obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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....