Janet Christine Barr
, Virginia
October 8, 2026
Janet Christine Myers Barr 77 of Winchester VA passed away on Friday October 9 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Janet was born on December 22 1948 in Winchester VA to the late Ralph Irwin Myers and Ressie Peggy May Stultz Myers. Growing up on a local farm she developed a lifelong love for animals especially cats dogs and horses. Over the years Janet worked as a selfemployed dog groomer and as a cafeteria worker at the original James Wood High School. She also dedicated time as a hospital volunteer before taking on a position in patient registration for hospital intake and outtake. She was of the Methodist faith and previously attended Lamps Memorial United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband David she is survived by her two sons David Leo Barr Jr. Sandy of Harpers Ferry WV and Christopher Scott Barr Kathy of Mathias WV four grandchildren Christopher Gavin…
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Janet Gladys Makowsky
, Virginia
October 10, 2026
Janet Gladys Makowsky 86 of Stephens City Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 11 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 29 1940 in Irvington New Jersey Janet was the daughter of the late Joseph F. Kelly and Bessie M. Kelly maiden name Beckert. She was a graduate of Irvington High School. Janet worked for many years as a dedicated salesclerk at Woodward Lothrop in Fairfax Virginia before retiring. Janet was a devoted wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother whose family meant the world to her. She cherished her annual family beach vacations to Cherry Grove South Carolina and found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A faithful woman Janet was an active member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Inwood West Virginia where she dearly loved her church community and friends. She is survived by her loving husband…
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James Sumption
, Virginia
October 6, 2026
service he established a successful career as an industrial engineer and in electrical design with a Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted. James W. Jim Sumption age 86 of Rockingham Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 7 2026 at Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg Virginia. Jim was born in Winchester Virginia on March 19 1940 to the late Joseph Sumption and Florence Wyant Sumption. He was a graduate of James Wood High School Class of service he established a successful career as an industrial engineer and in electrical design with a Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted. Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted. Your condolence may…
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John Reed Prosser
, Virginia
October 8, 2026
John Reed Prosser 83 of Winchester Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday October 9 2026 at the Winchester Medical Center. Born on August 13 1943 in Washington DC John was the son of the late U.S. Army Captain Cortland Reed Prosser and Marie DeHaven Prosser. As part of a military family he lived many places including a few years in France and learned to make new friends easily. Back in Winchester for high school he became a basketball star at James Wood High School where he graduated in 1961. He continued to play basketball for the Virginia Military Institute where the team made national headlines by upsetting Lefty Driesells Davidson College team on the way to winning the 1964 Southern Conference Tournament Championship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. His senior season he earned All Southern Conference honors. He graduated from VMI with a Bachelors degree in English in 1965…
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Keith Alan Walls
, Virginia
October 1, 2026
Keith Alan Walls 62 of Bluemont Virginia formerly of LaPorte Indiana passed away on October 2 2026. He was a husband father stepfather grandfather son brother and friend. Keith was born on September 19 1964 to Don Walls and Barbara Lingren. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Indiana University and took part in the ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame. He served 12 years in the U.S. Army six of them as a Special Forces Officer. He spoke fluent Spanish and took pride in his service. In 2014 he began a career in the insurance and financial industry working to help families plan and protect their futures. He later retired from Bankers Life. He is survived by his wife AnnaMay Ellen Walls his children Joshua Walls Kelsey Walls and Zachari Walls his stepson Zachary Williams eleven grandchildren his mother Barbara Lingren his siblings…
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Lucia "Nita" Unita Wilson
, Virginia
October 9, 2026
Lucia Unita Wilson age 70 passed away peacefully on Saturday October 10 2026 in Winchester Virginia. Born on January 12 1956 in Winchester Virginia and she grew up in Berryville. Unita affectionately called Nita was the cherished daughter of Lucia and the late Charles Thomas Wilson. She was one of the first Black students integrated into the Berryville School System. She was active at Clarke County High School participating on the Pom Pom Squad Foreign Exchange Club where she traveled abroad and a member of other organizations. She graduated from Clarke County High School in 1974. Nita was a dedicated professional who built a meaningful career working for the State Department. Her adventurous spirit led her to live abroad for several years as well as living in Canada before she ultimately returned back home to live. Above all Nita was defined by her deep love for her family and her…
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