obituaries

Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

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...

Randolph Lloyd

Randolph Lloyd

Nov 1, 2022

Randolph Lloyd

Randolph Lloyd was born in Philmont, Virginia on December 10,1938 to Louvenia Moore Lloyd and Asbury Lloyd Sr. He was the 9th out of 10 children. On Tuesday November 1, 2022, he departed this life in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton Virginia.

Randolph attended Banneker school in St. Louis, Va. He was a lover...

Daphne Anna Wilson

Daphne Anna Wilson

Nov 1, 2022

Daphne Anna Wilson

Daphne Anna Wilson died November 1, 2022, peacefully in the comfortable care of Hospice in Winchester, VA. She was born February 3, 1948.

She leaves behind her Soulmate Raymond Pannell, Jr.; her son James Wilson III; grandchildren Breonna Wilson, John Wilson, Jr. and Hannah Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Zaryan,...

Maxine Ann Allison

Maxine Ann Allison

Oct 27, 2022

Maxine Ann Grandison Allison

Maxine Ann Grandison Allison, departed from this life, October 27, 2022, at her home in Winchester, Virginia. She was born October 21, 1968, to Matthew (Mackie) Grandison and Margaret Williams Grandison, who preceded her in death. As well as her son, Brandon Grandison, Clint M. Grandison and her husband Larry...

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Oct 25, 2022

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Rev. Darryl Vandoster Benson, 60, of Cross Junction, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home.

Rev. Benson was born in South Carolina in 1962; the son of Harnetha Lee Benson and the late Charles Benson of Moore, SC. He was a graduate of Dorman High School...

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Sep 14, 2022

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Edith "Edie" Lockley Slaughter, 86 of Berryville, VA., departed this life on September 14, 2022, at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, Virginia.

She was born February 20, 1936, in Lewisville, VA., the daughter of the late Charles Lockley and Lelia Walker....

Paul Stephenson Turner

Paul Stephenson Turner

Sep 12, 2022

Paul Stephenson Turner

Paul Stephenson Turner, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Winchester, VA., on Monday September 12, 2022. He was born January 2, 1952, in Winchester, VA the son of Mary Turner of Stephens City, Va., and the late James (Sambo) Washington, Sr.

He worked as a tire...

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Sep 5, 2022

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Emilce Soto Ortiz, age 40, passed away in the afternoon of September 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Jose Castro, as well as their four children. She also survived by her two brothers, mother and father.

Emilce was born in...

Paul Wayne Walker

Paul Wayne Walker

Aug 4, 2022

Paul Wayne Walker

Paul Wayne Walker, 70 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, surrounded by family at Winchester Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.  Paul was born on August 19, 1951, in Kings Daughter Hospital, Martinsburg, WV to the late Calvin Walker and Helen Green Walker.  In addition to...

Landa Lynn Maye

Landa Lynn Maye

Aug 2, 2022

Landa Lynn Maye

On August 2, 2022, we lost our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie, Cousin, and Friend. Landa Lynn Maye was very caring, generous, loyal, and easy to love. With more qualities than words can describe. Mom loved to laugh out loud, dance and sing off key. She LOVES her family and friends dearly....

Nancy Lynn Finley Barbour

Nancy Lynn Finley Barbour

Jul 27, 2022

The Footprint of Excellent Faith

Nancy Finley Barbour

"Our faith shouldn't be worn on our sleeve; it should be woven into the fabric of our character."

Nona Jones

"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way. In character, in manner, in style, with high intention and sincere effort...

Justice "Jb" Washington Summers Iii

Justice "Jb" Washington Summers Iii

Jul 18, 2022

Justice Washington "JB" Summers, III

Justice W. "JB" Summers, III, 73, of Winchester, VA., died Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Summers was born September 12, 1948, in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Justice W. Summers, Jr. and Flora Turner Summers. He served...

Martha "Teenie" Irene Burns

Martha "Teenie" Irene Burns

Jul 15, 2022

Martha Irene "Teenie" Burns

Miss me. But let me go, for this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It is all apart of the Masters' Plan. A step on the road to home.

Where as on, Thursday July 14, 2022, just three days shy of her 70...

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Jun 30, 2022

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Russell Brown Roper was born in Amissville, Virginia to the late Paul and Lela Slaughter Brown on November 25, 1925. After the passing of his mother, as an infant, Russell was blessed to be adopted by his paternal aunt Willie and her husband Edward Roper.

Russell grew...

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...

Randolph Lloyd

Randolph Lloyd

Nov 1, 2022

Randolph Lloyd

Randolph Lloyd was born in Philmont, Virginia on December 10,1938 to Louvenia Moore Lloyd and Asbury Lloyd Sr. He was the 9th out of 10 children. On Tuesday November 1, 2022, he departed this life in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton Virginia.

Randolph attended Banneker school in St. Louis, Va. He was a lover...

Daphne Anna Wilson

Daphne Anna Wilson

Nov 1, 2022

Daphne Anna Wilson

Daphne Anna Wilson died November 1, 2022, peacefully in the comfortable care of Hospice in Winchester, VA. She was born February 3, 1948.

She leaves behind her Soulmate Raymond Pannell, Jr.; her son James Wilson III; grandchildren Breonna Wilson, John Wilson, Jr. and Hannah Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Zaryan,...

Maxine Ann Allison

Maxine Ann Allison

Oct 27, 2022

Maxine Ann Grandison Allison

Maxine Ann Grandison Allison, departed from this life, October 27, 2022, at her home in Winchester, Virginia. She was born October 21, 1968, to Matthew (Mackie) Grandison and Margaret Williams Grandison, who preceded her in death. As well as her son, Brandon Grandison, Clint M. Grandison and her husband Larry...

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Oct 25, 2022

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Rev. Darryl Vandoster Benson, 60, of Cross Junction, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home.

Rev. Benson was born in South Carolina in 1962; the son of Harnetha Lee Benson and the late Charles Benson of Moore, SC. He was a graduate of Dorman High School...

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Sep 14, 2022

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Edith "Edie" Lockley Slaughter, 86 of Berryville, VA., departed this life on September 14, 2022, at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, Virginia.

She was born February 20, 1936, in Lewisville, VA., the daughter of the late Charles Lockley and Lelia Walker....

Paul Stephenson Turner

Paul Stephenson Turner

Sep 12, 2022

Paul Stephenson Turner

Paul Stephenson Turner, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Winchester, VA., on Monday September 12, 2022. He was born January 2, 1952, in Winchester, VA the son of Mary Turner of Stephens City, Va., and the late James (Sambo) Washington, Sr.

He worked as a tire...

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Sep 5, 2022

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Emilce Soto Ortiz, age 40, passed away in the afternoon of September 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Jose Castro, as well as their four children. She also survived by her two brothers, mother and father.

Emilce was born in...

Paul Wayne Walker

Paul Wayne Walker

Aug 4, 2022

Paul Wayne Walker

Paul Wayne Walker, 70 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, surrounded by family at Winchester Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.  Paul was born on August 19, 1951, in Kings Daughter Hospital, Martinsburg, WV to the late Calvin Walker and Helen Green Walker.  In addition to...

Landa Lynn Maye

Landa Lynn Maye

Aug 2, 2022

Landa Lynn Maye

On August 2, 2022, we lost our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie, Cousin, and Friend. Landa Lynn Maye was very caring, generous, loyal, and easy to love. With more qualities than words can describe. Mom loved to laugh out loud, dance and sing off key. She LOVES her family and friends dearly....

Nancy Lynn Finley Barbour

Nancy Lynn Finley Barbour

Jul 27, 2022

The Footprint of Excellent Faith

Nancy Finley Barbour

"Our faith shouldn't be worn on our sleeve; it should be woven into the fabric of our character."

Nona Jones

"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way. In character, in manner, in style, with high intention and sincere effort...

Justice "Jb" Washington Summers Iii

Justice "Jb" Washington Summers Iii

Jul 18, 2022

Justice Washington "JB" Summers, III

Justice W. "JB" Summers, III, 73, of Winchester, VA., died Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Summers was born September 12, 1948, in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Justice W. Summers, Jr. and Flora Turner Summers. He served...

Martha "Teenie" Irene Burns

Martha "Teenie" Irene Burns

Jul 15, 2022

Martha Irene "Teenie" Burns

Miss me. But let me go, for this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It is all apart of the Masters' Plan. A step on the road to home.

Where as on, Thursday July 14, 2022, just three days shy of her 70...

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Jun 30, 2022

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Russell Brown Roper was born in Amissville, Virginia to the late Paul and Lela Slaughter Brown on November 25, 1925. After the passing of his mother, as an infant, Russell was blessed to be adopted by his paternal aunt Willie and her husband Edward Roper.

Russell grew...

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...

Randolph Lloyd

Randolph Lloyd

Nov 1, 2022

Randolph Lloyd

Randolph Lloyd was born in Philmont, Virginia on December 10,1938 to Louvenia Moore Lloyd and Asbury Lloyd Sr. He was the 9th out of 10 children. On Tuesday November 1, 2022, he departed this life in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton Virginia.

Randolph attended Banneker school in St. Louis, Va. He was a lover...

Daphne Anna Wilson

Daphne Anna Wilson

Nov 1, 2022

Daphne Anna Wilson

Daphne Anna Wilson died November 1, 2022, peacefully in the comfortable care of Hospice in Winchester, VA. She was born February 3, 1948.

She leaves behind her Soulmate Raymond Pannell, Jr.; her son James Wilson III; grandchildren Breonna Wilson, John Wilson, Jr. and Hannah Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Zaryan,...

Maxine Ann Allison

Maxine Ann Allison

Oct 27, 2022

Maxine Ann Grandison Allison

Maxine Ann Grandison Allison, departed from this life, October 27, 2022, at her home in Winchester, Virginia. She was born October 21, 1968, to Matthew (Mackie) Grandison and Margaret Williams Grandison, who preceded her in death. As well as her son, Brandon Grandison, Clint M. Grandison and her husband Larry...

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Oct 25, 2022

Darryl Vandoster Benson

Rev. Darryl Vandoster Benson, 60, of Cross Junction, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home.

Rev. Benson was born in South Carolina in 1962; the son of Harnetha Lee Benson and the late Charles Benson of Moore, SC. He was a graduate of Dorman High School...

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Sep 14, 2022

Edith Lockley Slaughter

Edith "Edie" Lockley Slaughter, 86 of Berryville, VA., departed this life on September 14, 2022, at Rose Hill Health and Rehab Center in Berryville, Virginia.

She was born February 20, 1936, in Lewisville, VA., the daughter of the late Charles Lockley and Lelia Walker....

Paul Stephenson Turner

Paul Stephenson Turner

Sep 12, 2022

Paul Stephenson Turner

Paul Stephenson Turner, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Winchester, VA., on Monday September 12, 2022. He was born January 2, 1952, in Winchester, VA the son of Mary Turner of Stephens City, Va., and the late James (Sambo) Washington, Sr.

He worked as a tire...

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Sep 5, 2022

Emilce Soto Ortiz

Emilce Soto Ortiz, age 40, passed away in the afternoon of September 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Jose Castro, as well as their four children. She also survived by her two brothers, mother and father.

Emilce was born in...

Paul Wayne Walker

Paul Wayne Walker

Aug 4, 2022

Paul Wayne Walker

Paul Wayne Walker, 70 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, surrounded by family at Winchester Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.  Paul was born on August 19, 1951, in Kings Daughter Hospital, Martinsburg, WV to the late Calvin Walker and Helen Green Walker.  In addition to...

Landa Lynn Maye

Landa Lynn Maye

Aug 2, 2022

Landa Lynn Maye

On August 2, 2022, we lost our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie, Cousin, and Friend. Landa Lynn Maye was very caring, generous, loyal, and easy to love. With more qualities than words can describe. Mom loved to laugh out loud, dance and sing off key. She LOVES her family and friends dearly....

Nancy Lynn Finley Barbour

Nancy Lynn Finley Barbour

Jul 27, 2022

The Footprint of Excellent Faith

Nancy Finley Barbour

"Our faith shouldn't be worn on our sleeve; it should be woven into the fabric of our character."

Nona Jones

"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way. In character, in manner, in style, with high intention and sincere effort...

Justice "Jb" Washington Summers Iii

Justice "Jb" Washington Summers Iii

Jul 18, 2022

Justice Washington "JB" Summers, III

Justice W. "JB" Summers, III, 73, of Winchester, VA., died Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Summers was born September 12, 1948, in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Justice W. Summers, Jr. and Flora Turner Summers. He served...

Martha "Teenie" Irene Burns

Martha "Teenie" Irene Burns

Jul 15, 2022

Martha Irene "Teenie" Burns

Miss me. But let me go, for this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It is all apart of the Masters' Plan. A step on the road to home.

Where as on, Thursday July 14, 2022, just three days shy of her 70...

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Jun 30, 2022

Deacon Russell Brown Roper

Russell Brown Roper was born in Amissville, Virginia to the late Paul and Lela Slaughter Brown on November 25, 1925. After the passing of his mother, as an infant, Russell was blessed to be adopted by his paternal aunt Willie and her husband Edward Roper.

Russell grew...