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The Rev. Reception immediately to follow. 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. Ken was born on November 16, 1935, in Harrisonburg, VA., son to Raymond and Rebecca Whetzel. This experience confirmed Marys interest in entering the ministry. He was the loving husband of Jean Hendley Knox, who survives, and the son of the late Emory Knox and the late Beatrice Townsend Knox.Bob attended Fork Union Military Academy for five years, graduating in 1953. He was born September 30, 1921, in Campbell County, a son of the late Samuel A. Caldwell and Eunice Franklin Caldwell. A son of the late Gilbert Vance Stewart and Lavina O. Stewart. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Monumental UMC, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. David Pratt, May 20, 2022The Rev. Wilbur J. 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. As a United Methodist Ministers spouse, Nancy spread the good news of Christs love from coast to coast and flat lands to mountains within the Virginia Conference.Nancy is survived by her husband of 63 years Rev. The family asks in lieu of flowers to make donations to UMFS or a favorite charity. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice in Davids honor. The family requests in lieu of flowers and gifts that donations be made to the Michael J. He was Papa to his three beloved grandchildren Lily, Laura, and Scott, Jr. Fellowshipping in the journey are his nephew and family, Jimmy and Laura Davis children, Holly and Morgan, Killian and Janina, and their niece and nephew, Sara and Parker; brother-in-laws Thomas Lee and John Lee with wife Nancy; sister-in-law and family, Brenda and Harvey Riddle, Rianna Riddle, Robert and Sabina Riddle with son Elon, and Ryan and Ashley Riddle; a multitude of cousins and their families. Memorial donations may be made to the church. He was preceded in death by a sister Julia Morrison of Lawrence, KS.Jacks love of God, country, and family were evident to all who knew him. Lee G. Bowman, pastored churches in the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Church, the United Methodist Church (UMC), and the Church of the Brethren: Harpers Chapel, Harper, W. Va., and Walnut Street EUB Church, Franklin, W. Va.; St. James EUB Church, Pleasant Valley, Va., Mt. In December 2018 they moved to a retirement home in Harrisonburg VA. Charlotte left this world on January 9, 2021, leaving it a much better place, more full of love than how she found it. He had retired from the United Methodist Church as a Senior Pastor, having served many churches throughout Virginia.He is survived by his daughter, Diane J. Laine (Brian); son, Sterling R. Jones (Leslie); four grandchildren, Erin West (David), Charles Redman (Tammi), Chad Jones (Erin), and Brian Laine II; six great-grandchildren, Mollie, Kaitlyn, Chloe, Charlie, Judson, and Remington; four sisters, Catherine Strouth (Bill), Dorothy Gibson, Marion King, and Jane Haddock (Al); and numerous nieces and nephews.A funeral service was held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Ocran United Methodist Church, with the Rev. A celebration of Life will be held at The Glebe on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will miss her laughter, smile, wisdom, amazing personality, the humor, and most of all the ways our Lord worked through her.Surviving in addition to her husband, Wesley Thornberry of Staunton, Virginia, is a son, Daniel Keeton and wife Teri of Midland, Texas; a daughter, Kimberly Keeton and partner, Crystal of Woodward, Oklahoma; a sister, Dianne Sackrider and her husband Dale of Sun City, Arizona; two brothers, Jimmy Martin of Artesia, New Mexico and Chad Martin of Olton, Texas; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.A Celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Family Life Center, Staunton, Virginia by Pastor and dear friend, Shawna Hiner.A Celebration of life will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 26, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Olton, Texas.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Gayles memory to the WCA, 4545 Empire Court, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408. After graduation from Berea College (B.A.) 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. 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. Sheaffer is preceded to the afterlife by one son; Jonathan Bruce Sheaffer and survived by his loving wife; Sue Anderson Sheaffer, two children Lee B. Sheaffer Jr and Gina Sheaffer Thornton. 69 Boulevard. Weekly top stories. 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. 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. 60 Austin Ave. 61 Franktown-Johnsons. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Harrisonburg obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The Rev. Mrs. Lorraine Spruiel Perry Felder, November 1, 2022Columbia, South Carolina Funeral services for Lorraine Spruiel Perry Felder will be held 11am Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., Sumter, S.C. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery, Oakland St., Sumter. He considered it a blessing from God to be born a Virginian.Dudley will be interred in a small family ceremony. 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. Crowder-Hite-Crews funeral and Crematory is serving the Beighley family. Judy retired in 2015. 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. Frances loved her family and her church. Dr. Thomas was at one-time president of the Board of Managers of the Blackstone Assembly Center, a member of the Trustees of Ferrum College, a member of the Virginia Conference Finance Committee, and chairman of the Conference Committee on Investigation. For service updates and condolences please visithttp://Claytorrollins.comPASTORAL RECORD:ROLLINS, MILFORD CHRISTIE P53-D53-E55-F55VA-M: 53 Stu. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, George, Sr. and Ruth Insley. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elsie Deal and Betty Mayhew; and a son-in-law, John Watson. Judy felt called to ministry and attended Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ, while serving as pastor at Gladstone United Methodist Church in Gladstone, NJ. Then returning to North Carolina to complete his studies at Duke University Divinity school. Contributions should be sent to LLS Virginia, P.O. He served as Chairman for the Committee on Higher Education, Chaplain of the Practical Nursing Program, President of the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, and three years as Chaplain of the Virginia Senate. The Rev. The time is to be decided. He was so very proud that nine water purification systems are currently producing gallons of clean water for the people near Port de Paix, Haiti. The Rev. Dr. Gerald Miller (March 3, 1938 May 2, 2020). Please wear beautiful colors as we are celebrating her life. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. He furthered his education by obtaining degrees from Lord Fairfax Community College, Shenandoah University, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Duke Divinity School. Visitation will take place from 10:00am-12:00pm immediately followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning at 12:00pm. He was a United Methodist Minister for the Virginia Conference for over 50 years, with the last nine years spent at Bethany United Methodist Church, Brodnax. He was raised primarily by his mother, since his father traveled as a coal mine inspector. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. 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. She still liked to write stories and poems, especially limericks. They then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1956 where Cecil continued working for Southern Bell. It was during this assignment, which included working with complex family problems, that Mary became engaged in and developed a passion for pastoral counseling. He spent 35 years pastoring churches in the Tidewater area and Northern Virginia. 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. She was born January 4, 1936 in Suffolk, VA to the late James Shepherd and Fannie Speight. Mrs. Doris Dowdle Ferguson, June 27, 2022Doris Dowdle Ferguson, age 95, of Henrico, Va., passed away on June 27, 2022.Doris, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great friend to many, was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alma Dowdle; husband, the Rev. Dr. Robert Stephen Miller.Gerald loved to golf, fish, and spend time with his loving family. Joseph H. Beasley, February 11, 2023 She retired as a pastor when Asbury Church was disbanded.Karen experienced several years of declining health before her death. 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. Jennings graduated from Randolph-Macon College and later Duke University before serving as pastor in numerous United Methodist churches in Virginia. Consistent with her wishes, her ashes will be interred next to her husbands in the Duncan Memorial UMC courtyard.If desired, contributions in her name can be made to Duncan Memorial UMC and/or The Hermitage Richmond. Alyce was born November 1, 1928 in Oneonta, New York to Reverend Dr. Wesley Alfred and Ethel Barlow Miller. She was known for her generosity, baking, devotion to her family and friends, dedication to the United Methodist Church and performance of charitable work. Care for Janets family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354. Rev. He received his Masters of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary. His pastorates included West Campbell Charge and Forest Road in the Lynchburg area and Powhatan and Blackstone outside of Richmond. Family will join friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. 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. She was born in Henry County on September 11, 1927 to the late Virgil Estes Powell and Nellie Martin Powell. Sue was very creative, she enjoyed redecorating each new parsonage to turn it into a lovely home. Her beauty, warmth, and generosity were unparalleled. Joyce was the wife of the late Rev. The Rev. Born to the late Richard C. Franklin, Sr. and Lottie Livingston on Nov. 24, 1950, he is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Suzanne as well as his two children, Chrystie Kesler (Billy) of Raleigh and Brad Franklin (Erin) of Richmond. James in your prayers. He enjoyed taking conformation groups on exciting adventures from Lake Junaluska to the Washington D.C. National Cathedral. 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. 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. Smitten, Ken had a friend drive him to Timberville to see Charlotte later that evening. Eugene Johnson Baker, August 14, 2022Eugene Johnson Baker, of Lake Monticello, Va., died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 87. 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. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents Harold W. Miller, Sr. and Susan B. Miller; his brothers Harold W. Miller, Jr. (Joan), Richard Lee Dick Miller (Suzanne); and his nephew Rev. He had a loving, compassionate heart and a great sense of humor. Reginald Reg Harrell Potts, III in 1954.Carrie taught business subjects and English for six years in Poquoson, Highland Springs, and Warwick. Condolences may be sent to him at 10236 Bethany Ct, Manassas, VA 20110-6642.Donald Dailey VanDyke, 92, of Winchester, VA, died peacefully and enfolded in love at his daughters home.Donald was born May 13, 1928, in Albany, OH; the son of the late Arthur O and Nancy Ethel Townsend VanDyke. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Hospice Community Care staff for their special care during this last year. The Rev. Evelyn was also a whiz in the kitchen especially with canning. All of their appointed church reports to the Virginia Annual Conference were always Perfect and filed in a timely manner. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet Hill; his daughter, Amy Thomas, and her husband, Jim; his son, David Hill; five grandchildren, Clay (Lauren), Drew and Porter Thomas, Dylan, and Aidan Hill. He served as a Methodist pastor for 24 years as the former pastor of Mt. He led his congregations with finesse and adherence to the Methodist doctrine, and his childrens stories were enjoyed by the whole congregation. He was born on January 10, 1955 in Savannakhet, Laos and was the son to late Baod and Munh Phetsarath. Linwood loved the people that he served and felt honored to be their pastor. 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. Glass in the class of 1956.After receiving a B.A. Dr. Tucker worked as Chaplain at Oak Ridge Military Academy. Herb graduated from Hampton High School, class of 1952 where he found his sweetheart Evelyn, and gained lifelong friends; he graduated from Randolph Macon College in 1956 where he met Jim Wightman, his closest friend for life; and Duke Divinity School in 1959.That same summer, Herb began his ministry serving as pastor for White Stone Methodist Church in White Stone, Virginia. He graduated from Emory & Henry College, and committed his life to the service of God. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Wise and Roy lowery. She encouraged a love of art and music attending every grandchilds concert or play. She loved and cared for precious and dear things, whether they be little prettily decorated finger bowls or a childs stuffed toy lamb.Upon his disability from a series of strokes, she and her husband retired to their family home in Arthur, W. Va., in 1989 where she cared for him until his death in 1992.