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Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Jan 26, 2019

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Coy Edward "Short Dog" Curry, 40 of Winchester, VA., passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 26, from a long battle with diabetes at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

He was born September 23, 1978 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Robert W. Burks, Jr. and...

Webster Washington

Webster Washington

Dec 26, 2018

Webster Washington, Sr.

Webster Washington, Sr.,99, of 1006 Armistead Street in Winchester, VA., died Wednesday at his home.

Mr. Washington was born April 20, 1919, in Stone Bridge, which is in Clarke County, VA. He was the 4th son of the late David and Virgie Washington. He was a long standing member of John Mann...

Steven Louis Diggs

Steven Louis Diggs

Dec 26, 2018

Steven Louis Diggs

Steven L. Diggs, 57, of Front Royal VA., died Wednesday December 26, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Diggs was born September 19, 1961 in Warrenton, VA. to the late Ralph Diggs, Sr. and Josephine Pernell Bland Walden.

He was preceded...

Etta "Bun" Frances Ball

Etta "Bun" Frances Ball

Dec 12, 2018

Etta "Bun" Frances Morgan Ball

Etta Frances Morgan Ball passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2018 peacefully at home.

She was born August 20, 1931 in Opequon, VA., the daughter of the late Harry Wilson Morgan and Mary Ellen Ball Morgan.

She attended school in Stephens...

Dolly Pearl Pugh

Dolly Pearl Pugh

Nov 30, 2018

Dolly P. Pugh, 80, departed this life on November 30, 2018, at her home in Winchester, VA. She was born on March 16, 1938 the daughter of the late James Arlington Sulser and Dela Mae Stonebreaker Sulser. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Theodore Wilbur Pugh of 64 years of married; 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and...

Mary Virginia Sloane

Mary Virginia Sloane

Nov 29, 2018

Mary Virginia Sloane

Mary Virginia Sloane aka "Jenny Jett," 79, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in her home in Winchester Virginia. "Jenny" as she was affectionately known, was born February 9, 1939 in Front Royal Virginia to James "Russell" and  Gladys "Corrine" Jett. Jenny was a phenomenal mother and grandmother...

Donald Eugene Turner

Donald Eugene Turner

Nov 25, 2018

Donald Eugene Turner Donald Turner, age 64, lost his battle to cancer as he passed away peacefully surrounded by a room full of family on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born December 19, 1953, in Winchester, VA to Mary Turner of Stephens city and the late...

Henry Wilson Lacey

Henry Wilson Lacey

Nov 21, 2018

HENRY"JOE" WILSON LACEY Mr. Henry Wilson Lacey, affectionately known as "Joe ", of 2130 Douglas St., Winchester, VA departed this life on, Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018 at the Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, VA. Joe was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Detsie Carey Lacey and James Beverly Lacey, Sr. Joe was educated in the Loudoun...

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Oct 13, 2018

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Evelyn N. Fletcher (Bunny) went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 13, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. She was born on April 1, 1956 in Front Royal, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edna Baltimore.  Evelyn was a daycare worker for many years....

Lorraine Emiley Reed

Lorraine Emiley Reed

Oct 4, 2018

Lorraine Emily Reed Lorraine E. Reed, 92, of Berryville, VA., departed this life on October 4, 2018 at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, VA. She was born July 17, 1926 in Winchester, VA the daughter of late John Henderson Cook and Esther Davis Cook. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Berryville, VA. She...

Irma Jane Carey

Irma Jane Carey

Sep 21, 2018

Irma J. Carey, 82, of Berryville, Va., died September 21, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Carey was born July 12, 1936 in Winchester, Va., the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Jackson and Josephine Pinkett Jackson. She retired in June of 2009, with 40 years of service as a bus driver for Clarke County Public Schools. She was married to...

William "Billilkins" Bolden

William "Billilkins" Bolden

Sep 12, 2018

William "Billikins" Bolden

William Bolden,79, departed this life on September 12, 2018, at his home in Front Royal, VA.

He was born on October 28, 1938 the son of the late Elise Ann Bolden.

He is survived by his three children; William Brian Bolden (Beverly) of Stafford, VA., Gregory Bolden of...

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green

Sep 10, 2018

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green RAYMOND E. GREEN, also known as Geronimo was born September 3, 1942 to the late Havard and Sarah (Miller) Green in Pittsburgh PA. He departed this life suddenly on September 10, 2018. Raymond received his education in the Pittsburgh public school system where he graduated from Westing House High school. He then started his job quest...

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson Ii

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson Ii

Aug 29, 2018

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson II

It is with great sadness that the family of Marvel "Tommy" Thompson announces his passing on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Marvel and Orissa Thompson.

Tommy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Carolina and their...

Stanley Butler

Stanley Butler

Jun 23, 2018

Stanley Butler

Stanley Butler, age 92, of Winchester VA., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, VA. Stanley was born May 24, 1926 in Front Royal VA., the son of the late Charles Butler and Louise Butler. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11....

Annette Maria Bell

Annette Maria Bell

Jun 2, 2018

Annette Maria Bell

Annette Maria Bell, 34, died at home in Winchester, VA., on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

She was born March 16, 1984 in Front Royal, VA. She lived in Front Royal, VA., before settling in Winchester, VA. Anyone that knew Annette, knows that she was a loving and caring person and...

Ollie Williams Walker

Ollie Williams Walker

Apr 29, 2018

Ollie Williams Walker Ollie Williams Walker, age 76, of Millwood, VA., passed away Peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2018 at her home. Ms. Walker was born October 10, 1941 in Millwood, VA., the daughter of the late Rev. Allen Williams and Janie Laws Pendleton Williams. Surviving are four children; Richard Walker, Jr. of Millwood, VA., David Williams of Cumberland, MD...

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Apr 28, 2018

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Phyllis Roberta Jackson, age 73, of Winchester, VA., passed away

Peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her home.

George Garner Turner

George Garner Turner

Apr 22, 2018

George Garner Turner, Jr.

George Garner Turner, Jr., 87, of Middleburg, VA., passed Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA.

George, aka "Garner" was born October 19, 1930 in Middleburg, VA., the son of the late George Griffin Turner, Sr.  and Julia Brown Turner. ...

Donna J. Kish

Donna J. Kish

Feb 24, 2018

Donna J. Kish Donna J. Kish, age 73, of Frederick County, VA passed away on February 24, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Center in Winchester, VA. She was the wife of Stephen Kish and mother of Brandon Kish. Donna and her family originated in East Chicago, IN before beginning several relocations. Having an engaging smile and a beautiful...

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Jan 26, 2019

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Coy Edward "Short Dog" Curry, 40 of Winchester, VA., passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 26, from a long battle with diabetes at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

He was born September 23, 1978 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Robert W. Burks, Jr. and...

Webster Washington

Webster Washington

Dec 26, 2018

Webster Washington, Sr.

Webster Washington, Sr.,99, of 1006 Armistead Street in Winchester, VA., died Wednesday at his home.

Mr. Washington was born April 20, 1919, in Stone Bridge, which is in Clarke County, VA. He was the 4th son of the late David and Virgie Washington. He was a long standing member of John Mann...

Steven Louis Diggs

Steven Louis Diggs

Dec 26, 2018

Steven Louis Diggs

Steven L. Diggs, 57, of Front Royal VA., died Wednesday December 26, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Diggs was born September 19, 1961 in Warrenton, VA. to the late Ralph Diggs, Sr. and Josephine Pernell Bland Walden.

He was preceded...

Etta "Bun" Frances Ball

Etta "Bun" Frances Ball

Dec 12, 2018

Etta "Bun" Frances Morgan Ball

Etta Frances Morgan Ball passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2018 peacefully at home.

She was born August 20, 1931 in Opequon, VA., the daughter of the late Harry Wilson Morgan and Mary Ellen Ball Morgan.

She attended school in Stephens...

Dolly Pearl Pugh

Dolly Pearl Pugh

Nov 30, 2018

Dolly P. Pugh, 80, departed this life on November 30, 2018, at her home in Winchester, VA. She was born on March 16, 1938 the daughter of the late James Arlington Sulser and Dela Mae Stonebreaker Sulser. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Theodore Wilbur Pugh of 64 years of married; 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and...

Mary Virginia Sloane

Mary Virginia Sloane

Nov 29, 2018

Mary Virginia Sloane

Mary Virginia Sloane aka "Jenny Jett," 79, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in her home in Winchester Virginia. "Jenny" as she was affectionately known, was born February 9, 1939 in Front Royal Virginia to James "Russell" and  Gladys "Corrine" Jett. Jenny was a phenomenal mother and grandmother...

Donald Eugene Turner

Donald Eugene Turner

Nov 25, 2018

Donald Eugene Turner Donald Turner, age 64, lost his battle to cancer as he passed away peacefully surrounded by a room full of family on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born December 19, 1953, in Winchester, VA to Mary Turner of Stephens city and the late...

Henry Wilson Lacey

Henry Wilson Lacey

Nov 21, 2018

HENRY"JOE" WILSON LACEY Mr. Henry Wilson Lacey, affectionately known as "Joe ", of 2130 Douglas St., Winchester, VA departed this life on, Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018 at the Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, VA. Joe was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Detsie Carey Lacey and James Beverly Lacey, Sr. Joe was educated in the Loudoun...

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Oct 13, 2018

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Evelyn N. Fletcher (Bunny) went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 13, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. She was born on April 1, 1956 in Front Royal, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edna Baltimore.  Evelyn was a daycare worker for many years....

Lorraine Emiley Reed

Lorraine Emiley Reed

Oct 4, 2018

Lorraine Emily Reed Lorraine E. Reed, 92, of Berryville, VA., departed this life on October 4, 2018 at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, VA. She was born July 17, 1926 in Winchester, VA the daughter of late John Henderson Cook and Esther Davis Cook. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Berryville, VA. She...

Irma Jane Carey

Irma Jane Carey

Sep 21, 2018

Irma J. Carey, 82, of Berryville, Va., died September 21, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Carey was born July 12, 1936 in Winchester, Va., the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Jackson and Josephine Pinkett Jackson. She retired in June of 2009, with 40 years of service as a bus driver for Clarke County Public Schools. She was married to...

William "Billilkins" Bolden

William "Billilkins" Bolden

Sep 12, 2018

William "Billikins" Bolden

William Bolden,79, departed this life on September 12, 2018, at his home in Front Royal, VA.

He was born on October 28, 1938 the son of the late Elise Ann Bolden.

He is survived by his three children; William Brian Bolden (Beverly) of Stafford, VA., Gregory Bolden of...

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green

Sep 10, 2018

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green RAYMOND E. GREEN, also known as Geronimo was born September 3, 1942 to the late Havard and Sarah (Miller) Green in Pittsburgh PA. He departed this life suddenly on September 10, 2018. Raymond received his education in the Pittsburgh public school system where he graduated from Westing House High school. He then started his job quest...

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson Ii

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson Ii

Aug 29, 2018

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson II

It is with great sadness that the family of Marvel "Tommy" Thompson announces his passing on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Marvel and Orissa Thompson.

Tommy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Carolina and their...

Stanley Butler

Stanley Butler

Jun 23, 2018

Stanley Butler

Stanley Butler, age 92, of Winchester VA., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, VA. Stanley was born May 24, 1926 in Front Royal VA., the son of the late Charles Butler and Louise Butler. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11....

Annette Maria Bell

Annette Maria Bell

Jun 2, 2018

Annette Maria Bell

Annette Maria Bell, 34, died at home in Winchester, VA., on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

She was born March 16, 1984 in Front Royal, VA. She lived in Front Royal, VA., before settling in Winchester, VA. Anyone that knew Annette, knows that she was a loving and caring person and...

Ollie Williams Walker

Ollie Williams Walker

Apr 29, 2018

Ollie Williams Walker Ollie Williams Walker, age 76, of Millwood, VA., passed away Peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2018 at her home. Ms. Walker was born October 10, 1941 in Millwood, VA., the daughter of the late Rev. Allen Williams and Janie Laws Pendleton Williams. Surviving are four children; Richard Walker, Jr. of Millwood, VA., David Williams of Cumberland, MD...

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Apr 28, 2018

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Phyllis Roberta Jackson, age 73, of Winchester, VA., passed away

Peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her home.

George Garner Turner

George Garner Turner

Apr 22, 2018

George Garner Turner, Jr.

George Garner Turner, Jr., 87, of Middleburg, VA., passed Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA.

George, aka "Garner" was born October 19, 1930 in Middleburg, VA., the son of the late George Griffin Turner, Sr.  and Julia Brown Turner. ...

Donna J. Kish

Donna J. Kish

Feb 24, 2018

Donna J. Kish Donna J. Kish, age 73, of Frederick County, VA passed away on February 24, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Center in Winchester, VA. She was the wife of Stephen Kish and mother of Brandon Kish. Donna and her family originated in East Chicago, IN before beginning several relocations. Having an engaging smile and a beautiful...

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Jan 26, 2019

Coy Edward Paige Curry

Coy Edward "Short Dog" Curry, 40 of Winchester, VA., passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 26, from a long battle with diabetes at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

He was born September 23, 1978 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Robert W. Burks, Jr. and...

Webster Washington

Webster Washington

Dec 26, 2018

Webster Washington, Sr.

Webster Washington, Sr.,99, of 1006 Armistead Street in Winchester, VA., died Wednesday at his home.

Mr. Washington was born April 20, 1919, in Stone Bridge, which is in Clarke County, VA. He was the 4th son of the late David and Virgie Washington. He was a long standing member of John Mann...

Steven Louis Diggs

Steven Louis Diggs

Dec 26, 2018

Steven Louis Diggs

Steven L. Diggs, 57, of Front Royal VA., died Wednesday December 26, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Diggs was born September 19, 1961 in Warrenton, VA. to the late Ralph Diggs, Sr. and Josephine Pernell Bland Walden.

He was preceded...

Etta "Bun" Frances Ball

Etta "Bun" Frances Ball

Dec 12, 2018

Etta "Bun" Frances Morgan Ball

Etta Frances Morgan Ball passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2018 peacefully at home.

She was born August 20, 1931 in Opequon, VA., the daughter of the late Harry Wilson Morgan and Mary Ellen Ball Morgan.

She attended school in Stephens...

Dolly Pearl Pugh

Dolly Pearl Pugh

Nov 30, 2018

Dolly P. Pugh, 80, departed this life on November 30, 2018, at her home in Winchester, VA. She was born on March 16, 1938 the daughter of the late James Arlington Sulser and Dela Mae Stonebreaker Sulser. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Theodore Wilbur Pugh of 64 years of married; 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and...

Mary Virginia Sloane

Mary Virginia Sloane

Nov 29, 2018

Mary Virginia Sloane

Mary Virginia Sloane aka "Jenny Jett," 79, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in her home in Winchester Virginia. "Jenny" as she was affectionately known, was born February 9, 1939 in Front Royal Virginia to James "Russell" and  Gladys "Corrine" Jett. Jenny was a phenomenal mother and grandmother...

Donald Eugene Turner

Donald Eugene Turner

Nov 25, 2018

Donald Eugene Turner Donald Turner, age 64, lost his battle to cancer as he passed away peacefully surrounded by a room full of family on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born December 19, 1953, in Winchester, VA to Mary Turner of Stephens city and the late...

Henry Wilson Lacey

Henry Wilson Lacey

Nov 21, 2018

HENRY"JOE" WILSON LACEY Mr. Henry Wilson Lacey, affectionately known as "Joe ", of 2130 Douglas St., Winchester, VA departed this life on, Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018 at the Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winchester, VA. Joe was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Detsie Carey Lacey and James Beverly Lacey, Sr. Joe was educated in the Loudoun...

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Oct 13, 2018

Evelyn Nellie Fletcher

Evelyn N. Fletcher (Bunny) went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 13, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. She was born on April 1, 1956 in Front Royal, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edna Baltimore.  Evelyn was a daycare worker for many years....

Lorraine Emiley Reed

Lorraine Emiley Reed

Oct 4, 2018

Lorraine Emily Reed Lorraine E. Reed, 92, of Berryville, VA., departed this life on October 4, 2018 at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, VA. She was born July 17, 1926 in Winchester, VA the daughter of late John Henderson Cook and Esther Davis Cook. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Berryville, VA. She...

Irma Jane Carey

Irma Jane Carey

Sep 21, 2018

Irma J. Carey, 82, of Berryville, Va., died September 21, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Carey was born July 12, 1936 in Winchester, Va., the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Jackson and Josephine Pinkett Jackson. She retired in June of 2009, with 40 years of service as a bus driver for Clarke County Public Schools. She was married to...

William "Billilkins" Bolden

William "Billilkins" Bolden

Sep 12, 2018

William "Billikins" Bolden

William Bolden,79, departed this life on September 12, 2018, at his home in Front Royal, VA.

He was born on October 28, 1938 the son of the late Elise Ann Bolden.

He is survived by his three children; William Brian Bolden (Beverly) of Stafford, VA., Gregory Bolden of...

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green

Sep 10, 2018

Raymond Edward "Geronimo" Green RAYMOND E. GREEN, also known as Geronimo was born September 3, 1942 to the late Havard and Sarah (Miller) Green in Pittsburgh PA. He departed this life suddenly on September 10, 2018. Raymond received his education in the Pittsburgh public school system where he graduated from Westing House High school. He then started his job quest...

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson Ii

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson Ii

Aug 29, 2018

Marvel Gray "Tommy" Thompson II

It is with great sadness that the family of Marvel "Tommy" Thompson announces his passing on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Marvel and Orissa Thompson.

Tommy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Carolina and their...

Stanley Butler

Stanley Butler

Jun 23, 2018

Stanley Butler

Stanley Butler, age 92, of Winchester VA., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, VA. Stanley was born May 24, 1926 in Front Royal VA., the son of the late Charles Butler and Louise Butler. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11....

Annette Maria Bell

Annette Maria Bell

Jun 2, 2018

Annette Maria Bell

Annette Maria Bell, 34, died at home in Winchester, VA., on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

She was born March 16, 1984 in Front Royal, VA. She lived in Front Royal, VA., before settling in Winchester, VA. Anyone that knew Annette, knows that she was a loving and caring person and...

Ollie Williams Walker

Ollie Williams Walker

Apr 29, 2018

Ollie Williams Walker Ollie Williams Walker, age 76, of Millwood, VA., passed away Peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2018 at her home. Ms. Walker was born October 10, 1941 in Millwood, VA., the daughter of the late Rev. Allen Williams and Janie Laws Pendleton Williams. Surviving are four children; Richard Walker, Jr. of Millwood, VA., David Williams of Cumberland, MD...

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Apr 28, 2018

Phyllis Roberta Jackson

Phyllis Roberta Jackson, age 73, of Winchester, VA., passed away

Peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her home.

George Garner Turner

George Garner Turner

Apr 22, 2018

George Garner Turner, Jr.

George Garner Turner, Jr., 87, of Middleburg, VA., passed Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA.

George, aka "Garner" was born October 19, 1930 in Middleburg, VA., the son of the late George Griffin Turner, Sr.  and Julia Brown Turner. ...

Donna J. Kish

Donna J. Kish

Feb 24, 2018

Donna J. Kish Donna J. Kish, age 73, of Frederick County, VA passed away on February 24, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Center in Winchester, VA. She was the wife of Stephen Kish and mother of Brandon Kish. Donna and her family originated in East Chicago, IN before beginning several relocations. Having an engaging smile and a beautiful...