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In 1980, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Randolph Macon College, Ashland, VA. After retiring, he spent 10 more years doing field education at Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC.Raymond is preceded in death by his wife Rena and his two brothers Robert H. Wrenn and T. Randall Wrenn.Raymond is survived by his children, Richard F. Wrenn and wife Sara, Elizabeth D. Bell, and Katharine L. Kropat and husband Loren; three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren.The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield VA. 22151 from 6 to 8 p.m.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Annandale United Methodist Church with the Rev. They traveled in RV comfort for many years, eventually spending their winters at Venture Out on Cudjoe Key, Florida. The Doors he referenced were physical doors from the Centers prior location (Newtown community) and were etched, scratched, and otherwise carved into, that represented the hundreds of individuals and groups who had come within the centers facility for various reasons. He served chaplaincies in a funeral home, a mental health facility, a prison, and several hospice organizations for many years. Mary Catherine Ebert, November 22, 2022Mary Catherine Ebert, 92, a resident of Lake of The Woods in Locust Grove, Va., passed form this earthly life on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va. She spent a short time in Mary Washington and Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center prior to the time of her peaceful passing, with her son by her side.She was born April 29, 1930 in Ellicott City, Md., the daughter of William Golladay Sr. and Gladys Deeds Golladay. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. She is survived by her three children, Rev. Always an avid learner, the Rev. She was born November 21, 1934, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late F. Ray and Olive Grace Morrow Metzger of Connellsville. Walters was an outgoing person who was always happy and smiling with his clergy friends and at Monumental UMC. She was a past president of the Locust Grove United Methodist Womens Club at Locust Grove United Methodist Church in Dutton while she and the Rev. 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. Officiating will be Pastor Celeste Heath. 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. He loved the part of the ministry of working with people and this led him to join the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, where he would work until his retirement. Anne worked in the public school system for 18 years teaching second grade at Central Elementary in Warrenton, Va., and later teaching at Lincoln Terrace Elementary in Roanoke, Va. After raising SEVEN girls, she and her husband, Jack, enjoyed many years of good humor, family, cherished friends, classical music, and dancing. Born September 21, 1928 in Petersburg, Virginia to Leonard Aubry and Pearl Beazley McMullin. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He was a self-made business entrepreneur, at times in his life balancing three businesses at once. The Tuckers left Florida returning to North Carolina twenty years ago to retire. Mrs. Dottie Hardy Donat , August 17, 2021Dottie Hardy Donat, 86 of Roanoke, VA. She also took in her mother Leona Haire and maternal Aunt Esther Popowski, caring for them to the end of their lives. Ramsey attended seminary school at Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, VA, graduated from John Wesley Bible College in Greensboro, NC, and served as a pastor for many years for several churches. 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. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to The Michael J. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. George William Stewart, February 21, 2022The Rev. Penny Wilson and the Rev. Interment will follow in Green Ridge memorial Park, Pennsville. Interment followed at Greensville Memorial Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Monumental United Methodist Church in his memory.Online condolences may be made at www.echolsfuneralhome.com. In 1961, he was assigned as Executive Secretary for the Alexandria and Arlington Districts, where he was placed in charge of adult education for Northern Virginia and Director of Camp Highroad near Middleburg.Gil is remembered most for his many years as Director of Camp Highroad. Myrtle Hatcher, former Pastor of the Main Street United Methodist Church, in Suffolk, VA where he also attended, loved, and supported as his time allowed. Camp Kentan provided activities and fellowship opportunities for disabled children and adults.Gil retired from the ministry to care for his wife Beth in 1975. Ken was born on November 16, 1935, in Harrisonburg, VA., son to Raymond and Rebecca Whetzel. He owned his own business and later attended Duke University for three years receiving a Masters of Divinity Degree as Minister in the United Methodist Church. After holding various means of employment over the years, including supporting her husband as a ministers wife, Stella retired from the Department of the Army as a budget analyst. His unshakeable faith inspired so many. Throughout his lifetime, George enjoyed singing in the church with different choral groups and was a member of Poquoson Masonic Lodge 49.George went to sing with the angels on June 27, 2022. His first appointment in the United Methodist Church was to RMC as Director of Religious Activities. Jean graduated with a Masters Degree in Christian Education and Glenn with his Master of Divinity.Jean and Glenn were married on August 16, 1950. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on October 1, 1923, and was 96 years of age at the time of his passing. P.O. 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. A Celebration of Life service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Young Gildersleeve. 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. Wade Munford, 87, husband of Anne Sharon (McClune) Munford, passed away on January 24, 2022.He was born on November 10, 1934, in Peterburg, Va, a son of the late Jethro Wade Munford, Sr., and Jessie (Adkins) Munford.Wade was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Conference and attended Cherryvale United Methodist Church.He was part of the first graduating class of Columbus State University in the early 1960s and then went on to graduate from Emory Theological Seminar.Wade became an ordained minister in 1965 and continued to serve his Lord and community faithfully, even recently doing home visits. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook atwww.omanfh.com. Rest in peace good and faithful servant.Due to COVID-19, the family will have a service at a later date. Craig is survived by two brothers, two sisters-in-law, four nephews, three great-nieces and three great-nephews. In all of Rev. Alfred Gray Stables, August 17, 2020Alfred Al Gray Stables, 90, of Corinth passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home in Corinth, MS. A memorial service was held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at First United Methodist Church of Corinth.Born July 23, 1930 in South Norfolk, VA, Al was a retired Methodist minister and in later years he worked as the Human Resource Director at World Color. A graveside service will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia. Appointments he served include Surry, Associate at Washington Street Petersburg, Cartersville, Burkeville, Waverly, Amelia, Woods, and Ocran. Among other interest she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the rescue squad, loved gardening (and sharing its bounty) and bird watching. Obituaries. Beginning in 2001, Rev. The Rev. He was a retired local pastor in the Virginia Conference.Born October 30, 1942 in Alexandria, VA, he was a son of the late Charles Sanford Haley, Sr. and Mattie McDaniel Haley. During his time with the Navy, he worked as a nuclear engineer, illustrator draftsmen, and alongside NATO. puzzle books, playing cards, etc.Please view obituaries and tribute wall atwww.ompsfuneralhome.comSemper FiWell done thy good and faithful servant, The Rev. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of the late Pearl Cletus Simmons and Mary (Smith) Simmons. She began her ministerial career in the Virginia Conference in 1979 at Pocomoke. He began his ministerial service in 1953 at Cascade. She and her sister, Garnette, published Gee Family Tree in 2001. During this period in his life, Dick used his skills to invent patented bridge expansion joints, connecting the slabs of concrete that are driven over every day.His theme of connection continued in 1965, with a chance encounter on a flight bound for Dallas, Texas. She was fun-loving and sang in the choir while her husband preached. Burial will be private at Wild Rose Cemetery in Batesville, Va. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family. R. Bruce Johnson (Urbanna UMC) and mother-in-law of Rev. William W. Erbach Sr., died in her sleep at the age of 84 on October 2, 2020. Deborah Lewis (United Methodist campus minister at The Wesley Foundation at The University of Virginia), surrounded by family, died peacefully of Parkinsons Disease on Thursday, August 19, in Williamsburg, VA.Dudley was born July 6, 1942, in Brunswick County, Virginia, to Dudley Barksdale Lewis and Blanche Rawlings Daniel Lewis. The Rev. Steve passed away as a result of complications following surgery, last Monday. Mrs. Vera Lee Critzer Thacker, July12, 2020Vera Lee Critzer Wade Thacker died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born in Stuarts Draft, Va, on November 8, 1947 to. Her family will treasure her memory. Marshall Old. 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. When he retired in 2009, he had served 42.75 years in the ministry. Pam Baldwin has claimed the promise of the resurrection. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Cheseldine, her parents, her sister Edith Longest and her Grandson Rondall Powers. 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. The family has a website at www.KathyWork.com for everyone to share memories and photos. and Oyster U.M.C. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Three Oaks Fellowship United Methodist Church, P.O. In 2010 Don retired to Harrisonburg to care for Sylvia and to be closer to his daughters family and his only grandchild.Don was an imperfect man of God, as many of us are, but his testimony has touched the hearts of many, and brought more people to God than anyone can fathom. L. Douglas Hill Jr., September 26, 2021The Rev. . Charles W. Hubbard Jr., March 29, 2022The Rev. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years,Margaret Charlene Hogue and siblings John Hogue, Sally Hogue, and Jim Bartlett.A service will be held privately at St. Matthias United Methodist Church. Patricia Ann Murphy, December 6, 2022Reverend Patricia Ann Murphy died on December 6, 2022. Throughout his ministry, Bills motto and devotion remained steadfast to Making Jesus Famous.Bill is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Barbara Fisher. 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. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, the Rev. She died May 31, 2021. He rarely left his pulpit on a Sunday except for an annual vacation. Bills ongoing joy was centered on celebrating the many life events of his beloved family. Ken was born on November 16, 1935, in Harrisonburg, VA., son to Raymond and Rebecca Whetzel. View Recent Obituaries . 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. Retiring to Fayetteville, PA in 1988; Barbara became very involved at Calvary UMC holding several offices in both the church and the United Methodist Women. He served seven churches: Rustburg Charge; Toano Charge; Trinity, Poquoson; St. Marks, Petersburg; Monumental, Portsmouth; and Larchmont, Norfolk. He served as pastor at Dunns Chapel UMC and associate pastor at Discovery UMC before assuming the pulpit at Greenwood in 2002. Arlin lived a full and loving life touching the lives of many along the way.Surviving are a step son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard (Ginger) Honaker of Charlottesville VA; a daughter and son-in-law, Theu (Douglas) Weinberg; 3 grandchildren Kim (Anh Nguyen) Weinberg, Delaney and Dayne Honaker; 1 great grandson; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law; Larry (Dorothy) Gearhart; John (Susan) Gearhart; a sister Marion Gearhart all of New Columbia, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, the Rev. He retired in 2001. 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. Weaver would go on to spend 50 years in the ministry involving 10 appointments with 17 churches. Edward Pruitt, and the Rev. Husband of the late Miriam Baird; father of Elaine Bauknight (Brian) of Clinton, PA and Donna Geery (Pat) of Austin, TX; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of 13; and great-great-grandfather of seven.Don served churches in the West Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Virginia Conferences. She taught English at J.R. Tucker High School; English as a Second Language in several Henrico County schools; and spent 14 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. Obituary notices, delivered daily. A daughter of the late Dr. Bernard S. Logan and Eleanor Nolte Logan, she was Sithat Phetsarath, 68, of Harrisonburg passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home. 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. Dickie started his journey in Scouting as a child and proudly saw both of his sons become Eagle Scouts. as an Associate Minister in Jackson, Mississippi. Box 790, Urbanna, VA.) Please visit https://www.faulknerfuneralhcs.com to send your condolences. He also served as pastor of leadership development in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Calvary United Methodist Churches, and Program Coordinator, Arlington District of the Virginia United Methodist Conference. Hall. In 1985, he graduated from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.Dale met the love of his life, Lorie, in December 1980, while the two worked at a Pizza Inn in Richmond. Hermon Road, Suite D, Salisbury, MD 21804 (memo: In Memory of Karen Parks) or online atwww.relayforlife.org/nanduava.Memory tributes may be shared with the family atwww.williamsfuneralhomes.com. Born in Harrisonburg, VA on September 19, 1946, Sue grew up in Franklin, WV, daughter of the late Helen. Part of her spiritual journey included participating in a Walk to Emmaus, as a pilgrim. Maria M. Waters passed away March 7, 2021. The started out in 1958 developing their Team Ministry, working and visiting together in their appointed church. Clyde W. Weaver, Jr., May 5, 2021The Rev. Wadsworth are his sons, James A. Wadsworth (Tracy) of Ashland, Maine and Keith H. Wadsworth (Angela) of Lake Wales, Florida; grandchildren, Isabel and Harris Wadsworth of Lake Wales, Florida, Lucas Wadsworth of Winchester, Virginia, Sam Wadsworth of Nags Head, North Carolina, Jake, Nick and Anabel Wadsworth of Ashland, Maine; brother Jimmy Earl Wadsworth (Mary) of Princeton, North Carolina, sister Shirley Mae Williford (Earl) of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and sister Barbara Ann Woodard of Princeton, North Carolina.Along with his parents and wife, the Rev. Harrisonburg Va. passed away . He was the founder of Apple Valley Mediation Network and served as its Executive Director for 20 years. 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. and Union Theological Seminary in New York (M. Memorial donations can be made to: Calvary UMC Mission Fund, 150 Norlo Dr., Fayetteville, PA 17222. Her services will be held at a later date by the direction of her family. His appointments included Regester Chapel in Stafford, Fincastle, Strasburg, Duncan Memorial in Berryville, and Central United Methodist Church in Staunton. Sue also wrote childrens stories, and poetry as an educator.In retirement, she helped produce plays and cultural entertainments for her friends in the CWS community. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend to so many. Together they raised four beloved children; R. Michael Thweatt, Jr. (Joyce), Janene Thweatt Whitmore, Paul Jared Wilkins (Morgan Bentley), and Erin Wilkins Fletcher (Henry). He attended Creeds Elementary School and Oceana High School, graduating in 1951. Tom Murphy and the Rev. Myles E. Pierson, retired, passed away Feb. 9, 2022. Joseph H. Beasley, February 11, 2023 Smitten, Ken had a friend drive him to Timberville to see Charlotte later that evening. A private graveside service will be held at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 26. at 1:00 p.m. Joseph E. Hammond, Jr., August 25, 2021The Rev. Following Mikes footsteps toward glory are his wife, Betsey Lee Davis, his sons and daughters, Clint and Mandi Davis and Kelly and Scott Turner. After her graduation she was assigned to Rock Spring UMC in Faber, Virginia and served there from 2010 until her retirement in June of 2020. Michael H. Browder officiating. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, granddaughters and families: Mary Anna Durkovich Canter and her husband Glenn Canter and their two daughters, Taylor Nicole and Emily Paige, and Rebecca Lynn Becky Zeller and her husband John Zeller and their two daughters, Jessie Alana and Megan Lynn, and their granddaughter, Fynlee, and son Andys wife, JoAnne Durkovich and their daughter, Dr. Tracey Durkovich Clark. She was educated in public schools and attended Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, where she received her BS in Elementary Education in 1950. 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. Upon Lees graduation from seminary, the couple was sent to Inwood, W.Va., where Lee served two churches. In addition, she was also a member of the Chesapeake Bay Circle of The Kings Daughters & Sons, and a member of the Peninsula Emmaus. The Rev. After joining the United Methodist Church in 1979, he pastored several churches in Virginia including Grace Design United Methodist and Schoolfield United Methodist in Danville, VA. This introduced her to opportunities in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), and eventually led her to a career with Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center and later with Swedish Covenant Hospital, both in Chicago, Illinois.Along the way, Marys adventures took her to faraway places such as India and South Africa, where she was able to experience new and interesting cultures while sharing her passion for the ministry.After retirement, Mary returned to Virginia in 2010, where she spent her time engaged in golfing, gardening, and learning sign language while living at Ashby Ponds Community. The Rev. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Anne Chattin; and son-in-law, Henry Verlander; one granddaughter, Kathryn Chattin Marchese (husband, Nick Marchese); two great-granddaughters, Hailee and Macie Marchese; and many beloved extended family members. Robert Lewis (Rebekah Simmerman); granddaughter, Ariel Rishworth (Rick); great-granddaughter, Mary Rishworth; her sisters, Ruth Hodges Fraser, Vada Hayes (Stephen) and Patricia West; brother, Joseph Hodges (Nancy); brother-in-law, Ellis Lewis; sister-in-law, Pat Lewis; and many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.The family will receive friends 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Blileys-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. She received her B.A. He started his pastoral ministry at Corinth United Methodist Church in Goochland, Va., and was Pastor of Brookland United Methodist Church, Richmond, Va., upon his death.Dickie never met a stranger and was never one to say, I dont have time for that. When asked, How are you? his response was always, Mah-velous. He had the gift of patience and his fondest wish in life was that we all love Jesus and love one another.There will be a Celebration of Life at Grace Church (2240 Cranbeck Road, Richmond, Va. 23235) on Saturday, April 10, at 11 a.m. Everyone is asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. In 1975 he transferred to the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider American Legion Altavista Memorial Post 36 and Gretna Post 232, P.O. Daughter of Floyd and Viola Hinkle, Charlotte had five older siblings: Esta Mae Derrow, Earl Hinkle, Elvira Matheny, Sharon Hulvey, and Elmo Hinkle. 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. While retired, Richard visited the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Antarctic and Artic regions, and he and Elizabeth generously hosted many family cruises to Europe and the Caribbean.Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife on December 7, 2016, after 59 years of marriage. The Rev. The Rev. 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.
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