Colonel (retired) John Westfall Morrison, Jr., passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. Jack was born to John W. and Jane Selecman Morrison in Richmond, VA, on June 20, 1939. He served Grace (Oak Grove) for a time in retirement. However, finding bureaucratic clerical work too boring, monotonous, and frustrated by being told to type random numbers to look busy when government managers made inspections, she became a waitress at the Hot Shoppe in the District at 1621 H Street NW. A 1969 graduate of Greensville County High School, he spent a number of years as a radio DJ and news reporter for WEVA in Emporia before going to work as a congressional aide in the then Fourth District for both the late Norman Sisisky and later Randy Forbes. He was ordained a Deacon in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1984 and was ordained an Elder by Bishop Blackburn in 1987.The Rev. Gene C. Tatum, 73, of Amelia, Va., died August 19, 2020. However, these aspirations were tempered, as she would need to put herself through college at a time where few, if any, female role models in the clergy existed. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Clements Owen; and his two children, Beth Clements Owen of Richmond and Allen Burruss Owen of Henrico; his brother, Joseph Daniel Owen Jr. of San Francisco, California and Carole Owen Shereda of Plymouth, Michigan. Nancy was born to Charles and Minnie Lee Williams on August 24, 1940 near Durham, North Carolina.Nancy was a woman of Faith, family, and friendship. He loved the Navy and relished his times as a chaplain.Known for his quick wit, Lee will be missed by family, friends, nurses, and congregants alike. He served as a minister at five United Methodist congregations in the Virginia Conference, Halifax UMC, Melrose UMC of Lottsburg, St. Lukes UMC of Yorktown, Walker Chapel UMC of Arlington, South Roanoke UMC and Blacksburg UMC.Don was a Christian gentleman, a loving husband and father, a good friend, a fine pastor, and a skilled wood crafter. 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. For family and friends throughout the country, the service will be live-streamed on Youtube, and available to replay later at the following link:https://youtu.be/iK_m6SgkrpMPlease note the Pacific time zone, the service will be live at 2pm on the East Coast.ObituaryThe Rev. Dr. John Lock, Rev. William was a devoted fan of NASCAR but his life purpose was spreading the Lords word through his pastoral work. Annie Marie Walker Hodges, November 25, 2020Annie Marie Walker Hodges, 95, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed to her eternal Heavenly home on November 25, 2020. James is a retired pastor in the Virginia Conference. The family moved to New Market, VA when Ken was 12. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice, Va. at 2 p.m.Thank you to all the staff at Westminster for the care given to him over the last years, especially the staff of Heartford 6th Floor and Westminster Hospice.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.williamsfuneralhomeva.com. He also became a Master Mason. Durkovich. 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. 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. Frank Peoples in Philippi, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Sheets, and brothers, Arthur Marshall and Rex Fagalde, as well as a parade of dogs and cats she met and loved along the way. Mrs. Elaine Funkhouser Layman, November 23, 2022Elaine Funkhouser Layman, 81, of Winchester, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The Willows at Meadow Branch.Elaine was born August 24, 1941 in Winchester, a daughter of the late Blair Allen and Elizabeth Combs Funkhouser. While her children were young, she taught preschool for a short time, but she always felt that her main job was to be a homemaker and she took great pride in her position as a Preachers Wife. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Diggs. Janet F. Grissett, November 4, 2021Janet Farrow Grissett, age 58, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.Janet was an Elder in the United Methodist church and was the pastor of Grace and Greenwood United Methodist Churches in Marion. He later wrote five books known as the Pungo Tales series and loved selling his books at the Pungo Strawberry Festival and local venues. Surviving with his wife is his daughter, Sandy Gharib (Lindo) of Richmond, VA; son, William Zachary Fisher (Rachel) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Nathan Fisher (Kristina), Kaitlin and Madison Gharib, Mandy and Sandy Edwards, Joshua Stevens (Crystal), Brianna Stevens, Emily and Abby Laird, Kyiah, Joseph, and Amaya Puckett, Lily Chapman, and Robert Desi Emery; six great grandchildren; and sister, Ellen Adams (Buddy).Along with his parents, the Rev. Please keep his wife, Tara, in your prayers. He is also survived by nephews Brenton Lee Mongan of Florida; William Quinn Mongan and wife Lisa Mongan of Salem, VA; niece Martha Mongan Wolsky and husband Walter Wolsky of Henderson, NV; nephews Kevin Sprowls and wife Rachel Sprowls of Orrville, OH; Ron Sprowls and wife Dannet Sprowls of Sturgis, MI; niece Kelly Sprowls Becker of Shreve, OH; great nephew William Quinn Mongan II and wife Jennie Mongan of Salem, VA and great niece Kayla Henson and husband Justin Henson of Salem, VA. Also left to cherish his memory are many dear friends he met along his life journey. Mrs. Geneva W. Carson, June 5, 2020CARSON, Geneva Wolfe, 92, of Richmond, Virginia, left this world peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020, and returned to her heavenly home, pain free and restored. His greatest legacy is the love of Jesus that he showed to everyone who knew him. We hope you will join us now to fully appreciate and celebrate the Rev. His Pastorates included Bethel UMC in Caroline County, Fairmount UMC in Henrico County, Arlington Forest UMC in Arlington, Va., Bethel-Emmanuel UMC in Lancaster County, Beulah UMC in Richmond, Va., District Superintendent of the Petersburg District and Asbury UMC in Harrisonburg, Va. 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. William Pollard Hall Jr. passed away on 05-19-2020. 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. Judy Loehr, July 21, 2020The Rev. The couple was married two years later on September 4, 1954.Cecil worked for Southern Bell and then was drafted into the army. He was active in the community, taking part in the local Councils on Mental Health, Rotary Club, and Kiwanis Club. She is survived by her husband, Rev. He coached Little League Baseball and Basketball. Initially studying engineering, he felt called to the ministry. 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. 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. She also received voice lessons at West Point and Vinton. Sue also enjoyed worldly travels with Lee and her brother Bill and his wife, Teri. Wagner, always standing by and supporting him in the ministry. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Larry liked to say, All of my Virginia appointments were within a ten mile radius of the Chesapeake Bay.After retiring in 2007, Larry moved back to Lancaster County of Virginia. Don continued to spread The Word of God in the Methodist churches in the Shenandoah Valley, including the Mount Pleasant Charge parishes in Mount Jackson and Cedar Grove in Harrisonburg. )In retirement, Warner enjoyed gardening, carpentry, extensive writing, and spending quality time with family, friends, and his dear cat, Oscar. Over the years, he was involved in numerous civic groups, including the Emporia Jaycees and the local YMCA Board of Directors, playing a vital role in helping the organization set down roots in Emporia in the early 2000s.A funeral was held at Monumental United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Monumental UMC, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Dr. Sheaffer served on the Shenandoah University Board of Trustees for forty years from 1964 to 2004 and was granted emeritus trustee status.Dr. Her greatest joy was her family. Col. Wilton B. Thomas, will be buried with full Military Honors, at Trissels Mennonite Cemetery, Broadway Va., November 21, 2021 at 2 pm, followed by a memorial service 3:00 PM at Sunset Drive United Methodist Church, Broadway, with the Rev. Mrs. Susan Logan Craun, 76, of Harrisonburg passed away on February 12, 2023 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community. He is also surved by his daughter, Elizabeth Boice Goetz, and her children, Lydia Hall Schaub, Addie Hall and E.J. Dr. Larry Adams, December 21, 2022Mollusk, VA Larry E Adams 78, of Mollusk passed away suddenly at his home on December 21, 2022.He was born on September 21, 1944 to the late Peyton and Nita Ray Adams. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend to so many. He was raised primarily by his mother, since his father traveled as a coal mine inspector. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Veach (Bill) of Homosassa, Florida, and by his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Sally and Jack Sanders and Carol and Peter Schilling, and eight nieces and nephews.After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1963, Dan served in the Navy for four years, including as the Executive Officer of the USS Coconino County (LST-603), stationed in Vietnam. Anthony Pete Wadsworth, July 8, 2020The Rev. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Hubbard; 5 children: John Hubbard (Laura), Kenneth Hubbard (Liz), Stuart Hubbard, Sr. (Julie), Jennifer Bassett (Joe), Mary Harper (Steve); 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Parker was an alumnus of New London Academy 63, CVCC 79, Ferrum College 82, and Duke University, School of Divinity 85. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Beginning in 1971, he focused on outdoor ministries serving as the director of Camp Overlook in the Harrisonburg and Winchester Districts, Camp Wanake in the East Ohio Conference, and Camp Highroad in the Alexandria and Arlington Districts. The family would like to give a special thanks to Pam Wright, caregivers Donna Dalton and Rebecca Lilley, and the nurses, staff, and volunteers of Mountain Valley Hospice. Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com. Box 6083, Williamsburg, Va. 23188. Mr. Martin preceded her in death on October 15, 2022.Together they had four children, a daughter, Janet M. and husband, John DeSalle of Navarre, FL, and three sons, Denver Stump W. Martin II, who preceded her in death in 2020, and wife Sun Ja Martin of Stephens City, VA, Andrew M. and wife Carla Martin of Winchester, VA, and James Jim A. and wife Robyn Ann Martin of Stephens City, VA. Charge as Minister in Star, Mississippi. The family will have a private interment at 9:30 AM at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 365 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, prior to a Memorial Service which will be held at St. Marks United Methodist Church, Daleville, Virginia on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Robert L. Gue, July 17, 2020The Rev. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Harrison Hobbs; his mother, Elizabeth Browder Hobbs Heath; his sister, Virginia Hobbs Pearson, and his brother, Jesse Hobbs.Herb was born in Leesburg, Virginia on April 17, 1934, and grew up in Hampton, Virginia. Mrs. Sharon D. Harris, September 4, 2021HARRIS, Sharon Dale French, 73, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. Bridgewater, VA 22812 . Donald A. Baird, age 101, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA. She gave to local community organizations and worldwide mission projects thru sewing of lap robes, knitting and crocheting of baby items and prayer robes. 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. He later was appointed to Oak Grove U.M.C. Bishop Eutsler was the one of the oldest living United Methodist Bishops. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Studeman, her husband, Michael, and two grandsons, Noah and Joshua. He retired in 2004. After military retirement he was head of the High School at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, N.C. from 1980-1992. The Rev. Her family will treasure her memory. A. They enjoyed their church relationship at First United Methodist Church of Marion and the Neel Parker Sunday School class. Raymond Wrenn can be sent to his daughter: Cathy Kropat, 2322 Sawdust Rd, Vienna, VA 22181. He was predeceased by : his parents, Glenn Chastain and Alice . 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. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Hugh T. Harris; her brother, Larry W. French (Lisa); a brother-in-law, the Rev. He was the district program coordinator in the Arlington District from 1982 to 1983 then went on to serve Capron. In WWII he served in the Army and after his discharge was employed at Langley Air Force Base in Civilian Personnel. She is also survived by her grandchildren: David H. Roberts (Liane), William B. Roberts, Dawn Goings (Lance), Rachel Crawford (Vance), Courtney Roberts, Rob Robby Roberts, Michael Allan Roberts (Cynthia), Ian T. Roberts (Cody Marcum), Katelyn Beth Roberts (Ray), Jackie Allen (Mark), Scott Skinner (Barb), Teresa Barco (Bob) and Marcia Daniels (Joe).Also missing her greatly are her great-grandchildren: Erin, Cassie, Tyler, Jacob, Jordan, Symone, Natalie, Willow, Crystal, Lisa, Dana, Patrick, Christopher, Kaydynce, Braden, Peyton, Melinda, Madison, Joshua, Johnny, Angelique, Crystal, Nathan, Andrew and Travis.She has twelve great-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Owen, Scarlott, Hunter, Adrianne, Alexandra, Colt, Landen, Kinsley, Easton, Declan, and Wells.Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and husband, as well as her son Ronnie Lee Roberts, her daughter-in-law Lois Roberts and her grandson Raymond Allen Roberts.A graveside service will be held at Arnon Chapel Cemetery in Great Falls, Virginia with her son, Rev. Obed L. Marston, 80 - Mar 2020. , 70 - Mar 23, 2020. His true passion was as a philatelist, collecting, sorting and selling postage stamps worldwide. Alyce Mullen, April 24, 2020The Rev. A private service was held due to COVID concerns. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Often preparing and delivering meals to the elderly, Karen looked forward to her regular visits and long talks. Box 2597, Burlington, NC 27216 or Elon University, Life of Elon, Campus Box 2615, 100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244. He pastored churches in the Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas before being appointed District Superintendent of the then Staunton district. An educator, the mother of two children, and a wife, she was for thirty years the spouse and essentially an uncompensated, but tacit, co-minister and partner in the full-time ministry of her first husband, the late Rev. Mary passed away on her birthday, February 15, 2017. 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. Waldo County and the U.S.S. She also served with the York District and Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Women. Online condolences may be expressed atclarkeandstaples.com. Born on December 29, 1957, in Gordonsville, he was the son of the late Earl Randolph Payne and Elizabeth Scruggs Payne.Buster worked for 41 years at Dominion Power before his retirement. He was elected twice to the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and served on many conference committees. During his ministry as a United Methodist Pastor Ed served several churches in the Virginia Annual Conference: Macedonia/Montague Ave., Bon Air (Associate), Shiloh (Montpelier), Nelson United Methodist, Mt. Online condolences may be sent towww.moodyfuneralservices.com. Hubbard is a retired US Navy Commander starting in enlisted ranks and becoming a commissioned officer, retiring after 27 years. The Rev. David Pratt, May 20, 2022The Rev. His parents placed a high value on education, and he became the first in his immediate family to attend college, graduating from The University of Virginia in 1965 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree. He received his bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. Robert James Thorne, 77, of Danville, VA passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends. Thaddeus Williams who preceded her in death. He would end up serving the people of southside Virginia for nearly 30 years, spanning two different Congressmen and two different political parties. 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. She taught elementary classes at schools in San Diego, California, and Illinois for a few years before her marriage. William Bill Carr, formerly of Westernport, Md., and several cousins with whom she enjoyed lifelong relationships, most notably the late Joyce Pinky (Painter) Smith and her late husband Carl Smith of Petersburg, W. Va.She is survived by her two children: a son, Lloyd Frederick Bowman and his spouse Douglas L. Brunk of Elkins Park, Pa., their son Sheldon Marshall Thomas Bowman-Brunk; and a daughter Ann Caroline (Bowman) McCoy and her spouse Doug McCoy of Clarksburg, Md., and their children Alexander and Phoenix McCoy. He also served as the facilities manager at Plantation United Methodist Church.Cecil and Mary moved to Manassas in 2010. She and her husband were active for years in the Association for Marriage Enrichment (ACME) and briefly formed a group for remarried couples called the Stepfamily Connection.Sharon is survived by her husband of 39 years, the Rev. He served as an ordained elder in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church until his final retirement in 2019. 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. as an Associate Minister in Jackson, Mississippi. The Rev. The Rev. In December 2018 they moved to a retirement home in Harrisonburg VA. Charlotte left this world on January 9, 2021, leaving it a much better place, more full of love than how she found it. Norman S. Chattin; and her son, Dr. David Bryan Chattin, Ph.D. 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. 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 . It was his honor to participate in the Richmond Hermitages 70th anniversary in September of 2018 at the age of 98. George Steinbrenner usually brought the team to play Army on the day before the season began during the 1970s. Jean had been living at The Hermitage in Richmond since 2016.Jean was an eternal optimist. Smith. Church, Fayetteville PA (1975-1981); Bethany U.M. 30 OES in Mathews. 75 Ocran. Ed remained active as a Certified Mediator since his retirement from that position.Visitation will be Tuesday, November 9 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Heishman Funeral Home, 14116 South Middle Road, Edinburg, VA, 22824.A Service of Death and Resurrection will be held Wednesday, November 10 at 1:00 PM at Macedonia United Methodist Church, 1941 Macedonia Church Rd., White Post, VA, 22663.