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Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams

Feb 1, 2012

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams Iola Jacquelyn Williams, 70, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Jackie was born September 3, 1941 in Front Royal, Virginia, VA, the daughter of the late Howard Waymond Banks and Alberta Townley Banks. She attended elementary school in Front Royal, VA, and studied cosmetology at...

Mary Louise Williams Buckner

Mary Louise Williams Buckner

Jan 11, 2012

Mary Louise Williams Buckner Mary Louise Williams Buckner, 84, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest at her home on January 11, 2012. Mrs. Buckner was born June 18, 1927 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Williams, Sr. and Martha Jane Spence Williams. She was a graduate of Douglas School in Winchester, VA and Apex Beauty College...

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter

Jan 9, 2012

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter Richard L. Carter, 57, of Inwood, WV, lost his battle to pancreatic cancer and went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2012 at his home. He was born May 10, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Landon Ambers of Winchester, VA and the late Joyce Carter Ambers. He was a member of...

Rev. Earl King

Rev. Earl King

Jan 8, 2012

Rev. Earl King, 87, of Reston VA passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born May 10, 1924 in Fauquier County, VA, the son of the late Isaac Lee Thomas (Soney) King and Addie Lillian Timbers. He was one of seventeen children. He was married to Adele Campbell who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his...

Florence Mae Stewart

Florence Mae Stewart

Dec 28, 2011

FLORENCE MAE (Johnson) STEWART departed this life at the Winchester Memorial Hospital in Winchester, Virginia, after a long illness, at the age of 82. She resided in Winchester, Virginia with the love of her life – her husband, Osborne Stewart, whom she married 29 years ago. Florence was born in Washington, DC on August 28, 1929 to the late Bessie...

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr

Nov 30, 2011

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr William Dotson Carr, 77, of Ransom, WV, passed away November 30, 2011 at his home. He was born May 9, 1934 in Charles Town, WV, the son of the late Thomas Carley Carr and Helen Gaskins Carr. He was a member of the Savannah Praise Worship Center and Healing Center in Ransom, WV. He also was...

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown

Nov 28, 2011

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown Helious C. Brown, 64, of Greenville, S.C., passed away Monday November 28, 2011 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, S.C. He was born February 5, 1947 Clearbrook, Virginia, the son of the late George Henry Brown and Ada Marie Brown. He was a United Sates Air force Veteran. He was married to Darlene Johnson Brown of...

Jonathan Anchor Butler

Jonathan Anchor Butler

Nov 21, 2011

Jonathan Anchor Butler Jonathan A. Butler, 39, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away November 21, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born December 10, 1971 in Winchester, VA, the son of Blanche Marie Butler. He leaves to cherish memory with his companion, Tara Fellers of Martinsburg, WV; three sons, Cameron Butler of Cumberland, MD, Jackson Butler of...

Murriel Franklin Bethea

Murriel Franklin Bethea

Nov 11, 2011

Murriel Franklin Bethea Murriel Franklin Bethea, 69, of Winchester, VA, passed away on November 11, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Dillon County South Carolina, the son of the late Pearly Mae Anthony. He was married to Shirley Goliday Bethea of Winchester, VA for 17 years. He leaves to cherish...

James Edward "Jimmy' Cook,Sr.

James Edward "Jimmy' Cook,Sr.

Nov 9, 2011

James Edward "Jimmy" Cook, Sr. James Edward Cook, Sr., 66, of Charles Town, WV, better known as "Jimmy" by his family and friend, passed away on November 9, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Brucetown, VA, the youngest son of the late Joseph Cook and Blanche Carter Cook. He was...

Alice Louise Paige

Alice Louise Paige

Nov 8, 2011

Alice Louise Paige Alice L. Paige passed Tuesday November 8th 2011 at her home in Berryville, VA. She was born April 12th 1934 in Berryville, VA the daughter of the late Randall Paige and Marie Jackson Paige. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and the Josephine Improvement Association. Alice worked and retired from Berryville Graphic for 40 years....

Deacon Johnson Angus Turner, Jr.

Deacon Johnson Angus Turner, Jr.

Nov 7, 2011

Deacon Johnson A. Turner, Jr. Deacon Johnson A. Turner, Jr. of Berryville, VA., went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 7, 2011. He was born January 31, 1938 in Rockbridge County, VA, the beloved son of the late Johnson A. Turner, Sr. and Martha Anderson Turner of Glasgow, VA. He was educated in the Rockbridge County school system...

Katie M. Gaskins

Katie M. Gaskins

Nov 5, 2011

Katie M. Gaskins Katie M. Gaskins of Winchester, VA., slipped quietly into eternal rest with the Lord on November 5th, 2011 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, Virginia. Her life began 91 years ago on June 19, 1920 in Berryville, Virginia to the late Harry Joseph Moss and Kate Robinson Moss. Ms. Katie was a fun, loving, cheerful and...

James Dearmont Dodson

James Dearmont Dodson

Nov 5, 2011

James Dearmont Dodson James D. Dodson, 64, of Winchester, VA., passed away on November 5, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Willie Love Dodson and Emily Susie Nicholson Dodson. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. His care giver was his...

Romain Virginia Jackson

Romain Virginia Jackson

Sep 16, 2011

Romain Virginia Jackson Romain Virginia Jackson, 91, of Winchester, VA., passed away September 16, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Rose Hill in Berryville, VA. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia. She was born October 31, 1919 in Strasburg, VA, the daughter of the late Frederick Douglas Smith and Beatrice Avery. She was married to Chester...

Linda Lee Morris

Linda Lee Morris

Sep 10, 2011

Linda Lee Morris Linda Morris of Winchester Virginia born on July 26, 1947 to Ken and Betty Best died on Sept 10th due to a prolonged illness. Linda had 2 marriages, the first to Ron Smith to whom she had 2 children with, Jackie Orr and Gregory Smith. She later married Luther Morris and they would have celebrated their 25th...

Virginia Flo Ortley

Virginia Flo Ortley

Sep 10, 2011

Virginia Flo Ortley Virginia Flo Ortley, 69, of Bluemont, VA., passed away September 13, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. She was born January 6, 1942 in Barbar County, WV, the daughter of the late Isaac S. Poling and Bertha Katheryn Ryan. She was married to Wesley Edean Ortley of Bluemont, VA. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Julia "Judy" May Grimes

Julia "Judy" May Grimes

Aug 30, 2011

Julia "Judy" May Grimes Julia May Grimes, 69 of Winchester died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her home in Winchester, Virginia. Judy was born October 12, 1941 in Winchester, Virginia the daughter of the late Thomas B. Grimes and Daisy Burns Grimes. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia where she served on the Missionary...

Gary Zion Key

Gary Zion Key

Aug 20, 2011

Gary Zion Key Gary Zion Key, 4 of Winchester died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Blue Ridge Hospice care unit after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born February 10, 2007 to Nikco Turner in Opacola, Florida. He will be greatly missed by his loving parents Barbara and Tony Beckford of Winchester, VA; a sister, Brittnay Turner; and...

Alice Baltimore Smith

Alice Baltimore Smith

Aug 4, 2011

Alice Baltimore Smith Alice Baltimore Smith, 78, of Frederick, MD, went home to glory on Thursday August 4, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was born October 7, 1932 in Linden, VA, the daughter of the late Thomas Baltimore and Sarah Rector Baltimore. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Linden, VA and First...

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams

Feb 1, 2012

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams Iola Jacquelyn Williams, 70, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Jackie was born September 3, 1941 in Front Royal, Virginia, VA, the daughter of the late Howard Waymond Banks and Alberta Townley Banks. She attended elementary school in Front Royal, VA, and studied cosmetology at...

Mary Louise Williams Buckner

Mary Louise Williams Buckner

Jan 11, 2012

Mary Louise Williams Buckner Mary Louise Williams Buckner, 84, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest at her home on January 11, 2012. Mrs. Buckner was born June 18, 1927 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Williams, Sr. and Martha Jane Spence Williams. She was a graduate of Douglas School in Winchester, VA and Apex Beauty College...

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter

Jan 9, 2012

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter Richard L. Carter, 57, of Inwood, WV, lost his battle to pancreatic cancer and went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2012 at his home. He was born May 10, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Landon Ambers of Winchester, VA and the late Joyce Carter Ambers. He was a member of...

Rev. Earl King

Rev. Earl King

Jan 8, 2012

Rev. Earl King, 87, of Reston VA passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born May 10, 1924 in Fauquier County, VA, the son of the late Isaac Lee Thomas (Soney) King and Addie Lillian Timbers. He was one of seventeen children. He was married to Adele Campbell who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his...

Florence Mae Stewart

Florence Mae Stewart

Dec 28, 2011

FLORENCE MAE (Johnson) STEWART departed this life at the Winchester Memorial Hospital in Winchester, Virginia, after a long illness, at the age of 82. She resided in Winchester, Virginia with the love of her life – her husband, Osborne Stewart, whom she married 29 years ago. Florence was born in Washington, DC on August 28, 1929 to the late Bessie...

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr

Nov 30, 2011

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr William Dotson Carr, 77, of Ransom, WV, passed away November 30, 2011 at his home. He was born May 9, 1934 in Charles Town, WV, the son of the late Thomas Carley Carr and Helen Gaskins Carr. He was a member of the Savannah Praise Worship Center and Healing Center in Ransom, WV. He also was...

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown

Nov 28, 2011

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown Helious C. Brown, 64, of Greenville, S.C., passed away Monday November 28, 2011 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, S.C. He was born February 5, 1947 Clearbrook, Virginia, the son of the late George Henry Brown and Ada Marie Brown. He was a United Sates Air force Veteran. He was married to Darlene Johnson Brown of...

Jonathan Anchor Butler

Jonathan Anchor Butler

Nov 21, 2011

Jonathan Anchor Butler Jonathan A. Butler, 39, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away November 21, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born December 10, 1971 in Winchester, VA, the son of Blanche Marie Butler. He leaves to cherish memory with his companion, Tara Fellers of Martinsburg, WV; three sons, Cameron Butler of Cumberland, MD, Jackson Butler of...

Murriel Franklin Bethea

Murriel Franklin Bethea

Nov 11, 2011

Murriel Franklin Bethea Murriel Franklin Bethea, 69, of Winchester, VA, passed away on November 11, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Dillon County South Carolina, the son of the late Pearly Mae Anthony. He was married to Shirley Goliday Bethea of Winchester, VA for 17 years. He leaves to cherish...

James Edward "Jimmy' Cook,Sr.

James Edward "Jimmy' Cook,Sr.

Nov 9, 2011

James Edward "Jimmy" Cook, Sr. James Edward Cook, Sr., 66, of Charles Town, WV, better known as "Jimmy" by his family and friend, passed away on November 9, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Brucetown, VA, the youngest son of the late Joseph Cook and Blanche Carter Cook. He was...

Alice Louise Paige

Alice Louise Paige

Nov 8, 2011

Alice Louise Paige Alice L. Paige passed Tuesday November 8th 2011 at her home in Berryville, VA. She was born April 12th 1934 in Berryville, VA the daughter of the late Randall Paige and Marie Jackson Paige. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and the Josephine Improvement Association. Alice worked and retired from Berryville Graphic for 40 years....

Deacon Johnson Angus Turner, Jr.

Deacon Johnson Angus Turner, Jr.

Nov 7, 2011

Deacon Johnson A. Turner, Jr. Deacon Johnson A. Turner, Jr. of Berryville, VA., went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 7, 2011. He was born January 31, 1938 in Rockbridge County, VA, the beloved son of the late Johnson A. Turner, Sr. and Martha Anderson Turner of Glasgow, VA. He was educated in the Rockbridge County school system...

Katie M. Gaskins

Katie M. Gaskins

Nov 5, 2011

Katie M. Gaskins Katie M. Gaskins of Winchester, VA., slipped quietly into eternal rest with the Lord on November 5th, 2011 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, Virginia. Her life began 91 years ago on June 19, 1920 in Berryville, Virginia to the late Harry Joseph Moss and Kate Robinson Moss. Ms. Katie was a fun, loving, cheerful and...

James Dearmont Dodson

James Dearmont Dodson

Nov 5, 2011

James Dearmont Dodson James D. Dodson, 64, of Winchester, VA., passed away on November 5, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Willie Love Dodson and Emily Susie Nicholson Dodson. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. His care giver was his...

Romain Virginia Jackson

Romain Virginia Jackson

Sep 16, 2011

Romain Virginia Jackson Romain Virginia Jackson, 91, of Winchester, VA., passed away September 16, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Rose Hill in Berryville, VA. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia. She was born October 31, 1919 in Strasburg, VA, the daughter of the late Frederick Douglas Smith and Beatrice Avery. She was married to Chester...

Linda Lee Morris

Linda Lee Morris

Sep 10, 2011

Linda Lee Morris Linda Morris of Winchester Virginia born on July 26, 1947 to Ken and Betty Best died on Sept 10th due to a prolonged illness. Linda had 2 marriages, the first to Ron Smith to whom she had 2 children with, Jackie Orr and Gregory Smith. She later married Luther Morris and they would have celebrated their 25th...

Virginia Flo Ortley

Virginia Flo Ortley

Sep 10, 2011

Virginia Flo Ortley Virginia Flo Ortley, 69, of Bluemont, VA., passed away September 13, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. She was born January 6, 1942 in Barbar County, WV, the daughter of the late Isaac S. Poling and Bertha Katheryn Ryan. She was married to Wesley Edean Ortley of Bluemont, VA. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Julia "Judy" May Grimes

Julia "Judy" May Grimes

Aug 30, 2011

Julia "Judy" May Grimes Julia May Grimes, 69 of Winchester died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her home in Winchester, Virginia. Judy was born October 12, 1941 in Winchester, Virginia the daughter of the late Thomas B. Grimes and Daisy Burns Grimes. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia where she served on the Missionary...

Gary Zion Key

Gary Zion Key

Aug 20, 2011

Gary Zion Key Gary Zion Key, 4 of Winchester died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Blue Ridge Hospice care unit after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born February 10, 2007 to Nikco Turner in Opacola, Florida. He will be greatly missed by his loving parents Barbara and Tony Beckford of Winchester, VA; a sister, Brittnay Turner; and...

Alice Baltimore Smith

Alice Baltimore Smith

Aug 4, 2011

Alice Baltimore Smith Alice Baltimore Smith, 78, of Frederick, MD, went home to glory on Thursday August 4, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was born October 7, 1932 in Linden, VA, the daughter of the late Thomas Baltimore and Sarah Rector Baltimore. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Linden, VA and First...

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams

Feb 1, 2012

Iola "Jackie" Banks Williams Iola Jacquelyn Williams, 70, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Jackie was born September 3, 1941 in Front Royal, Virginia, VA, the daughter of the late Howard Waymond Banks and Alberta Townley Banks. She attended elementary school in Front Royal, VA, and studied cosmetology at...

Mary Louise Williams Buckner

Mary Louise Williams Buckner

Jan 11, 2012

Mary Louise Williams Buckner Mary Louise Williams Buckner, 84, of Winchester, VA, entered eternal rest at her home on January 11, 2012. Mrs. Buckner was born June 18, 1927 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Williams, Sr. and Martha Jane Spence Williams. She was a graduate of Douglas School in Winchester, VA and Apex Beauty College...

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter

Jan 9, 2012

Richard L. "Ricky" Carter Richard L. Carter, 57, of Inwood, WV, lost his battle to pancreatic cancer and went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2012 at his home. He was born May 10, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Landon Ambers of Winchester, VA and the late Joyce Carter Ambers. He was a member of...

Rev. Earl King

Rev. Earl King

Jan 8, 2012

Rev. Earl King, 87, of Reston VA passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born May 10, 1924 in Fauquier County, VA, the son of the late Isaac Lee Thomas (Soney) King and Addie Lillian Timbers. He was one of seventeen children. He was married to Adele Campbell who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his...

Florence Mae Stewart

Florence Mae Stewart

Dec 28, 2011

FLORENCE MAE (Johnson) STEWART departed this life at the Winchester Memorial Hospital in Winchester, Virginia, after a long illness, at the age of 82. She resided in Winchester, Virginia with the love of her life – her husband, Osborne Stewart, whom she married 29 years ago. Florence was born in Washington, DC on August 28, 1929 to the late Bessie...

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr

Nov 30, 2011

William Dotson "Rooster" Carr William Dotson Carr, 77, of Ransom, WV, passed away November 30, 2011 at his home. He was born May 9, 1934 in Charles Town, WV, the son of the late Thomas Carley Carr and Helen Gaskins Carr. He was a member of the Savannah Praise Worship Center and Healing Center in Ransom, WV. He also was...

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown

Nov 28, 2011

Helious Christopher "Doc" Brown Helious C. Brown, 64, of Greenville, S.C., passed away Monday November 28, 2011 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, S.C. He was born February 5, 1947 Clearbrook, Virginia, the son of the late George Henry Brown and Ada Marie Brown. He was a United Sates Air force Veteran. He was married to Darlene Johnson Brown of...

Jonathan Anchor Butler

Jonathan Anchor Butler

Nov 21, 2011

Jonathan Anchor Butler Jonathan A. Butler, 39, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away November 21, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born December 10, 1971 in Winchester, VA, the son of Blanche Marie Butler. He leaves to cherish memory with his companion, Tara Fellers of Martinsburg, WV; three sons, Cameron Butler of Cumberland, MD, Jackson Butler of...

Murriel Franklin Bethea

Murriel Franklin Bethea

Nov 11, 2011

Murriel Franklin Bethea Murriel Franklin Bethea, 69, of Winchester, VA, passed away on November 11, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Dillon County South Carolina, the son of the late Pearly Mae Anthony. He was married to Shirley Goliday Bethea of Winchester, VA for 17 years. He leaves to cherish...

James Edward "Jimmy' Cook,Sr.

James Edward "Jimmy' Cook,Sr.

Nov 9, 2011

James Edward "Jimmy" Cook, Sr. James Edward Cook, Sr., 66, of Charles Town, WV, better known as "Jimmy" by his family and friend, passed away on November 9, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Brucetown, VA, the youngest son of the late Joseph Cook and Blanche Carter Cook. He was...

Alice Louise Paige

Alice Louise Paige

Nov 8, 2011

Alice Louise Paige Alice L. Paige passed Tuesday November 8th 2011 at her home in Berryville, VA. She was born April 12th 1934 in Berryville, VA the daughter of the late Randall Paige and Marie Jackson Paige. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and the Josephine Improvement Association. Alice worked and retired from Berryville Graphic for 40 years....

Deacon Johnson Angus Turner, Jr.

Deacon Johnson Angus Turner, Jr.

Nov 7, 2011

Deacon Johnson A. Turner, Jr. Deacon Johnson A. Turner, Jr. of Berryville, VA., went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 7, 2011. He was born January 31, 1938 in Rockbridge County, VA, the beloved son of the late Johnson A. Turner, Sr. and Martha Anderson Turner of Glasgow, VA. He was educated in the Rockbridge County school system...

Katie M. Gaskins

Katie M. Gaskins

Nov 5, 2011

Katie M. Gaskins Katie M. Gaskins of Winchester, VA., slipped quietly into eternal rest with the Lord on November 5th, 2011 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, Virginia. Her life began 91 years ago on June 19, 1920 in Berryville, Virginia to the late Harry Joseph Moss and Kate Robinson Moss. Ms. Katie was a fun, loving, cheerful and...

James Dearmont Dodson

James Dearmont Dodson

Nov 5, 2011

James Dearmont Dodson James D. Dodson, 64, of Winchester, VA., passed away on November 5, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Willie Love Dodson and Emily Susie Nicholson Dodson. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. His care giver was his...

Romain Virginia Jackson

Romain Virginia Jackson

Sep 16, 2011

Romain Virginia Jackson Romain Virginia Jackson, 91, of Winchester, VA., passed away September 16, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Rose Hill in Berryville, VA. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia. She was born October 31, 1919 in Strasburg, VA, the daughter of the late Frederick Douglas Smith and Beatrice Avery. She was married to Chester...

Linda Lee Morris

Linda Lee Morris

Sep 10, 2011

Linda Lee Morris Linda Morris of Winchester Virginia born on July 26, 1947 to Ken and Betty Best died on Sept 10th due to a prolonged illness. Linda had 2 marriages, the first to Ron Smith to whom she had 2 children with, Jackie Orr and Gregory Smith. She later married Luther Morris and they would have celebrated their 25th...

Virginia Flo Ortley

Virginia Flo Ortley

Sep 10, 2011

Virginia Flo Ortley Virginia Flo Ortley, 69, of Bluemont, VA., passed away September 13, 2011 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. She was born January 6, 1942 in Barbar County, WV, the daughter of the late Isaac S. Poling and Bertha Katheryn Ryan. She was married to Wesley Edean Ortley of Bluemont, VA. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Julia "Judy" May Grimes

Julia "Judy" May Grimes

Aug 30, 2011

Julia "Judy" May Grimes Julia May Grimes, 69 of Winchester died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her home in Winchester, Virginia. Judy was born October 12, 1941 in Winchester, Virginia the daughter of the late Thomas B. Grimes and Daisy Burns Grimes. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester, Virginia where she served on the Missionary...

Gary Zion Key

Gary Zion Key

Aug 20, 2011

Gary Zion Key Gary Zion Key, 4 of Winchester died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Blue Ridge Hospice care unit after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born February 10, 2007 to Nikco Turner in Opacola, Florida. He will be greatly missed by his loving parents Barbara and Tony Beckford of Winchester, VA; a sister, Brittnay Turner; and...

Alice Baltimore Smith

Alice Baltimore Smith

Aug 4, 2011

Alice Baltimore Smith Alice Baltimore Smith, 78, of Frederick, MD, went home to glory on Thursday August 4, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was born October 7, 1932 in Linden, VA, the daughter of the late Thomas Baltimore and Sarah Rector Baltimore. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Linden, VA and First...