obituaries

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...

Dec 27, 2025

Narcissus (Cissy) Elizabeth Shields

Narcissus (Cissy) Elizabeth Shields, 62, passed away on December 27, 2025.

Born March 3, 1963, in Winchester, Virginia, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Gladys Elliott. Cissy was a devoted partner, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She worked for 25 years at New World Pasta/Post, where she was known for...

Dec 27, 2025

William Randolph Crittenden Jr.

June 13, 1983 – December 27, 2025

William Randolph Crittenden Jr., affectionately known by many as "Mr. Crittenden," "Little William," and "Wild Bill" passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025, in Winchester, VA.

Born on June 13, 1983, William was a...

Dec 27, 2025

Porshia Marie Williams

Porshia Marie Williams, beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away on December 27, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia.

Porshia was born on January 18, 1991, in Winchester, Virginia to Rozland Williams Best and Glenn Polston. She graduated from Handley High School, Class of 2009.

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Dec 20, 2025

Carolyn "CeCe" Rachelle Christian-Donaldson

Carolyn "CeCe" Rachelle Christian-Donaldson, age 45, of Rome, Georgia, transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.

Carolyn was born on July 25, 1980, in Winchester, Virginia, to the late Kelvin Christian, Sr., and Mable Haines...

Dec 6, 2025

William Walter Buckner

May 3, 1931 – December 6, 2025

William W. Buckner peacefully departed this life, at 94 years of age on December 6, 2025, while hospitalized in Hagerstown, Md.

He was born on May 3, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pa....

Nov 22, 2025

Gregory Curtis Jackson

September 7, 1956 - November 22, 2025

Gregory Jackson passed away on November 22, 2025, in Winchester, VA. He was born on September 7, 1956, in Winchester, VA

Gregory lived a life of love for his family, love of sports and hard work. He was a graduate of...

Oct 17, 2025

Wesley E. Dean Ortley

December 03,1953-October 17, 2025

Wesley E. Dean Ortley, 71, passed away on October 17, 2025, in

Baker, West Virginia. He was born on December 03,1953

in Long Island, Nebraska.

Wes lived...

Oct 14, 2025

Paul E. Washington

October 31, 1949 – October 14, 2025

Paul E. Washington "PeeWee" passed away surrounded by his family on October 14, 2025.

Born on October 31,1949.

He...

Oct 10, 2025

GLADYS CARY WALKER

September 25, 1934 – October 10, 2025

Gladys "Goonie" Walker, 91, a pillar and beloved member of the Winchester community, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.

Gladys was born on September...

Oct 3, 2025

Geraldine A. Smith

Geraldine A Smith, 87, of Winchester Va. died October 03, 2025, at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, Va.

She was born 01/23/1938 the daughter of PT Kerns and Deania Whetzel.

Oct 2, 2025

David Leroy" Tippy" Burks, Sr.

David Leroy "Tippy" Burks, Sr., a lifelong resident and beloved figure of the Winchester community, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, just shy of his 89th birthday. He was surrounded by family as he concluded his courageous battle. David leaves behind a rich legacy defined by his devotion to family, his...

Aug 11, 2025

Rolanda C. "Ro" Lattimore

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Rolanda C. Lattimore, "Ro," a beloved sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11,...

Jun 22, 2025

Thomas Eugene Davis

Thomas Eugene Davis passed away on 6/22/2025 at the age of 57 at his home in Winchester, VA.

Thomas was born in Winchester VA on 6/10/1968 to father Francis Thomas Davis and Mother Gwendolyn Victoria Davis.

He attended John Handley High School...

Jun 15, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

April 12, 1942 – June 15, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Minifield, 83, of Stephens City, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Clarke County, Virginia, the late Hobert Jackson and Georgie Jackson. She was one of 13...

Jun 11, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

Ronald (Ronnie) William Coffman at the age of 72, passed away in his home Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Dad was a hard-working and devoted man. He spent many years working for Duncan Brothers tire company. He traveled with his CDL. He was also a tire service technician where he...

Jun 8, 2025

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

Susan Covell Jones Barnes was born to the late Charles M. Jones, Sr., and Jean Finley Jones on November 9, 1960, in Winchester, Virginia.

Susan was also predeceased by her brother, Floyd Lindsey Jones, and grandparents, Nancy Green Finley and Floyd R. Finley II.

On the morning...

May 12, 2025

James Edward Grier

James Edward Grier, 75, was born in Front Royal, VA on May 3, 1951. He passed away peacefully at Belmont Bay Nursing Home in Woodbridge, VA on May 12, 2025.

James was educated in Warren County Public Schools and...

May 1, 2025

Philip Syvester Harris, Sr.

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr. was born February 29, 1948, to the late Charles Harris, Sr., and Romaine Smith Harris Jackson. He was one of five children.

He began attending Mt. Carmel Baptist Church as a young boy and he was later baptized. He served in the Men's and the...