great-grandchildren Ella Ward; Emily Ward; D.J. Throughout the course of 45 years of service, he served the congregations at Langhorne Chapel UMC, Bethany, Indian Hill, and Earlys Chapel United Methodist churches in Rustburg and Concord, VA. (1977-1982) Amissville UMC, in Amissville, VA, (1982-1990) Jeffersonton UMC, Jeffersonton, VA, (1982-1984) Trinity and Tabernacle UMC in Amelia, VA, (1990-2002) Bethany and Oakland UMC, Bedford Co. VA. (2002-2010). He was living in Wake Forest, NC. Because of COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to South Roanoke UMC, 2330 Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Scholarship of the Carilion Foundation Fund, P.O. A faithful servant of the Lord in all that she did and all that she was, Karen proudly devoted her time to her church, the congregation, and the community. Bills ongoing joy was centered on celebrating the many life events of his beloved family. He was born on May 17, 1929, in Bramwell, WV to the late Jonce Pack and Minnie Dalton Pack Haley. She met and married the love of her life, William Thomas Roberts, in 1939. Mrs. Dottie Hardy Donat , August 17, 2021Dottie Hardy Donat, 86 of Roanoke, VA. Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville will be handling the arrangements. Mr. Shelton served the South Fluvanna Charge from 2001 until he retired in 2007. Bettie Jean Vanhook, March 4, 2021The Rev. Refreshments will follow the service in Davis Fellowship Hall. His strength was as a pastor. She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Laurence Hershey King, whom she married on October 10, 1953; three sons, Randall Philip King, Steubenville, OH, Stephen Parker King (Lisa Maria Showalter King), Lovettesville, VA, Mark Hershey King (Tracey Ann Glavin King), Manassas, VA; five grandsons, S. Adam King (wife Kadie), David King (wife Lindsay), Cameron King, Joshua King (wife Jackie), and Evan King; and 4 great-grandchildren, Jack, Parker, Aaron, and Ella.Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at 2 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church 150 Norlo Drive, Fayetteville, PA 17222, where Pastor Suzanne Elliott and Rev. Jean Thomasson Holmes , March 4, 2020Jean Thomasson Holmes, 91, passed peacefully into Jesus presence March 4, 2020, surrounded by her children. Mrs. Vera Lee Critzer Thacker, July12, 2020Vera Lee Critzer Wade Thacker died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Carla Ray Koval Russell, age 73 of Whitetop, Virginia passed away at Missions Hospital in Asheville, NC on Oct.1, 2022.Mrs. Mrs. Martha Harrell Davenport, February 12, 2022Martha Harrell Davenport, 92, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Elwood Carwile officiating. Clyde W. Weaver, Jr., May 5, 2021The Rev. He also continued to cultivate and grow deep personal connections with neighbors of the Wilsons, Dinwiddie, and Blackstone communities, including dear lifelong friends made at Grace Church. Donald Lee Long Preacherman, 87, widower of Charlotte G. (Warren) Long, formerly of Old Laurel Hill Road in Verona, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Regency in Fishersville, Virginia.The Rev. Dr. Edwin Clifton (Cliff) Whitlock, March 26, 2020The Rev. He did his post-graduate at Duke University and a 5-year term at Iliff School of Theology, a graduate Methodist Theological School in Denver, CO. Gene was the pastor of churches in Greene, Nelson and Albemarle counties.After retiring from the ministry, he went into the real estate business. She was also a tremendous mom and homemaker. He was also predeceased by an infant grandson, William Warner Bodine.A child of the Bay, Warner grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the towns of Cheriton, Oyster, and Cape Charles, graduating from Cape Charles High School in 1937. He graduated from American University, Washington, DC and Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and then served a pastor of several Methodist churches throughout Virginia. He preached at the Alumni Memorial services and addressed students on various occasions. A 1969 graduate of Greensville County High School, he spent a number of years as a radio DJ and news reporter for WEVA in Emporia before going to work as a congressional aide in the then Fourth District for both the late Norman Sisisky and later Randy Forbes. Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 13, 2023. No funeral arrangements are available at this time. Linda Sneegas McKenney, September 22, 2020Linda Sneegas McKenney of Arlington, VA died on Tuesday, September 22, at Fairfax Hospital. Annie Marie Walker Hodges, November 25, 2020Annie Marie Walker Hodges, 95, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed to her eternal Heavenly home on November 25, 2020. Albert N. Fritter; her parents, Lela Evans and James Jackson Smith of Arley, Ala.; three brothers, Truman, George, and Durell Smith; as well as four sisters, Eva Watkins, Polly Stoffel, Edyth Plunkett, and Betty Ledbetter. Betty Lou Dove, 80 - Mar 21, 2020. , 68 - Mar 19, 2020. 79 Oak Grv, N. 87 Lv Abs to 11-1-87. Ralph Lee Sampson Sr. July 8, 1936 - October 27, 2022; In Loving Memory Ralph Lee Sampson Sr. July 8, 1936 - October 27, 2022. . her nephew Jonathan Tieszen and wife Julie and their children Anna and Claire of Harrisonburg, Virginia, her stepsons Shon Rakestraw of El Dorado and Chris Rakestraw and wife Janna of Mulberry, Kansas; step-granddaughter Danielle Mulky of Lamar, Missouri and step-grandson Shon . She especially enjoyed passing her knowledge and skills on to her grandchildren. D. Lowell Petry, July 21, 2020The Rev. Alda is survived in the Netherlands by three sisters, Gerrie Roelofs, Anneke van Norel, and Elizabeth Teunissen; and one brother, Bor van Hartskamp.Alda is predeceased by her husband, Eldred, and her son, Albert Gunn of Millis, MA, who passed away in 2017.A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Dayton United Methodist Church in Dayton, VA, open to the community.Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Committee on Relief https://umcmission.org/give-to-umcor/ or Dayton United Methodist Church Building Fund, 215 Ashby St., Dayton, VA 22821.Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater, VA, is entrusted with arrangements. Weekly top stories. Ralphs parents lived next door. from Lynchburg College in 1954 and her masters in Christian Education from Emory Universitys Candler School of Theology in 1955, the same year she and Bill married on June 9.While Bill served as a minister with the Virginia United Methodist Conference, she taught in the neighboring elementary schools for the next 28 years. Then he was appointed to Warwick Memorial U.M.C. Ray Alan Chastain Obituary. She had three grandchildren, Randy Parker, Jackie Keaton Clark and Heather Bales Brand.The family received friends on Saturday, October 31, 2020, Lotz Salem Chapel. She taught English at J.R. Tucker High School; English as a Second Language in several Henrico County schools; and spent 14 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. View Recent Obituaries . Crowder-Hite-Crews funeral and Crematory is serving the Beighley family. After retiring from NNSY, he followed his dream of serving the Christian ministry. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 176 Robert Street, Marion, N.C. 28752; Lunenburg County Historical Society, P.O. Arrangements are by the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home of Blackstone. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research or the Hospice Foundation of America.Churches he served in the Virginia Conference included McGaheysville, Gainesville, Chesterbrook, Lovettsville, Loudoun, Henderson, and Colonial Beach. He received a Doctor of Ministry in Psychology and Clinical Studies from Andover Newton Theological School in Boston, MA.Jack served as a pastor in Virginia churches from 1961-1974. Walt served on the Virginia Beach Historic Review Board, where he was a strong advocate for Pungo Village preservation.Walt is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Campbell Whitehurst, his sons, Rev. In midlife he surrendered his philatelic passion and followed a call from God into the ministry, serving churches in Dinwiddie County, Colonial Heights and Amelia County, Virginia. Please keep her family in your hearts and prayers.Rev. Dr. Timothy Wayne Kidd, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully early afternoon on June 7, 2021, in his home and in the presence of his loved ones. David also has five great-grandchildren, Maddox, Faith, Rory, Calliope, and Isaac.In keeping with Davids focus of outdoor ministry, the family will have a Celebration of Life at Camp Highroad on September 10th at 10:30am with the Rev. 85 Trinity, A. After her graduation she was assigned to Rock Spring UMC in Faber, Virginia and served there from 2010 until her retirement in June of 2020. He enjoyed teaching Bible studies at Second Presbyterian Church where he was known as a Methoterian. Raymond McGarr and the Rev. The worship and Sunday School were both held in the parsonage during the time of construction.He served in churches in Ohio, and West Virginia. June Fravel Garber, 101, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. As a musician, she was a soprano who played the piano and auto-harp. She was the first woman to serve as the National President.Darlenes service on the General Conference level includes being a Director on General Council on Ministries (GCOM), General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM); the Womens Division. Ruth Orsellia Smith Stanley, June 26, 2021Ruth Orsellia Smith Stanley blessed this earth for 96 years, born Dec. 8, 1924, in Knoxville, Tenn., and died June 26, 2021, in Harrisonburg, Va. She was a preachers daughter, preachers wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and beloved friend. Upon retirement, Ken gleefully pursued fulltime what he referred to as the piscatorial pleasures. In December 2018 Ken and Charlotte moved to a retirement community in Harrisonburg, VA. Ken left this world less troubled than he found it and he always chose to see the good in people. For many years she worked as a special education teacher in Fairfax, Virginia. Attending church was one of the things that she missed so much when Covid hit our community.Mamie loved her friends and family and they will miss her greatly.Graveside service was held, Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. It was here that he met the love of his life Joann Oliver McClung. 178, District Deputy (Masonic District 36), a member of Khedive Shrine and a 33 (Portsmouth and Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies) and, many others.He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Matthews Whitlock and her family; their son, Matthew and wife, Hayley and, his precious granddaughters Elena and Madelyn; sisters, Evelyn Monds (Sam), Nancy Ward, and their families.Cliffs life will be celebrated at a later date when we can all safely gather together. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Jesse and Mabel Lawrence from Portsmouth, and her son, John Andrew Andy Durkovich of Bangor, Maine. Kenneth Stephen James, 94, was welcomed to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 12 p.m. at George Brothers Funeral Service, 803 Greenhaven Dr., Greensboro, NC, with Pastor Roland Shepley officiating. He also worked for the United Way for a period of time.There will be no visitation; services will be held privately. He returned to the the pulpit in 1990 and served Ferebee-Halstead-St. Lukes, Main Street in Bedford, and Otterbein in the Harrisonburg District. Together they raised three sons in Huntington, Long Island, NY. She is survived by her husband, David D. Dommisse, her two sons, Andrew and Derek, her parents, Bill and Nancy Seifert, and three sisters, Deb Schultz, Pam Parsell, and Rebecca (Becky) Weber and many loved nieces and nephews. More important to him, however, was being a child of God and a servant-brother of our Lord Jesus Christ.Plans for a Celebration of Resurrection service at Trinity UMC are currently pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Living Waters of the World, Memorial United Methodist Church, 631 N. Miles Street, Elizabethtown, KY. Condolences may be expressed at https://brownfuneral.com. A 1966 newspaper article announcing his appointment to First Church, Lynchburg, was headlined The Church is His Hobby, and this was true throughout his long career. Dean was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Cub Master and Scout Master. He currently served at Warsaw United Methodist Church in Warsaw, Virginia.Terry is survived by his wife, Chelsea Eum and their four sons, Isaac, Caleb, Enoch, and Elijah. David Ryu officiating. He will be missed by all, but we find refuge in knowing he has eternal life with The Lord.Don is preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, his mother and father, many aunts and uncles, and his brother, Howard. Clyde was very successful in his calling and touched many, many lives. He rarely left his pulpit on a Sunday except for an annual vacation. To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com, The Rev. Internment of his ashes will be next to his wife in Shelby, NC, with a memorial service at a future date.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Westmoreland Players Theater, 16217 Richmond Rd, Callao, VA 22435,https://www.westmorelandplayers.org/where he spent many happy hours helping. Joseph E. Hammond, Sr. and the late Ruth Gilbert Hammond. The Rev. Walter A Whitehurst January 4, 2020The Rev. Durkovich were serving there. She lived Matthew 25:40, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to meA funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 8, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church in Chatham, VA. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. After holding various means of employment over the years, including supporting her husband as a ministers wife, Stella retired from the Department of the Army as a budget analyst. Geneva was a devoted member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and was a resident of Cedarfield Retirement Community. He had an adventurous spirit and a reverence for the outdoors. Surviving with his wife is his daughter, Sandy Gharib (Lindo) of Richmond, VA; son, William Zachary Fisher (Rachel) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Nathan Fisher (Kristina), Kaitlin and Madison Gharib, Mandy and Sandy Edwards, Joshua Stevens (Crystal), Brianna Stevens, Emily and Abby Laird, Kyiah, Joseph, and Amaya Puckett, Lily Chapman, and Robert Desi Emery; six great grandchildren; and sister, Ellen Adams (Buddy).Along with his parents, the Rev. Raymond Elwood Pack; one daughter, Vicki Michele Pack Pate; one son, Barry Phillip Pack; one sister, Nellie Wright; and two brothers, Thomas, and Morris Powell. Evelyn helped him tremendously with this transition and the new life it brought. Please keep his wife, Tara, in your prayers. Source: https://www.mcmullenfh.com/obituary/kenneth-whetzel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Box 692, Vinton, VA 24179 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. Charles E Cheseldine who passed away in April of 1987. William Ricketts, retired, who survives.Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, William A. Ricketts III and wife Salme of Irvine, Calif.; two granddaughters, Kaili and Liisa; and one grandson, Taabi. He was a Vigil Honor Member of the Blue Herron Lodge Order of the Arrow. He later attended Pikeville College and the University of Louisville before being called into the ministry and graduating from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Dr. Robert Stephen Miller.Gerald loved to golf, fish, and spend time with his loving family. His father died when Dick was just 13 years old, but they connected through numerous shared hobbies and interests. She served as the education coordinator for an adoptive families network, Adoptive Families of Northern Virginia. Richard N. Galbreath, April 24, 2022The life of Richard Nolan Galbreath was made up of a consistent theme of connections. He would eventually answer the call to become a preacher despite a paralyzing childhood fear of public speaking. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Studeman, her husband, Michael, and two grandsons, Noah and Joshua. 93 General Evangelist. His first appointment was at Broadmeadow U.M.C. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Lena was born December 31, 1924, in Marion County, South Carolina, to the late Rev. She received her Master of Divinity in 1977. Burial will follow at Mount Hebron cemetery. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. The whole county rallied around Mamie and prayed for this little girl to live. The Rev. She served most recently in Mount Clinton and Elkton, VA. After retiring in 2005, Alda was a member of Dayton United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Gene was the last surviving member of his immediate family.After his graduation from Four Oaks High School, he graduated from Atlantic Christian College, now Barten College. Terry Clark officiating; with a time of fellowship following the service. Simply browse the Harrisonburgs obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. Harry G. Neidig III and Rev. He was born in Person County, NC on November 18, 1956. Karens love for children, the Lord, and her precious family came full circle during her favorite time of year Christmas. Jeane Dunkum (retired); children, Wesley Earl Wes Dunkum III of Richmond and Betty Dunkum Patten of West Palm Beach, FL; two step-children, Sarah Gibson and Eric Johnson; three grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.Funeral service with the Rev. Degree in Psychology from Lynchburg College. He is missed, but his story continues through his family and the lives of those he positively impacted these last 88 years.The Rev. She also developed an interest in music and learned to play the piano, trumpet, and guitar, and played violin in her high school orchestra and the French horn in band.Mary was inspired from an early age to pursue work in the church, and possessed a self-confidence in public speaking and the ability to lead. The Rev. Please keep Candee and her mother, Marilyn, along with the rest of their family, in your prayers as they grieve. He and his wife Delia retired in Manteo, North Carolina, before eventually returning to Virginia. Kay loved her husband and her family. Dr. Larry Adams, December 21, 2022Mollusk, VA Larry E Adams 78, of Mollusk passed away suddenly at his home on December 21, 2022.He was born on September 21, 1944 to the late Peyton and Nita Ray Adams. A Service of Death and Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage UMC, 582 Leesville Road, Lynchburg. Smith was predeceased by his brother, C. Richard Smith. In 1987 he was named executive director of Industrial and Commerical Ministries. Aldas earliest memories were of the wartime occupied Netherlands, and her lifetime dedication to care of others was rooted in those memories. Her Nursing interest was spurred by the encouragement from her mother, her uncle Raymond Hodges and his wife Sophia (Su) Hodges ,who wanted her to be independent. Search Harrisonburg obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The Rev. Anthony Pete Wadsworth, July 8, 2020The Rev. Upon retiring for the final time, he and his wife moved back to the mountains of Roanoke, VA. to be near his family and where he loved hunting and fishing. Online condolences may be sent through our website,www.crowderhitecrews.com. The interment in Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery was private. Alexander Yukkie Yates, who died in 2006. In 1966, he and Catherine fell in love with the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Doyle Weston Wyatt (retired associate member), age 80 of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The family will receive friends in Poquoson 9:00 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25th at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, 836 Poquoson Avenue in Poquoson with a graveside service immediately following in Smith Memorial Cemetery in Poquoson.The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at The Hermitage for their compassionate care of Mom for the last few years. Karl Kenneth Tangeman, July 21, 2020The Reverend Karl Kenneth Tangeman, 95, of Winchester, Virginia, ascended to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.The Rev. He began serving churches as a student pastor in the mid-1950s. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bernice Chattins memory to Randolph-Macon College (RMC- Gifts Processing, P.O. Join our mailing list [email protected] 26 Grant Street ; Dennison, Ohio 44621-1269 (740) 922-1970 (740) 922-1976 Norman S. Chattin; and her son, Dr. David Bryan Chattin, Ph.D. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by Sisters, Lorraine and Janet. He also had extensive studies at Butner Rehabilitation Center and Dix Hill Mental Hospital in Raleigh, NC.Bob served the United Methodist Church in the Virginia Conference. Jiyeon Kim presiding. A devout Christian, Dean was called to the ministry in 1999. Search for the Facebook Group named Mary Frances Cloud Celebration of Life.You may go online to view the obituary, leave a memory for the family or sign the guest registry atwww.holdingfuneralhome.comHolding Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He retired in 2011 and served Trinity in Altavista and Hurt during his retirement.Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. In 1980, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Randolph Macon College, Ashland, VA. After retiring, he spent 10 more years doing field education at Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC.Raymond is preceded in death by his wife Rena and his two brothers Robert H. Wrenn and T. Randall Wrenn.Raymond is survived by his children, Richard F. Wrenn and wife Sara, Elizabeth D. Bell, and Katharine L. Kropat and husband Loren; three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren.The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield VA. 22151 from 6 to 8 p.m.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Annandale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Miller on July 31, 2021 at Chester United Methodist Church in Chester, VA. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to gather after his return to our Father in Heaven a little over a year ago. He was loved by so many and will be missed dearly.The family would like to Thank Carilion Hospice for their love and care during this most difficult of times.A funeral service and celebration of Georges life will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, February 25, 2022, at Walnut Grove Church in Montvale with Pastor Bob Auxier officiating. 73 Isle of Wight. Upon completion of Ministerial Studies at Duke University Joseph served at Collierstown Charge, Laurel Park, Rehobeth Parrish, Gloucester-Matthews, and Carson United Methodist Church. Dr. Charles G. Turkington, March 6, 2020The Rev. Douglas G. Ebert in October of 2010 and daughter, Pamela J. Ebert, in January of 2004, as well as her brother and sister.Mrs. Louis E. Carson; her daughters, Beverly Watts and Mary Burton; her grandchildren, Layel and his wife Lacy, and Lynley; her sister, Cornelia Webb and her husband, Bill; her sister-in-law, Bernice Carson; and numerous nieces and nephews. In every stage of his life, he was deeply involved, taking every opportunity to engage with people around him.