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. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, her sister June, Rob Acosta-Lewis, and Robin Taylor. They made many lifelong friends there and began their family. The Rev. As she did all of her life, she is still enjoying Jesus, her Savior and friend. She loved her God and the Methodist faith. Dean was pastor of the Greenwood/Laurel Park United Methodist Church Charge until he retired in 2012. He has been the pastor of Jamestown (GA) United Methodist Church for the last 10 years. To settle and allow his children to grow up in one place, he accepted the role of chaplain for Ferrum College where he served from 1968 to 1986. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Moon Endowment for Christian Ministers, Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA 24088; Fort Hill United Methodist Church, 106 Oakridge Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502; or the Samaritan Fund for the Roanoke United Methodist Home, 1009 Old Country Club Rd., Roanoke, VA 24017. Jackson/Quicksburg, Mt. She began her ministerial career in 1998 at Crimora-Mount Bethel, Harrisonburg District, where she served until her retirement in 2004. He worked a few sales jobs prior to being called into the ministry after receiving nudging from above. He received a Master of Divinity from Emory University. Brian Siegle, pastor of South Hill UMC, Farmville District. Dr. Thomas was at one-time president of the Board of Managers of the Blackstone Assembly Center, a member of the Trustees of Ferrum College, a member of the Virginia Conference Finance Committee, and chairman of the Conference Committee on Investigation. His father died 1 month short of Dick receiving his Eagle Scout status at the age of 13, breaking a connection at an early age but forging a new young man who was now in charge of helping himself, and his mother, survive lean times.As a young adult, Dick attended Purdue University and became involved in the Navy ROTC. The Rev. Clay served the United Methodist Church first in Rocky Mount, Virginia, second in Newport, later moving to Daleville, Forest and Chase City, Virginia. William W. Erbach Sr., died in her sleep at the age of 84 on October 2, 2020. He retired in 2010 yet continued to answer Gods call to part-time ministry until March 2022. His pastorates included West Campbell Charge and Forest Road in the Lynchburg area and Powhatan and Blackstone outside of Richmond. Her warmth, hospitality, and generosity touched countless lives in the churches and communities where she lived and served.She was preceded in death by her husband, The Reverend David Benjamin Lewis; brother, James Hodges, Jr. (Elaine); sisters, Cleo Linville (George), Frances Smith (Talmadge) and Carolyn Virginia Hodges; and brother-in-law, Richard Lewis.Lieu is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth McCoy (Stephen Michael) and the Rev. He returned to the the pulpit in 1990 and served Ferebee-Halstead-St. Lukes, Main Street in Bedford, and Otterbein in the Harrisonburg District. Cloud on Facebook. Mike served on many district and conference committees and boards within the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church including as President of the Association of Local Pastors and Associate Members. Harold was ordained as a United Methodist minister in 1961 and served 7 additional United Methodist Churches: Fairmont, Richmond; Louisburg Circuit; Macedonia, Raleigh; First Church, Lynchburg; Trinity, Poquoson; Belmont, Richmond; and Pender, Fairfax where he served from 1981 to 2001. Elinor Dalaton, August 17, 2022The Celebration of Life service for the Rev. Layman is survived by her husband of over 60 years, William A. He was living in Fort Meyers, Florida when he passed. Their spoiled pet dogs: Waga, Blaze, Gold, Peppy, and Blondie; gave her and her husband much joy and companionship. Both preceded him in death.On December 10, 1977, he married Frances Darlene Affleck, who survives him. Darlene loved her family. Cecil sang in the church choir and served on various church committees. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) COVID-19 Response Fund: UMCOR, Advance GCFA, COVID-19 Response, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087. A special thanks to caregivers Sharon Tarpley, Rebecca Lilley, Betty Gaither, Annie Brown, Donna Dalton. Born in Blackridge, VA, he was the son of the late James and Annie Crowder Jones; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores H. Jones; and a sister, Annie Peavler.Mr. 76 Wesley, Hopewell. Despite being gradually robbed of her mobility she kept up her gracious ways and good humor. Leonard Douglas Hill Jr., passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. He married the love of his life Frances P. Thorne; they were married for 50 years. There was no one who met her who did not respect and love her. Her service of death and resurrection will be held in the chapel of Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, 23221 at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24. He also taught United Methodist Studies at three seminariesEastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, and at Union Presbyterian Seminary and Virginia Union School of Theology, both in Richmond. After retiring from teaching, she graduated from Duke Universitys Divinity School and became a local pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Cradock, Virginia. He attended Tennessee Wesleyan College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Used Cars, Trucks, SUV's in HARRISONBURG, VA - Joe Bowman Auto Plaza Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Information on a funeral service is not available at this time. She also took in her mother Leona Haire and maternal Aunt Esther Popowski, caring for them to the end of their lives. 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. The two newest additions to the family Nathaniel and Rueben Jinks were ambassadors that had only recently ushered Carolyn into the role of Great Grandmother.Two memorial services will be held: Friday, March 13th at 2:00pm at Francis Asbury UMC, 1871 North Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, (reception to follow) and Saturday, March 21st at 11:00am at Arcola UMC, 24757 Evergreen Mills Rd Sterling VA 20166, (visitation at 10 am). Other churches Reverend A. Howell Franklin served were in Virginia Beach, South Hill, South Boston, Salem and Buena Vista. The family will receive friends from 10 11 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway. Burial followed at Southlawn Memorial Park, South Prince George. Ralph Wayne Hogue, 89, of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence. Judy felt called to ministry and attended Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ, while serving as pastor at Gladstone United Methodist Church in Gladstone, NJ. Stan had an older sister, Marthabel Elaine Marty Seaman and younger brother, Richard Kenneth Maughlin, who both preceded Stan in death.Stan received his Education Degrees from Sterling College (where he also starred in several collegiate sports), Kansas State College and Ball State University, and he held teaching certificates for Kansas, Kentucky and Virginia for secondary and middle school.In 1957, Stan became a Lay Missionary of the World Division, General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. 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. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Sympathies may be sent to: PO Box 1105, 4643 Old Valley Pike, New Market, VA 22844-1105. For decades, she served as a bible school and Sunday school teacher, organized church fundraisers and functions, and remained active in Relay for Life. 5784 Greenmount Road; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 833-2891 (540) 833-6121; Join our mailing list The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff and nurses at Cedarfield, who took such wonderful care of Stella through her many years of residence there. Sales (540) 274-5321; William Pollard Hall Jr. passed away on 05-19-2020. The family would like to thank the many people who work at the Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews for the loving care that they gave to our mom/nana, and to the wonderful people in Mathews who welcomed her and our father as members of your town, we thank you. Dr. Paul Allen Beighley, lll, age 73 of Brodnax, reunited with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 8, 2021, while a patient at VCU/Community Memorial Hospital. P.O. Dr. Kathleen Ann Work, April 27, 2022The Rev. Anita Kathleen (Smith) Rakestraw - Angels Above Cremation & Funeral Simply browse the Harrisonburgs obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. The Rev. She later was a pastor for Cool Spring United Methodist Church from 2009-2014.She graduated from Longwood College in 1964 with a degree in history. They had two children Frances Ruth Williams Ellis and George Gilbert Williams. Marie was of the Methodist faith. Murphy served Oak Grove, Centenary (Chesterfield); Concord (Pittsylvania) Sherando and Augusta Springs UMCs. Bill was an active leader for the Boy Scouts. Kay loved her husband and her family. He is also survived by four precious grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Together they raised four beloved children; R. Michael Thweatt, Jr. (Joyce), Janene Thweatt Whitmore, Paul Jared Wilkins (Morgan Bentley), and Erin Wilkins Fletcher (Henry). Virginia Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Harrisonburg Virginia He was a lifelong learner earning a bachelors degree in Economics/Law segment from the University of Georgia, attended the US Naval Post Graduate School of Engineering and Science in Monterey, CA, the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, and earned his Master of Divinity from the Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY in 1984. Sharon was active in her United Methodist Women circle and led a Grief Recovery Group at Providence United Methodist Church. Subsequent Virginia Conference appointments were Dry Fork, Keysville, the North Amelia Charge (Epworth, Salem, and Holly Hills), Salem and Vinton, VA and Gordonsville, VA. Fred was a field reporter for theCooperative Farmermagazine published by Southern States Cooperative for seven years while serving as a full-time pastor for the North Amelia Charge. He also worked for the United Way for a period of time.There will be no visitation; services will be held privately. Rhonda VanDyke, died October 8, 2020. She attended Duke University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and she retired as a hospice nurse. Merle Shepherd. Mr. Haley was a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church and retired from Dan River Mills after 31 years. A longtime pilot, he was recently named to the commission after having previously served on the Virginia Board of Aviation. A devout Christian, Dean was called to the ministry in 1999. Her wish was, in lieu of flowers, to consider a donation to the St. Andrews Potato Project, Food Bank, or a charity of choice. Retired since 1992, she began her ministerial career in 1974 at Callaghan. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. 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. In 1997 he retired as a pastor in the United Methodist Church of the Virginia Conference following 43 years of service. The Rev. There will be a small graveside service and a celebration of life at the church at a later date. He later attended Pikeville College and the University of Louisville before being called into the ministry and graduating from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Obituary and more information soon athttps://www.williamsfuneralhomes.com/. 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 mission to meet the basic human needs in the nearby communities. Surveying them has helped strengthen our relationship. Church, Fredericksburg VA (2001-2009).Survivors include his children Carolyn Joshua of Fredericksburg, David Hogue (Rosa) of Fredericksburg, and Lori Hogue (Leigh) of Charlottesville; grandchildren Natasha Grant of Newville PA, Kara Smith (Trevor) of Enterprise AL and Bryce Hogue of Fredericksburg; great-grandson Ian Smith of Enterprise AL; and siblings Colyn Frederick of Bradford PA, Glen Hogue ofPhoenix AZ and Carl Bartlett of The Villages FL. The Rev. His family, friends, and parishioners knew him equally as a spiritual intellectual and also as an irreverent joker, and his storieswise, authentic, and apttouched hundreds of lives. Always remember how very much we love you. Johns spirit of giving and his willingness to pursue partnerships, to provide cultural, educational, and nutritional services for the less fortunate, have impacted and enhanced the lives of many, even today.Although John has held many offices throughout his lifetime and has been recognized through many awards and accolades both locally and nationally, via his community, church, and his loyalty to his fraternity, (Phi Beta Sigma), Johns lifelong dedication until his death was in feeding the hearts and souls of the less fortunate. His guiding inspiration throughout his life was to build, strengthen and nurture communities, connecting people across the divisive lines of race, class, religion, and age.John was married to the late Rev. 73 Broad St, Pr. Myles E. Pierson, February 9, 2022The Rev. The Rev. Memorial Gifts may be made to Corinth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Though she never made a fuss about anything, Christmas was the exception, as it brought her great joy to celebrate all she adored. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. He facilitated at many weddings and baptisms, married his son to Elisabeth, got to baptize both of his grandchildren, and officiated in the shotgun wedding of his best friend and special brother Craig Hayden to Maryhelen. His strength was as a pastor. He was born on January 23, 1932 to the late Ralph and Leola (Sweeney) Hogue.He graduated from Bradford High School in Bradford, PA, Houghton College (Houghton, NY) and the United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH). Patricia Hawkins Huffman. He was proceeded in death by the loves of his life, wives Betty Jean and Barbara.Vernie joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served for 20 years retiring as a Master Sergeant having served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Franklin and his wife, Martha Barksdale Carter, moved into their home in Lynchburg, Va., which they had purchased 15 years earlier for retirement. She taught modern dance at the Storm King School, Cornwall on Hudson, NY. 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. The Rev. In 2013 she received her Masters of Divinity from the Virginia Union University and later served on the Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. She left the workforce while her children were at home, and when her daughter left for college she resumed work as a consultant for APA and as a reference librarian for the Arlington County Library System. He is also survived by his in-laws, Cathy and Charles Lange.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Pkwy., Midlothian, VA 23112. She was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother of four sons, a daughter, and three granddaughters. Work of New London, New Hampshire, Kevin Work of Findlay, Ohio, and Brian Work of Parker, Colorado).There will be a Celebration of Life service at 2 PM on May 22nd, 2022, at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Berryville. Grandchildren include Kellen Lee Breeden (Samantha), Glena Leigh DeHart, Amelia Ryan Wilkins, Alexander Payne (Jescah Thompson) and Allison Vicente Rodriguez. Billy G. Johnson, Sr., August 5, 2021The Rev. A livestream of the service may be viewed by visiting her obituary on the funeral home webpage atwww.shivesfuneralhome.com. She lived Matthew 25:40, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to meA funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 8, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church in Chatham, VA. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Because of COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to South Roanoke UMC, 2330 Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Scholarship of the Carilion Foundation Fund, P.O. Betty had a wicked sharp wit and joyful spirit that she easily shared with everyone.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at the Chester United Methodist Church at 12132 Percival Street, Chester, Virginia, 23831.Condolences may be expressed at www.williamsfuneralhomeva.com. Her renowned cooking skills brought them all back, again and again. Young Gildersleeve. During his tenure, Camp Highroad developed a year-round retreat center used by many groups. Roger W. Williams Sr and the Rev. Stephen T. Vineyard, January 22, 2020Please be in prayer for the family of the Rev. Jackson, Winchester, and Stephenson before retiring from Emmanuel United Methodist Church in 1987.Mr. It strengthened her personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Gods grace and love was revealed to her through other believers.She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. He was a loving, supportive, and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and minister whose memory will be cherished by family and friends forever.In light of the current pandemic, an appropriate celebration of the Rev. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. He was born September 30, 1921, in Campbell County, a son of the late Samuel A. Caldwell and Eunice Franklin Caldwell. 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. Mrs. Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter, March 15, 2020Mrs. Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter was born on April 17, 1928, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- great grandmother, friend, and neighbor passed away appropriately on her favorite day of the week, Sunday, March 15, 2020. The Rev. Joseph often utilized his unique gift of being able to help those in bereavement over the passing of a family member. She was a lifelong member of South Hill United Methodist Church and served in the choir, UMW, and teacher of the Alpha Bible Class for almost 50 years. Recent Obituaries | McMullen Funeral Home He left Chase City to join two other ministers and attended the University of England for two years. Pisgah, and Clover Hill, all in the Shenandoah Valley. Sue spent the last years fighting against Parkinsons progression. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park, where Randolph County Honor Guard will perform military honors.The Rev. Joseph E. Hammond, Jr. (Sir) 70, husband of Susan M. Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.He was born in Washington D.C., and was the son of the late Sgt. His love for God; our Savior Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, and all people is an example for each of us to live by.The funeral service will be held at Bethel UMC, 142 Old Bethel Road, Lancaster, VA 22503 on Monday, January 2 at 12:00 noon. She is survived by her children, Rev. She married the late Rev. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Franklin Justis and mother, Ruth Johnson Justis and a brother, Joseph Melvin Justis. He often shared his hope to have a dozen Grandchildren and this summer received that blessing, Nicholas Joseph Adams.Larry had promised his boys that he would write a book about his childhood memories of Summit, Mississippi. 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. 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. David was born in Cambria (now Christiansburg), Virginia. She is also survived by her sisters Judith Ann Sneegas, Jane Sneegas Dougherty, and Amy Sneegas Frost, and brothers Roger Alan Sneegas and James Eldon Sneegas. She was a skilled pianist and soprano. He was looking forward to the pending arrival of his newest granddaughter, expected by Allyson and Joshua.His family lovingly remembers him as a big dreamer, an integral part of his community, and deeply dedicated to the people he served and the relationships he built.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Dumfries United Methodist Church on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. He retired in 1982. Harry G. Neidig III and Rev. Elinor Dalton will be Saturday, October 1, at 1 p.m. at Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.