Before Bills retirement January 2011, Kay was an active member in the United Methodist Women, and had held District Offices in the Charlottesville and Staunton Districts of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Norma H. B. Cleaver, July 27, 2021Norma H. B. Cleaver, age 86, of Arthur, W. Va., died Thursday, July 29, 2021, while residing at the home of her daughter, Ann McCoy, in Clarksburg, Md. He was a beloved friend, husband, father, and grandfather. Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com. The greatest achievement in his life was the love and dedication he had for his wife and children which he shared until the end.There will be no formal service.Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home in Madison.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Clay Branscome Tucker please visithttps://colonial-funeral-home-and-chapel.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=18516349&source=ta2&taph=2. They retired in this area because of the lovely people and the beauty of the mountains. Mrs. Carla Ray Koval Russell, October 1, 2022Mrs. Mrs. Marion Lourine Dillard, June 17, 2020Marion Lourine Dillard, age 90, passed away peacefully June 17, 2020. Alfred Gray Stables, August 17, 2020Alfred Al Gray Stables, 90, of Corinth passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home in Corinth, MS. A memorial service was held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at First United Methodist Church of Corinth.Born July 23, 1930 in South Norfolk, VA, Al was a retired Methodist minister and in later years he worked as the Human Resource Director at World Color. Survivors include her beloved husband of 50 years, Jack A. Minnick of Virginia Beach, Va.; brother, David G. Shuff (Cindy) of Rock Hill, S.C.; daughters, Laura L. Minnick, Richmond, VA; Susan M. Baker (David) Hyattsville, MD; Melissa M. Creekmore (Mike) of Chesapeake, Va., Julia A. Stack (Wayne) of Fayetteville, N.C., Kathryn B. Whitescarver (Paul) of Gales Ferry, Conn., and MaryBeth M.Wilkinson of The Plains, Va. She had nine grandchildren and four great -grandchildren. She was born November 21, 1934, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late F. Ray and Olive Grace Morrow Metzger of Connellsville. Services. David Pratt, May 20, 2022The Rev. Linwood E. Daniel, August 8, 2022The Rev. Gene C. Tatum, August 19, 2020The Rev. Bender was a retired United Methodist minister with over 50 years of ministry in numerous churches in both West Virginia and Virginia. Marian Kessler, January 10, 2023KESSLER, Marian Elizabeth Saunders, was born on October 8, 1931, on the farm of her parents, Clyde Raymond and Ruth Garner Gee Saunders, in Lunenburg County, Virginia.She attended Ferrum Junior College, where she met her life partner, WilliamBill Troy Kessler. A graveside service was held on May 12, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond, Va. It was here that he met his wife, Chelsea Lange Eum. He was born on January 10, 1955 in Savannakhet, Laos and was the son to late Baod and Munh Phetsarath. Mrs. Donat was preceded in death by her husband Griffin Hardy and husband Ward Donat; parents Frank and Frances Scott and a brother Frank J. Scott, Jr. Mrs. Donat is survived by her two daughters Lynn Tolmie and husband John of Baltimore, MD and Elizabeth Offermann and husband Paul of Roanoke, VA; two step-children Leslie McBee and husband J.C. of Atlanta, GA and Linn Glisson and husband Andrew of Covington, VA; five grandchildren Christopher Tolmie and husband Juan, Grayson Tolmie and wife Kate, Hunter Tolmie and wife Lexi and Alexander and Olivia Offermann; three step-grandchildren John Glisson and wife Colleen and Peter Glisson and wife Randi-Morgan and Jerry McBee; and four step-great-grandchildrenThe family will receive friends on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 3-5pm at Oakeys South Chapel. Alda V. Gunn, September 19, 2021The Rev. Dale was always fond of the farm lifestyle, and loved visiting his extended familys nearby farm, where he developed a passion for growing vegetables, canning them, and witnessing their maple syrup production.In 1968, the Gillis family relocated to Richmond, VA, where Dale attended and graduated from Manchester High School in 1977. He served on numerous conference agencies and on the General Board of Global Ministries (1972-76), General Board of Discipleship (1980-88); Chairman, Curriculum Resources Committee (1984-88). George Thomas Insley Jr., June 27, 2022The 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. Church, York PA (1995-1998) and Falmouth U.M. Her family will treasure her memory. Compass Island. Her full obituary is below.Carrie White Moore Potts, 90, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. They returned to Virginia in 1971 and he served as pastor of Providence-Whites Charge, Rustburg; Main Street UMC, Bedford; First UMC, Hopewell; Stratford Hills UMC, Richmond and Community UMC, Virginia Beach (Kempsville).In 1995, Walt became Director of United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Southeastern Jurisdiction, based in Atlanta, GA. Reservations may be made for the memorial service by calling MUMC at 757-397-1297. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Skip to Main Content. A memorial service will be held at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, 4101 Fordham Rd, Richmond,VA23236 on July 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm. She graduated from Turner Ashby High School in 1964 and received a bachelor's degree from Mary . Mrs. Marian Johnson Stevens, June 9, 2020Marian Johnson Stevens, 89, mother of Rev. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday April 29 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Richmond, VA. He loved all of the churches he served and was devoted to helping others and glorifying God through his preaching. During this time, he became a proud father of two beautiful daughters, Tamara and Michelle. Over the years, Dudley served on the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board for Hampton-Newport News, the Virginia Board of Behavioral Science, the Heritage Girl Scout Council, and the Board of the Wesley Foundation at William & Mary. She retired as a pastor when Asbury Church was disbanded.Karen experienced several years of declining health before her death. Box 1000. James Wallace Draper, 84, passed away April 22, 2020, at Sentara Obici Hospital of Covid-19 virus. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on 903 Forest Ave., Friday, October 1, 2021, at 2 p.m., with a visitation preceding the service at 1 p.m. Facemasks are required inside for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. Subsequent Virginia Conference appointments were Dry Fork, Keysville, the North Amelia Charge (Epworth, Salem, and Holly Hills), Salem and Vinton, VA and Gordonsville, VA. Fred was a field reporter for theCooperative Farmermagazine published by Southern States Cooperative for seven years while serving as a full-time pastor for the North Amelia Charge. Jeans life was centered around the church and her husband, Glenn.Jean leaves behind her daughter, Frances, married to Stan Ellis, three grandchildren Olesya, Paul, and Rubina, and two great-grandchildren Nevaeh and Tatianna.A service will be held August 28, 11 a.m., at Duncan Memorial UMC in Ashland.
Cecil Guy Smith | Obituaries | dnronline.com 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 continued his love of the Methodist church by teaching in the Sunday school and visitation with the elderly in retirement and nursing homes. He is survived by his stepmother, Deanna Coffey (Cumberland, Va.); his best friend and wife, Shawn; his two sons, Jason Coffey (Jamie) (Pensacola, Fla.) and Blakely Coffey (Jenny) (Colorado Springs, Colo.); four stepchildren whom he loved as if they were his own, Jamie Ficor (Nicole), Erin Ficor, Amanda Ficor and Christine Ficor; his siblings, Denise Schmitt (Cumberland, Va.), Carol Sue Coffey Smith (Charles) (Powhatan, Va.), Rowlett Coffey (Robin) (Buckingham, Va.); and many nieces and nephews.He was a graduate of Midlothian High School, Liberty University (Bachelor of Science) and Virginia Union University (Master of Divinity).He retired from Chesterfield County Fire Department in 2004, having served 34 years as a Volunteer Firefighter, Dispatcher, Firefighter and Fire Investigator. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park.The family will receive friends at the residence, 2357 Inman Rd, Danville, VA 24541 on Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Notes of condolence may be sent to 2357 Iman Road, Danville, VA 24541. He retired in 2001. Though she never made a fuss about anything, Christmas was the exception, as it brought her great joy to celebrate all she adored. Linda Sneegas McKenney, September 22, 2020Linda Sneegas McKenney of Arlington, VA died on Tuesday, September 22, at Fairfax Hospital. His family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. Dr. Gerald Mowery Miller, Sr. was sent to the loving arms of his Lord on May 2, 2020, at 2:22 pm after passing at his home at the age of 82. Mrs. Darlene Amon, former Virginia Conference Lay Leader,May 27, 2021Darlene Amons family, Monumental United Methodist Church, and The Rev. In memory of Stella, contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229. Sharon was active in her United Methodist Women circle and led a Grief Recovery Group at Providence United Methodist Church. William A. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elsie Deal and Betty Mayhew; and a son-in-law, John Watson. Dr. Robert Lee Russell of the home; one daughter, Rhonda Marie and Tommy Richardson of the home; one son, Robert Lee and Kermora Russell of Fredericksburg, VA; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren also survive.The family will receive friends at the New Beginnings Church in Whitetop on Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM with a graveside service to follow in the Miller Cemetery in Whitetop with Rev.
Virginia Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Harrisonburg Virginia Church, Centre Hall PA (1967-1975); Fayetteville U.M. A livestream viewing will be available.In lieu of flowers, Dales family invites you to give to the Bread and Fishes Program at Dumfries United Methodist Church or donate to the American Diabetes Association at , P.O. Olivia Irene Orndorff Obituary. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Martha Facenda (Dave), Elizabeth Bowdel (Jamey), David Bodine (Kristen), and Michael Bodine, six great-grandchildren, Aida and Luca Facenda, Reagan Bowdel, and Zoey, Will and Max Bodine, and several very special nieces, nephews and their extended families.The family wishes to thank the Hermitage Roanoke for the loving care he received in his 15 years there. He always tried to convey to the cadets at the academy an appreciation for both the education and character-building values that they were receiving.Bob was an accomplished musician. Parker was nominated by the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for Rural Pastor of the Year, 1990.In his own words, I have served Christ through His Church. Raymond Wrenn can be sent to his daughter: Cathy Kropat, 2322 Sawdust Rd, Vienna, VA 22181. He was also a consultant for Individual Volunteers with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, 1999-2005.After retiring from the Individual Volunteer program, Walt and Betty wrote a book, Following Gods Call: Individual Volunteers in Mission about the experiences of many of the volunteer missionaries they had helped recruit, train and send. Her service of death and resurrection will be held in the chapel of Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, 23221 at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24. 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. He was born in Leesburg, VA, on March 31, 1958, to Rev. She taught for many years in Deep Creek (Virginia) Elementary School. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mechanicsville UMC RCHC 5101 Cox Road, #225, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or Elizabeth House 3590 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. He was elected twice to the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and served on many conference committees. John H. Coffey, March 7, 2020John Haines Coffey, a retired United Methodist minister and member of the Virginia Annual Conference, died on March 7, 2020 following a prolonged illness at the age of 91. Michael Thomas Davis, February 11, 2020Arrangements for Michael Mike T. Davis: A Celebration of Life for Rev. Norman S. Chattin; and her son, Dr. David Bryan Chattin, Ph.D. His last appointment before retirement was at Aldersgate U.M.C. Thomas Jennings.She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Burtch; four children, Michael Bardzell, Jeffrey Bardzell, Kathy Thomas, and Kelly Bardzell; and her grandchildren, Benjamin Bardzell, Jacob Bardzell, and Ashley Bardzell.Private funeral arrangements will be held at Lovettsville Union Cemetery, on December 13, 2021 at 2 pm in Lovettsville, VA. Mrs. Mary Lee Owen Barham, November 21, 2021Mary Lee Owen Barham of Blairs, Virginia, passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 80. He loved to study. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff and nurses at Cedarfield, who took such wonderful care of Stella through her many years of residence there. Stan and Joanne had four children: Alan Maughlin (Monica Gonzales), Carla Maughlin, Curtis Maughlin (Glenn Heueser) and Loren Maughlin, and their home was often full of their eight grandchildren: Yasmine (Mark Elliott), Mateo, Samantha, Maria, Cassidy, Dylan, Addison and Nathan; and two great granddaughters: Charlie Rose and Lilah Gray Elliott.After his service in Africa, Stan continued his teaching in colleges and high schools across the country, including Kansas and Kentucky, before settling in Falls Church in 1996. Long was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on October 31, 1934, a son of the late Robert Malcolm Long and Lillie Virginia (Moore) Long.The Rev. He returned to the the pulpit in 1990 and served Ferebee-Halstead-St. Lukes, Main Street in Bedford, and Otterbein in the Harrisonburg District. Glass High School for many years.He attended public schools in Lynchburg: Garland-Rhodes Elementary School, Robert E. Lee Junior High and E.C. Bill was always proud that they were debt free in their personal lives. In retirement, he served the West Dinwiddie Charge for 3 and a half years and then filled in for ministers when needed as long as his health allowed.He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 24 years, Mary Nell Blanton Tatum of Amelia; and a cousin, who was like a brother, Thomas W. Tom Chappell of Dinwiddie.A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Southlawn Memorial Park with The Rev. Pallbearers will be Adam Syprzak, Mo Abuassi, Jerry Newlin, Luke Wadsworth, Roberta Lasiter, and Harris Wadsworth. The Rev. Craig is survived by two brothers, two sisters-in-law, four nephews, three great-nieces and three great-nephews. Officiating will be Pastor Celeste Heath. William P. Tatum, Jr., her parents and siblings, Emily Schultz Dunlap, Norman McMullin, and Pearl Roper McMullin. Karen Parks, wife of the Rev. They later joined Charles Wesley and Christ Crossman United Methodist Churches.Stan amazed all those fortunate enough to interact with him, whether it was running the family farm as a young man or obtaining his private pilots license; speaking Otetela, French, and Swahili; travelling in Western Europe and Central Africa; or volunteering as a fireman for 3 years in Kentucky; and he was awarded the Alumni Citation for meritorious service in Zaire by his Alma Mater, Sterling College.Stan was a friend to many and it was often said, he never met a stranger. He loved to invite people home to enjoy a great meal at his Falls Church home for 30 plus years with his beloved wife of 60 years, Joanne.Stan, known as Uwandji Lukamba, will be deeply missed by his family and those he befriended. Mrs. Williams was born on March 18, 1940 in Lowville, NY to the late Harold Murray and Carlotta (Jernigan) Rand.
Josephine Snyder Obituary - Harrisonburg, VA Paul Benjamin Davis Jr., September 12, 2021 The Rev. Mrs. Stella (Holt) Couch, May 10, 2022Mrs. The Rev. Among other interest she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the rescue squad, loved gardening (and sharing its bounty) and bird watching. Don continued to spread The Word of God in the Methodist churches in the Shenandoah Valley, including the Mount Pleasant Charge parishes in Mount Jackson and Cedar Grove in Harrisonburg. Over the 40 years spent at Rosedale, Dick connected with his homes earth through gardening and caring for the plants and birds that were so special to him. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66676-8516. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.johnsonfs.com. Mrs. Vera Lee Critzer Thacker, July12, 2020Vera Lee Critzer Wade Thacker died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He proudly served on the USS Lexington, a battleship in the Pacific fleet, as a signalman on deck. He served as a minister for congregations in Greensville County, Brunswick County, Isle of Wight County, and currently at Rodes United Methodist Church in Afton, VA. Lowell was a U.S. Navy veteran having served his country honorably for nine and a half years. Boat transportation will be provided returning to Crisfield leaving Tangier at 4:30 aboard Sharon Kay III with Captain Mark Haynie.A luncheon will be provided for the family, guests, and entire community immediately following the memorial service.Services are under the direction of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield, MD. Above all she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Also, she and Emory loved their trips to the ocean and to the mountains, the warm pool at the Salem YMCA and meeting friends for breakfast or lunch. from Union Theological Seminary, Richmond in 1984. Bill was recognized for his volunteer work with Scouting by being awarded the Silver Beaver, the highest honor the Tidewater Council could bestow on him. 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. They were posted to several Methodist churches in various communities in Virginia and her gentle ways and her deep intelligence and faith brought a special richness to her role as a ministers wife. A. She volunteered at Totem Pole Playhouse and she enjoyed attending the Institute for Retired Persons at Wilson College. She was born Norma Lucretia Haire on November 21, 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression and during a period in which the Roaring 20s and Depression-era mobsters were being mopped up and the ingredients of a world war were beginning to stir. Sue also wrote childrens stories, and poetry as an educator.In retirement, she helped produce plays and cultural entertainments for her friends in the CWS community. He served Virginia Methodist rural and urban churches for fifty years as pastor and district superintendent, retiring for the third time in 1999. His funeral will be held at Sunset Drive UMC in Broadway, VA, on May 14 at 2:00 p.m. His full obituary will be shared when it becomes available. Dr. Daniel Lee Garrett will be held on Saturday, May 1st at 11am PDT at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach, CA. of West Columbia, SC, Dr. Loretta Felder McKelvey of Columbia, SC, Jason Jerome Felder of West Columbia, SC, Joseph Craig (Angela) Felder of Fort Washington, Md., Dr. Danielle Lorraine (Sheldon) Edwards of Charlotte, NC, eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, and a host of other relatives and friends.Please visit her tribute page found at https://www.PalmerMemorialChapel.com, The Rev. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air force going through boot camp at Lakland AFB in San Antonio, TX, and advance school at Biloxi, MS. Rev. Dean played basketball at Hermitage high school, class of 1967. John, himself entered those same doors and the life of the Wesley Community and Child Care Center Inc. in 1970 and became the first African American Executive Director in 1977.This spirit of service became Johns mission in life. By Colby Johnson. Glass in the class of 1956.After receiving a B.A. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Shenandoah University in 1999. Donations in her memory can be sent to the Thaddeus Williams Community Center in care of Jackson Street UMC or to the Pink Witnesses for Breast Cancer Awareness to 503 Robin Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24502. Col. Wilton B. Thomas, will be buried with full Military Honors, at Trissels Mennonite Cemetery, Broadway Va., November 21, 2021 at 2 pm, followed by a memorial service 3:00 PM at Sunset Drive United Methodist Church, Broadway, with the 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. The Rev. David was born in Cambria (now Christiansburg), Virginia. 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. He never made an Earthbound connection with his older brother Blair but grew up hearing stories and memories about his short but sweet life. He also served in retirement as what he jokingly and lovingly referred to as full-time, part-time ministry as a supply pastor for local Presbyterian churches and as a substitute pastor during absences of fellow clergy of all denominations.A graveside service was held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Patrick Memorial Gardens with Pastors John Franklin and Thomas Shepherd officiating.