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He had an unwavering love for, and pride in, all his children and grandchildren. Dr. Victor Gomez will officiate. Sheaffer had a long association with Shenandoah University. He also served as the District Superintendent of the Rappahannock and Norfolk Districts. Subsequently, he served Epiphany Church in Vienna, Walker Chapel in Arlington, Raleigh Court in Roanoke, Williamsburg United Methodist Church, and was Superintendent of the Lynchburg District. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday April 29 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Richmond, VA. 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. Harley was a shining light of hope and faith to his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. Evelyn helped him tremendously with this transition and the new life it brought. Her church family at Monumental UMC was very dear to her heart.A funeral will be held at Monumental UMC in Portsmouth on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 11:00 am. Mary worked in a bank in Washington, D.C., and saved enough to attend Ferrum Junior College, a small United Methodist college in southwest Virginia, where she flourished academically and held several key leadership positions in student government and campus organizations.It was at Ferrum where Mary participated in a program in which pre-ministerial students preached and conducted worship in small rural churches which were without a regular minister. Throughout the course of 45 years of service, he served the congregations at Langhorne Chapel UMC, Bethany, Indian Hill, and Earlys Chapel United Methodist churches in Rustburg and Concord, VA. (1977-1982) Amissville UMC, in Amissville, VA, (1982-1990) Jeffersonton UMC, Jeffersonton, VA, (1982-1984) Trinity and Tabernacle UMC in Amelia, VA, (1990-2002) Bethany and Oakland UMC, Bedford Co. VA. (2002-2010). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 176 Robert Street, Marion, N.C. 28752; Lunenburg County Historical Society, P.O. Anthony Clore, Pastor of Fork Union Baptist Church officiated.Arrangements were handled by Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store, Va. A private memorial service will be at Sharpstown United Methodist Church Cemetery, N.J. PASTORAL RECORD KING, GEORGE EUGENE P69-D69-E73-F73 VA-M: [66 Mt Pleasant, Amherst. Cecil, Mary and family were very active in First United Methodist Church in downtown Charlotte. Layman is survived by her husband of over 60 years, William A. & Sue A. Sheaffer Fund at Shenandoah University, Office of Advancement Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA 22601. Arrangements are by Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Wesley Theological Seminary, Shenandoah University, or the United Methodist Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Mrs. Susan Logan Craun, 76, of Harrisonburg passed away on February 12, 2023 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community. He served as Chairman for the Committee on Higher Education, Chaplain of the Practical Nursing Program, President of the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, and three years as Chaplain of the Virginia Senate. Donald A. Baird, January 2, 2021The Rev. He served 25 years with the Salvation Army including being stationed at the Danville, VA location in 1978. Denise Rotival Huffman passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Roanoke Virginia, which she had made her home for the past five decades.Born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Woodstock Connecticut, and Paris France, she was the daughter of Maurice E.H. Rotival and Leila Holt Rotival.Denise was predeceased by her husband, Maynard D. Huffman, and brother, Alexander Sandy H. Rotival.She leaves behind her son, Andrew Bowen Stocker, of Luzern, Switzerland, and her daughter, Clarissa Denise Garvey, of The Villages, Florida.Denise lived a remarkable life of volunteering and community involvement. She was the first woman to serve as the National President.Darlenes service on the General Conference level includes being a Director on General Council on Ministries (GCOM), General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM); the Womens Division. One of his greatest accomplishments in retirement was completing and publishing that memoir Sounds of Summit in 2021. George E. King, November 5, 2021 The Rev. Wadsworth was born in 1936 in Princeton, North Carolina, the son of the late James Wadsworth and Leona Tyner Wadsworth. 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. Lee R. Jamison, August 2, 2021 Lee Roy Jamison, M Div, transitioned to his eternal reward on Aug 2, 2021, at the age of 95. They grew up surrounded by family. Parker was an alumnus of New London Academy 63, CVCC 79, Ferrum College 82, and Duke University, School of Divinity 85. Jack Milliner who served as pastor to Eastern Shore District churches -Melfa, St. Thomas, Guilford and Bloxom. . The service will also be available by live stream by selecting Watch Here at brandermillchurch.org.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terrys memory to brandermillchurch.org. At age sixteen she was diagnosed and led by Dr. Garland Dyches to MCV hospital where she discovered that she had miraculously survived a deadly condition and the first to have open heart surgery to correct it. He truly had an undeniably special gift for pastoral care and said so many times we have SO many friends! These friendships were one of his largest sources of happiness throughout his entire lifespan.A celebration of Linwoods life took place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia. The Rev. Berea College named him a Distinguished Alumnus, 1986His appointments in Virginia were: Greenville-Mint Spring; Elkton; Luray; South Roanoke); Ginter Park in Richmond; Washington Street in Alexandria; Executive Director, Virginia Methodist Homes, Inc.; District Superintendent, Alexandria District; Reveille in Richmond; and Conference Council Director. Mrs. Susan Logan Craun, 76, of Harrisonburg passed away on February 12, 2023 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community. DeLoach was ordained in the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1984 and served churches on the Danville District (Concord & Chatham Heights-Granbery) before being appointed to the Eastern Shore where he served the Guilford Charge from 1993-2001 and Christ UMC on Chincoteague from 2001-2017. Interment at Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Gasburg, Virginia at the conclusion of service.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, PO Box 65, Gasburg, VA 23857. He was a skilled fixer of barn roofs, stalls, fences, well pumps, leaking ponds, tractors, and just about anything that needed repair.Everything Dick connected with was done so with total passion and intentionality. Craig Armistead Buxton, 66, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on February 20, 2023 at home after a brief illness. 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. Karen was an extraordinary wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose legacy will live on through the many lives she touched.Funeral services were conducted from the graveside at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery on Thursday, October 8, 2020, with the Rev. Reservations are not necessary for the graveside service. Betty Davis, January 24, 2023Betty Ruth Thomas Davis, age 86, died on January 24, 2023. 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. Family and friends will be invited to a Celebration of Life service at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill Fishers name to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201-0001.Please view obituaries and tribute wall atwww.ompsfuneralhome.com, Mrs. Joyce Milliner, March 30, 2020Mrs. Mary Frances Cloud, April 25, 2020Mary Frances Cloud completed her lifes journey on April 25, 2020. Burial with Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 & Gretna Post 232 followed in Gretna Burial Park. Well done thy good and faithful servant.In addition to his parents, the Rev. Tom Murphy and Franklin Gillis will conduct a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Sunset Drive United Methodist Church in Broadway. She retired as a pastor when Asbury Church was disbanded.Karen experienced several years of declining health before her death. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Caldwell and Barry Caldwell; and one great-grandson. Obed L. Marston, 80 - Mar 2020. , 70 - Mar 23, 2020. 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. 72 Star-Monterey. He was a pastor in the VA Conference of the United Methodist Church for 25 years. Mrs. Patricia Hawkins Huffman, July 15, 2022Mrs. Judicial System.In 1942 she married her High School sweetheart and love of her life the Rev. 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. The Rev. The needs of others were always more important to her than her own needs. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 730 East Church St., Suite 13, Martinsville, VA 24112. The interment in Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery was private. He began his ministerial service in 1953 at Cascade. The Rev. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded by 2 stepchildren Rob and Ruth Honaker, a step grandchild Michelle Honaker, and a loving friend and companion Don Pulfiser.The family suggests contributions in Arlins memory be made to Life in His Name Ministries, PO Box 66353 Virginia Beach, VA 23466-6353, or a charity of choice. Her most treasured roles in life were as a wife, mother and grandma.She was predeceased by her parents, Guy C. Smith and Melissa Cruze Smith; husband, the Rev. Church, Centre Hall PA (1967-1975); Fayetteville U.M. William Richard Bill Fisher of Waynesboro, VA passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Fishersville with his loving wife by his side.Bill was born in 1947 in Winchester, VA, son of the late William Archie Fisher and Armilda Lamp.Bill gave his life to the Lord in 1968 while watching a televised Billy Graham crusade. Moon; and seven great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at Fort Hill United Methodist Church on January 25, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. Craig Armistead Buxton, February 20, 2023The Rev. George William Stewart, February 21, 2022The Rev. He led his congregations with finesse and adherence to the Methodist doctrine, and his childrens stories were enjoyed by the whole congregation. He retired in 2010 yet continued to answer Gods call to part-time ministry until March 2022. His connection to his home was demonstrated through maintaining all the buildings and property that spanned back to 1790. He played guitar in praise bands, participated in mission trips, and served as a spiritual director on Walk to Emmaus weekends at Camp Occohannock on the Bay, usually sporting his favored tie-dye shirts. as Senior Minister, currently known as New Creation U.M.C., in Chesapeake, Virginia. She gained the reputation of being the perfect ministers wife and filled the role superbly. Per CDC requirements, masks and social distancing are required. At the age of 15, Ken met the love of his life, Charlotte Hinkle of Timberville, VA. After graduating from New Market High School, he attended Virginia Tech. Rev. Michael Mike Thomas Davis completed his earthly Journey on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 and is now home. Box 153, Altavista, VA 24517; Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Upon retirement, Ken gleefully pursued fulltime what he referred to as the piscatorial pleasures. In December 2018 Ken and Charlotte moved to a retirement community in Harrisonburg, VA. Ken left this world less troubled than he found it and he always chose to see the good in people. Online condolences may be sent towww.moodyfuneralservices.com. 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. The Rev. D. Glen Langston passed away on May 2, 2021. Dr. She also assumed many roles within the Virginia United Methodist Conference through her music as well as an adult Sunday School Teacher, Lay Leader, and Discipleship Ministry. Josephine "Jo" Gildersleeve Snyder, 87, of Harrisonburg passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Willow Estates. E.B. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. In 2016, she was asked to organize a Bereavement Committee at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, to provide Receptions following a Memorial Service at the church if the families wanted one. Kay enjoyed serving the church as a Volunteer Greeter at the desk in the Welcome Center on Monday and Friday mornings. William Pollard Hall Jr., May 19, 2020The Rev. Mrs. Marian Johnson Stevens, June 9, 2020Marian Johnson Stevens, 89, mother of Rev. Funeral arrangements are pending but are tentatively scheduled for Thursday at Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Onancock. The Rev. You are encouraged to post a memory, note, or words of condolence to the family by going to the funeral home website at www.whittenmonelison.comIn lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Sebert Rorrer, and the Rev. David H. Smith, June 27, 2022The Rev. Ralph Wayne Hogue, March 24, 2021The Rev. Memorials may be made to The Trinity Foundation, 903 Forest Ave., Henrico, Virginia 23229. He enjoyed his boat, fishing and crabbing from his dock. Chris Goodman officiating. He was a WWII Army Veteran having served in Germany. 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. Kathy grew up in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, and graduated from Newton High School as class valedictorian in 1965. 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. 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. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 43 years; sister, Jackie Bowen (Art); son, Thomas (Misty) and daughter, Rebekah Justis; grandchildren Kimberly, Zach, and Elizabeth; 2 aunts, Marion Pastore and Sue Justis as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Upon leaving the Army he worked for several years as an OSHA Safety Specialist for Daniel Construction, and then Joseph accepted the call to Ministry. They were married in 1951. Dr. William R. SHEALY, January 14, 2023Dr. Charge as Minister in Lancaster County. Eugene Johnson Baker, August 14, 2022Eugene Johnson Baker, of Lake Monticello, Va., died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 87. In spite of physical frailties, she never lagged in spirit or in her witness and service to her Lord and Savior.The family requests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the Erbach-Monge Scholarship fund for Faith Community Nursing c/o Shenandoah Universitys Development Department, 1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601.Services and burial for Mrs. Erbach will be conducted privately.You may sign the guestbook and submit condolences to the family online atwww.stoverfuneralhome. Mrs. Kathleen Monge, the Faith Community Nursing Educational programs at Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA.There was a quality about Martha that endeared her to everyone. Dr. Susan Schweitzer Garrett, his sons David (Marcy) of Tustin, California, and Joshua (Ngoc) of Costa Mesa, California, and by his five grandchildren, Zachary, Jonathan, and Benjamin of Tustin, and June and Heath of Costa Mesa. Online condolences may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com. 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 was the founder of Apple Valley Mediation Network and served as its Executive Director for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Maas was born in Endicott, New York on May 31, 1933, a son of the late Raymond and Caroline (Randall) Maas.Robert was a veteran of the United States Army.Surviving in addition to the mother of his sons, Bette Berlo of Staunton, are two sons, Matthew F. Maas and Daniel B. Maas, both of Staunton and two grandchildren, Adrian K. Maas and Michelle D.C. Maas.A memorial service was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in St. Pauls United Methodist Church by Darreld Russ Shoop, II.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 2000 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, Virginia 24401.Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton in charge of his arrangements.Condolences may be expressed to the family online atwww.coffmanfuneralhome.net. During this phase of his journey, Dick, Diane, Julie, and Rob spent time connecting with the world through travels and service. Besides her husband, she is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and great-grandson: Wm. Her greatest joy was her family. She was always a loving mother and wife and a true friend to many people who knew her.The Funeral Service was.
