obituaries

Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

Rolanda C. Lattimore

Rolanda C. Lattimore

Aug 11, 2025

Rolanda C. "Ro" Lattimore

Announcement

Simultaneous viewing of Rolanda's Celebration of Life

Services will be on

Facebook at: St. John Baptist Church

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

Thomas Eugene Davis

Thomas Eugene Davis

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...

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

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...

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

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...

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

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...

James Edward Grier

James Edward Grier

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...

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr.

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr.

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...

Frances Marie Mullins

Frances Marie Mullins

Apr 4, 2025

Frances Marie Mullins

Francis Mullins, 75, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born on April 16, 1949, in Petersburg, West Virginia, she lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and deep love for her family.

Francis was known for her warm heart and...

Donald Curtis Roberts

Donald Curtis Roberts

Apr 2, 2025

Donald Curtis Roberts

Donald Curtis Roberts, son of Barbara Roberts Strother and the late Russell Roberts. He was born on June 6, 1956, in Winchester, Va. He took flight home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025.

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Apr 2, 2025

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson, 89, of Winchester, VA passed away April 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center. Sonny was born November 29, 1935, in Westmoreland, Jamaica to Whiell Johnson and Lee Mack Blake, both who preceded him in death. He was the eldest of eighteen siblings....

William Henry Dixon, Jr.

William Henry Dixon, Jr.

Mar 29, 2025

William Henry Dixon Jr.

September 14, 1948 – March 29, 2025

William Henry Dixon Jr., lovingly known as "Buddy," was called home on March 29, 2025. He was Born on September 14, 1948, in Williamston, NC, Buddy was the beloved son of the late William Henry Dixon Sr. and Irene Bennett Dixon.

Buddy...

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Mar 25, 2025

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Noviembre 22, 1945 - Marzo 25, 2025

Cecilio Diaz Ayala was born November 22, 1945, in El Salvador the son of late Rosali Diaz and Santos Ayala.

He passed away on March 25, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.

He was married to Maria Berta...

Eddie B. Pearson

Eddie B. Pearson

Mar 21, 2025

Eddie B. Pearson

Eddie Pearson departed this life at the Hospice Center in Winchester, VA on March 21, 2025. Eddie was born on December 1, 1944, in Washington, DC to the late Eddie and Lillian Pearson.

In 1981 Eddie married Emma L. Fisher and together they raised seven children....

Paula Evette Harris

Paula Evette Harris

Mar 1, 2025

Paula Evette Harris (Gladden)

Paula Evette Harris (Gladden) departed this life March 1, 2025

She was born February 25th, 1974, to the late Betty Jean Davenport and Milton Payne

in Leesburg VA,

She was raised in Alde VA until moving to Winchester VA. Paula was a caring daughter, mother, aunt, grandma...

Albert Lee Washington

Albert Lee Washington

Feb 2, 2025

Albert Lee Washington

Albert Lee Washington, 72 of Winchester, VA gained his wings on February 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center.

He was born May 27, 1952, to the late Susie Downing Washington and Herbert...

Darryl "Dj" Joshua Ford

Darryl "Dj" Joshua Ford

Jan 16, 2025

Darryl "DJ" Joshua Ford

Darryl Joshua Ford (DJ), aged 34, went home to be with the lord on Thursday January 16th at VCU Hospital in Richmond VA.

He was born October 2nd, 1990.

He leaves to mourn his Partner Denzel Warr of Front Royal, Va.,

a Son Kamren Ford of Luray...

Betty Ann Washington

Betty Ann Washington

Dec 21, 2024

Betty Ann Washington

On December 21,2024, Betty Ann Washington went to be with the Lord.

She was born September 8,1956 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of John M. Morgan, Sr., and Evangelist Ada Rebecca Robinson Banks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, John Morgan, Jr., and David Morgan.

...

Shirley Ann Cooley Batchelor

Shirley Ann Cooley Batchelor

Dec 8, 2024

Shirley Cooley Batchelor, 74 of Winchester VA, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Evergreen health and Rehab Center in Winchester VA.

Shirley was born June 23, 1950, daughter of the late Walter and Georgia Cooley. She married Donald Batchelor in 1990, who preceded her in death.

She worked for 3D cleaning before her illness....

Sherry Lynn Burks

Sherry Lynn Burks

Dec 2, 2024

Sherry Lynn Burks

Sherry Lynn Burks, age 69, of Stephens City, VA, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born on February 28, 1955, in Winchester, VA, to Warren and Evelyn Prather.

Sherry graduated from James Wood High School and Lord Fairfax...

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Nov 28, 2024

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, went to her heavenly home, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at The UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with The Presiding...

Rolanda C. Lattimore

Rolanda C. Lattimore

Aug 11, 2025

Rolanda C. "Ro" Lattimore

Announcement

Simultaneous viewing of Rolanda's Celebration of Life

Services will be on

Facebook at: St. John Baptist Church

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

Thomas Eugene Davis

Thomas Eugene Davis

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...

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

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...

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

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...

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

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...

James Edward Grier

James Edward Grier

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...

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr.

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr.

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...

Frances Marie Mullins

Frances Marie Mullins

Apr 4, 2025

Frances Marie Mullins

Francis Mullins, 75, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born on April 16, 1949, in Petersburg, West Virginia, she lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and deep love for her family.

Francis was known for her warm heart and...

Donald Curtis Roberts

Donald Curtis Roberts

Apr 2, 2025

Donald Curtis Roberts

Donald Curtis Roberts, son of Barbara Roberts Strother and the late Russell Roberts. He was born on June 6, 1956, in Winchester, Va. He took flight home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025.

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Apr 2, 2025

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson, 89, of Winchester, VA passed away April 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center. Sonny was born November 29, 1935, in Westmoreland, Jamaica to Whiell Johnson and Lee Mack Blake, both who preceded him in death. He was the eldest of eighteen siblings....

William Henry Dixon, Jr.

William Henry Dixon, Jr.

Mar 29, 2025

William Henry Dixon Jr.

September 14, 1948 – March 29, 2025

William Henry Dixon Jr., lovingly known as "Buddy," was called home on March 29, 2025. He was Born on September 14, 1948, in Williamston, NC, Buddy was the beloved son of the late William Henry Dixon Sr. and Irene Bennett Dixon.

Buddy...

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Mar 25, 2025

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Noviembre 22, 1945 - Marzo 25, 2025

Cecilio Diaz Ayala was born November 22, 1945, in El Salvador the son of late Rosali Diaz and Santos Ayala.

He passed away on March 25, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.

He was married to Maria Berta...

Eddie B. Pearson

Eddie B. Pearson

Mar 21, 2025

Eddie B. Pearson

Eddie Pearson departed this life at the Hospice Center in Winchester, VA on March 21, 2025. Eddie was born on December 1, 1944, in Washington, DC to the late Eddie and Lillian Pearson.

In 1981 Eddie married Emma L. Fisher and together they raised seven children....

Paula Evette Harris

Paula Evette Harris

Mar 1, 2025

Paula Evette Harris (Gladden)

Paula Evette Harris (Gladden) departed this life March 1, 2025

She was born February 25th, 1974, to the late Betty Jean Davenport and Milton Payne

in Leesburg VA,

She was raised in Alde VA until moving to Winchester VA. Paula was a caring daughter, mother, aunt, grandma...

Albert Lee Washington

Albert Lee Washington

Feb 2, 2025

Albert Lee Washington

Albert Lee Washington, 72 of Winchester, VA gained his wings on February 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center.

He was born May 27, 1952, to the late Susie Downing Washington and Herbert...

Darryl "Dj" Joshua Ford

Darryl "Dj" Joshua Ford

Jan 16, 2025

Darryl "DJ" Joshua Ford

Darryl Joshua Ford (DJ), aged 34, went home to be with the lord on Thursday January 16th at VCU Hospital in Richmond VA.

He was born October 2nd, 1990.

He leaves to mourn his Partner Denzel Warr of Front Royal, Va.,

a Son Kamren Ford of Luray...

Betty Ann Washington

Betty Ann Washington

Dec 21, 2024

Betty Ann Washington

On December 21,2024, Betty Ann Washington went to be with the Lord.

She was born September 8,1956 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of John M. Morgan, Sr., and Evangelist Ada Rebecca Robinson Banks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, John Morgan, Jr., and David Morgan.

...

Shirley Ann Cooley Batchelor

Shirley Ann Cooley Batchelor

Dec 8, 2024

Shirley Cooley Batchelor, 74 of Winchester VA, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Evergreen health and Rehab Center in Winchester VA.

Shirley was born June 23, 1950, daughter of the late Walter and Georgia Cooley. She married Donald Batchelor in 1990, who preceded her in death.

She worked for 3D cleaning before her illness....

Sherry Lynn Burks

Sherry Lynn Burks

Dec 2, 2024

Sherry Lynn Burks

Sherry Lynn Burks, age 69, of Stephens City, VA, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born on February 28, 1955, in Winchester, VA, to Warren and Evelyn Prather.

Sherry graduated from James Wood High School and Lord Fairfax...

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Nov 28, 2024

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, went to her heavenly home, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at The UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with The Presiding...

Rolanda C. Lattimore

Rolanda C. Lattimore

Aug 11, 2025

Rolanda C. "Ro" Lattimore

Announcement

Simultaneous viewing of Rolanda's Celebration of Life

Services will be on

Facebook at: St. John Baptist Church

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

Thomas Eugene Davis

Thomas Eugene Davis

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...

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

Helen Elizabeth Minifield

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...

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

Ronald "Ronnie" William Coffman

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...

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

Susan Covell Jones Barnes

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...

James Edward Grier

James Edward Grier

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...

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr.

Philip Sylvester Harris, Sr.

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...

Frances Marie Mullins

Frances Marie Mullins

Apr 4, 2025

Frances Marie Mullins

Francis Mullins, 75, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born on April 16, 1949, in Petersburg, West Virginia, she lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and deep love for her family.

Francis was known for her warm heart and...

Donald Curtis Roberts

Donald Curtis Roberts

Apr 2, 2025

Donald Curtis Roberts

Donald Curtis Roberts, son of Barbara Roberts Strother and the late Russell Roberts. He was born on June 6, 1956, in Winchester, Va. He took flight home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025.

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Apr 2, 2025

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson

Wellesley "Sonny" Johnson, 89, of Winchester, VA passed away April 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center. Sonny was born November 29, 1935, in Westmoreland, Jamaica to Whiell Johnson and Lee Mack Blake, both who preceded him in death. He was the eldest of eighteen siblings....

William Henry Dixon, Jr.

William Henry Dixon, Jr.

Mar 29, 2025

William Henry Dixon Jr.

September 14, 1948 – March 29, 2025

William Henry Dixon Jr., lovingly known as "Buddy," was called home on March 29, 2025. He was Born on September 14, 1948, in Williamston, NC, Buddy was the beloved son of the late William Henry Dixon Sr. and Irene Bennett Dixon.

Buddy...

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Mar 25, 2025

Cecilio Diaz Ayala

Noviembre 22, 1945 - Marzo 25, 2025

Cecilio Diaz Ayala was born November 22, 1945, in El Salvador the son of late Rosali Diaz and Santos Ayala.

He passed away on March 25, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.

He was married to Maria Berta...

Eddie B. Pearson

Eddie B. Pearson

Mar 21, 2025

Eddie B. Pearson

Eddie Pearson departed this life at the Hospice Center in Winchester, VA on March 21, 2025. Eddie was born on December 1, 1944, in Washington, DC to the late Eddie and Lillian Pearson.

In 1981 Eddie married Emma L. Fisher and together they raised seven children....

Paula Evette Harris

Paula Evette Harris

Mar 1, 2025

Paula Evette Harris (Gladden)

Paula Evette Harris (Gladden) departed this life March 1, 2025

She was born February 25th, 1974, to the late Betty Jean Davenport and Milton Payne

in Leesburg VA,

She was raised in Alde VA until moving to Winchester VA. Paula was a caring daughter, mother, aunt, grandma...

Albert Lee Washington

Albert Lee Washington

Feb 2, 2025

Albert Lee Washington

Albert Lee Washington, 72 of Winchester, VA gained his wings on February 2, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center.

He was born May 27, 1952, to the late Susie Downing Washington and Herbert...

Darryl "Dj" Joshua Ford

Darryl "Dj" Joshua Ford

Jan 16, 2025

Darryl "DJ" Joshua Ford

Darryl Joshua Ford (DJ), aged 34, went home to be with the lord on Thursday January 16th at VCU Hospital in Richmond VA.

He was born October 2nd, 1990.

He leaves to mourn his Partner Denzel Warr of Front Royal, Va.,

a Son Kamren Ford of Luray...

Betty Ann Washington

Betty Ann Washington

Dec 21, 2024

Betty Ann Washington

On December 21,2024, Betty Ann Washington went to be with the Lord.

She was born September 8,1956 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of John M. Morgan, Sr., and Evangelist Ada Rebecca Robinson Banks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, John Morgan, Jr., and David Morgan.

...

Shirley Ann Cooley Batchelor

Shirley Ann Cooley Batchelor

Dec 8, 2024

Shirley Cooley Batchelor, 74 of Winchester VA, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Evergreen health and Rehab Center in Winchester VA.

Shirley was born June 23, 1950, daughter of the late Walter and Georgia Cooley. She married Donald Batchelor in 1990, who preceded her in death.

She worked for 3D cleaning before her illness....

Sherry Lynn Burks

Sherry Lynn Burks

Dec 2, 2024

Sherry Lynn Burks

Sherry Lynn Burks, age 69, of Stephens City, VA, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born on February 28, 1955, in Winchester, VA, to Warren and Evelyn Prather.

Sherry graduated from James Wood High School and Lord Fairfax...

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Nov 28, 2024

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens

Cherry Hurley Lewis Nickens, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia, went to her heavenly home, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at The UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with The Presiding...