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Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

Richard Lewis Dole

Richard Lewis Dole

Jul 13, 2023

Richard Lewis Dole

Richard Lewis Dole, 66, of Winchester, VA., passed away with family by his side, on July 13, 2023,  at his home.

Richard was born on May 11, 1957, in Smyth County, VA.  He resided on the family farm...

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

Jul 9, 2023

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

"On Sunday, July 9th, 2023, Marvin "Tank" Griffin passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was 60 years young.

Marvin was born on November 19, 1962, to parents, Mr. Frank Griffin (preceded in death) and Mrs....

Floyd Wardell Strother

Floyd Wardell Strother

Jul 5, 2023

Floyd Wardell Strother

Floyd Wardell Strother, 69 of 409 Beechcroft Road, Winchester, VA. passed from labor to his reward on July 5, 2023. He was born September 26,1953, the son of the late Carl and Nellie Lavender Strother.

He was employed...

Angelina Patina Davenport

Angelina Patina Davenport

Jun 30, 2023

Angelina Patina Davenport

Angelina Patina Davenport was one of 6 beautiful ladies to the late Betty Jean Davenport and Frank William Corum. Her earthly pilgrimage began in Aldie, VA., July 16, 1981, and she was called home June 30, 2023, at the age...

Whitney Lee Brown

Whitney Lee Brown

Jun 21, 2023

Whitney Lee Brown

Whitney Lee Brown, 35, of Winchester, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born July 22,1987 to Sheila Brown of Martinsburg, WV.

Whitney loved her two beautiful children, singing, shopping, and spending time...

Richard Lawrence Fenton

Richard Lawrence Fenton

Jun 19, 2023

RICHARD LAWRENCE FENTON

Richard Fenton was born in Concord, New Hampshire on June 28, 1946. While walking a dog, he died suddenly in Winchester, Virginia, on June 19, 2023, just days before his 78 th birthday.

Richard left New Hampshire for New York as a young man....

Raymond Russell Wood

Raymond Russell Wood

May 24, 2023

Raymond Russell Wood

Raymond Russell Wood,76, of Winchester, VA., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center in Winchester, Va.

He was born May 15, 1947, in Clarke County, VA.,...

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

May 3, 2023

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

Reverend Clarence Ernest Acklin was born December 4, 1942, to the late Vivian Louise Wooten and Johnell Christopher Acklin in Richard City, Tennessee. He was the fourth of nine brothers and sisters, and he was the favorite of his fraternal grandmother, Mary...

Betty Ann Dokes Smith

Betty Ann Dokes Smith

Apr 11, 2023

Betty Ann Smith, 68, of Stephens City, VA., passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023, at her home.

Betty was born March 9, 1955, in Winchester, VA., the daughter of the late Joseph Cook and Bessie E. Dokes.

She was a lifelong member of the John Wesley Community Christian Church in Clearbrook, VA. She was...

Royley "Mr. Brown" Alexander Malcolm

Royley "Mr. Brown" Alexander Malcolm

Apr 2, 2023

Royley Alexander Malcolm

Royley Alexander Malcolm, 92, of Winchester, VA., died Sunday April 2, 2023, at his home in Winchester, VA.

Royley A. Malcolm was born September 14, 1930, in Jamacia, West Indies the son of the late Samuel Malcolm and Doris Dawkins. In 1975, Royley moved to Winter Haven,...

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Mar 6, 2023

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Barrynell Williams, "Fish" as he was affectionately called by close family, was the third child of Lionel and Mildred White Williams. He was born July 31,1952 in New Orleans, LA and raised from the age of two by his angel of a "Grandmother" Dorothy C. Williams in Belle Rose, LA. That household...

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

Feb 3, 2023

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

August 4, 1948 - February 3, 2023

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright Jr, (74) first born son of Charles Waddell and Dorothy Shields Cartwright of Petersburg, VA, passed away at high noon on Friday, February 3rd, 2023.

With the heart of a dreaming cowboy, nothing...

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

Jan 16, 2023

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

› October 8, 1933 ~ January 16, 2023 š

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook, 89, of Clearbrook, Virginia, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Elizabeth was born October 8, 1933, as the only child of Edward Franklin Kreamer Jr. and Hazella Nickens. She was...

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson,Jr.

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson,Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson, Jr.

Nimrod Alfonso Jackson, Jr. gained eternal rest on the morning of Friday January 13th, 2023. Nimrod was born on,

April 7, 1943, in Winchester, VA and was the eldest son to the late Sergeant First Class Nimrod Jackson Sr. of Campbellsville, KY

(formerly,...

Derrick Wendell Brooks

Derrick Wendell Brooks

Dec 24, 2022

Derrick "Breeze" Wendell Brooks

Derrick W. Brooks, 68, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday December 24, 2022, at the Winchester medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born august 11, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia to Jean Brooks Walker and the late John "Money" Ash

Two daughters, Natasha Brooks-Pitts of Charlestown, WV., and Derrisha Lewis...

Brenda Elaine Curry

Brenda Elaine Curry

Dec 12, 2022

Brenda Elaine Curry

On Monday, December 12, 2022, Brenda Elaine Curry devoted wife, sister and auntie, passed away.   Brenda was born on March 8, 1954, to the late Julian and Olive Brown in Clearbrook, Virginia.  She graduated from John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia.  She worked at Capitol Records and Berryville Graphics for many...

Dorothy Mae Dokes Brown

Dorothy Mae Dokes Brown

Nov 19, 2022

Dorothy Dokes Brown

Dorothy Dokes Brown, 75, affectionately known as "Toogie" was born in Clearbrook, VA on April 28, 1947, to the late Boaz Green and Carrie Dokes. Dorothy finished her earthly journey on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Ralph Brown...

Ronald Lloyd Brown, Sr.

Ronald Lloyd Brown, Sr.

Nov 18, 2022

RONALD LLOYD "RONNIE" "NEWT" BROWN

February 25, 1956 – November 18, 2022

Ronald Lloyd "Ronnie" "Noot" Brown, 66, of Martinsburg, WV formerly of Winchester, VA, gained his wings November 18, 2022, at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, WV after a hard fought and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born February 25, 1956,...

Emma Jane Harris

Emma Jane Harris

Nov 17, 2022

Emma Jane "dee dee" Harris

Emma Jane Harris "dee dee" of Winchester, VA. passed away on November 17, 2022, at her home. She was born October 8, 1968, in Winchester, VA., the daughter of the late Charles Lockley and Nannie Harris.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Latricka Harris and three...

Marino Ronano De Medici

Marino Ronano De Medici

Nov 15, 2022

Marino Romano de Medici

Marino de Medici, 89, of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15 after a short illness. Born in Rome, Italy on May 16, 1933, he had a distinguished career as a journalist and foreign correspondent beginning at Il Messaggero in Rome in XX. He came to the...

Richard Lewis Dole

Richard Lewis Dole

Jul 13, 2023

Richard Lewis Dole

Richard Lewis Dole, 66, of Winchester, VA., passed away with family by his side, on July 13, 2023,  at his home.

Richard was born on May 11, 1957, in Smyth County, VA.  He resided on the family farm...

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

Jul 9, 2023

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

"On Sunday, July 9th, 2023, Marvin "Tank" Griffin passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was 60 years young.

Marvin was born on November 19, 1962, to parents, Mr. Frank Griffin (preceded in death) and Mrs....

Floyd Wardell Strother

Floyd Wardell Strother

Jul 5, 2023

Floyd Wardell Strother

Floyd Wardell Strother, 69 of 409 Beechcroft Road, Winchester, VA. passed from labor to his reward on July 5, 2023. He was born September 26,1953, the son of the late Carl and Nellie Lavender Strother.

He was employed...

Angelina Patina Davenport

Angelina Patina Davenport

Jun 30, 2023

Angelina Patina Davenport

Angelina Patina Davenport was one of 6 beautiful ladies to the late Betty Jean Davenport and Frank William Corum. Her earthly pilgrimage began in Aldie, VA., July 16, 1981, and she was called home June 30, 2023, at the age...

Whitney Lee Brown

Whitney Lee Brown

Jun 21, 2023

Whitney Lee Brown

Whitney Lee Brown, 35, of Winchester, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born July 22,1987 to Sheila Brown of Martinsburg, WV.

Whitney loved her two beautiful children, singing, shopping, and spending time...

Richard Lawrence Fenton

Richard Lawrence Fenton

Jun 19, 2023

RICHARD LAWRENCE FENTON

Richard Fenton was born in Concord, New Hampshire on June 28, 1946. While walking a dog, he died suddenly in Winchester, Virginia, on June 19, 2023, just days before his 78 th birthday.

Richard left New Hampshire for New York as a young man....

Raymond Russell Wood

Raymond Russell Wood

May 24, 2023

Raymond Russell Wood

Raymond Russell Wood,76, of Winchester, VA., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center in Winchester, Va.

He was born May 15, 1947, in Clarke County, VA.,...

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

May 3, 2023

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

Reverend Clarence Ernest Acklin was born December 4, 1942, to the late Vivian Louise Wooten and Johnell Christopher Acklin in Richard City, Tennessee. He was the fourth of nine brothers and sisters, and he was the favorite of his fraternal grandmother, Mary...

Betty Ann Dokes Smith

Betty Ann Dokes Smith

Apr 11, 2023

Betty Ann Smith, 68, of Stephens City, VA., passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023, at her home.

Betty was born March 9, 1955, in Winchester, VA., the daughter of the late Joseph Cook and Bessie E. Dokes.

She was a lifelong member of the John Wesley Community Christian Church in Clearbrook, VA. She was...

Royley "Mr. Brown" Alexander Malcolm

Royley "Mr. Brown" Alexander Malcolm

Apr 2, 2023

Royley Alexander Malcolm

Royley Alexander Malcolm, 92, of Winchester, VA., died Sunday April 2, 2023, at his home in Winchester, VA.

Royley A. Malcolm was born September 14, 1930, in Jamacia, West Indies the son of the late Samuel Malcolm and Doris Dawkins. In 1975, Royley moved to Winter Haven,...

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Mar 6, 2023

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Barrynell Williams, "Fish" as he was affectionately called by close family, was the third child of Lionel and Mildred White Williams. He was born July 31,1952 in New Orleans, LA and raised from the age of two by his angel of a "Grandmother" Dorothy C. Williams in Belle Rose, LA. That household...

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

Feb 3, 2023

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

August 4, 1948 - February 3, 2023

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright Jr, (74) first born son of Charles Waddell and Dorothy Shields Cartwright of Petersburg, VA, passed away at high noon on Friday, February 3rd, 2023.

With the heart of a dreaming cowboy, nothing...

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

Jan 16, 2023

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

› October 8, 1933 ~ January 16, 2023 š

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook, 89, of Clearbrook, Virginia, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Elizabeth was born October 8, 1933, as the only child of Edward Franklin Kreamer Jr. and Hazella Nickens. She was...

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson,Jr.

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson,Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson, Jr.

Nimrod Alfonso Jackson, Jr. gained eternal rest on the morning of Friday January 13th, 2023. Nimrod was born on,

April 7, 1943, in Winchester, VA and was the eldest son to the late Sergeant First Class Nimrod Jackson Sr. of Campbellsville, KY

(formerly,...

Derrick Wendell Brooks

Derrick Wendell Brooks

Dec 24, 2022

Derrick "Breeze" Wendell Brooks

Derrick W. Brooks, 68, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday December 24, 2022, at the Winchester medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born august 11, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia to Jean Brooks Walker and the late John "Money" Ash

Two daughters, Natasha Brooks-Pitts of Charlestown, WV., and Derrisha Lewis...

Brenda Elaine Curry

Brenda Elaine Curry

Dec 12, 2022

Brenda Elaine Curry

On Monday, December 12, 2022, Brenda Elaine Curry devoted wife, sister and auntie, passed away.   Brenda was born on March 8, 1954, to the late Julian and Olive Brown in Clearbrook, Virginia.  She graduated from John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia.  She worked at Capitol Records and Berryville Graphics for many...

Dorothy Mae Dokes Brown

Dorothy Mae Dokes Brown

Nov 19, 2022

Dorothy Dokes Brown

Dorothy Dokes Brown, 75, affectionately known as "Toogie" was born in Clearbrook, VA on April 28, 1947, to the late Boaz Green and Carrie Dokes. Dorothy finished her earthly journey on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Ralph Brown...

Ronald Lloyd Brown, Sr.

Ronald Lloyd Brown, Sr.

Nov 18, 2022

RONALD LLOYD "RONNIE" "NEWT" BROWN

February 25, 1956 – November 18, 2022

Ronald Lloyd "Ronnie" "Noot" Brown, 66, of Martinsburg, WV formerly of Winchester, VA, gained his wings November 18, 2022, at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, WV after a hard fought and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born February 25, 1956,...

Emma Jane Harris

Emma Jane Harris

Nov 17, 2022

Emma Jane "dee dee" Harris

Emma Jane Harris "dee dee" of Winchester, VA. passed away on November 17, 2022, at her home. She was born October 8, 1968, in Winchester, VA., the daughter of the late Charles Lockley and Nannie Harris.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Latricka Harris and three...

Marino Ronano De Medici

Marino Ronano De Medici

Nov 15, 2022

Marino Romano de Medici

Marino de Medici, 89, of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15 after a short illness. Born in Rome, Italy on May 16, 1933, he had a distinguished career as a journalist and foreign correspondent beginning at Il Messaggero in Rome in XX. He came to the...

Richard Lewis Dole

Richard Lewis Dole

Jul 13, 2023

Richard Lewis Dole

Richard Lewis Dole, 66, of Winchester, VA., passed away with family by his side, on July 13, 2023,  at his home.

Richard was born on May 11, 1957, in Smyth County, VA.  He resided on the family farm...

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

Jul 9, 2023

Marvin "Tank" Griffin

"On Sunday, July 9th, 2023, Marvin "Tank" Griffin passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was 60 years young.

Marvin was born on November 19, 1962, to parents, Mr. Frank Griffin (preceded in death) and Mrs....

Floyd Wardell Strother

Floyd Wardell Strother

Jul 5, 2023

Floyd Wardell Strother

Floyd Wardell Strother, 69 of 409 Beechcroft Road, Winchester, VA. passed from labor to his reward on July 5, 2023. He was born September 26,1953, the son of the late Carl and Nellie Lavender Strother.

He was employed...

Angelina Patina Davenport

Angelina Patina Davenport

Jun 30, 2023

Angelina Patina Davenport

Angelina Patina Davenport was one of 6 beautiful ladies to the late Betty Jean Davenport and Frank William Corum. Her earthly pilgrimage began in Aldie, VA., July 16, 1981, and she was called home June 30, 2023, at the age...

Whitney Lee Brown

Whitney Lee Brown

Jun 21, 2023

Whitney Lee Brown

Whitney Lee Brown, 35, of Winchester, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born July 22,1987 to Sheila Brown of Martinsburg, WV.

Whitney loved her two beautiful children, singing, shopping, and spending time...

Richard Lawrence Fenton

Richard Lawrence Fenton

Jun 19, 2023

RICHARD LAWRENCE FENTON

Richard Fenton was born in Concord, New Hampshire on June 28, 1946. While walking a dog, he died suddenly in Winchester, Virginia, on June 19, 2023, just days before his 78 th birthday.

Richard left New Hampshire for New York as a young man....

Raymond Russell Wood

Raymond Russell Wood

May 24, 2023

Raymond Russell Wood

Raymond Russell Wood,76, of Winchester, VA., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center in Winchester, Va.

He was born May 15, 1947, in Clarke County, VA.,...

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

May 3, 2023

Rev. Clarence Ernest Acklin

Reverend Clarence Ernest Acklin was born December 4, 1942, to the late Vivian Louise Wooten and Johnell Christopher Acklin in Richard City, Tennessee. He was the fourth of nine brothers and sisters, and he was the favorite of his fraternal grandmother, Mary...

Betty Ann Dokes Smith

Betty Ann Dokes Smith

Apr 11, 2023

Betty Ann Smith, 68, of Stephens City, VA., passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023, at her home.

Betty was born March 9, 1955, in Winchester, VA., the daughter of the late Joseph Cook and Bessie E. Dokes.

She was a lifelong member of the John Wesley Community Christian Church in Clearbrook, VA. She was...

Royley "Mr. Brown" Alexander Malcolm

Royley "Mr. Brown" Alexander Malcolm

Apr 2, 2023

Royley Alexander Malcolm

Royley Alexander Malcolm, 92, of Winchester, VA., died Sunday April 2, 2023, at his home in Winchester, VA.

Royley A. Malcolm was born September 14, 1930, in Jamacia, West Indies the son of the late Samuel Malcolm and Doris Dawkins. In 1975, Royley moved to Winter Haven,...

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Mar 6, 2023

Barrynell "Fish" Williams

Barrynell Williams, "Fish" as he was affectionately called by close family, was the third child of Lionel and Mildred White Williams. He was born July 31,1952 in New Orleans, LA and raised from the age of two by his angel of a "Grandmother" Dorothy C. Williams in Belle Rose, LA. That household...

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

Feb 3, 2023

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright, Jr.

August 4, 1948 - February 3, 2023

Charles "Chip" Waddell Cartwright Jr, (74) first born son of Charles Waddell and Dorothy Shields Cartwright of Petersburg, VA, passed away at high noon on Friday, February 3rd, 2023.

With the heart of a dreaming cowboy, nothing...

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

Jan 16, 2023

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook

› October 8, 1933 ~ January 16, 2023 š

Elizabeth Kreamer Cook, 89, of Clearbrook, Virginia, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Elizabeth was born October 8, 1933, as the only child of Edward Franklin Kreamer Jr. and Hazella Nickens. She was...

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson,Jr.

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson,Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

Nimrod Alfonso "Roddy" Jackson, Jr.

Nimrod Alfonso Jackson, Jr. gained eternal rest on the morning of Friday January 13th, 2023. Nimrod was born on,

April 7, 1943, in Winchester, VA and was the eldest son to the late Sergeant First Class Nimrod Jackson Sr. of Campbellsville, KY

(formerly,...

Derrick Wendell Brooks

Derrick Wendell Brooks

Dec 24, 2022

Derrick "Breeze" Wendell Brooks

Derrick W. Brooks, 68, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday December 24, 2022, at the Winchester medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born august 11, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia to Jean Brooks Walker and the late John "Money" Ash

Two daughters, Natasha Brooks-Pitts of Charlestown, WV., and Derrisha Lewis...

Brenda Elaine Curry

Brenda Elaine Curry

Dec 12, 2022

Brenda Elaine Curry

On Monday, December 12, 2022, Brenda Elaine Curry devoted wife, sister and auntie, passed away.   Brenda was born on March 8, 1954, to the late Julian and Olive Brown in Clearbrook, Virginia.  She graduated from John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia.  She worked at Capitol Records and Berryville Graphics for many...

Dorothy Mae Dokes Brown

Dorothy Mae Dokes Brown

Nov 19, 2022

Dorothy Dokes Brown

Dorothy Dokes Brown, 75, affectionately known as "Toogie" was born in Clearbrook, VA on April 28, 1947, to the late Boaz Green and Carrie Dokes. Dorothy finished her earthly journey on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Ralph Brown...

Ronald Lloyd Brown, Sr.

Ronald Lloyd Brown, Sr.

Nov 18, 2022

RONALD LLOYD "RONNIE" "NEWT" BROWN

February 25, 1956 – November 18, 2022

Ronald Lloyd "Ronnie" "Noot" Brown, 66, of Martinsburg, WV formerly of Winchester, VA, gained his wings November 18, 2022, at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, WV after a hard fought and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born February 25, 1956,...

Emma Jane Harris

Emma Jane Harris

Nov 17, 2022

Emma Jane "dee dee" Harris

Emma Jane Harris "dee dee" of Winchester, VA. passed away on November 17, 2022, at her home. She was born October 8, 1968, in Winchester, VA., the daughter of the late Charles Lockley and Nannie Harris.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Latricka Harris and three...

Marino Ronano De Medici

Marino Ronano De Medici

Nov 15, 2022

Marino Romano de Medici

Marino de Medici, 89, of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15 after a short illness. Born in Rome, Italy on May 16, 1933, he had a distinguished career as a journalist and foreign correspondent beginning at Il Messaggero in Rome in XX. He came to the...