obituaries

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...

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...