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Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr.

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr.

Jul 27, 2012

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr. Arelee Richardson, Jr., 65, of Winchester, VA, passed into eternal life Friday July 27, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Mr. Richardson was born October 20, 1946 in Winter Park, Florida the son of the late Arelee Richardson, Sr. and Alberta Walker Dozier. He graduated from Hungerford High School in 1964. At an early...

Donald Kevin Fairfax

Donald Kevin Fairfax

Jul 18, 2012

Donald Kevin Fairfax Donald K. Fairfax better known as "Dee", 53, of Berryville, VA., passed July 18, 2012 to be with the Lord at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born October 31, 1958 the son of Arthur Henry Fairfax of Hamilton, VA and the late Gladys Virginia Fairfax. Donald was residing in Berryville at the time of...

Nicky Miguel Richardson

Nicky Miguel Richardson

Jun 29, 2012

Nicky Miguel Richardson Nicky M. Richardson, 41, of Winchester, VA., died Friday June 29, 2012 at his home. Mr. Richardson was born June 29, 1971 in Washington DC the son of the late Ledell Isom and Barbara Richardson of Waldorf, MD. He was a member of the Living Faith Christian Center in Winchester, VA. He was married to Joy Shannon...

Bobbie Gene Cunningha

Bobbie Gene Cunningha

Jun 4, 2012

Bobbie G. Cunningham, 59, of Winchester, VA., died June 4, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Bobbie was born 12/28/1952 in Fort Mill, S.C. the son of Mary E. Pool of Winchester. VA. He graduated from Eastern ROTC Military Academy in Washington, D.C. He was a United States Army veteran. He also was a member of the...

Robert Allen "Bobby" Brooks

Robert Allen "Bobby" Brooks

May 23, 2012

Bro. Robert "Bobby" Brooks was born June 10, 1950 in Winchester, VA. He was the son of Pr. Elder Robert Wesley Brooks and Sr. Mother Dorothy Ann Brooks. Bobby worked at Rubbermaid for 25 years before retiring. Bobby could always be seen walking around his neighborhood; and always with a friendly hello when he passed others. Bobby always had a...

Michael Lee Robinson

Michael Lee Robinson

May 23, 2012

Michael Lee Robinson Michael lee Robinson, 59, departed this earthly world May 23, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Mike was born January 10, 1953 in Winchester, Virginia to the late Vivian Robinson and Thomas Stern. Mike is survived by his sisters, Dana Summers, Louise Robinson, Donna Robinson, Susan Summers and Christine Minifield-Ridgley; a brother Gordan Roberts; Two sons,...

Audra Johnson Honesty

Audra Johnson Honesty

May 19, 2012

Audra Johnson Honesty A beloved daughter, sister, grand and great grandmother, aunt, friend and teacher, Audra Johnson Honesty 87, went on to glory on May 19, 2012. Born on February 12, 1925, to John Edward and Havanna Johnson, of Front Royal, Va., Audra attended Manassas Industrial Regional High school, graduating in 1944. She went on to further her education at...

Russell Leroy Mason

Russell Leroy Mason

May 7, 2012

Russell Leroy Mason Russell Leroy Mason, age 89 of Upper Marlboro Maryland Russell Leroy Mason was born on October 17th, 1922 in Winchester, Va. He was the son of the late Mr. Ed and Mrs. Blanche Turner Mason and brother to the late John Mason. Russell was a self-taught accomplished musician skilled in playing numerous instruments. His first love was...

Mother Helen Juanita Walker

Mother Helen Juanita Walker

Apr 23, 2012

Helen Juanita Walker Helen Juanita Walker, of Winchester, VA, departed this life on Monday April 23rd, at the age of 95 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Juanita Walker was born February 23, 1917 in Capon Bridge, WV. She was the daughter of Harrison and Lavenia Mason Washington. Mother Walker united with the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob...

Jerome Mcneil Jackson

Jerome Mcneil Jackson

Apr 21, 2012

Jerome McNeil Jackson Jerome McNeil Jackson, 69, of Winchester, VA, entered into eternal rest Saturday April 21, 2012 at his home in Winchester, VA. Mr. Jackson was born August 23, 1942 in Millwood, VA, the son of the late Herman M. Jackson and Mary Dorey Jackson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a barber, a dental technician...

Sadie Frances Washington Williams

Sadie Frances Washington Williams

Apr 7, 2012

Sadie Frances Washington Williams Sadie Frances Washington Williams was the oldest of eight children born to the union of John L. Washington and Sadie A. Finley Washington on February 9, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia. She attended Douglas High School where she was an honor student and served as president of the Courtesy Club. After a brief courtship Sadie married Linwood...

Kim Sidney Christian

Kim Sidney Christian

Mar 22, 2012

Brother Kim Sidney Christian Brother Kim Sidney Christian, 54, of Winchester, VA, died Thursday March 22, 2012 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA. Kim was born December 19, 1957 in Winchester, VA., the son of late Richard W. Christian, Sr. and Lucy Peyton Christian. He was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob in...

Mary Louise Banks

Mary Louise Banks

Mar 22, 2012

Mary Louise Banks On Thursday, March 22, 2012, God opened the door to glory and called Mary Louise Banks home to begin her life of eternity with Him. Mary was born August 10, 1921 in Millwood, VA., to the late Mary Strange Banks and Boss Banks. She was the youngest of eight children. Mary was educated in the public school...

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr.

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr.

Mar 15, 2012

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr. Thomas E. Turner, Jr., 82, formerly of Upperville, VA., was called to eternal rest March 15, 2013 at a local nursing home in Winchester, VA. He was born March 29, 1930, the son of the late Thomas Eithell Turner, Sr. and Marie Hughes Turner. He was a United States Marine veteran. He leaves to cherish his...

Pamela "Fay" Twyman

Pamela "Fay" Twyman

Mar 11, 2012

Pamela "Fay" Twyman Pamela "Fay" Twyman began her journey on earth on March 23, 1947 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Henry Sherman Hughes and Mary Martha (Togans) Hughes. God called her into His presence on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from her home. "Fay" was a spirit-filled woman, who loved the Lord. She was a...

Gladys Martin Peyton

Gladys Martin Peyton

Mar 5, 2012

Gladys Martin Peyton Gladys Martin Peyton, 90, of Winchester, VA, entered in eternal rest Monday March 5, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Peyton was born September 29, 1921 in Winchester, VA., the daughter of late Albert F. Martin, Sr. and Blanche Long Martin. She was a member of St. Stephens C.M.E. Church. She served as President...

John Henry Laws, Jr.

John Henry Laws, Jr.

Mar 1, 2012

John Henry Laws, Jr. John Henry Laws, Jr., 69, of Winchester, VA, entered in eternal rest Thursday March 1, 2012 at Hill Top House in Winchester, VA. Mr. Laws was born November 17, 1942 in Boyce, VA., the son of late John Henry Laws, Sr. and Bertha Johnson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Allegheny Power...

Gladys T. Ball

Gladys T. Ball

Feb 17, 2012

Gladys T. Ball Gladys T. Ball, 97, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Friday February 17, 2012 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, VA. Mrs. Ball was born February 1, 1915 in Fisher, WV., the daughter of the late George Kane and Florence Cole Kane. She was a member and a Mother of St. Stephens C.M.E. Church in Winchester, VA....

Jerry Edwin Long

Jerry Edwin Long

Feb 9, 2012

Jerry Edwin Long Jerry E. Long, 56, of Winchester, VA, passed away February 9, 2012 at his home in Winchester, VA. He was born December 12, 1955 in Winchester, VA the son of the late Louis Long and Goldie Carter Long. Jerry loved jazz music, a good cigar, and kids. Surviving are six brothers, Dwayne O. Long, Jonathan Long, Stanley...

Ethel Wilds Wheeler

Ethel Wilds Wheeler

Feb 5, 2012

Ethel Wilds Wheeler Ethel Wilds Wheeler, 84, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Sunday February 5, 2012 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Wheeler was born October 8, 1927 in Hartsville, S.C., the daughter of the late Earley Wilds, Sr. and Ethel Pettigrew Wilds. She was a retired school teacher from the Winchester Public Schools. She was...

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr.

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr.

Jul 27, 2012

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr. Arelee Richardson, Jr., 65, of Winchester, VA, passed into eternal life Friday July 27, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Mr. Richardson was born October 20, 1946 in Winter Park, Florida the son of the late Arelee Richardson, Sr. and Alberta Walker Dozier. He graduated from Hungerford High School in 1964. At an early...

Donald Kevin Fairfax

Donald Kevin Fairfax

Jul 18, 2012

Donald Kevin Fairfax Donald K. Fairfax better known as "Dee", 53, of Berryville, VA., passed July 18, 2012 to be with the Lord at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born October 31, 1958 the son of Arthur Henry Fairfax of Hamilton, VA and the late Gladys Virginia Fairfax. Donald was residing in Berryville at the time of...

Nicky Miguel Richardson

Nicky Miguel Richardson

Jun 29, 2012

Nicky Miguel Richardson Nicky M. Richardson, 41, of Winchester, VA., died Friday June 29, 2012 at his home. Mr. Richardson was born June 29, 1971 in Washington DC the son of the late Ledell Isom and Barbara Richardson of Waldorf, MD. He was a member of the Living Faith Christian Center in Winchester, VA. He was married to Joy Shannon...

Bobbie Gene Cunningha

Bobbie Gene Cunningha

Jun 4, 2012

Bobbie G. Cunningham, 59, of Winchester, VA., died June 4, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Bobbie was born 12/28/1952 in Fort Mill, S.C. the son of Mary E. Pool of Winchester. VA. He graduated from Eastern ROTC Military Academy in Washington, D.C. He was a United States Army veteran. He also was a member of the...

Robert Allen "Bobby" Brooks

Robert Allen "Bobby" Brooks

May 23, 2012

Bro. Robert "Bobby" Brooks was born June 10, 1950 in Winchester, VA. He was the son of Pr. Elder Robert Wesley Brooks and Sr. Mother Dorothy Ann Brooks. Bobby worked at Rubbermaid for 25 years before retiring. Bobby could always be seen walking around his neighborhood; and always with a friendly hello when he passed others. Bobby always had a...

Michael Lee Robinson

Michael Lee Robinson

May 23, 2012

Michael Lee Robinson Michael lee Robinson, 59, departed this earthly world May 23, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Mike was born January 10, 1953 in Winchester, Virginia to the late Vivian Robinson and Thomas Stern. Mike is survived by his sisters, Dana Summers, Louise Robinson, Donna Robinson, Susan Summers and Christine Minifield-Ridgley; a brother Gordan Roberts; Two sons,...

Audra Johnson Honesty

Audra Johnson Honesty

May 19, 2012

Audra Johnson Honesty A beloved daughter, sister, grand and great grandmother, aunt, friend and teacher, Audra Johnson Honesty 87, went on to glory on May 19, 2012. Born on February 12, 1925, to John Edward and Havanna Johnson, of Front Royal, Va., Audra attended Manassas Industrial Regional High school, graduating in 1944. She went on to further her education at...

Russell Leroy Mason

Russell Leroy Mason

May 7, 2012

Russell Leroy Mason Russell Leroy Mason, age 89 of Upper Marlboro Maryland Russell Leroy Mason was born on October 17th, 1922 in Winchester, Va. He was the son of the late Mr. Ed and Mrs. Blanche Turner Mason and brother to the late John Mason. Russell was a self-taught accomplished musician skilled in playing numerous instruments. His first love was...

Mother Helen Juanita Walker

Mother Helen Juanita Walker

Apr 23, 2012

Helen Juanita Walker Helen Juanita Walker, of Winchester, VA, departed this life on Monday April 23rd, at the age of 95 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Juanita Walker was born February 23, 1917 in Capon Bridge, WV. She was the daughter of Harrison and Lavenia Mason Washington. Mother Walker united with the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob...

Jerome Mcneil Jackson

Jerome Mcneil Jackson

Apr 21, 2012

Jerome McNeil Jackson Jerome McNeil Jackson, 69, of Winchester, VA, entered into eternal rest Saturday April 21, 2012 at his home in Winchester, VA. Mr. Jackson was born August 23, 1942 in Millwood, VA, the son of the late Herman M. Jackson and Mary Dorey Jackson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a barber, a dental technician...

Sadie Frances Washington Williams

Sadie Frances Washington Williams

Apr 7, 2012

Sadie Frances Washington Williams Sadie Frances Washington Williams was the oldest of eight children born to the union of John L. Washington and Sadie A. Finley Washington on February 9, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia. She attended Douglas High School where she was an honor student and served as president of the Courtesy Club. After a brief courtship Sadie married Linwood...

Kim Sidney Christian

Kim Sidney Christian

Mar 22, 2012

Brother Kim Sidney Christian Brother Kim Sidney Christian, 54, of Winchester, VA, died Thursday March 22, 2012 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA. Kim was born December 19, 1957 in Winchester, VA., the son of late Richard W. Christian, Sr. and Lucy Peyton Christian. He was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob in...

Mary Louise Banks

Mary Louise Banks

Mar 22, 2012

Mary Louise Banks On Thursday, March 22, 2012, God opened the door to glory and called Mary Louise Banks home to begin her life of eternity with Him. Mary was born August 10, 1921 in Millwood, VA., to the late Mary Strange Banks and Boss Banks. She was the youngest of eight children. Mary was educated in the public school...

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr.

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr.

Mar 15, 2012

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr. Thomas E. Turner, Jr., 82, formerly of Upperville, VA., was called to eternal rest March 15, 2013 at a local nursing home in Winchester, VA. He was born March 29, 1930, the son of the late Thomas Eithell Turner, Sr. and Marie Hughes Turner. He was a United States Marine veteran. He leaves to cherish his...

Pamela "Fay" Twyman

Pamela "Fay" Twyman

Mar 11, 2012

Pamela "Fay" Twyman Pamela "Fay" Twyman began her journey on earth on March 23, 1947 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Henry Sherman Hughes and Mary Martha (Togans) Hughes. God called her into His presence on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from her home. "Fay" was a spirit-filled woman, who loved the Lord. She was a...

Gladys Martin Peyton

Gladys Martin Peyton

Mar 5, 2012

Gladys Martin Peyton Gladys Martin Peyton, 90, of Winchester, VA, entered in eternal rest Monday March 5, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Peyton was born September 29, 1921 in Winchester, VA., the daughter of late Albert F. Martin, Sr. and Blanche Long Martin. She was a member of St. Stephens C.M.E. Church. She served as President...

John Henry Laws, Jr.

John Henry Laws, Jr.

Mar 1, 2012

John Henry Laws, Jr. John Henry Laws, Jr., 69, of Winchester, VA, entered in eternal rest Thursday March 1, 2012 at Hill Top House in Winchester, VA. Mr. Laws was born November 17, 1942 in Boyce, VA., the son of late John Henry Laws, Sr. and Bertha Johnson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Allegheny Power...

Gladys T. Ball

Gladys T. Ball

Feb 17, 2012

Gladys T. Ball Gladys T. Ball, 97, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Friday February 17, 2012 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, VA. Mrs. Ball was born February 1, 1915 in Fisher, WV., the daughter of the late George Kane and Florence Cole Kane. She was a member and a Mother of St. Stephens C.M.E. Church in Winchester, VA....

Jerry Edwin Long

Jerry Edwin Long

Feb 9, 2012

Jerry Edwin Long Jerry E. Long, 56, of Winchester, VA, passed away February 9, 2012 at his home in Winchester, VA. He was born December 12, 1955 in Winchester, VA the son of the late Louis Long and Goldie Carter Long. Jerry loved jazz music, a good cigar, and kids. Surviving are six brothers, Dwayne O. Long, Jonathan Long, Stanley...

Ethel Wilds Wheeler

Ethel Wilds Wheeler

Feb 5, 2012

Ethel Wilds Wheeler Ethel Wilds Wheeler, 84, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Sunday February 5, 2012 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Wheeler was born October 8, 1927 in Hartsville, S.C., the daughter of the late Earley Wilds, Sr. and Ethel Pettigrew Wilds. She was a retired school teacher from the Winchester Public Schools. She was...

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr.

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr.

Jul 27, 2012

Arelee "Sonny" Richardson, Jr. Arelee Richardson, Jr., 65, of Winchester, VA, passed into eternal life Friday July 27, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Mr. Richardson was born October 20, 1946 in Winter Park, Florida the son of the late Arelee Richardson, Sr. and Alberta Walker Dozier. He graduated from Hungerford High School in 1964. At an early...

Donald Kevin Fairfax

Donald Kevin Fairfax

Jul 18, 2012

Donald Kevin Fairfax Donald K. Fairfax better known as "Dee", 53, of Berryville, VA., passed July 18, 2012 to be with the Lord at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born October 31, 1958 the son of Arthur Henry Fairfax of Hamilton, VA and the late Gladys Virginia Fairfax. Donald was residing in Berryville at the time of...

Nicky Miguel Richardson

Nicky Miguel Richardson

Jun 29, 2012

Nicky Miguel Richardson Nicky M. Richardson, 41, of Winchester, VA., died Friday June 29, 2012 at his home. Mr. Richardson was born June 29, 1971 in Washington DC the son of the late Ledell Isom and Barbara Richardson of Waldorf, MD. He was a member of the Living Faith Christian Center in Winchester, VA. He was married to Joy Shannon...

Bobbie Gene Cunningha

Bobbie Gene Cunningha

Jun 4, 2012

Bobbie G. Cunningham, 59, of Winchester, VA., died June 4, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Bobbie was born 12/28/1952 in Fort Mill, S.C. the son of Mary E. Pool of Winchester. VA. He graduated from Eastern ROTC Military Academy in Washington, D.C. He was a United States Army veteran. He also was a member of the...

Robert Allen "Bobby" Brooks

Robert Allen "Bobby" Brooks

May 23, 2012

Bro. Robert "Bobby" Brooks was born June 10, 1950 in Winchester, VA. He was the son of Pr. Elder Robert Wesley Brooks and Sr. Mother Dorothy Ann Brooks. Bobby worked at Rubbermaid for 25 years before retiring. Bobby could always be seen walking around his neighborhood; and always with a friendly hello when he passed others. Bobby always had a...

Michael Lee Robinson

Michael Lee Robinson

May 23, 2012

Michael Lee Robinson Michael lee Robinson, 59, departed this earthly world May 23, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Mike was born January 10, 1953 in Winchester, Virginia to the late Vivian Robinson and Thomas Stern. Mike is survived by his sisters, Dana Summers, Louise Robinson, Donna Robinson, Susan Summers and Christine Minifield-Ridgley; a brother Gordan Roberts; Two sons,...

Audra Johnson Honesty

Audra Johnson Honesty

May 19, 2012

Audra Johnson Honesty A beloved daughter, sister, grand and great grandmother, aunt, friend and teacher, Audra Johnson Honesty 87, went on to glory on May 19, 2012. Born on February 12, 1925, to John Edward and Havanna Johnson, of Front Royal, Va., Audra attended Manassas Industrial Regional High school, graduating in 1944. She went on to further her education at...

Russell Leroy Mason

Russell Leroy Mason

May 7, 2012

Russell Leroy Mason Russell Leroy Mason, age 89 of Upper Marlboro Maryland Russell Leroy Mason was born on October 17th, 1922 in Winchester, Va. He was the son of the late Mr. Ed and Mrs. Blanche Turner Mason and brother to the late John Mason. Russell was a self-taught accomplished musician skilled in playing numerous instruments. His first love was...

Mother Helen Juanita Walker

Mother Helen Juanita Walker

Apr 23, 2012

Helen Juanita Walker Helen Juanita Walker, of Winchester, VA, departed this life on Monday April 23rd, at the age of 95 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Juanita Walker was born February 23, 1917 in Capon Bridge, WV. She was the daughter of Harrison and Lavenia Mason Washington. Mother Walker united with the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob...

Jerome Mcneil Jackson

Jerome Mcneil Jackson

Apr 21, 2012

Jerome McNeil Jackson Jerome McNeil Jackson, 69, of Winchester, VA, entered into eternal rest Saturday April 21, 2012 at his home in Winchester, VA. Mr. Jackson was born August 23, 1942 in Millwood, VA, the son of the late Herman M. Jackson and Mary Dorey Jackson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a barber, a dental technician...

Sadie Frances Washington Williams

Sadie Frances Washington Williams

Apr 7, 2012

Sadie Frances Washington Williams Sadie Frances Washington Williams was the oldest of eight children born to the union of John L. Washington and Sadie A. Finley Washington on February 9, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia. She attended Douglas High School where she was an honor student and served as president of the Courtesy Club. After a brief courtship Sadie married Linwood...

Kim Sidney Christian

Kim Sidney Christian

Mar 22, 2012

Brother Kim Sidney Christian Brother Kim Sidney Christian, 54, of Winchester, VA, died Thursday March 22, 2012 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA. Kim was born December 19, 1957 in Winchester, VA., the son of late Richard W. Christian, Sr. and Lucy Peyton Christian. He was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob in...

Mary Louise Banks

Mary Louise Banks

Mar 22, 2012

Mary Louise Banks On Thursday, March 22, 2012, God opened the door to glory and called Mary Louise Banks home to begin her life of eternity with Him. Mary was born August 10, 1921 in Millwood, VA., to the late Mary Strange Banks and Boss Banks. She was the youngest of eight children. Mary was educated in the public school...

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr.

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr.

Mar 15, 2012

Thomas Eithell Turner, Jr. Thomas E. Turner, Jr., 82, formerly of Upperville, VA., was called to eternal rest March 15, 2013 at a local nursing home in Winchester, VA. He was born March 29, 1930, the son of the late Thomas Eithell Turner, Sr. and Marie Hughes Turner. He was a United States Marine veteran. He leaves to cherish his...

Pamela "Fay" Twyman

Pamela "Fay" Twyman

Mar 11, 2012

Pamela "Fay" Twyman Pamela "Fay" Twyman began her journey on earth on March 23, 1947 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Henry Sherman Hughes and Mary Martha (Togans) Hughes. God called her into His presence on Sunday, March 11, 2012 from her home. "Fay" was a spirit-filled woman, who loved the Lord. She was a...

Gladys Martin Peyton

Gladys Martin Peyton

Mar 5, 2012

Gladys Martin Peyton Gladys Martin Peyton, 90, of Winchester, VA, entered in eternal rest Monday March 5, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Peyton was born September 29, 1921 in Winchester, VA., the daughter of late Albert F. Martin, Sr. and Blanche Long Martin. She was a member of St. Stephens C.M.E. Church. She served as President...

John Henry Laws, Jr.

John Henry Laws, Jr.

Mar 1, 2012

John Henry Laws, Jr. John Henry Laws, Jr., 69, of Winchester, VA, entered in eternal rest Thursday March 1, 2012 at Hill Top House in Winchester, VA. Mr. Laws was born November 17, 1942 in Boyce, VA., the son of late John Henry Laws, Sr. and Bertha Johnson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Allegheny Power...

Gladys T. Ball

Gladys T. Ball

Feb 17, 2012

Gladys T. Ball Gladys T. Ball, 97, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Friday February 17, 2012 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, VA. Mrs. Ball was born February 1, 1915 in Fisher, WV., the daughter of the late George Kane and Florence Cole Kane. She was a member and a Mother of St. Stephens C.M.E. Church in Winchester, VA....

Jerry Edwin Long

Jerry Edwin Long

Feb 9, 2012

Jerry Edwin Long Jerry E. Long, 56, of Winchester, VA, passed away February 9, 2012 at his home in Winchester, VA. He was born December 12, 1955 in Winchester, VA the son of the late Louis Long and Goldie Carter Long. Jerry loved jazz music, a good cigar, and kids. Surviving are six brothers, Dwayne O. Long, Jonathan Long, Stanley...

Ethel Wilds Wheeler

Ethel Wilds Wheeler

Feb 5, 2012

Ethel Wilds Wheeler Ethel Wilds Wheeler, 84, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Sunday February 5, 2012 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Wheeler was born October 8, 1927 in Hartsville, S.C., the daughter of the late Earley Wilds, Sr. and Ethel Pettigrew Wilds. She was a retired school teacher from the Winchester Public Schools. She was...