Mary Ellen Neff
, Virginia
Mary Ellen Goodman Neff passed away on Monday March 30 2026 at the age of 86 in Winchester Virginia. Mrs. Neff was born January 2 1940 in Grasonville Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay at home to Joseph Stanley and Ellen Marie David Goodman. The Davis family was from Waynesboro Virginia and the Goodman family was from Chestertown Maryland. Ellen graduated from Washington Lee High School Class of 1958 in Arlington Virginia. She married Richard R. Neff Sr. in 1958 and moved to Stephens City Virginia to the family farm. They built their own home in the 1960s and started R.R. Neff Construction Co. Inc. building homes excavation and paving. Richard preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are their children Janie L. Barbario of Florida and Richard Rick R. Neff Jr. and wife Christia of Middletown Virginia two granddaughters Jackie Greg Hart of Georgia and Jessie Tumblin of Florida five…
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Joanne Achtzener Minnihan
, Virginia
Joanne Achtzener Minnihan 88 of Winchester Virginia died Thursday March 19 2026 at her residence.
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Jr. Lloyd Edward Deavers
, Virginia
Lloyd Edward Deavers Jr. 85 of Berryville Virginia died Sunday March 29 2026 at the Winchester Medical Center. A memorial service will be 300 P.M. Saturday April 11 2026 at Enders Shirley Funeral Home Chapel Berryville with Mr. R.K. Shirley III officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Isaac Lee Luttrell
, Virginia
Reverend Isaac Lee Luttrell age 92 went to be with Jesus at his home in Gore VA on March 28 2026. Born in Fredrick Co. VA on October 31 1933 the son of Norman Paul Luttrell and Agnes Larrick Luttrell. Isaac went to Annandale Elementary and Warren Co. Schools. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Anna Mae Ashby on April 14 1989 one brother Donald three sisters Bernice Alice Mary and one soninlaw Sal Giunta He is survived by his wife Diane Luttrell of 31 years four daughters Vicky Hedrick Larry of Petersburg WV Jeanne Jones Paul of Land O Lakes FL Peggy Giunta of Lutz FL and Darcy Trice of Winchester VA ten grandchildren Jesse Hedrick Valerie Hedrick David Earnest Emma Earnest Donnie Culp Tara Derik Culp Laura Sarah CasterMichael Tyler Trice Christy Trice and Patrick Trice. Isaac had 12 great grandchildren. He is…
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Charles Herbert Harless
, Virginia
Charles Herbert Harless affectionately known as The Rev age 95 of Winchester Virginia passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday March 28 2026. Born in Morgantown West Virginia on July 19 1930 he was the son of the late Jasper J.D. Dennis Harless and Gernie Prince Harless. Charles dedicated his life to spiritual service earning his degree from Duke University and serving as a Clergyman for the United Methodist Annual Conference. Throughout his distinguished career he pastored various UMC churches across Virginia until his retirement in 1993. At the time of his passing he held the honored title of Pastor Emeritus at Kernstown United Methodist Church. Charles married the love of his life Nelda Leora McGinnis Harless on October 22 1950 in Morgantown. Together they shared over 75 years of marriage and built a legacy of faith and family. He is survived by his beloved wife Nelda his daughter…
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John Tobias Jacobs
, Virginia
John Tobias Jacobs a beloved college professor avid reader and devoted family man passed away peacefully on March 28 2026 at the age of 79 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester VA. Born on September 5 1946 in WilkesBarre Pennsylvania John was the son of the late John Joseph Jacobs and Congetta Chieffi Jacobs. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Kings College and a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from the University of Notre Dame. For many years John was a cherished College Professor of English and American Literature at Shenandoah University retiring in 2015 as a Professor Emeritus. He married the love of his life Joanne Ciske Jacobs Ph.D. on July 27 1974 at the Catholic Chapel at West Point Academy. John was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Following his retirement he dedicated time to his passion for genealogical…
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Steven C. Shutts
, Virginia
Steven C. Shutts 72 of Winchester Virginia passed away Saturday March 28 2026 at 409 AM at Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Shutts was born on September 13 1953 in Winchester VA a son of the late Herbert and Alice Brown Shutts. He was a retired Salesclerk from NCS National Coating and Supplies of Winchester where he worked in the automotive industry. Steven was a graduate of Handley High School and a devoted fan of Alabama football. He was a member of the Calvary Covenant Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Nona Miller Shutts whom he married on September 11 1975. He was also preceded in death by a brother Eugene Shutts and a sister Sandra Crider. Steven is survived by his sister Trudy Ward and her husband Glen three stepchildren Saundra Dietz William Fulk Jr. and Nona Diane Creswell and three stepgrandchildren. A visitation will be…
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Douglas Craig Doug Otto
, Virginia
Douglas Doug Craig Otto age 73 of Stephenson Virginia died at the Winchester Medical Center at 1208 p.m. on Thursday March 26 2026 with his devoted wife Charlotte by his side. He is also survived by his daughter Cheyenne Levinson soninlaw Caleb Levinson grandson Oliver Levinson and granddaughter Sawyer Levinson of Raleigh North Carolina and son Dylan Otto of Raleigh North Carolina. Doug is also survived by three siblings Mark Otto Larry Otto and Cynthia Otto. Doug was a teacher for 44 years retiring after 10 years in Jefferson County WV Schools in 2019. Prior to that he taught in public and private schools across the globe. He thrived on introducing middle and high school students to the wonders of science. Doug had a breadth of experiences to share based on his travels throughout the world. He used teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of…
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Charles Edward Shaffer
, Virginia
Charles Edward Shaffer 72 of Front Royal VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 24 2026 in Winchester. Born on June 11 1953 in Winchester VA Charles was the son of the late Dorothy Mae Shaffer. He was a proud graduate of Warren County High School Class of 1972. Following high school Charles served his country as a Private First Class PFC in the United States Marine Corps. He spent his career working as a dedicated truck driver for a local trucking company. Charles was a man who embraced life and his community. He was a member of the Front Royal Moose Lodge and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He found great joy in riding his Harleys and tending to his garden. He is survived by his loving children one daughter Brandy N. Shaffer Mike Smith of Derby NY and two sons Jaron Moore Courtney of Strasburg VA and…
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Paulette Jane Alley
, Virginia
Paulette Jane Alley 76 of Bunker Hill West Virginia died Monday March 30 2026 at Care Haven Center Martinsburg West Virginia. Paulette was born January 24 1950 of Brookside West Virginia the daughter of John Haskiell and Elizabeth Arbogast Linaburg. She trained as a licensed beautician and eventually retired from ATT formerly Western Union as a circuit operator in telecommunications. After retirement she took care of her mother while pursuing her passion of serving the less fortunate while working with the Salvation Army at the thrift store and ringing bells during the holidays. She is survived by her daughter Gina Sandoval her exhusband and Ginas father Socorro Sandoval twin brother Paul Arbogast Louise brother Denny Linaburg Pam sisters Annie Gardner Bozie Alice Tilstra Patty Phillips Donnie Peggy Phillips Cam Linda Colebank Brooks Gary and Kitty Haskiell stepchildren Samantha Justin and Bryan as well as numerous nieces nephews and stepgrandchildren. One…
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Douglas Eugene Goolsby
, Virginia
CAPT Doug Goolsby USNR died peacefully March 29 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 6 1954 to Bin and Patsy Goolsby. Doug spent his early years in Andrews Texas where sand and oil were the most abundant materials. He graduated from LibertyEylau High School in Texarkana. Needing someone to feed and dress him Doug applied and was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition to the superb education great roommates and true friends during this time Dougs uncle introduced him to his true love Debby Chapman of Levittown Pa. Graduating in 1977 Doug completed Nuclear Power School after promising Admiral Rickover he would study more and see Debby less. Defiantly they were married November 24 1978. Doug served on the USS Baton Rouge SSN689 in Norfolk VA. The submarine was in port long enough for them to have their daughter Meghan. Missing months of her first year…
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