Dale E. Gillis, July 28, 2022The Rev. Mrs. Lois Seay Turner, September 6, 2021Lois Seay Turner, 86, a native of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on September 6, 2021. Following this service Evelyn will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.In lieu of flowers the family asks that you celebrate Evelyns 100 years of life by making a donation to either the American Heart Association, 4601 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 or to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, P.O. Rob Colwell will officiate.Please consider making Memorial Gifts to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, VA 24153 or Camp Alta-Mons, 2842 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville, VA 24162. One of his favorite things to do was spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart. They were married almost 60 years, and she cared for him at home for over 12 years during his illness with Parkinsons.Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Alger Holt, William Bill Holt, and Maurice Holt, all of Callaway; and three sisters, Audrey Holt Meador, Mary Holt Wimmer and Nancy Holt Setliff.Stella received an Associates Degree from Ferrum Jr. College, now Ferrum College, and later a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Lynchburg College, now Lynchburg University. Upon graduation, he enrolled in Wesley Theological Seminary. She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Laurence Hershey King, whom she married on October 10, 1953; three sons, Randall Philip King, Steubenville, OH, Stephen Parker King (Lisa Maria Showalter King), Lovettesville, VA, Mark Hershey King (Tracey Ann Glavin King), Manassas, VA; five grandsons, S. Adam King (wife Kadie), David King (wife Lindsay), Cameron King, Joshua King (wife Jackie), and Evan King; and 4 great-grandchildren, Jack, Parker, Aaron, and Ella.Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at 2 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church 150 Norlo Drive, Fayetteville, PA 17222, where Pastor Suzanne Elliott and Rev. News - WHSV The family grew, welcoming grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served as District Superintendent of the Alexandria and Roanoke Districts.Upon retirement from the Virginia United Methodist Conference, Richard retired to Luray where he continued to develop his informal ministry, exemplifying the gifts of gratitude, generosity and good humor. She was passionate about causes pertaining to gender, racial and social justice, and the environment, and was a role model and mentor. He retired from active ministry, and then was asked by his District Superintendent to become retired temporary minister for Centenary United Methodist Church in Chesterfield. The Rev. He is also survived by four precious grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev. Janet F. Grissett, November 4, 2021Janet Farrow Grissett, age 58, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.Janet was an Elder in the United Methodist church and was the pastor of Grace and Greenwood United Methodist Churches in Marion. The Rev. Robert E. Maas, June 26, 2021The Rev. E.B. Jack Davis Pruitt, 91, husband of Dora Nickerson Pruitt and a resident of Painter, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at his residence. Interment will be in Gerrardstown, WV at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest a memorial be made to Watson Memorial UMC for general fund or UMCOR.Norris Funeral Services, Chatham Chapel is serving the Fuss family. Weighted Angels is a nonprofit organization providing comfort to pregnancy and infant loss families in Virginia. Mr. Satterwhite enjoyed woodworking, repairing and collecting antique furniture, reading, and was a lover of gospel music. Herbert G. Hobbs, October 28, 2022The Rev. Douglas G. Ebert in October of 2010 and daughter, Pamela J. Ebert, in January of 2004, as well as her brother and sister.Mrs. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Cheseldine, her parents, her sister Edith Longest and her Grandson Rondall Powers. He left Chase City to join two other ministers and attended the University of England for two years. Pastor Samson will be remembered for his welcoming spirit; treating all as friends with the respect, dignity, compassion, and kindness that characterized his entire life. Wagner, always standing by and supporting him in the ministry. Caldwell began ministry in 1965 and served as associate pastor under the Rev. 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. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences athttps://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/ky/lexington/christine-kidd-10899630A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington, KY. Refreshments will follow the service in Davis Fellowship Hall. Burial will follow in Old Herman Methodist Cemetery.Those wishing to make memorial donations please consider Young Life of Central Virginia, PO Box 3543, Lynchburg, VA 24503 designated to Appomattox Youth or Hospice of Virginia, 202 Clark St, Farmville, VA 23901. George E. King, November 5, 2021 The Rev. Beginning in 1971, he focused on outdoor ministries serving as the director of Camp Overlook in the Harrisonburg and Winchester Districts, Camp Wanake in the East Ohio Conference, and Camp Highroad in the Alexandria and Arlington Districts. The Rev. Dudley was able to indulge his love of history and family through his genealogical research, writing, and local county courthouse trips. Elinor Dalton will be Saturday, October 1, at 1 p.m. at Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Ken and Charlotte returned to New Market in 1995 and lived in the Whetzel family home for 23 years. 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. She was also a tremendous mom and homemaker. Services are by Williams Funeral Home & Crematory of Lawrenceville, Va. Condolences may be expressed atwww.williamsfuneralhomeva.com. He was born in Stuarts Draft, Va, on November 8, 1947 to. She is survived by her son, William Albert Jester, Jr., and his wife, Angelique; and two grandchildren, Brandon Albert Jester and Faith Armindy Jester, all of Uniontown, Ohio (near Akron). During most of her 90 years, Lee was an active and enthusiastic embracer of life. She was born on April 8, 1950 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Irene Rosalee Holley. Jiyeon Kim presiding. Often preparing and delivering meals to the elderly, Karen looked forward to her regular visits and long talks. Mary worked in a bank in Washington, D.C., and saved enough to attend Ferrum Junior College, a small United Methodist college in southwest Virginia, where she flourished academically and held several key leadership positions in student government and campus organizations.It was at Ferrum where Mary participated in a program in which pre-ministerial students preached and conducted worship in small rural churches which were without a regular minister. The family moved to Lynchburg, Va., in 1942, where he grew up. They married in October 1958, shortly after Clyde enlisted in the United States Army where he would proudly serve his country for the next few years. Smith was predeceased by his brother, C. Richard Smith. He facilitated at many weddings and baptisms, married his son to Elisabeth, got to baptize both of his grandchildren, and officiated in the shotgun wedding of his best friend and special brother Craig Hayden to Maryhelen. As a woman of action, she was passionate in her faith which was self-evident in her participation, volunteering and contributions to her family in the United Methodist Church. Cynthia was a retired associate member of the Virginia Conference. She left the workforce while her children were at home, and when her daughter left for college she resumed work as a consultant for APA and as a reference librarian for the Arlington County Library System. 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. 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. Gilbert F. Cofer, January 4, 2021The Rev. In addition to growing the spiritual life of his congregants, Harold often led his team to build and expand the physical facilities of the churches he served. The Rev. Mrs. Claire James, January 21, 2020Word has been received that Mrs. Claire James, wife of the Rev. Memorial Gifts may be made to Corinth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. She subsequently transferred to American University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Harrison Hobbs; his mother, Elizabeth Browder Hobbs Heath; his sister, Virginia Hobbs Pearson, and his brother, Jesse Hobbs.Herb was born in Leesburg, Virginia on April 17, 1934, and grew up in Hampton, Virginia. A 1966 newspaper article announcing his appointment to First Church, Lynchburg, was headlined The Church is His Hobby, and this was true throughout his long career. Bernard John Garrett and Pauline Elizabeth Smith Garrett on March 4, 1941. Meanwhile, it is suggested that contributions in his memory may be made to a local church of your choice. 620 Simms Ave. Harrisonburg, Va. 22802. She was a daughter of the late Dewey A. Holt and Elizabeth (Betsy) Mullins Holt of Callaway, Va. On Aug. 25, 1950, she married Rev. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Manor Memorial United Methodist Church in New Market, VA. Reverend Whetzel will be laid to rest at a short family graveside service in Singers Glen Cemetery prior to the memorial service. She enjoyed serving as Organist at Whitten Funeral Homes, Inc., in Lynchburg, for four years; and at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home in King George, Virginia, for eight years; and was a substitute organist for Oakeys East Chapel in Roanoke since 2011.Her life was one of encouragement to her husband and soul mate. He also attended Second Presbyterian Church, and most recently South Roanoke United Methodist Church. 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. The Rev. He enjoyed teaching Bible studies at Second Presbyterian Church where he was known as a Methoterian. Following promotion to Colonel, successive assignments ensued: Post Chaplain, Fort Dix, NJ; Command Chaplain, United States Army Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, GA; Post Chaplain, Fort Myer, VA; and finally, Command Chaplain 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg.He attended all phases of the Chaplain School, Army, and General Staff College and earned a 2nd Masters Degree from Central Michigan University.His service awards include the Legion of Merit, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and Master Parachutists Badge.Following his retirement, he served in Human Resources as a Leadership and Organizational Development consultant and manager of EMERCOM, American Red Cross, Washington D.C. Mrs. Marilyn Acosta, August 18, 2020Mrs. He enjoyed many years of service on the ARMS Board (Association of Retired Ministers and Spouses). 96 Salem, Danville District. He initially started the work of connecting through his boyhood paper route. Rev. 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. His father, Kenneth Maxwell Maughlin, was a furniture dealer, undertaker, and farmer. Susan Craun Obituary - Harrisonburg, VA The Rev. Becky Wheeler, the Rev. Judicial System.In 1942 she married her High School sweetheart and love of her life the Rev. The Rev. The Rev. Family also asks for all Scouts and Firefighters to please consider wearing uniforms to the church service. She loved her God and the Methodist faith. James R. Driscoll officiating. Gregory Dean Pittman, August 16, 2022The Rev. William Bill Albert Jester, whom she married March 15th, 1958. Upon Lees graduation from seminary, the couple was sent to Inwood, W.Va., where Lee served two churches. 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. Her church family at Monumental UMC was very dear to her heart.A funeral will be held at Monumental UMC in Portsmouth on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 11:00 am. He served as an adjunct professor at the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond and for a brief time at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. It was during this time that the U.S.S. She is survived by her husband Ken, 3 children: Leigh Newsom (Tom); Greg Whetzel (Molly); Jay Whetzel (Lisa); 7 grandchildren: Josh Newsom (Amy); Paul Newsom (Jesse); Brian (Lorien); Justine Whetzel; Ben Whetzel, Sam Whetzel, Anna Whetzel; 2 great-grandchildren, Caleb Newsom and Charlotte Newsom; and many loving nieces and nephews.A graveside service for family only was held at Singers Glen Cemetery. Hill & Wood Funeral Service | Charlottesville, VA Funeral Home & Cremation Her beauty, warmth, and generosity were unparalleled. Thomas Shepherd officiating. She taught elementary classes at schools in San Diego, California, and Illinois for a few years before her marriage. The Rev. The Rev. He has five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Bishop R. Kern Eutsler January 2, 2020Retired United Methodist Bishop R. Kern Eutsler died this morning, January 2, 2020. She will be deeply missed by family and friends and all who knew her. Harrisonburg Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Harrisonburg, VA - Echovita Gordon Thomas Tom Brown Jr., January 3, 2022The Rev. Lee painted and papered walls while Sue sewed curtains, and created flowerbeds festooned with all types of blossoms. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville. and Monterey U.M.C. 72 Star-Monterey. All of us will miss her greatly. He also attended Charity Baptist Church until his health would not allow him to do so. Tom Murphy and Franklin Gillis will conduct a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Sunset Drive United Methodist Church in Broadway. He also served Main Street UMC, South Boston Va., Southview UMC of Roanoke, Va., Washington Farm UMC of Alexandria, Va., Providence UMC of Suffolk, Va. and Gainesville/Woodland charge of Northern Va.Since 1993, Tom was very active as a spiritual director in Emmaus, both in the Southside Community and the Richmond Community. 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. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Jesse and Mabel Lawrence from Portsmouth, and her son, John Andrew Andy Durkovich of Bangor, Maine. He attended Tennessee Wesleyan College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, is assisting the family with the arrangements. His daughter, Lenoir was his partner and continues teaching the classes. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 13, 2020, 11 a.m., in the Cochrane room of Westminster Canterbury in Richmond. Box 2597, Burlington, NC 27216 or Elon University, Life of Elon, Campus Box 2615, 100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244. The family will receive friends following the service in the Heritage Center.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Front Street United Methodist Music Fund, P.O. 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. After retiring from NNSY, he followed his dream of serving the Christian ministry. Mrs. Carolyn Balcom, February 27, 2020Carolyn Elizabeth Hodges Balcom, age 84, passed away on February 27, 2020 in Virginia Beach, VA. A remarkable woman, she was born in Covington, VA April 16, 1935 to Mary Apperson Hodges & Paul Wister Hodges. She was very involved at Memorial United Methodist Church in Charles City, VA, as her father started that church many decades ago. She married Elvin Cleaver of Dorcas, W. Va., a former high school classmate, making a home together at her residence in Arthur, caring for him after his cancer diagnosis until his death in 2015.She loved to care for her home and pets, to read, to vegetable and flower garden, to can copious amounts of vegetables from her garden annually until a few years before her death. He worked with the Boy Scout troops of his sons, going on many camping and hiking events. James is the pastor of Galloway UMC, Arlington District. 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. Surveying them has helped strengthen our relationship. Dating back to his close association with former president Forrest Racey, he worked closely with many of the university presidents until his retirement in 2004.
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