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Local Obituaries from Winchester, Virginia

Benjamin Curtis Horne

Benjamin Curtis Horne

May 12, 2021

Benjamin Curtis "Tookie" Horne

Benjamin C. Horne, 77, of Winchester, VA., died, Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

He was born January 5, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Dan Horne and Pauline Slaughter Horne.

He was married to Patricia E. Cook of...

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

May 10, 2021

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

Martha Lockley Burns, 91, of Summit Point, WV., died Monday May 10, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Burns was born August 7, 1929 in Berryville, VA., to the late Charles Lockley and Leta Walker.

She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church in Summit Point WV.

...

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Apr 24, 2021

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Robert J. Jacobs, Sr., 68, passed away on April 24, 2021 at  Blue Ridge Hospice Ctr. In Winchester, VA., with his family by his bedside.

He was born February 19, 1953, the son the late Reggie Jacobs and his mother Evelyn Keefer Jacobs of Winchester, VA.

He...

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris

Apr 21, 2021

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris, 72, departed this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Winchester, VA.  She was born in Winchester, VA. on October 22, 1948.  Allison was the oldest of five children born to Taylor Floyd Finley, Jr., and his wife Sue Catlett Finley.  From raising her sons, working multiple jobs, and being a provide; she was a forced...

Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Apr 18, 2021

Eldrs. Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Eldrs. Natalie Bernadette Hatcher Grimes, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a four-year battle with breast cancer.

Born on July 3, 1958 to Eld. Fred Hatcher Sr. and Eldrs. Ella Mae Hatcher. Natalie loved every moment of life as a mother, wife...

John Henry Spear Shellmon

John Henry Spear Shellmon

Apr 9, 2021

John Henry Spear Shellmon, Jr.

John H Spear Shellmon Jr, 76 years transitioned on April 9, 2021.  He was born on October 17, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. the son of the late Mable Caroline Haines and John Henry Spear Shellmon Sr.

John was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and graduated from...

Lula M. Walker

Lula M. Walker

Mar 31, 2021

Lula M Walker

Lula M. Walker, 83, years transitioned on March 31, 2021. She was born in Utica, Miss., the daughter of the late Robert Schuler and Estella Robinson Schuler.

She was known for her good southern cooking, smile, and laughter.  She retired some years ago from Fema and moved to Maryland to...

Lewis Arneal Banks

Lewis Arneal Banks

Mar 26, 2021

Lewis Arneal Banks

Lewis Arneal Banks of Winchester, VA., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at the age of 91.

He was born March 9, 1930 in Frederick County, the son of the late Comelus Banks and Viola Carter Banks.

He was married the late Ada Rebecca Robinson on December...

James Walter Mack

James Walter Mack

Mar 16, 2021

James Walter Mack

July 8, 1981 – March 16, 2021

James (Jimmy) Walter Mack was born on July 8, 1981 in Omaha, NE. He was the fourth of five children of James L. Mack, Jr. James was educated in the Bellevue Public School System where he met many of his childhood friends and...

Howard Kenneth Klein

Howard Kenneth Klein

Mar 1, 2021

Howard Kenneth Klein

Howard Klein, of Front Royal, VA., died March 1, 2021 in Winchester, VA, after a long illness. He was 89 years old.

He is survived by two sons, Adam Charles Josef Klein, and Lawrence Parker ("Moondi") Klein; their wives, Tami Swartz and Nancy Green Klein; and three grandchildren: Lauren Windrow...

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Feb 27, 2021

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Barbara Doreen Beckford, 55 of Winchester, VA., went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2021.  Barbara was born April 1,1965

the daughter of the late Earl Sylvester Cook and Dorothy Ann Cook.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Brittany Turner and son Javaris...

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Feb 23, 2021

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Deacon Kenneth E. Williams, 73 of Winchester, VA., died Tuesday February 23, 2021 at his home in Winchester, VA.

He was born on January 19, 1948 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Robert S. Williams and Fern Mason Williams.

He was a cook at New...

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Feb 17, 2021

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Waddell Lawrence ( C rittenden) Smart 68, formally of White Post, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Waddell was born on November 22, 1952 in Warren County Memorial Hospital, Front Royal, VA.

He was the twin son of the late Lillian Nightingale (Crittenden)...

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris, 78 departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

She was born on December 19, 1942 in Winchester. The daughter of the late Arthur and Margaretta Carter Gaither of Winchester.

She married the late James Morris,...

Richard Washington Miller

Richard Washington Miller

Jan 29, 2021

Richard" Dread" Washington Miller

Richard Washington Miller was born in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Everyone who knew Dread remembers his smiling face and sense of humor.

Everywhere he walked he brought laughter to the room.  All who encountered his presence say that he was a sweet soul and...

Raymond Norman Smith

Raymond Norman Smith

Jan 28, 2021

Raymond Norman Smith

Raymond N. Smith, 64, of Winchester, VA passed away on January 28, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. Ray was born June 16, 1956 in Middleburg, VA., the son of the late Richard Smith and Josie Hill Smith of Winchester, VA., and grew up in Purcellville and Leesburg and eventually moved...

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Jan 11, 2021

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Sharon Elizabeth Natt, 61, of Front Royal, VA died at her home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 11, 2021.

Sharon was born on May 30, 1959 in Front Royal, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Natt.  Sharon attended Warren County Public Schools and later WWRC Vocational...

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Jan 5, 2021

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Andrea Farquharson, 42 of Winchester, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Valley Health Medical Center in Winchester, VA following a brief illness.

Andrea was born April 2, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of Elaine Robinson of Jamaica and the late Adrian...

Larry Lamar Yates

Larry Lamar Yates

Dec 30, 2020

Larry Lamar Yates

Larry was born on April 7, 1950 to Margaret Ann Buchanan Yates and Warren Grice Yates. During his childhood, his father's work as a linguist took the family to Germany, Vietnam, and Thailand, and then to Fairfax County, Virginia.

After a year at the University of Michigan, he went into...

Donald Ray Taylor

Donald Ray Taylor

Dec 18, 2020

Donald Ray Taylor

On Friday, December 18, 2020, Donald Ray Taylor, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 57.

Donald was born on January 2nd, 1963 in Harrisonburg, West Virginia. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Edith Iona Taylor (Madden), Richard Ray Taylor, and his sister Ann...

Benjamin Curtis Horne

Benjamin Curtis Horne

May 12, 2021

Benjamin Curtis "Tookie" Horne

Benjamin C. Horne, 77, of Winchester, VA., died, Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

He was born January 5, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Dan Horne and Pauline Slaughter Horne.

He was married to Patricia E. Cook of...

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

May 10, 2021

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

Martha Lockley Burns, 91, of Summit Point, WV., died Monday May 10, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Burns was born August 7, 1929 in Berryville, VA., to the late Charles Lockley and Leta Walker.

She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church in Summit Point WV.

...

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Apr 24, 2021

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Robert J. Jacobs, Sr., 68, passed away on April 24, 2021 at  Blue Ridge Hospice Ctr. In Winchester, VA., with his family by his bedside.

He was born February 19, 1953, the son the late Reggie Jacobs and his mother Evelyn Keefer Jacobs of Winchester, VA.

He...

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris

Apr 21, 2021

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris, 72, departed this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Winchester, VA.  She was born in Winchester, VA. on October 22, 1948.  Allison was the oldest of five children born to Taylor Floyd Finley, Jr., and his wife Sue Catlett Finley.  From raising her sons, working multiple jobs, and being a provide; she was a forced...

Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Apr 18, 2021

Eldrs. Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Eldrs. Natalie Bernadette Hatcher Grimes, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a four-year battle with breast cancer.

Born on July 3, 1958 to Eld. Fred Hatcher Sr. and Eldrs. Ella Mae Hatcher. Natalie loved every moment of life as a mother, wife...

John Henry Spear Shellmon

John Henry Spear Shellmon

Apr 9, 2021

John Henry Spear Shellmon, Jr.

John H Spear Shellmon Jr, 76 years transitioned on April 9, 2021.  He was born on October 17, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. the son of the late Mable Caroline Haines and John Henry Spear Shellmon Sr.

John was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and graduated from...

Lula M. Walker

Lula M. Walker

Mar 31, 2021

Lula M Walker

Lula M. Walker, 83, years transitioned on March 31, 2021. She was born in Utica, Miss., the daughter of the late Robert Schuler and Estella Robinson Schuler.

She was known for her good southern cooking, smile, and laughter.  She retired some years ago from Fema and moved to Maryland to...

Lewis Arneal Banks

Lewis Arneal Banks

Mar 26, 2021

Lewis Arneal Banks

Lewis Arneal Banks of Winchester, VA., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at the age of 91.

He was born March 9, 1930 in Frederick County, the son of the late Comelus Banks and Viola Carter Banks.

He was married the late Ada Rebecca Robinson on December...

James Walter Mack

James Walter Mack

Mar 16, 2021

James Walter Mack

July 8, 1981 – March 16, 2021

James (Jimmy) Walter Mack was born on July 8, 1981 in Omaha, NE. He was the fourth of five children of James L. Mack, Jr. James was educated in the Bellevue Public School System where he met many of his childhood friends and...

Howard Kenneth Klein

Howard Kenneth Klein

Mar 1, 2021

Howard Kenneth Klein

Howard Klein, of Front Royal, VA., died March 1, 2021 in Winchester, VA, after a long illness. He was 89 years old.

He is survived by two sons, Adam Charles Josef Klein, and Lawrence Parker ("Moondi") Klein; their wives, Tami Swartz and Nancy Green Klein; and three grandchildren: Lauren Windrow...

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Feb 27, 2021

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Barbara Doreen Beckford, 55 of Winchester, VA., went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2021.  Barbara was born April 1,1965

the daughter of the late Earl Sylvester Cook and Dorothy Ann Cook.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Brittany Turner and son Javaris...

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Feb 23, 2021

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Deacon Kenneth E. Williams, 73 of Winchester, VA., died Tuesday February 23, 2021 at his home in Winchester, VA.

He was born on January 19, 1948 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Robert S. Williams and Fern Mason Williams.

He was a cook at New...

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Feb 17, 2021

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Waddell Lawrence ( C rittenden) Smart 68, formally of White Post, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Waddell was born on November 22, 1952 in Warren County Memorial Hospital, Front Royal, VA.

He was the twin son of the late Lillian Nightingale (Crittenden)...

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris, 78 departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

She was born on December 19, 1942 in Winchester. The daughter of the late Arthur and Margaretta Carter Gaither of Winchester.

She married the late James Morris,...

Richard Washington Miller

Richard Washington Miller

Jan 29, 2021

Richard" Dread" Washington Miller

Richard Washington Miller was born in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Everyone who knew Dread remembers his smiling face and sense of humor.

Everywhere he walked he brought laughter to the room.  All who encountered his presence say that he was a sweet soul and...

Raymond Norman Smith

Raymond Norman Smith

Jan 28, 2021

Raymond Norman Smith

Raymond N. Smith, 64, of Winchester, VA passed away on January 28, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. Ray was born June 16, 1956 in Middleburg, VA., the son of the late Richard Smith and Josie Hill Smith of Winchester, VA., and grew up in Purcellville and Leesburg and eventually moved...

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Jan 11, 2021

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Sharon Elizabeth Natt, 61, of Front Royal, VA died at her home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 11, 2021.

Sharon was born on May 30, 1959 in Front Royal, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Natt.  Sharon attended Warren County Public Schools and later WWRC Vocational...

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Jan 5, 2021

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Andrea Farquharson, 42 of Winchester, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Valley Health Medical Center in Winchester, VA following a brief illness.

Andrea was born April 2, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of Elaine Robinson of Jamaica and the late Adrian...

Larry Lamar Yates

Larry Lamar Yates

Dec 30, 2020

Larry Lamar Yates

Larry was born on April 7, 1950 to Margaret Ann Buchanan Yates and Warren Grice Yates. During his childhood, his father's work as a linguist took the family to Germany, Vietnam, and Thailand, and then to Fairfax County, Virginia.

After a year at the University of Michigan, he went into...

Donald Ray Taylor

Donald Ray Taylor

Dec 18, 2020

Donald Ray Taylor

On Friday, December 18, 2020, Donald Ray Taylor, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 57.

Donald was born on January 2nd, 1963 in Harrisonburg, West Virginia. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Edith Iona Taylor (Madden), Richard Ray Taylor, and his sister Ann...

Benjamin Curtis Horne

Benjamin Curtis Horne

May 12, 2021

Benjamin Curtis "Tookie" Horne

Benjamin C. Horne, 77, of Winchester, VA., died, Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

He was born January 5, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Dan Horne and Pauline Slaughter Horne.

He was married to Patricia E. Cook of...

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

May 10, 2021

Martha Irene Lockley Burns

Martha Lockley Burns, 91, of Summit Point, WV., died Monday May 10, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Burns was born August 7, 1929 in Berryville, VA., to the late Charles Lockley and Leta Walker.

She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church in Summit Point WV.

...

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Apr 24, 2021

Robert Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

Robert J. Jacobs, Sr., 68, passed away on April 24, 2021 at  Blue Ridge Hospice Ctr. In Winchester, VA., with his family by his bedside.

He was born February 19, 1953, the son the late Reggie Jacobs and his mother Evelyn Keefer Jacobs of Winchester, VA.

He...

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris

Apr 21, 2021

Allison Rachael Finley-Harris, 72, departed this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Winchester, VA.  She was born in Winchester, VA. on October 22, 1948.  Allison was the oldest of five children born to Taylor Floyd Finley, Jr., and his wife Sue Catlett Finley.  From raising her sons, working multiple jobs, and being a provide; she was a forced...

Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Apr 18, 2021

Eldrs. Natalie Bernadette Grimes

Eldrs. Natalie Bernadette Hatcher Grimes, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a four-year battle with breast cancer.

Born on July 3, 1958 to Eld. Fred Hatcher Sr. and Eldrs. Ella Mae Hatcher. Natalie loved every moment of life as a mother, wife...

John Henry Spear Shellmon

John Henry Spear Shellmon

Apr 9, 2021

John Henry Spear Shellmon, Jr.

John H Spear Shellmon Jr, 76 years transitioned on April 9, 2021.  He was born on October 17, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. the son of the late Mable Caroline Haines and John Henry Spear Shellmon Sr.

John was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and graduated from...

Lula M. Walker

Lula M. Walker

Mar 31, 2021

Lula M Walker

Lula M. Walker, 83, years transitioned on March 31, 2021. She was born in Utica, Miss., the daughter of the late Robert Schuler and Estella Robinson Schuler.

She was known for her good southern cooking, smile, and laughter.  She retired some years ago from Fema and moved to Maryland to...

Lewis Arneal Banks

Lewis Arneal Banks

Mar 26, 2021

Lewis Arneal Banks

Lewis Arneal Banks of Winchester, VA., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at the age of 91.

He was born March 9, 1930 in Frederick County, the son of the late Comelus Banks and Viola Carter Banks.

He was married the late Ada Rebecca Robinson on December...

James Walter Mack

James Walter Mack

Mar 16, 2021

James Walter Mack

July 8, 1981 – March 16, 2021

James (Jimmy) Walter Mack was born on July 8, 1981 in Omaha, NE. He was the fourth of five children of James L. Mack, Jr. James was educated in the Bellevue Public School System where he met many of his childhood friends and...

Howard Kenneth Klein

Howard Kenneth Klein

Mar 1, 2021

Howard Kenneth Klein

Howard Klein, of Front Royal, VA., died March 1, 2021 in Winchester, VA, after a long illness. He was 89 years old.

He is survived by two sons, Adam Charles Josef Klein, and Lawrence Parker ("Moondi") Klein; their wives, Tami Swartz and Nancy Green Klein; and three grandchildren: Lauren Windrow...

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Feb 27, 2021

Barbara Doreen Beckford

Barbara Doreen Beckford, 55 of Winchester, VA., went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2021.  Barbara was born April 1,1965

the daughter of the late Earl Sylvester Cook and Dorothy Ann Cook.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Brittany Turner and son Javaris...

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Feb 23, 2021

Deacon Kenneth Earl Williams

Deacon Kenneth E. Williams, 73 of Winchester, VA., died Tuesday February 23, 2021 at his home in Winchester, VA.

He was born on January 19, 1948 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late Robert S. Williams and Fern Mason Williams.

He was a cook at New...

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Feb 17, 2021

Waddell Lawrence (Crittenden) Smart

Waddell Lawrence ( C rittenden) Smart 68, formally of White Post, VA passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Waddell was born on November 22, 1952 in Warren County Memorial Hospital, Front Royal, VA.

He was the twin son of the late Lillian Nightingale (Crittenden)...

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris

Carolyn Gaither Young Morris, 78 departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.

She was born on December 19, 1942 in Winchester. The daughter of the late Arthur and Margaretta Carter Gaither of Winchester.

She married the late James Morris,...

Richard Washington Miller

Richard Washington Miller

Jan 29, 2021

Richard" Dread" Washington Miller

Richard Washington Miller was born in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Everyone who knew Dread remembers his smiling face and sense of humor.

Everywhere he walked he brought laughter to the room.  All who encountered his presence say that he was a sweet soul and...

Raymond Norman Smith

Raymond Norman Smith

Jan 28, 2021

Raymond Norman Smith

Raymond N. Smith, 64, of Winchester, VA passed away on January 28, 2021 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. Ray was born June 16, 1956 in Middleburg, VA., the son of the late Richard Smith and Josie Hill Smith of Winchester, VA., and grew up in Purcellville and Leesburg and eventually moved...

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Jan 11, 2021

Sharon Elizabeth Natt

Sharon Elizabeth Natt, 61, of Front Royal, VA died at her home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 11, 2021.

Sharon was born on May 30, 1959 in Front Royal, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Natt.  Sharon attended Warren County Public Schools and later WWRC Vocational...

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Jan 5, 2021

Andrea Simmone Farquharson

Andrea Farquharson, 42 of Winchester, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Valley Health Medical Center in Winchester, VA following a brief illness.

Andrea was born April 2, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of Elaine Robinson of Jamaica and the late Adrian...

Larry Lamar Yates

Larry Lamar Yates

Dec 30, 2020

Larry Lamar Yates

Larry was born on April 7, 1950 to Margaret Ann Buchanan Yates and Warren Grice Yates. During his childhood, his father's work as a linguist took the family to Germany, Vietnam, and Thailand, and then to Fairfax County, Virginia.

After a year at the University of Michigan, he went into...

Donald Ray Taylor

Donald Ray Taylor

Dec 18, 2020

Donald Ray Taylor

On Friday, December 18, 2020, Donald Ray Taylor, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 57.

Donald was born on January 2nd, 1963 in Harrisonburg, West Virginia. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Edith Iona Taylor (Madden), Richard Ray Taylor, and his sister Ann...