Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Harrisonburg, Virginia on facebook. 74 Ocran.] Beginning in 2001, Rev. The Rev. Walter A Whitehurst January 4, 2020The Rev. Bender was a retired United Methodist minister with over 50 years of ministry in numerous churches in both West Virginia and Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Foster Brown; son, Matthew Foster Brown (Carrie Beth Hensley Brown); daughter, Sarah Nelson-Bush (David Bush); granddaughter, Rachel Ann Nelson; cousin, Betsy Hare Buchtel (Mark Buchtel); stepsister, France Purcell-Abbott (James Abbott); and almost son, Ronald D. Pieronski.He graduated from Bridgewater College and went on to earn a masters degree from Wesley Theological Seminary.Tom was a pastor in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Online condolences and fond memories of Bethel June may be offered to the family at www.laurelhillfuneralhome.com. He was born in Leesburg, VA, on March 31, 1958, to Rev. They both loved living there and making it their home for many years. 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. Merle Shepherd. Mrs. Wagner was also active in the United Methodist Women of Three Oaks Fellowship United Methodist Church where she has been a member since her husbands retirement from the active ministry in 2002. her nephew Jonathan Tieszen and wife Julie and their children Anna and Claire of Harrisonburg, Virginia, her stepsons Shon Rakestraw of El Dorado and Chris Rakestraw and wife Janna of Mulberry, Kansas; step-granddaughter Danielle Mulky of Lamar, Missouri and step-grandson Shon . He served as Council Director for the Virginia Conference. She served the Augusta Springs-Craigsville-Goshen Charge from 2005 until 2010 as she was also attending Eastern Mennonite University. He considered it a blessing from God to be born a Virginian.Dudley will be interred in a small family ceremony. 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. Larry is a retired pastor in the Virginia Conference.Craig received his M. Div. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Dix (Tom, deceased) of Lewisetta, VA and his sons Charles Gilbert Cofer (Emily) of Jacksonville, FL, and John Lewis Cofer of Knoxville, TN. Bill dedicated his life to living generously beyond himself and for others. After retiring from teaching, she graduated from Duke Universitys Divinity School and became a local pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Cradock, Virginia. Thereafter, he served pastorates in the Virginia Conference of the UMC in Accomac, Stanleytown, Onancock, Petersburg, Winchester, Ashland, Centenary Richmond and as Superintendent of the Eastern Shore District.Jim was a devoted husband to both of his wives, seeing to their every need with loving care for as long as he could. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Randolph.A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9155 Hungary Rd, Henrico, VA 23294 on Friday, November 18, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held at Woodys Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23229 on Thursday, November 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Churchs mission office. Soon after moving to the Richmond, Va. area, Doris began her extended career at the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, as a Word Processing Supervisor, until she retired in 1991. At the age of seventeen, he was called to and began preparation for the Christian Ministry, completing studies at Randolph-Macon College (Ashland, VA) and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA). 08 Ret. A devout Christian, Dean was called to the ministry in 1999. He married his darling wife, Sandra Irvin Kidd on November 22, 1980. PO Box 41. Smith. Before retirement, she worked in the admissions at UVA Hospital. W. Ernest Hogge, June 24, 2022The Rev. She loved to do genealogy, scrapbooks, memory books and to do crossword and word search puzzles.Sylvias family would like to express a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each of the staff and workers at South Roanoke Nursing Home. Glass High School. While he was ministering, he wrote and published several commentaries. Smith was predeceased by his brother, C. Richard Smith. Hugh T. Harris; her brother, Larry W. French (Lisa); a brother-in-law, the Rev. Mrs. 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. She suggested keeping our extended family connected by setting aside time for an annual beach week. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, H. Randolph Holmes, Sr. and her sister Elizabeth Sue Propst. A graveside service will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia. from Lynchburg College in 1954 and her masters in Christian Education from Emory Universitys Candler School of Theology in 1955, the same year she and Bill married on June 9.While Bill served as a minister with the Virginia United Methodist Conference, she taught in the neighboring elementary schools for the next 28 years. Alda V. Gunn, September 19, 2021The Rev. Coffey was born in Woodstock, Virginia, the son of a Methodist parsonage family. Duane H. Ward, and Robert H. (Bo) Callis; her sisters Julia Francis (Tancy) Parron; Imogene (Gene) Taylor; and brother Robert B. Mrs. Mable Pulley Knotts, January 18, 2022Mable Pulley Knotts, 89, of Blackstone, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022.She is the widow of the Rev. No dress code. She cared deeply for each and every student. You can click this link to create an obituary. Myles E. Pierson, retired, passed away Feb. 9, 2022. Bernard John Garrett and Pauline Elizabeth Smith Garrett on March 4, 1941. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elsie Deal and Betty Mayhew; and a son-in-law, John Watson. 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. From 1999-2004, she was Pastor for GUMC in Abilene, Texas. Welcoming ALL into her home, with hugs, brought Charlotte joy. He was a retired Baptist and Methodist minister, having served many churches on the Eastern Shore.In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by five children, Mark Donahoe and his wife, Katherine, of Wachapreague, Kathy P. Tytus, of Painter, Teresa Lewis and her husband, Robert, of Bloxom, Richard Saunders, of Painter, and Janice Jones, of Painter; 13 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Crowder Coffey, his daughters MaryScott C. Tuck and her husband Stephen Tuck of Moneta, Paige Coffey-Cirrone and her husband Chris Cirrone of Cape Canaveral, his granddaughter Chloe Coffey, and his sister Louise Smith and her husband Terrell Smith II of Bedford, their son Terrell Smith III and his wife Robin of Bonsack. After a very brief college period, Bill, as he was known to many, entered WWII military service and became a Naval Aviator and flight instructor until the end of the war. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. William W. Erbach Sr., died in her sleep at the age of 84 on October 2, 2020. 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. 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 in the Fellowship Hall following the service. He was born August 18, 1920 in Cheriton, VA, the third child of Edgar Alvin Crumb, Sr. and Nell Howlett Crumb, both of whom predeceased their children. It was here that he met the love of his life Joann Oliver McClung. Mrs. Frances Walton King, October 16, 2022Mrs. Sebert Rorrer, and the Rev. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the Rev. He began preaching on the South Culpeper Circuit in 1955. Born August 4, 1959 on Tangier Island, VA, she was the daughter of the late Adrian Ewell Dise and Gladys Marie Bowden Dise.A matriarch, best friend, and confidant, Karen leaves to honor and celebrate her memory her husband of 44 years, Rev. Shirley Jean Metzger Driscoll, January 2, 2023Shirley Jean Metzger Driscoll, 88, passed away Monday, January 2, at Laurel Ridge Center in Uniontown. Doris Tucker Higgins Teeter, May 31, 2021Doris Tucker Higgins Teeter was born in Lynchburg, VA on November 7, 1928 to 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. He even drove the Trinity Van to assist with the ministry of the church. He is also survived by four precious grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was the last surviving member of his immediate family.After his graduation from Four Oaks High School, he graduated from Atlantic Christian College, now Barten College. She was very a loved and adored, mother and grandmother, whose heart and smile would light up a room. Don and Sylvia were blessed with two children, Tammy and Sean, whom they loved very much.Don worked as a physical chemist for DuPont and eventually retired from Texaco Oil Corporation. The Rev. He was a beloved friend, husband, father, and grandfather. He was co-founder of IDIAS, a technical high school. She went on to serve Hallwood-Sanford-Saxis, Isle of Wight, and Middlesex. Visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. During his tour in the Navy, he was the Communications Officer, Assistant Operations Officer and Top Secret Security Officer on the U.S.S. The Rev. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Roberts Bickner.Dr. His first appointment was at Broadmeadow U.M.C. Darlene was the District Lay Leader for the old Portsmouth District and last year she was the Lay Leader for the Elizabeth River (ER) District. Michael H. Browder officiating. James R. Driscoll (Katheryn) of Chesapeake, Va., Elizabeth Beech (Geoff) of Sydney, Australia, and Laura Crider (Jerry) of Mt. (Navy Medical Corps), passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure caused by Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. Before Bills retirement January 2011, Kay was an active member in the United Methodist Women, and had held District Offices in the Charlottesville and Staunton Districts of the United Methodist Women. 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. Mrs. Williams was born on March 18, 1940 in Lowville, NY to the late Harold Murray and Carlotta (Jernigan) Rand. 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. She is survived by her daughter Joyce Cline (Gary), grandson Nathan Powers (Hanan) and their sons Sulaiman and Idris, granddaughter Johni Fraykor (Nick) and children Gwyneth, Harrison and Anya and grandson Burns Powers and his mother Jennifer. Ebert is survived by a son, Stephen D. Ebert and his wife, Andrea of Alexandria, Va.; two grandchildren, Aaron (Hope) and Stephani (William); and three great grandchildren, Ellewyn, Lilith and HarperThe family will receive friends on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester, Va. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 3:00 P.M. at the South Hill United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. No flowers please. She was a great-great-grandmother to three and a great-grandmother to seven. He was born May 28, 1928, in Columbia, SC, the son of William Clifton and Mary Irene Palmer Martin.He married Marilyn Nadine Neeley in 1948 and recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.He completed his undergraduate degree at Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville and received his Masters of Divinity from The Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO.Professionally, Bill retired as Command Chaplain, 18th Airborne Corps, and Fort Bragg in 1983 after 30 years of service. Charles W. Parks, III, PO Box 225, Tangier, VA 23440.______Obituary Mrs. Karen Dise Parks, 61, of Tangier Island, VA, formerly of Onley, VA, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2020, with her loving family at her side. Donald worked as an Electronics Technician and Trainer for Goldberg Company, Inc. in Richmond until his retirement. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the churches Gerald considered to be his home churches of Trinity United Methodist Church (215 S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803) and Chester United Methodist Church (12132 Percival St, Chester, VA 23831). William Bill Curtis Logan, February 15, 2023William Curtis Logan Jr, 83, passed away in Roanoke, VA on February 15, 2023. She married Jon Ross in 1971 and the couple had five children. Norman S. Chattin; and her son, Dr. David Bryan Chattin, Ph.D. Surviving is a granddaughter, Kelly Walton of Stuart; two great grandchildren; one sister, Stella Hankins of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Virgil Lloyd Powell of Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Miller Cemetery.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, VA is serving the Russell family. He also continued to serve in the Army Reserves for 25 years. Her organization skills proved to be invaluable to Bill. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 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. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews is assisting the family with the arrangements. He served 45 years in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.He served USAF as a United Methodist Chaplain with tours to Taiwan, Italy, and Japan. Linda C. Messner, of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. When his son became a Cub Scout, he took on the role of Cub Master for Pack 42 in Chesapeake, VA and then Assistant Scout Master in Troop 42. He was predeceased by : his parents, Glenn Chastain and Alice . The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville. Grateful to have been her family are Gay Agee and her son, Neal; Karen and Jack Tuttle and their sons, Travis, Ben, Nathan, and Patrick; Sara and Ron Shackelford and their son, Christopher; Newt Thacker; Jim and Jeanne Thacker and their sons, Brennan and Graham; granddaughters, Robin, Virginia, and Ronda. She is the widow of Rev. Born in Winston Salem, NC, he is preceded in death by his parents Dr. William C. Logan Sr and Martha Jackson Logan and sister, Mary Anne Mongan all of Salem, VA. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sara S. Logan; daughter and son-in-law Anne Marie and Steve Kimmell of Centreville, VA; son and daughter-in-law William Craig and Tatyana Logan of Leesburg, VA; grandchildren Logan, Carter and Ben Kimmell and Natalie Logan. He has been the pastor of Jamestown (GA) United Methodist Church for the last 10 years. He left Chase City to join two other ministers and attended the University of England for two years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Burnette Dunkum.Wesley Earl is survived by his wife, the Rev. Dr. Gerald Mowery Millers life will be held at a future date. The Rev. Bethel June Daniel, November 20, 2021Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28.Bethel June Daniel, age 93, passed away November 20, 2021 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. R. Bruce Johnson (Urbanna UMC) and mother-in-law of Rev. His wit, compassion and hugs will be missed. She was born in Henry County on September 11, 1927 to the late Virgil Estes Powell and Nellie Martin Powell. Elinor Dalton, 84, passed away on August 17, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home in Appomattox. Services to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Marian is survived by her sisters, Emily Pritchard Saunders Pendleton and Garnette Ruth Saunders Teass. He retired from the United Methodist Church in 2001 with 46 years of service.Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Myrtle Hicks, his wife of 60 years, Catherine, and two brothers, Sonny and Tommy, Harold is survived by his children, daughter Scarlett and her husband David, son Lee, and grandchildren Raleigh, Matthew and his fiance Sydney, and Madison.In addition to his family, Harolds passion was his church congregation. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church, Chatham, VA.The family wishes to thank the many who assisted with meals, fellowship, and prayers. The Rev. The Rev. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. 10:00am on July 31, 2021; Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival Street, Chester, VA 23831. A native of Suffolk, he was the son of the late Clyde Wallace Draper and Doris Everett Draper.Jim was a 1954 graduate of Suffolk High School and a graduate of Randolph Macon College. She also received voice lessons at West Point and Vinton. Pallbearers will be Adam Syprzak, Mo Abuassi, Jerry Newlin, Luke Wadsworth, Roberta Lasiter, and Harris Wadsworth. 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. Burial will be private. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Three Oaks Fellowship United Methodist Church, P.O. A virtual Zoom Celebration of Charlotte Whetzels Life will be held in the coming weeks. It was abundantly clear at that point in time that Dick was destined to be on a path using his logical and analytical mind to build and connect things.He joined the Navy upon graduation and entered flight school in Pensacola, Florida. The Rev. 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. The Tuckers left Florida returning to North Carolina twenty years ago to retire. Mrs. Martha Harrell Davenport, February 12, 2022Martha Harrell Davenport, 92, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. He spent many of his boyhood days on his grandparents farm during the Great Depression.When the United States became involved in World War II, Karl enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17, being only a junior at Shortridge High School in Indiana. She met and married the love of her life, William Thomas Roberts, in 1939. She is survived by her children: Stephen Turner of Charlottesville, Pamela Smith of Panama City Beach, Florida, Michael Turner of Spotsylvania; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Harriet Shelton of Silver Spring, Maryland. Lena was a spiritual woman and an active member of Jackson Street UMC and was affiliated with numerous community organizations and activities. Mrs. Acosta was predeceased by her husband, daughter Marilyn, and sister Bobby Jean. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel. She still liked to write stories and poems, especially limericks. In retirement Ed filled pulpits in a several churches in Shenandoah County.Eds calling to serve God invited him to the ministry of peacemaking. 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. Source: https://memorial.oakeys.com/william-logan/5140676, Rev. A complete listing of the many accolades and achievements that he received throughout his long and distinguished career in both the military and academia would be long. Online condolences may be sent through our websitewww.crowderhitecrews.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, (P.O. Rev. Betty is pre-deceased by her husband of 57 years, Melvin Ott Davis, her parents Wilber A. and Bessie O. Thomas, brothers Ran and Gene, sisters-in-law Ray and Mary Alice, and brother-in-law Roland. Becky Wheeler, the Rev. Please wear beautiful colors as we are celebrating her life. She was cremated on 17 August 2021.Karen is survived by her sister, Frances Ann Hudelson and husband David, nieces Jennifer Ellen (Hudelson) Holley (Charles) and Luanne (Hudelson) Popkin and husband Lawrence Palmer, grand-nieces Natasha Nicole Popkin and Madeline Kate Popkin, grand-nephews Steven Jay Popkin and Julian Prather Holley, numerous cousins and many friends.Plans for a memorial service are still pending. He is survived by his wife, Delia Jennings, and his children by a previous marriage, Theresa Deese, Karen Lorelli (Matt), and Thomas Jennings, Jr.; Delias children, Michael Bardzell (Maryellen), Jeffrey Bardzell (Shaowen), Kathy Thomas (Alan), and Kelly Bardzell; and grandchildren Hunter and Drew Lorelli, and Benjamin, Jacob, and Ashley Bardzell. Upon her husbands graduation three years later from Evangelical Theological Seminary, Naperville, Il., student pastorate at San Pierre, Indiana, EUB Church, and ordination, Mrs. 57 King William.