 1954, in Winchester, Virginia, to the late Irma Jane Jackson

Carey and the late Charles Alexander Carey Sr.

She was a proud graduate of Clarke County High School, Class of 1973, where she...

Apr 15, 2026

Apr 4, 2026

Audrey Ola Anderson Jones 

Audrey Ola Anderson Jones was born in Abingdon, Virginia. She passed on April 4, 2026, at home with her family sitting at her bedside.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grand-mother, daughter. sister and former military wife.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius E. Jones

Julius and Audrey married in 1958; they were married for...

Mar 30, 2026

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Pearl Groves Jordan

Pearl Groves Jordan, age 102, of Front Royal, Virginia, returned to her heavenly home on March 30, 2026.

Born in Massie’s Corner, Rappahannock County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Maggie Groves.

Pearl was a devoted member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church for 76 years, where...

Jan 14, 2026

Helen Cecelia Outlaw Carr

Helen Cecelia Outlaw Carr was born on June 19, 1930, in Upperville, Virginia, to Florence Outlaw Paige and Edward Outlaw. She was the oldest of three girls. Her sisters, Cardell Jones and Conswella (Connie) Daly, preceded her in death.

Helen's early education began in the one-room schoolhouse in Upperville, Virginia. Thanks...

Jan 1, 2026

Betty Arlene Burks Shand received her crown on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

She was born on May 8, 1937, in Middletown, Va, to Sadie and Mitchell Burks. She was the twelfth of thirteen siblings. Her one surviving sibling is Maggie Grimes of Cleveland, Oh.

Betty spent her early years...