Mr. Cecil M. Rodgers Jr., January 6, 2022Cecil M. Rodgers, Jr., the father of Rev. She had a 50/50 chance at best with surgery and no chance to live without it. Willie Lieu Hodges Lewis, 84, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Born October 13, 1937 in Bath County, Va., she was the daughter of Ruth Elizabeth Morgan Hodges and the Rev. She was a past president of the Locust Grove United Methodist Womens Club at Locust Grove United Methodist Church in Dutton while she and the Rev. She is survived by sisters Phyllis Hughitt and Barbara Bonner, and brother Ed Wilkins, and their extended families. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Miller Cemetery.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, VA is serving the Russell family. Wearing masks is strongly encouraged. 5784 Greenmount Road; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 833-2891 (540) 833-6121; Join our mailing list Visitation will be Monday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home in Appomattox. Carolyn is predeceased by Roger C. Balcom and is survived by her children Peggy Heimbach (Leon), Cathy Gargano (Dave), Linda Jinks, Laura Gadsby (Brian) and David Balcom (Jenn), her grandchildren; Kathy Jinks, Robert Jinks (Hannah), Kaitlyn Gadsby, Andrew Gadsby, Alexander Balcom, Julia Gadsby and Connor Balcom. She was predeceased by her first husband, the Rev. David Pratt, May 20, 2022The Rev. He initially started the work of connecting through his boyhood paper route. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Martha Harrell Davenport, February 12, 2022Martha Harrell Davenport, 92, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. He served the following assignments: Protestant Chaplain, Fort Story, VA; 3rd Infantry Division, Aschaffenburg, Germany; 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY; Wildwood Station, AK; Division Chaplain, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; Chaplain of the Republic of Vietnam. His true passion was as a philatelist, collecting, sorting and selling postage stamps worldwide. 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. Mrs. Vera Lee Critzer Thacker, July12, 2020Vera Lee Critzer Wade Thacker died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mrs. Shirley Louise Coffey Wingfield, January 3, 2021Shirley Louise Coffey Wingfield, entered into Eternal Rest, January 3, 2022, in Florida. He was ordained as a United Methodist pastor and as a faithful servant of Christ, served congregations for the past 23 years in the Virginia Conference. Sadly, the great-grandchildren will not get to see the flying turtle or be checked for loose heads.Many thanks to the loving and compassionate staff at The Chesapeake who treated Lewis like a member of their family, the myriad of nurses and doctors at Riverside Hospital and the staff at Medi Home Hospice.A service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held Saturday, February 18 at 2 pm at Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson. She spent time feeding the birds and squirrels and talked to them as if they were her children.Mamie was a charitable person and gave generously to many childrens and veterans organizations, her favorites being St. Judes, Shriners Hospital for Children, and Wounded Warriors. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Franklin Justis and mother, Ruth Johnson Justis and a brother, Joseph Melvin Justis. After graduating from seminary he served at the Inwood/Pikeside EUB Charge, St. Marks United Methodist Church in Arlington VA, First United Methodist Church in Salem VA and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria VA. Dr. Sheaffer also served as District Superintendent to the Winchester, Norfolk and Ashland Districts of the United Methodist Church, Virginia Conference. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, Va. is respectfully serving the Owen family. He felt a special ministry to seniors and his dinner table always saved a place for widows and widowers. His greatest legacy is the love of Jesus that he showed to everyone who knew him. Olive/Shiloh, and Donovan Memorial/Cherry Grove. Sue loved furry creatures of all types, especially dogs. Lowell David Petry, 61, of Afton passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Augusta Health.Born September 11, 1958 in Greenfield, IN, he was the son of Joyce (Howard) Petry and the late Quentin Emerson Petry. She retired as a pastor when Asbury Church was disbanded.Karen experienced several years of declining health before her death. During his active professional years he served as Campus Minister at the University of Alabama, at Virginia Polytechnic University and State University, and as Conference Council on Ministries staff in Richmond, Virginia from which he retired.Mr. A service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 12 noon at Memorial United Methodist Church, 11000 Courthouse Rd., Charles City, VA 23030. She is survived by daughter,retired local pastor, Elizabeth Lazenby (Donald), and son Buddy Hodges among others. Mrs. Louise B. Wagner, October 18, 2020Mrs. He also served as the facilities manager at Plantation United Methodist Church.Cecil and Mary moved to Manassas in 2010. As well as many special members of the congregations he served.He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Noah Lee Parker, and his sisters, Alice P. Hall (Harris) and Irma P. Ore (Jim), and brothers Percy Gordon Parker, Curtis R. Parker, and John Wesley Parker. Crowder-Hite-Crews funeral and Crematory is serving the Beighley family. She was 67.Pamela was licensed as a local pastor in June of 2005. Marian is survived by her sisters, Emily Pritchard Saunders Pendleton and Garnette Ruth Saunders Teass. Kenneth Eugene Whetzel, February 14, 2023Kenneth Eugene Whetzel, 87, of Harrisonburg, VA passed away on February 14, 2023 of natural causes. He received a BS in Business Administration from George Washington University. She married Jon Ross in 1971 and the couple had five children. He was preceded in death by his brother, Benjamin Harold Owen. Harry G. Neidig III and Rev. Over those years, he also conducted numerous revivals, conference study courses in local churches, directed youth summer camps, and led studies at the Virginia Methodist Assembly Center. as Minister in Chesapeake, Virginia. Cofer grew up in Alderson, WV. She was always a loving mother and wife and a true friend to many people who knew her.The Funeral Service was. She gained the reputation of being the perfect ministers wife and filled the role superbly. Thereafter, he graduated from Yale University Divinity School in 1955. He served on teams of Emmaus walks, Chrysalis flights and Epiphany weekends67 in all. 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. On January 11, 1975 she married Rev Albert N. Honaker, Jr. who preceded her in death on February 16, 2007. Edwin Howard Satterwhite, 93, beloved husband of Agnes Estelle Flippo Satterwhite, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Reginald Reg Harrell Potts, III in 1954.Carrie taught business subjects and English for six years in Poquoson, Highland Springs, and Warwick. Harrisonburg, VA Obituaries Online | Find Harrisonburg Obituaries While there, she was a member of the Salem UMC Womens Club (Lily Hopkins Circle) and member of the choir. In lieu of flowers, remembrances and donations may be sent to Journey Community Center, P O Box 190, Jetersville, VA 23083.The Rev. Betty Ruth Hensley, of Elliston, Va., on Saturday, October 24, 2020, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Gods only begotten son and loved ones gone on. 69 Boulevard. Daughter of Floyd and Viola Hinkle, Charlotte had five older siblings: Esta Mae Derrow, Earl Hinkle, Elvira Matheny, Sharon Hulvey, and Elmo Hinkle. Face masks are preferred and will be provided. The Rev. Source: https://www.mcmullenfh.com/obituary/kenneth-whetzel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cave Spring United Methodist Church 4505 Hazel Dr. Roanoke, VA 24018 or The American Diabetes Association P.O. A private memorial service will be at Sharpstown United Methodist Church Cemetery, N.J. PASTORAL RECORD KING, GEORGE EUGENE P69-D69-E73-F73 VA-M: [66 Mt Pleasant, Amherst. Harold Kirby. He retired 12-31-1981.Mamie Moss Cheseldine passed away in Buckingham on January 2, 2021. Raymond & Su supported her as their own child, Su is credited in introducing her to her partner in crime, Roger C. Balcom, after 6 years of dating, they married in 1958.Having been lifelong residents in the Northern, Va area, Carolyn and Roger settled in Sterling Va, where Carolyn utilized her skills as an RN for what would become 40 plus years, primarily working for INOVA. She and her husband were active for years in the Association for Marriage Enrichment (ACME) and briefly formed a group for remarried couples called the Stepfamily Connection.Sharon is survived by her husband of 39 years, the Rev. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. The Rev. The Rev. Spencer Black on Wednesday, February 16th at 1:00 PM. Recent Obituaries | Kyger Funeral Home He was a member of VFW and Sons of Confederate Veterans.Rev. Joe was greatly loved, and will be greatly missed. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.kygers.com. Online condolences may be made at www.williamsfuneralhomeva.com. They married shortly after his graduation, and he began his ministry as a circuit rider for churches around Disputanta, Virginia. After his retirement in1995, he served at the St.Luke U.M. Bettie Jean Vanhook, March 4, 2021The Rev. She was the Homemaker of the year while in High School and was the Employee of the Month while working at Northwestern Community Services. We will love you always.The family will receive friends on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem from 6 until 8 p.m.A memorial service will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Salem on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 1 p.m.In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donation be made to The Evelyn Webb Jamison Scholarship, Ferrum College. 73 Broad St, Pr. They relocated to Atlanta where Richard graduated with a Masters Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. The Rev. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Louise Farr. Johnson Funeral Service, Inc. | Bridgewater, VA Div., cum laude), he received his first appointment in the Virginia Annual Conference and served in that conference until his election to the episcopacy in 1984 by the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference. Having grown up on a farm, she claimed not to be sentimental about animals, yet she fostered and adopted numerous stray cats and a dog, providing them with love and affection, shelter, food, and veterinary care for the rest of their lives. He also connected with his father as he earned merit badges and learned life skills while ascending the ranks of the Boy Scouts. Frances Walton King, formerly of Gasburg, VA, born September 4, 1923, passed away October 16, 2022. Interment followed at Crestview Memorial Park, La Crosse, VA.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ocran United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 20221 Cox Road, Sutherland, VA 23885, in memory of the Rev. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Always remember how very much we love you. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday April 29 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Richmond, VA. His family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. She was a full-time organist for Beth-horon at Natural Bridge Station; and Grace (Middletown) the last four of the seven years there). She had been a resident of the Hermitage at Cedarfield in Henrico County for 23 years. William 'Bill' Hines Harrell Jr. | Obituaries | Harrisonburg | PVN He retired from the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church after faithfully serving many churches and parishioners throughout his career. The family would like to thank the many people who work at the Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews for the loving care that they gave to our mom/nana, and to the wonderful people in Mathews who welcomed her and our father as members of your town, we thank you. Grandle Funeral Home is proud of its heritage for providing professional and compassionate funeral care. Larry liked to say, All of my Virginia appointments were within a ten mile radius of the Chesapeake Bay.After retiring in 2007, Larry moved back to Lancaster County of Virginia. The Rev. While growing up, Mary excelled athletically in school, and was very involved in her church youth group. Visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Family and friends will be celebrating the life of the Rev. In addition to his wife Susan (Wanda Sue) of 48 years, he will be missed by his son Joseph E. Hammond, III (Little Buddy) and his wife Elisabeth (Yankee); grandchildren Lisabella (Little Relative) and Tristan Joseph (Quattro); sister Julia Reams and her husband David; Nephew Matthew Reams, his wife Amy and children Owen and Evelyn; Niece Melissa Reams; brother-in-law Willard Meeks, his wife Page and children Trea and Michael, and numerous others.Joseph served in the United States Army as senior analyst for the Army Security Agency. The Rev. He will be greatly missed by both family and the many congregations he served.In lieu of flowers it was Dr. Sheaffers request that donations be made to the Lee B & Sue A Sheaffer Scholarship fund at Shenandoah University: The Office of Advancement, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. She is also survived by her grandchildren: David H. Roberts (Liane), William B. Roberts, Dawn Goings (Lance), Rachel Crawford (Vance), Courtney Roberts, Rob Robby Roberts, Michael Allan Roberts (Cynthia), Ian T. Roberts (Cody Marcum), Katelyn Beth Roberts (Ray), Jackie Allen (Mark), Scott Skinner (Barb), Teresa Barco (Bob) and Marcia Daniels (Joe).Also missing her greatly are her great-grandchildren: Erin, Cassie, Tyler, Jacob, Jordan, Symone, Natalie, Willow, Crystal, Lisa, Dana, Patrick, Christopher, Kaydynce, Braden, Peyton, Melinda, Madison, Joshua, Johnny, Angelique, Crystal, Nathan, Andrew and Travis.She has twelve great-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Owen, Scarlott, Hunter, Adrianne, Alexandra, Colt, Landen, Kinsley, Easton, Declan, and Wells.Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and husband, as well as her son Ronnie Lee Roberts, her daughter-in-law Lois Roberts and her grandson Raymond Allen Roberts.A graveside service will be held at Arnon Chapel Cemetery in Great Falls, Virginia with her son, Rev. Co-owner of Harrisonburg firm charged with construction fraud in Dudley was gregarious, generous, funny, fair-minded, compassionate, he loved children, and he was a hard worker. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, a retired minister, and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was born on January 23, 1932 to the late Ralph and Leola (Sweeney) Hogue.He graduated from Bradford High School in Bradford, PA, Houghton College (Houghton, NY) and the United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH). Dudley and Sharon moved to the Peninsula when he accepted a position at Newport News Shipbuilding. Bill Nuckols, and daughter Kim Belouin and son Lane Nuckols and his wife Debbie; a sister Joyce Edmonston, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. William A. 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. The Rev. 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). Virgil F. "Sonny" Heishman | Obituaries | winchesterstar.com Gil then became Director of Adult Ministries at the Conference offices in Richmond. One of his greatest accomplishments in retirement was completing and publishing that memoir Sounds of Summit in 2021. William W. Erbach Sr., died in her sleep at the age of 84 on October 2, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her family. Billy G. Johnson, Sr., age 85, of Danville, VA, passed to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Stratford Rehabilitation Center in Danville, VA.The Rev. Father and beloved husband, Gordon Anderson Painter passed away on February 23, 2023. Linwood loved the people that he served and felt honored to be their pastor. He was the Vice President Executive Director of New Church Development for the North East Florida District from 2000-2010.The Rev. Aldas earliest memories were of the wartime occupied Netherlands, and her lifetime dedication to care of others was rooted in those memories. His first appointment was at Broadmeadow U.M.C. As a musician, she was a soprano who played the piano and auto-harp. and Monterey U.M.C. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Mrs. Susan Logan Craun, 76, of Harrisonburg passed away on February 12, 2023 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community. Tim Beck officiating. Funeral arrangements are pending but are tentatively scheduled for Thursday at Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Onancock. David Whitehurst and his wife Cherie of Bedford, VA and Bruce Whitehurst and his wife Genise of Richmond, VA, and his daughter Monica Whitehurst of Chesapeake; five grandchildren: Alison Whitehurst Martin (Alex), Anne Whitehurst Cantrell (Henry), grandson Carson Whitehurst and granddaughters Cameron and Caroline Whitehurst; by two great grandsons, Levi Cantrell and Blake Martin; his sister Elizabeth Whitehurst Bergesen of Virginia Beach and was predeceased by his sister Reba Whitehurst Thompson.A memorial service will be held at Charity United Methodist Church, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th, with the Rev. Your love and support was deeply appreciated. There was no one who met her who did not respect and love her. He often shared his hope to have a dozen Grandchildren and this summer received that blessing, Nicholas Joseph Adams.Larry had promised his boys that he would write a book about his childhood memories of Summit, Mississippi. Having a heart for missions, he was district missions secretary on four different districts throughout his career. He loved his family more than anything. He retired in 2001. 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. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity UMC Memorial Fund, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.Published in The Virginian Pilot on Jan. 5, 2020. Better known by Gee to his family, George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carolyn W. Insley; children, Hope Insley Coleman (Bill) and Chris Insley (Sherry Hood); granddaughters, Alex Rice (Jacob) and Madi Griggs; great-granddaughter, Evalyn Rice, as well as numerous loving family members and dear friends.A celebration of Georges life took place 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Poquoson, Virginia 23662 by the Rev. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He also served as a Chaplain at Falcons Landing.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, Rev. She was born on August 31, 1921 in Dayton, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Sallie Edward Lee Blosser, 79, a resident of Luray, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Wade Munford, 87, husband of Anne Sharon (McClune) Munford, passed away on January 24, 2022.He was born on November 10, 1934, in Peterburg, Va, a son of the late Jethro Wade Munford, Sr., and Jessie (Adkins) Munford.Wade was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Conference and attended Cherryvale United Methodist Church.He was part of the first graduating class of Columbus State University in the early 1960s and then went on to graduate from Emory Theological Seminar.Wade became an ordained minister in 1965 and continued to serve his Lord and community faithfully, even recently doing home visits. Pallbearers will be Adam Syprzak, Mo Abuassi, Jerry Newlin, Luke Wadsworth, Roberta Lasiter, and Harris Wadsworth. Condolencesmay be sent to: Rev. Ferrum, VA 24088. Memorial gifts may be made to The Michael J. He preached at the Alumni Memorial services and addressed students on various occasions. June Fravel Garber, 101, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. Flowers in her honor may be sent to the church. Sue taught school while taking classes towards her bachelors degree which she obtained from George Mason College of U.Va. E. Howard Satterwhite, July 21, 2021The Rev. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Brandon Roane (Robyn), Ashley Rogers and husband Mike, Bonnie White and husband Nick, and Matthew Walters; and by six great-grandchildren: Amy, Sam, and Ezekiel Rogers and MaryElla, Harris, and AnnaLeigh Roane.Mr. Stephen T. Vineyard, January 22, 2020Please be in prayer for the family of the Rev. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. She loved her God and the Methodist faith. If desired, please make a contributions to Asbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Benevolent Care Fund. Franklin and his wife, Martha Barksdale Carter, moved into their home in Lynchburg, Va., which they had purchased 15 years earlier for retirement. Nancy was born to Charles and Minnie Lee Williams on August 24, 1940 near Durham, North Carolina.Nancy was a woman of Faith, family, and friendship. During baseball seasons, he served as a Public Address Announcer for the Tom Sox Baseball League with the Charlottesville City Schools and the University of Virginia Baseball Team. Born September 21, 1928 in Petersburg, Virginia to Leonard Aubry and Pearl Beazley McMullin. 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 enjoyed teaching Bible studies at Second Presbyterian Church where he was known as a Methoterian. During his 16 years at Ocran, the plans for the new church were developed and the church was built and paid for. He received a Master of Divinity from Emory University. Dr. William Kelly Thomas of Waynesboro, Virginia died on March 23, 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. Upon Lees graduation from seminary, the couple was sent to Inwood, W.Va., where Lee served two churches. Mrs. Christine Kidd, May 21, 2020Mrs. For the next 45 years, they and their children and grandchildren spent many idyllic summer weeks at Lake Junaluska in the western North Carolina Smokies.Words cannot describe how much he will be missed.The family will receive visitors at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas on Friday, May 6 at 10:00am, followed by a service celebrating Harolds life at 11:00am, with Rev. She was a lady of love and devotion to family, and especially enjoyed new recipes and cooking, cultivating flowers and wild birds. Obituaries/Death Notices | VAUMC There will be a small graveside service and a celebration of life at the church at a later date. Sharon was a graduate of J.R. Tucker High School, Longwood University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Regent University. Maria M. Waters passed away March 7, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 26. at 1:00 p.m. Other churches Reverend A. Howell Franklin served were in Virginia Beach, South Hill, South Boston, Salem and Buena Vista. He considered himself to be a student of life.He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Following the end of this appointment, he continued his education at Duke University and was ordained by the church in 1997.