She loved landscaping and was a Master Gardner. During the years 1949-1973, in addition to his local church and conference duties, he attended Randolph-Macon College and Union Theological Seminary in Richmond and earned the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry. Milford C. Rollins, September 13, 2020The Rev. The Rev. 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. 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. Following a move to Puerto Rico, where she taught English, Denise relocated to Roanoke, becoming a Reverend in the United Methodist Church where she ministered to and cared for the Hispanic community, which until her death remained involved in and supporting.Denise will be laid to rest in private ceremonies, and separate public memorials will be held in Roanoke and Woodstock when social gatherings are permitted.She will be greatly missed by not only her extended family but the many people whose lives she touched and helped to improve while on this earth. 97 Warwick Mem, Pn. The Rev. Box 692, Vinton, VA 24179 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. )In retirement, Warner enjoyed gardening, carpentry, extensive writing, and spending quality time with family, friends, and his dear cat, Oscar. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be strictly adhered to and those in attendance are expected to wear a mask. Richard C. Franklin Jr., June 15, 2022Richard C. Franklin, Jr., or Rick as most knew him, passed away at MCV Hospital on June 15, 2022 after a brief illness. From 1999-2004, she was Pastor for GUMC in Abilene, Texas. & Sue A. Sheaffer Fund at Shenandoah University, Office of Advancement Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA 22601. He married Rena DeShazo Lynch on September 17, 1949 in Annandale, VA. Stephen Creech and the Rev. Janice Moon, January 29, 2020The service for the Rev. He graduated from Wilson High School in Fishersville, VA and later went on to Warren Wilson Junior College in Asheville, NC. Jones was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. He and Barbara served churches over most of the state of Virginia and deeply enjoyed every single congregation. Michael H. Browder officiating. In respect of the ongoing pandemic, the family will hold a private celebration of Annes life. Please keep the family in your prayers. Murphy served Oak Grove, Centenary (Chesterfield); Concord (Pittsylvania) Sherando and Augusta Springs UMCs. The Rev. He enjoyed football, reading, and spending time with family and friends, especially at the beach.Steve is survived by his mother and father, Anna G. and John R. Vineyard; brother Michael A. Vineyard; wife Tamara L. Vineyard; children Lauren E. and Caleb A. Vineyard; and nephews and niece, Christopher M. Vineyard, Corey Lancaster, and Amelia Lancaster.Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) https://www.umcmission.org/umcor/give or to Sterling United Methodist Church. David Ryu officiating. Mrs. Sue Anderson Sheaffer, January 26, 2022Sue Anderson Sheaffer of Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville, born in Winchester, Va., journeyed peacefully to God on January 26, 2022.Sue is survived by her daughter, Gina (Sheaffer) and John Thornton, of Charlottesville; son, Lee B Sheaffer Jr., and Terrie Sheaffer of Berryville; her sister, Judy A. Mayes of Hanover; grandchildren, Maddie Sue (Thornton) Coppock, Cody and Hunter Sheaffer, and Curtis Thornton; and great-grandson, Aiden Thornton. She is survived by her daughter, Ann H. Hardin, her son H. Randolph Holmes, Jr. (Michaux) and daughter Claudia H. Stallings (Scott), her grandchildren Ben Holmes (Desirea), Drew Holmes (Lindsay) and Laura Holmes Shawley (Joey), Hanna Conaway, Emily Stalling and great-grandson James Conaway. He also studied at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky for his post-ministerial studies and received his certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from Menninger. Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com. She was the mother of the Rev. The Rev. Please keep the family in your prayers. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Dale E. Gillis, July 28, 2022The Rev. 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. Roberts is survived by his wife of 49 years, Polly Sheffield Roberts; and two daughters, Amanda Grey Roberts-Motz (husband, Paul) and Susannah Roberts St.Clair (husband, Christopher).Dr. Carolyn concurrently established herself as an avid quilter, a master baker of bread, a diabetes activist, an avid traveler, and a lover of sunsets. Pam fought valiantly against COVID 19 but succumbed to this terrible virus. Born on August 2, 1935, the son of Walter and Viola Johnson Baker of Four Oaks, N.C.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Charlotte Cobb Baker; stepson, Andrew L. Frame (Elizabeth Herndon Frame) whom he called his children; four devoted cousins, Larry Williams (Sylvia), Rodney Williams (Carolyn), Mike Williams (Linda) and Andrew Williams (Pat), all of North Carolina; brother-in-law, George Ty Cobb (Barbara) of Lake Monticello, Va.; many good friends from Fork Union Baptist Church; and neighbors and members of Genes previous churches. The Rev. Donald VanDyke, the father of the Rev. 10:00am on July 31, 2021; Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival Street, Chester, VA 23831. She graduated from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, with an Elementary Education degree. He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1940 at 16 years of age and worked in local employment until entering college in 1942. His ministry spanned 42 years. William S. Ferguson, who predeceased her in 2016 after 64 years of marriage; a son, Paul Frederick Ferguson; and grandson, Justin Kyle Ferguson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. Obituary | Ralph Lee Sampson Sr. | Kyger Funeral Home James R. Driscoll officiating. She graduated from EMU in 2010. Travis Lee DeLoach, 70, of Greenbackville, VA passed away on December 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Danville, VA on November 14, 1950 to the late James and Juanita (Starnes) DeLoach.Rev. Pleasant; grandchildren, Rebecca (Corey) Driscoll Roe, Michael Driscoll, Jessenia (Micah) Chavez Racke, David Chavez, Tiffany Chavez, Alyssa Chavez, Aaron (Shannon) Crider, and Ethan (Hannah) Crider; and great-grandchildren, Roran, Winry, and Roxas Crider, and Elizabeth Roe.Family and friends will be received from 2-4,6-8 P.M. Thursday in the Brooks funeral Home, Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Pa. where services will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. with her son, Rev. Kenneth Eugene Whetzel, February 14, 2023Kenneth Eugene Whetzel, 87, of Harrisonburg, VA passed away on February 14, 2023 of natural causes. Beighley sought to help others on their academic journeys. Herbs many appointments gifted him with amazing years of treasured friends and memories.One unique highlight in his career came with the opportunity to serve as the chaplain Rev for the Virginia Tech Football Team for fourteen years. Kenneth Stephen James, October 25, 2021On Monday October 25, 2021, the Rev. She is survived by her three sons, Henry Jr and wife Maureen, Charles, and Barry and his wife Mary; and seven grandchildren.She attended Ferrum Junior College and Lynchburg College receiving her degree in Elementary Education. 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. During his long tenure as a United Methodist minister, the Rev. Rev. Dr. Patricia Riggs. Martha graduated from Tifton High School and attended Norman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. While growing up, Mary excelled athletically in school, and was very involved in her church youth group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. She taught school in Campbell, Albemarle, and Rockingham County for 25 years.Stella enjoyed doing many things. He also enjoyed volunteering with the Albemarle County Fair and the Fire and Rescue Squad in Gloucester.Dale loved fishing, boating, family beach weeks, NASCAR, Atlanta Braves baseball, VCU basketball, Virginia Tech football, the familys pet dogs, playing cards and board games, and cooking for family and friends.Dale is preceded in death by his mother Sandra Gillis, his maternal grandparents Leah and Donald Searle, and his paternal grandparents Bricea and Charles Gillis.Dale is survived by his wife Lorie, his son Ryan (wife Alisha), his daughter Allyson Carter (husband Joshua), his father Robert (wife Margaret), his sister Susan Walker (husband Mark), his grandson Aidan, his granddaughter Alyana, nephews Kyle Walker (wife Shannon and son Caden), and Logan Walker. A reception will be held after the service. Browse our site to see our facilities, staff, services, and how they can assist you. Mrs. Jester graduated from Asheboro High School in Asheboro, North Carolina; and attended Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina, two years; and her final college years at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, where she majored in math and music. Harry Byrd Jones, August 20, 2022The Rev. His enduring romance with her unfolded for decades, from the house he helped to build for their retirement to twilit dances in the Caribbean. He was the beloved pastor of Trinity UMC (Petersburg) at the time of his death. An obituary is not currently available. She was a member of Wooddale Bible Brethren Church. Charles served churches and two Kentucky Conference Districts as Superintendent. Judy moved to Richmond, VA in 1989. She was born on April 21, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Glenn E. and Hazel B. Alda V. Gunn, 81, of Lee, NH, formerly of Bridgewater, VA, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, of natural causes.Alda was born in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, on April 2, 1940, one of eight children of the late Johanna (Proper) and Albert Van Hartskamp. Co-owner of Harrisonburg firm charged with construction fraud in The Reverends David Ford and Boyd Byerly will officiate. Upon graduating from Shenandoah High School, he earned an Associate Degree from Shenandoah College Read More 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. Herbert G. Hobbs, October 28, 2022The 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. He also connected with his father as he earned merit badges and learned life skills while ascending the ranks of the Boy Scouts. During most of her 90 years, Lee was an active and enthusiastic embracer of life. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed playing golf, listening to music, working crossword puzzles, doing woodworking and telling stories of his younger day. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. Robert L. Gue passed away July 17, 2020. The Rev. Funeral information is not available at this time. She and Ken married on April 17, 1957, and had three children.Known as Sally by her siblings, Charlotte always lit up a room. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Rose Hill Retirement Community and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for their compassionate care and support.A graveside Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at Kenbridge Heights Cemetery with luncheon immediately following. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, the family suggests supporting any of the above mentioned churches in her honor.Condolences and Remembrances can be sent to Tammy McMahon, 151 Westchester Drive, Stephens City, VA 22655. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. Lena was born December 31, 1924, in Marion County, South Carolina, to the late Rev. More information regarding services and the familys wishes will be shared as it becomes available.ObituaryChaplain (Colonel) William Avery Bill Martin passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, in his residence. She received her bachelors of science degree in elementary education at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C.On June 8, 1957, a week following graduation, she and Lee married at Aldersgate Wesleyan Church, Falls Church, Va. Foreshadowing a life in which much of her life would be personally involved in church ministry, they honeymooned at Lake Wawasee, Indiana, during the Evangelical United Brethren Churchs annual conference. Fred Thomas Gilley Sr., Stuart, VA, aged 91 years, peacefully completed his earthly journey at his residence and went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 9, 2021. Dr. Susan Schweitzer Garrett, his sons David (Marcy) of Tustin, California, and Joshua (Ngoc) of Costa Mesa, California, and by his five grandchildren, Zachary, Jonathan, and Benjamin of Tustin, and June and Heath of Costa Mesa. Harrisonburg, VA Obituaries - Virginia Obituary Indexes James T. Higgins and James L. Teeter, her two sisters, Jean Higgins and Joyce Smith, her brother, Norman (Buddy) Tucker and her daughter, Sharon Edwards. He was predeceased by : his parents, Glenn Chastain and Alice . OBITUARY Josephine "Jo" Gildersleeve Snyder April 21, 1935 - March 3, 2023. Jeffrey B. Smith officiating.Interment will immediately follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester.Pallbearers will be Aaron Ebert, Stephani Ebert, William Nowland, Stephen Ebert, Howard Turner and Terry Golladay. James A. McClung and Mrs. Sandra Aman, predeceased Bill.Memorial Service for William Red McClung, Sr. will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Wesley Grace United Methodist Church, 288 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. Please keep his wife, Tara, in your prayers. There are numerous ways both small and large he touched peoples lives. Ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Clarence A. She loved to travel and enabled many to experience the roots of their faith in Europe and the Holy Land. During the last few years of her life, she endured a number of surgeries and a stroke with humor and grace, and found great comfort in keeping in touch with her sisters and her many friends by phone and online.Her favorite passage of scripture was from the 8thchapter of Romans: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Arrangements are incomplete. Clark served: Matthews Chapel, Scottsville, Nolan Memorial, New Hope, Central UMC (Mathews) and Locust Grove UMC before retiring in 2001.Condolences can be sent to his wife, Connie at: 8218 Marley Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116-4159. They then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1956 where Cecil continued working for Southern Bell. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.comPlease remember Eds wife, retired pastor Darlene Wilkins, and their children in your prayers. William Dabney Walters died on May 20, 2021, at the age of 91. To settle and allow his children to grow up in one place, he accepted the role of chaplain for Ferrum College where he served from 1968 to 1986. She married the late Rev. Raymond Elwood Pack, age 90 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. The Rev. Don't Threaten. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Carole Palaskey; her stepchildren, Judy McMullen, Janice Regan, and Jennifer Loker; her grandchildren, Joshua Daniel OConnor (Christy), Joseph Trenton Palaskey, Madison Alexandra Palaskey, Olivia Loker, and Nicholas, Shelby, and Casey Regan. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.Evelyn was a devoted mother to her four boys and a loving wife to her husband, who heeded the call to ministry later in life. She encouraged a love of art and music attending every grandchilds concert or play. He was born in Princeton, WV to the late Blair and Lillian McClung. Dudley Barksdale Lewis, Jr., August 19, 2020Dudley Barksdale Lewis, Jr., father of Rev. After retiring from teaching, she graduated from Duke Universitys Divinity School and became a local pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Cradock, Virginia. He and Elizabeth were blessed with a vibrant family life and affirmed the joy of living in grace.Surviving are three daughters, Beth Mallalieu and husband, Mark of Luray, Becky Echard and husband, Mark of Rockingham, and Amy Slaubaugh and husband, Todd of Dayton; eight grandchildren, Richard Mallalieu and wife, Alexis, Benjamin Mallalieu and wife, Whitney, Hannah Mallalieu Rogers and husband, Andrew, Thomas Mallalieu and fiance, Emma Landon, Emily Echard Sheppard and husband, Chris, Allison Echard Terrell and husband, Josh, Andrew Echard, and Mason Craun, and five great-grandchildren, Peyton Mallalieu, Charlie Rogers, Evelyn Sheppard, Luke Mallalieu, and Teddy Rogers.In addition to his parents, six older siblings and wife, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Conner Mallalieu.Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21.Due to COVID concerns, a memorial service will be conducted at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to University of Pikeville, Advancement Office, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501 or the Luray Train Depot and Visitors Center, 18 Campbell Street, Luray, VA 22835. 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. 56 Assoc Ginter Park. His deepest regret in life was to have never been a published author. He was an avid Duke fan, a poet, music lover, and Gods Kingdom worker. James Wallace Draper, April 22, 2020The Rev. 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. 2389 Obituaries. Retiring to Fayetteville, PA in 1988; Barbara became very involved at Calvary UMC holding several offices in both the church and the United Methodist Women. 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. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with a private burial in Bethany United Methodist Church. In 2010 Don retired to Harrisonburg to care for Sylvia and to be closer to his daughters family and his only grandchild.Don was an imperfect man of God, as many of us are, but his testimony has touched the hearts of many, and brought more people to God than anyone can fathom. Contact the church office at 804-798-7224 for information. Private interment will follow.Memorial donations may be made to Occohannock on the Bay, 9403 Camp Lane, Belle Haven, VA 23306, Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation, P.O. He would diligently ride his bicycle delivering papers connecting his neighbors to their community through the daily news and earning him an achievement award of #1 Paper Boy winning a brand-new Schwinn bicycle. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. She was born on April 8, 1950 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Irene Rosalee Holley Joan Elizabeth Strauss, 91, of Maurertown and Edinburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Raleigh, North Carolina surrounded by her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Brenau University, c/o Ben McDale, for Scholarships, 300 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, or St. Marks United Methodist Church, 10 Cedar Ridge Drive, Daleville, Virginia 24083. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years,Margaret Charlene Hogue and siblings John Hogue, Sally Hogue, and Jim Bartlett.A service will be held privately at St. Matthias United Methodist Church. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be offered at www.LovingFuneralHome.com. After 20 years of active duty, Wilton retired in 1987.Lt. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations go to the Food Pantry at Manor Memorial United Methodist Church, New Market, VA, where Charlotte and Ken volunteered many hours feeding the hungry. The Rev. His first appointment in Virginia was serving Cheriton U.M.C. He was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his children, Emily Evenson Boice; and also by his second wife, Sally Phillips Boice, whom he married after Emilys death. Maas was born in Endicott, New York on May 31, 1933, a son of the late Raymond and Caroline (Randall) Maas.Robert was a veteran of the United States Army.Surviving in addition to the mother of his sons, Bette Berlo of Staunton, are two sons, Matthew F. Maas and Daniel B. Maas, both of Staunton and two grandchildren, Adrian K. Maas and Michelle D.C. Maas.A memorial service was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in St. Pauls United Methodist Church by Darreld Russ Shoop, II.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 2000 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, Virginia 24401.Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton in charge of his arrangements.Condolences may be expressed to the family online atwww.coffmanfuneralhome.net. Grandle Funeral Home is proud of its heritage for providing professional and compassionate funeral care. She was also extremely honored to have served as the Worthy Matron of Oriental Chapter No.

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