He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. Elinor Dalaton, August 17, 2022The Celebration of Life service for the Rev. She loved her large family and she loved to dance and walk. Delia attended Our Lady of Mercy High School in Michigan, and later she graduated from University of Mary Washington, with a degree in Human Development with an Elementary School Teaching License. Box 692, Vinton, VA 24179 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. The family moved to Timberville, VA when Charlotte was 2. 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. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.kygers.com. Burial will be private.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601 or to White Post UMC, PO Box 8, White Post, VA 22663. Pam fought valiantly against COVID 19 but succumbed to this terrible virus. The Rev. 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. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Insley Jr. and Evelyn Long Insley.She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Her full obituary is below.Carrie White Moore Potts, 90, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. A graveside service will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia. He was a devoted member of Skipwith United Methodist Church of Richmond.Donald married Anna Nesmith VanDyke, September 13, 1952, in Norfolk, VA. Their marriage was an inspiration to couples of all ages.Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Rhonda VanDyke of Winchester; three grandchildren, Anna VanDyke Colby Barone (Matthew Barone) of State College, PA, and their two children Isaac Dailey Barone and Lincoln James Barone; Drew VanDyke Colby (Allison Burgess Colby) of Manassas, VA, and their two children Hannah Marie Colby and Miriam Helen Colby; and Austin VanDyke Colby (Caroline Bowman) of New York, NY; and his sister Mary Graham (Lloyd) of The Plains, OH.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Lucille Carter (Jerry) and Jeanne Rose (David) and brothers, Edward VanDyke (Edith) and Roger VanDyke (Katherine).A private family memorial service celebrated his life.Pop Pop will be remembered for his humility, his generosity, his smile and wink, his firm handshake, his pockets full of mints, his musical taste and dance moves, his determination to pick up the tab or fill up your tank, and most of all for his love of his family, his wife, and the Lord to whom he was always truly grateful for all our many, many blessings.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Skipwith United Methodist Church, 2211 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23294. 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. It was during this assignment, which included working with complex family problems, that Mary became engaged in and developed a passion for pastoral counseling. There are many people whose lives were enriched by his guidance and friendship. India, Indonesia, the island of Majuro, the Philippines, along with vulnerable communities in the U.S. were visited and cared for as part of his volunteer work with the Institute of Cultural Affairs. He delighted in sharing his many varied interests which included travel, philosophy, trains, toy collecting, classical music, circuses, travel trailers, donuts and ice cream. 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. David also has five great-grandchildren, Maddox, Faith, Rory, Calliope, and Isaac.In keeping with Davids focus of outdoor ministry, the family will have a Celebration of Life at Camp Highroad on September 10th at 10:30am with the Rev. The Rev. Memorial donations can be made to: Calvary UMC Mission Fund, 150 Norlo Dr., Fayetteville, PA 17222. He had recently moved to Parksley, VA from Fredericksburg, VA.Born January 16, 1928 in Beaverdam, VA, he was the son of the late Maurice Ceamon Satterwhite and Grace Spicer Satterwhite. 79 High Street, Pt. She was the mother of the Rev. He loved working with his hands on home projects as evidenced by his tool collection, some of which he received from his dad.A private funeral will be held later at Danville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. As the wife of a United Methodist minister and a U.S. Army chaplain, she supported her husband in his parish work and ministry to soldiers and their families. She was an amateur geologist and collected many rocks and minerals. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. 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. Here he was active in his childhood church home, Trinity United Methodist Church, where he was the visitation minister and currently the phone visitation minister until the time of his death. 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. Anthony Clore, Pastor of Fork Union Baptist Church officiated.Arrangements were handled by Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store, Va. For those of us who were the fortunate recipients of his many letters, his words will forever be published in our hearts.Warners contributions to the United Methodist Church in Virginia, the Hermitage in Richmond and the Virginia United Methodist Homes system (now Pinnacle Living) are immeasurable. 2389 Obituaries. Dale Eugene Gillis, 63, of Dumfries, VA passed away on July 28, 2022 surrounded by his adoring family.Dale was born in Canandaigua, NY to Robert and Sandra Gillis on March 3, 1959. He was preceded in death by both parents, Alvin Coffey (Powhatan, Va.) and Vivian Payne Ferebee (Tappahannock, Va.). IN THE CARE OF. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors, P.O. 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. 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). 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. He also had extensive studies at Butner Rehabilitation Center and Dix Hill Mental Hospital in Raleigh, NC.Bob served the United Methodist Church in the Virginia Conference. Herb completed his pastoral years at Blacksburg UMC from 1992 to 2000. Dale E. Gillis, July 28, 2022The Rev. Bonnie A. Reiss, 91, retired since 2001, died on November 17, 2022. He is survived by his three children: Leigh Newsom (Tom); Greg Whetzel (Molly); Jay Whetzel (Lisa); 7 grandchildren: Josh Newsom (Amy); Paul Newsom (Jesse); Brian Newsom (Lorian); Justine Whetzel; Ben Whetzel; Sam Whetzel; Anna Whetzel; 3 great grandchildren; Caleb Newsom; Charlotte Newsom; Dylan Newsom; his sister Donna Chisman, and many loving nieces and nephews. A fairly recent phenomenon is the archiving of these Harrisonburg obituaries, first through microfilm, and then through . Charge as Minister in Lancaster County. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Maxine Evans Rollins; daughter, Anne Louise Rollins and husband Greg Anderson; son, Forrest Quinn Rollins (Becky); granddaughter, Lindsey Anderson Lindvall (Chase); grandson, Forrest Quinn Rollins, Jr.;step-grandson, Kevin Maher; niece, Kim White (Jay) and nephews, Glen Rollins (Lisa) and Mark Rollins (Courtney).Milford was predeceased by his parents, Milford Buren Rollins and Maggie Christie Quinn Rollins; first wife of 48 years, Fannie Ferguson Rollins; sister, Leola Belle Rollins; brother, Willie Ray Rollins (Barbara) and nephew, Larry Wayne Rollins.Milford was a graduate of Poquoson High School and Newport News Business College. . She was a member of Wooddale Bible Brethren Church. He grew up the eldest of three, farming tobacco, and lettering in three sports at Brunswick High School. 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. Gilley is survived by his beautiful bride and life partner in service to the Lord for more than 66 years, Jean Catherine Hancock Gilley of the home.Prior to retirement from the Virginia United Methodist Conference, he served churches in Halifax County, Nokesville, VA and churches in the North Carolina Conference. Many friends in Virginia, in the SEJ, the General Conference and around the world will miss Darlenes leadership. He was born April 13, 1931, in Harrisonburg, Va., to Hillyer and Charlotte Yancey Boice. The Tuckers left Florida returning to North Carolina twenty years ago to retire. He took on the position of Camp Director for Camp T. Brady Saunders Boy Scout Reservation, where for six years he touched the lives of thousands of young men as he continued his education. Dr. Raymond Fitzhugh Wrenn, 103, of Winchester VA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at the Winchester Medical Center.Raymond was born in Herndon, VA to Raymond Nicholas Wrenn and Winnie V. Holden Wrenn on June 25, 1918. Weaver would go on to spend 50 years in the ministry involving 10 appointments with 17 churches. 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. 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. Jack Milliner who served as pastor to Eastern Shore District churches -Melfa, St. Thomas, Guilford and Bloxom. During this time, he completed his Bachelors Degree in Philosophy and Religion at Eastern Mennonite College. 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. 79 St Johns, N. 84 Wesley, Vienna. She was also active in her church, teaching the children and working with the women.A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, October 2, 2020 at First United Methodist Church Fox Hill by the Rev. They retired to Ashland (where Glenn had attended Randolph Macon) in 1993. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, is assisting the family with the arrangements. She was born April 6, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clarence and Lessie Schultz. Used Cars, Trucks, SUV's in HARRISONBURG, VA - Joe Bowman Auto Plaza Dr. Gerald Mowery Miller Sr. May 2, 2020The Rev. Bills ongoing joy was centered on celebrating the many life events of his beloved family. During his ministry, he served the congregationsat Perrows Chapel, New Hope, Calvary, Wesleybury, Republican Grove, St. Andrews, Providence, Huddleston, Mt Horeb, Patmos, Independence, Mt Zion, Evington, Lambs, Leesville, and New Bethel UMCs, in the Lynchburg District and retired in 1988.He is survived by a son, Ray Caldwell, and his wife, Kay of Altavista; a daughter, Dana C. Mosebrook and her husband, Bill of Gladys; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Caldwell of Hurt; seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. William Albert Jester (Katie Curry Kay Loflin Jester), 86, of Roanoke, died on Friday, July 22, 2022 at her residence. Nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and 6 great-grand stepchildren.Jacqueline was predeceased by her parents, Charles Blick and Grace Draper Blick of Washington, DC, husband of 67 years, The Rev. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Trevor Turner. Mrs. Sylvia Diane Thomas Tarpley, December 17, 2021Sylvia Diane Thomas Tarpley, of Salem, Va., was born to Ralph G. Happy Thomas and Grace Thomas Overfelt on January 23, 1939 in Roanoke, Va. She passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021.Sylvia spent the first 10 years of her life in Catawba, Va. and then called Salem her home for the rest of her life.Sylvia was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Ralph G. Thomas Jr.; and her son, Emory Ned Tarpley Jr. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Emory Ned Tarpley Sr.; her daughters, Brenda Dyer (Kenny), Sharon Tarpley-Looney; daughter-in-law, Trisha Tarpley; five grandchildren, Kelsey and Phillip (Jaime) Tarpley, Jamie Dyer (Andrew Malloy), Emily and Sara Looney; and two great-grandsons, Liam and Reese; other special cousins; nephews; and many friends.Sylvia and Emory were charter members of Calvary United Methodist Church in Salem. He also had a passion for education and received numerous degrees throughout his lifetime. His greatest legacy is the love of Jesus that he showed to everyone who knew him. Craig Armistead Buxton, 66, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on February 20, 2023 at home after a brief illness. He served on several boards of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist colleges to help direct funds to those in need. 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). He went on to serve Floral Hills-Calvary, Danville District; as the associate at Aldersgate, Alexandria District; Bellamy in the former Rappahannock District; Harmony (Hamilton), Winchester District. The Rev. They then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1956 where Cecil continued working for Southern Bell. Box 199, Tangier, VA 23440 or to the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Relay for Life of Nandua, 1315 Mt. The family moved to Lynchburg, Va., in 1942, where he grew up. He pastored churches in the Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas before being appointed District Superintendent of the then Staunton district. 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. The worship and Sunday School were both held in the parsonage during the time of construction.He served in churches in Ohio, and West Virginia. Clergy are invited to robe and wear white stoles. 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. 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. Rhonda VanDyke, 104 Wagon Rd, Winchester, VA 22602. She loved to dance with beloved husband Tom to Neil Diamond.She was preceded in death by her dad Earl Bradley, mother Ola Mae Bradley, brother Earl Zeke Bradley, and husband, the Rev. She lived to see her 99th birthday on October 17, 2020.The last left of nine children and preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Tiffner and Leanora Perrine Tiffner; her sisters, Veda Wilson, Genevieve Brown, Mildred Walker; brothers, Dexter, Ballard, Lloyd, James and Arthur Tiffner.Relatives from her family and her husbands family will miss her.She was married for 71 years to her first and only sweetheart, the Rev. He joins his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters, and many dear friends who no doubt were there to greet him at the end of his earthly journey. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Conference Credit Union, the Virginia United Methodist Foundation, and a Trustee of Virginia Wesleyan College and Ferrum College. Jean Starlette Goodwin, 72, of Harrisonburg passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. 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. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Franklin Justis and mother, Ruth Johnson Justis and a brother, Joseph Melvin Justis. Also, sincere appreciation to Robin and Matilda for their kindness to Bill and Buddy.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or the Danville Life Saving Crew. Kay filled in as Choir Director at Rodes, Donovan Memorial, Brookville Churches; and from December 2004 until Bills retirement January 2011, as Choir Director/Pianist or Organist at Lawrence Memorial, Bent Mountain. David Glen Langston, 79, of Broadway, Va., passed away May 2, 2021, at Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living in Harrisonburg. Gilbert Francis Cofer, 99, of Lewisetta, Va., died peacefully in his favorite chair on January 4, 2021.Born in Eunice, West Virginia on February 2, 1921, Rev. Interment followed at Crestview Memorial Park, La Crosse, VA.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ocran United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 20221 Cox Road, Sutherland, VA 23885, in memory of the Rev. Carolyn concurrently established herself as an avid quilter, a master baker of bread, a diabetes activist, an avid traveler, and a lover of sunsets. She served as President of the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) Annual Conference Lay Leaders and the National President of Annual Conference Lay Leaders. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Billy Johnson was born October 10, 1935, to Z. Truman and Anna Belle Raymond Johnson in Bessemer, Alabama. As she did all of her life, she is still enjoying Jesus, her Savior and friend. He considered it a blessing from God to be born a Virginian.Dudley will be interred in a small family ceremony. He also served as Chaplain, Roanoke Chapter, and State Chaplain of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW. Dr. Timothy Wayne Kidd, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully early afternoon on June 7, 2021, in his home and in the presence of his loved ones. James Danny Hinkle was adopted by James W. Willie and Helen Hinkle when Monroe Mack Crigger, Jr., age 56, of Harrisonburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Search Harrisonburg obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. No dress code. He retired in 1998. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Olivia Irene Orndorff to pay them a last tribute. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church Pennies from Heaven Fund, 4185 Buckley Hall Rd., Cobbs Creek, VA 23035. Herbert G. Hobbs, October 28, 2022The Rev. Family will join friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. She was born November 21, 1934, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late F. Ray and Olive Grace Morrow Metzger of Connellsville. Dr. William K. Thomas, March 23, 2020The Rev. The Rev. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He made connections with people (his family and friends), places (his worldly travels and his beloved community in Wilsons), and things (the zillions of inventions he created for family and throughout his career. Candee Martin, the senior pastor of First UMC, Hampton. Lee painted and papered walls while Sue sewed curtains, and created flowerbeds festooned with all types of blossoms. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 9801 Fort King Road, Richmond, Virginia. Mary M. Wilkins, February 27, 2021The Rev. He was born September 30, 1921, in Campbell County, a son of the late Samuel A. Caldwell and Eunice Franklin Caldwell. A picnic lunch will follow the service at Loriella Park, Shelter A. His ministry spanned 42 years. Robert Townsend Knox, October 10, 2021Robert Bob Townsend Knox, 86, of Elon, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.Born in Ashland, KY, he grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. Jiyeon Kim presiding. He was a lifelong Methodist, most recently as a member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church. His other passions include music, pet birds and fish, cats and dogs, classic cars, clocks and kite flying. 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 . 71, of Buena Vista died Thursday, July 15, 2022, at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond.Born Aug. 18, 1950, in Smyth County, she was a daughter of Henry Stevens Hawkins and Mary Winston Boyd Hawkins.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. He was twice married, first to the late Carol Evelyn Tweedy Caldwell and secondly, to the late May Luella Shaffer Mosebrook Caldwell. 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. After returning to America, Stan served one year in the National Headquarters of the Board of Global Ministries in New York City as Missionary-in-Residence, and then was Missionary-Interpreter-in-Residence, serving the seven states of the South Central Jurisdiction doing mission interpretation and promotion for two years.Stan married Patricia Joanne (Dutro) from Eaton, Indiana in 1960 in Nyadiri, Rhodesia, having evacuated to Nyadiri two weeks prior to their wedding due to civil unrest. David H. Smith, June 27, 2022The Rev. Dale was a proud and loving father to son Ryan and daughter Allyson, supporting their passions, coaching their sports teams, volunteering for band events and fundraisers, and chaperoning school field trips.He served as a United Methodist Minister for the Virginia Annual Conference for 37 years in Oilville, Lynch Station, Gloucester, Chesapeake, Scottsville, Matoaca, Clarksville, and Dumfries.