Geneva was born to be a preachers wife and worked tirelessly helping Louis to serve his churches. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Louise Farr. 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. He was born April 13, 1931, in Harrisonburg, Va., to Hillyer and Charlotte Yancey Boice. His appointments spanned the state including Trinity UMC in Lexington, Lower UMC in Hartfield, Lakeside UMC in Richmond, and Magnolia UMC in Suffolk. The Rev. Among other interest she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the rescue squad, loved gardening (and sharing its bounty) and bird watching. Church, York PA (1995-1998) and Falmouth U.M. As a musician, she was a soprano who played the piano and auto-harp. Funeral Services will be held at Cave Spring United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 1pm, with Pastor Lauren Lobenhofer officiating. Erich Bennett.A graveside service was conducted at Culpeper National Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Luray United Methodist Church, Luray, Va. 22835. Naval Reserves and was recalled to active duty at the time of the Korean War. Gregory Dean Pittman, August 16, 2022The Rev. She was an active lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and held leadership positions in many community organizations. 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. There will be a celebration of her life at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, Fredericksburg, on Saturday, September 25, at 10:30 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior. Joe remained a Yankees fan his entire life. Upon retirement, John immediately began writing a book about the history of the Wesley Community Service Center, entitled Through These Doors. John had made significant progress with his draft publication. He also began his career as a mechanical engineer starting with Central Soya, General Tire, and then Old North Manufacturing Company. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Lukes United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made to: Grace United Methodist Church, 1705 Cox Road, Wilsons VA 23894. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, her sister June, Rob Acosta-Lewis, and Robin Taylor. Please keep his family in your prayers. She was a member of Chapter #12 order of the Eastern Star and Woodman of the World. Geneva was an exceptional wife, mother, sister, and friend, and we will miss her every day. James R. Driscoll (Katheryn) of Chesapeake, Va., Elizabeth Beech (Geoff) of Sydney, Australia, and Laura Crider (Jerry) of Mt. George Thomas Insley Jr., June 27, 2022The Rev. When the war was over, he continued in the Civil Air Patrol and private flying for many years. Before being honorably discharged from the Navy, Reverend Franklin was advanced to the rank of full Lieutenant, USN.Following his naval tour, he answered the call into the Christian ministry by enrolling in seminary. He married the love of his life, Joyce Eleanor Cowham Johnson, on January 10, 1958, who resides at their home in Danville. A faithful servant of the Lord in all that she did and all that she was, Karen proudly devoted her time to her church, the congregation, and the community. Call: (804) 478-4411; Menu ; Call: (804) 478-4411 Contact Us Facebook Home Obituaries Who We Are. Burial will be private.On Friday, February 3, 12-1pm, there will be a small informal reception, where we can share stories remembering and celebrating the life of the inimitable Bill SHEALYfriend, teacher, and colleague. Together with his congregation, Harold was instrumental in establishing Pender as the The Church with a Heart for Missions. One of his favorite partnerships was with the Rev. 74 Conference Evangelist. He spent time connecting to members of the United Methodist churches on the Nottoway Charge (Bethel and St. Johns) and on the Nottoway-Lunenburg Charge (St. Marks, Thrifts Chapel and Laurel Hill). If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the service at https://williamsburgumc.org/worship/livestream-services.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Williamsburg United Methodist Church Discretionary Fund. Interment will be private. After moving to Bedford in 1970 she spent many years as a bank teller and as an employee of Tharp Funeral Home. Also survived by four grandchildren Lauren DeVol, James DeVol, Sarah DeVol, and Michael DeVol She was predeceased by three siblings and their spouses, Robert Mueller (Arvillous), Edward Miller (Virginia), and Carol Kreyssig (Robert); and her beloved dog, Jingo.She attended Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH and American University in Washington, DC before earning her Doctorate in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.Her accomplished career included being a schoolteacher, scientific editor for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, writer of the Small Talk column in The Springfield Independent, and a marriage counselor as well as serving as Associate Pastor at Clarendon United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA and Pastor at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends; and singing, biking, reading, writing, walking and communing with nature.A memorial service will be held at a later date. One of his favorite things to do was spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart. Kathy was the proud and patient mother to Adam, Andrea, Jennifer, Drew, and Patricia. If you could can it she could do it. Her passion for the life-giving, life-renewing nature of the gospel led her to offer leadership to many organizations around the Commonwealth of Virginia, notably the Elizabeth Project, the Center for Women in Christian Leadership, and Friends of Incarcerated Women, working to call attention to issues affecting women and children. 91 Ret. Candee Martin, the senior pastor of First UMC, Hampton. Don't Threaten. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rev. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. (Buddy) Forrest.She is survived by her children, Michael Ward (Violetta); Richard Ward; and Terry Haywood. She married Jon Ross in 1971 and the couple had five children. As first lady to her husbands tenure as president at Randolph- Macon Academy for sixteen years, she helped in the interior design and appointment of new buildings and the care of students. He has a brother, Jack Thorne; sisters, Ginny Marshall, Grace Pruitt, Alice Crockett; and a host of nieces and nephews.He began his ministerial career in 1982 at Capeville. Travis was a graduate of Duke Divinity School.Travis is survived by his loving spouse of 47, Deborah DeLoach of Greenbackville, VA; three daughters, Jenny Bare of Horntown, VA, Emily Melnitchouk and her husband Wally of Newport News, VA, Barbara Bowden and her husband Chris of Chincoteague Island, VA; son, Matthew DeLoach of Greenbackville, VA; three grandsons, Austin Bare of Colorado Springs, CO, Christopher Bowden, Jr. of Chincoteague Island, VA, Travis James DeLoach of Taneytown, MD; six granddaughters, Amanda Bare of Horntown, VA, Sierra Bowden of Chincoteague Island, VA, Grace Bowden of Chincoteague Island, VA, Olivia Melnitchouk of Newport News, VA, Lily Melnitchouk of Newport News, VA, Brooke DeLoach of Taneytown, MD; Sister, Ruth Oakes and her husband James of Danville, VA; Brother, Clyde DeLoach and his wife Lela of Stewart, VA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Brenda Young.Due the COVID 19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christ United Methodist Church 6253 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336, Camp Occohannock on the Bay, 9403 Camp Lane, Belle Haven, VA 23306, or Eastern Shore Emmaus Scholarship Fund PO Box 91, Franktown, VA 23354. Karen was an extraordinary wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose legacy will live on through the many lives she touched.Funeral services were conducted from the graveside at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, October 8, 2020, with the Rev. The two shared a blessed marriage of 42 years together.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Edward Petry.Lowell received a bachelors degree in religious studies at Saint Leo College in St. Leo, FL and later a masters degree in theology from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University. Obituaries 01 March 2023 March 28, 1947 - February 19, 2023. . He also became a Master Mason. She continued her education at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she met Bill and earned her Master of Religious Education. In addition, she was also a member of the Chesapeake Bay Circle of The Kings Daughters & Sons, and a member of the Peninsula Emmaus. 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. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Hospice Community Care staff for their special care during this last year. McMullen Funeral Home. The Rev. 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. Family will join friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Family and friends will be celebrating the life of the Rev. Our Locations. Robert F. Bob Justis, August 11, 2022Justis, Robert Bob Franklin Justis of Mechanicsville, VA, entered his heavenly home in peace on August 11,2022. She married the love of her life, William A. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. He always looked forward to the Miller Family Reunion held every year in Woodstock, Virginia. Richard N. Galbreath, April 24, 2022The life of Richard Nolan Galbreath was made up of a consistent theme of connections. Originally ordained in the Tennessee Holston Conference in 1965, David soon transferred to the Virginia Conference to be near family. Rev. In 1997 he retired as a pastor in the United Methodist Church of the Virginia Conference following 43 years of service. She loved crafts of all kinds, gardening, sewing, quilting handmade quilts and was a charter member of the Merherrin Peace Makers Quilt Guild.She is survived by four grandchildren Allen Milburn of Summersville, SC; Jennifer M. Milburn of Emporia, VA; Kelly A. Chapman of Chattanooga, TN; Cindy L. Cherry and husband Joe Cherry of Honolulu, HI and three great-grandchildren Jayden, Madison, and Hope.Viewing was held at the Main St. United Methodist Church, January 18, 2020, followed with service with burial at Greensville Memorial Cemetery.Online condolences may be made towww.echolsfuneralhome.com. He was a member of the Virginia Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, until he entered the church triumphant June 19th, 2013. William W. Erbach Sr., died in her sleep at the age of 84 on October 2, 2020. Harold Lee Hicks, April 30, 2022The Rev. In 1991, David received an honorary doctoral degree from Randolph Macon, his undergraduate alma mater. In 1983, he received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Emory & Henry College.On August 24, 1957, he married the former Elizabeth Reeves Gamble of Louisville, Ky. Before making plans or traveling, please refer to and check back at Schaeffer Funeral Homes Web site, https://www.schaefferfuneralhome.com, for the latest, up-to-the-minute information on the Memorial Service.Those wishing to offer memorial contributions may direct them in the name of the deceased to the Maysville Bible Brethren Church, Maysville, W. Va., St. Judes Childrens Hospital, or an animal charity of their choice. 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. He truly had an undeniably special gift for pastoral care and said so many times we have SO many friends! These friendships were one of his largest sources of happiness throughout his entire lifespan.A celebration of Linwoods life took place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia. 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. Born September 27, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA she was the only child to the late Donald Ernest and Mary Elizabeth (Kern) Slothower.A graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, PA in 1949 and Gettysburg College she earned her B.A. During his years of serving churches he performed many baptisms, both on infants and in more non-traditional locations, such as hospitals or even the Rappahannock River. Condolences may be registered atRWBakerFH.com, The Rev. He was a skilled fixer of barn roofs, stalls, fences, well pumps, leaking ponds, tractors, and just about anything that needed repair.Everything Dick connected with was done so with total passion and intentionality. In 1997, he started a Safety Firearms Class for concealed weapons for the state of North Carolina. Search used Cars, Trucks, SUV's in HARRISONBURG, VA at Joe Bowman Auto Plaza. For many years, she worked as a teachers aide at Kegotank Elementary School, and most recently at Tangier Combined School, and was always the first to comfort her preschoolers when they were upset. She served most recently in Mount Clinton and Elkton, VA. After retiring in 2005, Alda was a member of Dayton United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Donations may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2085 Crooked Oak Rd., Rocky Mount, VA 24151or a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made at claytorrollins.com.Published by Daily Press on Feb. 12, 2023. David Pratt, age 80, reunited his body, mind, and spirit with our Abba Father on May 20, 2022, after experiencing memory loss from Alzheimers Disease. Cecil Guy Smith | Obituaries | dnronline.com He was born in Person County, NC on November 18, 1956. Gordon Thomas Tom Brown Jr., 74, of Midlothian, Va., claimed the promise of the resurrection January 3, 2022. June Fravel Garber, 101, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Becky Wheeler, 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). as Senior Minister in Newport News, Virginia. 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. A. Howell Franklin, March 20, 2022The Rev. She taught for many years in Deep Creek (Virginia) Elementary School. 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. He preached at the Alumni Memorial services and addressed students on various occasions. From there he went to Annandale UMC as associate pastor and in 1966, he and his family went to Chile as missionaries. Harold M Fuss of the Virginia United Methodist Conference; sisters, Dorothy Bier of Washington, DC area, Katherine Hayward of Brockton, MA, daughter-in-law Lynn B. Fuss and granddaughter, Julie Fuss.Jackie spent her life supporting her husband & family, church missions and giving to others. Your love and support was deeply appreciated. They then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1956 where Cecil continued working for Southern Bell. 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. Mrs. Martin was born September 17, 1941, in Winchester, Virginia, daughter of the late Clarence Albert Lacy Sr. and Hilda Inez Jackson Lacy.She worked as an assistant manager for Virginia Apple Storage for over 30 years. They relocated to Atlanta where Richard graduated with a Masters Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Upon graduation, he enrolled in Wesley Theological Seminary. Graveside service will follow immediately after the funeral at the Bethel Church Cemetery, 9783 Boydton Plank Road, Alberta, VA 23821.Betty is survived by her children, Susan K. Davis, Karren Davis Streagle (Tim), Richard J. Davis (Maureen), her grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, and Mattison, sister Lois Clary, and sister-in-law Emily Steed. The Rev. She taught school in Campbell, Albemarle, and Rockingham County for 25 years.Stella enjoyed doing many things. Darlene loved her family. He was called out of retirement three times to serve as an interim pastor on the Rappahannock District. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., March 18, at Jamestown United Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. He began the R.O.C.K. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. 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 on January 30, 1947 in Nasawaddox, VA to her late parents Grover L. and Jennie Christine Teany Charnock, she was raised on Tangier Island, Virginia and lived throughout Virginia during her adult years.Bonnie has served in many capacities throughout her lifetime including: school bus driver; Treasurer for the Town of McKenney, VA; a teller at the Bank of McKenney and volunteered for the Bedford Public Library as well as Hospice.