obituaries

Jun 24, 2021

Lolita Maria Greene

Lolita Maria Greene; 55 passed away June 24, 2021, in Winchester, VA. She was born on January 13, 1966, in Charlestown, WV., the daughter of Virginia and Howard Throckmartin.

Lolita is survived by her son; Jerome Greene (Kendra), Husband Terry Green, sister Tina Adebanjo, brother Howard Throckmartin (Sarah), and long-time...

Jun 15, 2021

Dennis Lee Davenport, Sr.

Dennis Lee Davenport, Sr., 49, of Winchester, VA., departed this life on June 15, 2021, from a bad car accident. Dennis was born February 2, 1972, the son of James Puller and Patricia Davenport.

He was a die-hard redskin's fan. He loved working on cars, being outside and dancing...

Jun 15, 2021

Donna Michelle Lewis

Donna was a hardworking, loving, caring, humorous, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on June 15, 2021 at the age of 53.

She was born to the late William Mc Kinley Lewis (Buck) and Beverly Ann Lewis on February 9, 1968. Donna was a loving mother...

Jun 9, 2021

Keyshawn Donovan Peterson

Keyshawn Donovan Peterson, 20, departed this life on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Winchester, VA. He was born on January 11, 2001, to Harold Peterson and Sandra Mosley Peterson.  He was a student through Winchester Public Schools and attended John Handley High School.

He loved to watch wrestling, listen to...

May 28, 2021

Verna Arnetta Lavender

Verna Arnetta Lavender, daughter of the late Eugene King and Lillian Lavender Champ was born August 10 th , 1943, in   Winchester, VA.

"Arnetta" as she was known by most, departed this life on Friday, May 28, 2021. II Timothy 4:6-8 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished...

May 26, 2021

George N. Carter

George N. Carter,75, of Romney, WV, died, Wednesday May 26,2021 at Stonerise Nursing Home in Martinsburg, WV., Winchester.

He was born September 19,1945 in Winchester, VA., the son of the late James Ash and Emma Carter Harris.

He was married to Mary J. Talley Carter of Winchester, VA....

May 21, 2021

Jaiden Isaiah Myers

Jaiden Isaiah Myers,18, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, in Winchester, VA.

He was born April 19, 2003, to Jon Myers and Brandy Sholes. He attended Winchester Public Schools and was a senior at John Handley High School.

He liked sports and played football and baseball through...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...