She retired in 1997. Family and friends will be celebrating the life of the Rev. The Rev. Retired since 1992, she began her ministerial career in 1974 at Callaghan. Tom was a volunteer EMT and firefighter; later, he became a police chaplain, last serving Chesterfield County.A memorial service will be held at a later date. Greg West and Rev. David will be interred at the EcoEternity Forest at Camp Highroad. She worked as a clerk for the U.S. Department of the Navy at the Washington Navy Yard. She began her ministerial career in 1998 at Crimora-Mount Bethel, Harrisonburg District, where she served until her retirement in 2004. He rarely left his pulpit on a Sunday except for an annual vacation. She was an amateur geologist and collected many rocks and minerals. Sharon was a lifelong learner, a sensitive woman of deep spirituality, an advocate for acceptance of all people beyond all barriers and hurdles, a good listener and friend to many. In preparation for the ministry, he graduated from Ferrum Jr. College, Randolph-Macon College, and Emory University. Harley was a shining light of hope and faith to his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. Box 974, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944; oryour favorite charity. Don and Sylvia were blessed with two children, Tammy and Sean, whom they loved very much.Don worked as a physical chemist for DuPont and eventually retired from Texaco Oil Corporation. He is also survived by his parents, Choong Ok Lee and Dong-Myung Eum; his sister, Heewoon Eum and her husband Seokhyun; niece, Joy; and nephews, Joshua and John. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Roy Mullen; Loving mother of Holly Mullen, Heather Mullen (son-in-law James Pattan), Hillary Mullen DeVol (son-in-law Robert DeVol) and the late Hugh Mullen. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. The Rev. Charles Gallagher Hurlock.Services were held at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Salisbury on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, with burial at Parsons Cemetery. As an Ordained Elder in the Virginia Annual Conference, he served United Methodist Churches across the Commonwealth for 34 years. Reception following. Jennings loved the beach, books, needlepoint, and his dogsbut above all, his wife Delia. Mrs. Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter, March 15, 2020Mrs. Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter was born on April 17, 1928, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- great grandmother, friend, and neighbor passed away appropriately on her favorite day of the week, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Gil then became Director of Adult Ministries at the Conference offices in Richmond. She is survived by daughter,retired local pastor, Elizabeth Lazenby (Donald), and son Buddy Hodges among others. She was a partner with her husband in his ministry, starting Sunday School Classes, teaching Bible studies, leading ladies Spiritual Retreats and assisting him in many other ways.Sylvia helped to start the first Day Camp at Camp Alta Mons and she was a Brownie Scout leader. Wearing masks is strongly encouraged. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 13, 2020, 11 a.m., in the Cochrane room of Westminster Canterbury in Richmond. A United Methodist pastor, he served many churches in W.Va. and Va. His Christian walk of love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness was a testimony to all who knew him. He also connected with his father as he earned merit badges and learned life skills while ascending the ranks of the Boy Scouts. He graduated from Carter Bible College in Goldsboro, NC, Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.The Rev. Harold was ordained as a United Methodist minister in 1961 and served 7 additional United Methodist Churches: Fairmont, Richmond; Louisburg Circuit; Macedonia, Raleigh; First Church, Lynchburg; Trinity, Poquoson; Belmont, Richmond; and Pender, Fairfax where he served from 1981 to 2001. His favorite team was the N.Y. Yankees, as was the case with many other members of the Academy. Clyde was born on September 23, 1935 in Staunton, VA to the late Clyde and Lula Weaver. Pratt retired from his final appointment serving the Lincolnia United Methodist Church in Alexandria.David is survived by his only son, Ed Pratt, and his wife Susan, four grandchildren, Joe, Caitlin, and her husband Bill, Sarah and her husband Aaron, and Rachel and her husband Reilly. His first appointment was at Broadmeadow U.M.C. Doris was born in Columbus, Mississippi, where she lived through her undergraduate years as a student at the Mississippi State College for Women. (91 Antioch-Falmouth. She was a member of the American Iris Society.Stella is survived by her four children, Robert Edwin Couch of Elkton, his twin brother, Richard Emory Couch of Grottoes, Dowman Holt Couch and Melanie Couch Wiseman and husband, Robert, of Grottoes; five grandchildren, Adam Frye and wife, Amber, of Grottoes, Angela Bhowmik and husband, Tuhin, of Maryland, Erin Atwell and husband, Ryan, of Port Republic, David Wiseman of Grottoes and Megan Couch of Harrisonburg; seven great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Hayden Frye of Grottoes, Carter and Delilah Lawrence, and Tulia Bhowmik of Maryland, Liam Light of Harrisonburg, and Isaac Atwell of Port Republic; sister, Virginia Holt Boitnott; brother, Samuel G. Holt and wife, Joice, of Bent Mountain; sister-in-law, Jane Rennick Holt of Callaway; and numerous nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes.A funeral service will be conducted 12 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Posey officiating. Bill grew up in the Monticello Village neighborhood near Wards Corner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. She and Glenn moved around the state of Virginia including the towns of Saluda (4-point charge), Cheriton (2-point charge), Purcellville, West Point, Smithfield, Alexandria Washington Farm, Hampton Aldersgate, Richmond Skipwith. She lived long enough to welcome and enjoy eleven great-grandchildren.
Ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Clarence A. Cecil, Mary and family were very active in First United Methodist Church in downtown Charlotte. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.johnsonfs.com. During his ministry as a United Methodist Pastor Ed served several churches in the Virginia Annual Conference: Macedonia/Montague Ave., Bon Air (Associate), Shiloh (Montpelier), Nelson United Methodist, Mt. Upon graduating from Shenandoah High School, he earned an Associate Degree from Shenandoah College Read More Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg 3173 Spotswood Trail Harrisonburg, VA 22801 p: 540-434-1359 Kyger Funeral Home Elkton 115 Nicholson Road Elkton, VA 22827 p: 540-298-1279 Join our mailing list 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. The roles she treasured most were those of wife, mother, and homemaker.Along with her parents & grandparents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, theRev. The Rev. Candee Martin, the senior pastor of First UMC, Hampton. Clergy are invited to robe and wear white stoles. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Her lifes journey came full circle beginning and ending at the source of her lifelong journey of faith, Swain Memorial United Methodist Church.In lieu of flowers or gifts please consider donating to the cornerstone of her faith and life: Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 199; Tangier, VA 23440.Services to honor her life will be conducted as follows:A graveside service officiated by the Rev. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Veach (Bill) of Homosassa, Florida, and by his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Sally and Jack Sanders and Carol and Peter Schilling, and eight nieces and nephews.After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1963, Dan served in the Navy for four years, including as the Executive Officer of the USS Coconino County (LST-603), stationed in Vietnam. 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. Edward Pruitt will be held on Saturday January 7, 2023 at 2 PM at Swain Memorial United Methodist Church on Tangier.Boat transportation for the memorial service will be provided by Courtney Thomas with Captain Brett Thomas leaving Crisfield, MD at 12:30. Alda V. Gunn, September 19, 2021The Rev. Pastor Samson graduated with a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. He spent 35 years pastoring churches in the Tidewater area and Northern Virginia. Cemetery, Sheppards. Mrs. Martha Harrell Davenport, February 12, 2022Martha Harrell Davenport, 92, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Retirement was also the time when Dan became a part of the Arts Chorale of Winchester and the Piedmont Singers, and when he wrote five books on United Methodist ministry, practical theology, and history.Memorial donations may be made to Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, 4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604, or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
During college, he played on the baseball team his first year and pledged the then-new chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.Working at the General Services Administration in Washington, D.C., after graduation, Dudley joined the College & Career group at Corkran Methodist Church in Temple Hills, MD, where he met his wife, Sharon Kaye Allender. A graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date. She was a committed and faithful member of the United Methodist Women where she served as President of the Virginia Conference UMW. Ruths 12 brothers and sisters all lived near-by.Jean graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL with a degree in Home Economics. They were married in 1951. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend to so many. Terry was a Pastor at multiple churches, Lord Jesus Korean Church, Korean Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, Emmaus United Methodist Church, and The Brandermill Church. He is now in heaven, surely joking with the angels. His Pastorates included Bethel UMC in Caroline County, Fairmount UMC in Henrico County, Arlington Forest UMC in Arlington, Va., Bethel-Emmanuel UMC in Lancaster County, Beulah UMC in Richmond, Va., District Superintendent of the Petersburg District and Asbury UMC in Harrisonburg, Va. During this time, he became a proud father of two beautiful daughters, Tamara and Michelle. She later was a pastor for Cool Spring United Methodist Church.She graduated from Longwood College in 1964 with a degree in history. Robert Townsend Knox, October 10, 2021Robert Bob Townsend Knox, 86, of Elon, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.Born in Ashland, KY, he grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. He served as the executive director of the Association of Educational Institutions which serves all United Methodist affiliated Colleges and Schools in Virginia.Dr. 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. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emma Lou Pittman and his sister, Betty Pittman Malbone; Dean is survived by Janet, his wife of 52 years; his son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren; niece, Kim Rhodes; nephew, Kevin Malbone; and surrogate grandchildren, Allison and Samantha Smith. For family and friends throughout the country, the service will be live-streamed on Youtube, and available to replay later at the following link:https://youtu.be/iK_m6SgkrpMPlease note the Pacific time zone, the service will be live at 2pm on the East Coast.ObituaryThe Rev. Reception to follow. Burial will be private. Nancy C. Johnson (Emmanuel UMC), passed away this morning in Portland, OR while in hospice care. Dean was pastor of the Greenwood/Laurel Park United Methodist Church Charge until he retired in 2012. Randy Duncan and Rev. Bill was an active leader for the Boy Scouts. Committal and reception will follow the service.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bethel-Emmanuel Scholarship Fund, PO BOX 118, Lively, VA 22507.Please be in prayer for Larrys wife Karen and their family during this time.PASTORAL RECORD: ADAMS, LARRY ELLIOTT P67-D67-E72-F72MS: 67 In Sch. He was born September 30, 1921, in Campbell County, a son of the late Samuel A. Caldwell and Eunice Franklin Caldwell. Donald Lee Long, November 18, 2021The Rev. One of his favorite things to do was spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart. Mrs. Jeanette Combs, December 19, 2022Mrs. Mrs. Phyllis Nuckols, February 27, 2021Phyllis Nuckols died on February 27, 2021, at the age of 86. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) COVID-19 Response Fund: UMCOR, Advance GCFA, COVID-19 Response, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087. She loved to do genealogy, scrapbooks, memory books and to do crossword and word search puzzles.Sylvias family would like to express a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each of the staff and workers at South Roanoke Nursing Home. She is survived by her sons Ricky Owen of Blairs, Virginia, Stanley Owen (Lisa) of Blairs, Virginia, and Barry Owen (Diane) of Brown Summit, North Carolina; her daughter Velvet Owen of Blairs, Virginia; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Charlotte was the secret weapon to Kens successful 40-year career as a United Methodist minister, supporting him in every shape and fashion at various churches across Virginia. Albert R. Knotts, Jr. Mable is survived by three sons, A. Ray Knotts III (Renay Parker) of Midlothian, David J. Knotts (Debbie) of Rockville, VA, and Steven W. Knotts of Blackstone; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Knotts, Ellen Ritchey, Tara Mansfield, Brian Knotts, Danny Knotts, Jonathan Beck, Aubrey Knotts and Kirk Knotts; 11 great grandchildren; a great-great grandson; numerous nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Mildred Mathews.She received her RN degree from the University of Virginia and her BSN from Longwood College. John Speight officiating will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn. Charlie Sanford Haley, Jr., October 24, 2020Charlie Sanford Haley, Jr., age 77 of Gretna died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his residence. Elinor Dalton, 84, passed away on August 17, 2022. He was pastor of 11 churches and also served as District Superintendent of the Danville District. Clyde was very successful in his calling and touched many, many lives. A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM. William A. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel who will be truly missed here on earth.Visitation was held Sunday, October 10 at Bristow Faulkner Chapel, Saluda, VA from 2pm 3pm., followed by a procession to the graveside at Forrest Chapel United Methodist Church, Warner, VA. 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. Online giving via the WCA website athttps://wesleyancovenant.org/give/Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Monumental UMC, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. The Rev. Mrs. Nancy Louise Williams Thornton, October 21, 2022Nancy Louise Williams Thornton, 82, of Chatham, VA, passed away October 21, 2022 at her home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimers Disease. 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. [Bill served Community (Va. Beach), Cave Spring UMCs and the Trinity Roanoke Charge as well as serving as District Superintendent] He also served on the board of directors of the Roanoke Kiawanis and supported many club projects. Deborah Ellen Lewis and her husband Roger Woodson Sherman and stepson Blair Philip Sherman of Charlottesville, VA; and his sonDavid Brian Lewis and his wife Amy Lynn Koeppen Lewisof Sarasota, FL.