Linda C. Messner, of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. 56 Assoc Ginter Park. Josephine "Jo" Gildersleeve Snyder, 87, of Harrisonburg passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Willow Estates. 94 Hopewell, Ad.) His greatest legacy is the love of Jesus that he showed to everyone who knew him. Harley was a shining light of hope and faith to his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. Raymond Elwood Pack; one daughter, Vicki Michele Pack Pate; one son, Barry Phillip Pack; one sister, Nellie Wright; and two brothers, Thomas, and Morris Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, the Rev. 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. Ken was preceded in death by Charlotte, his loving wife of 63 years. She was a member of the American Iris Society.Stella is survived by her four children, Robert Edwin Couch of Elkton, his twin brother, Richard Emory Couch of Grottoes, Dowman Holt Couch and Melanie Couch Wiseman and husband, Robert, of Grottoes; five grandchildren, Adam Frye and wife, Amber, of Grottoes, Angela Bhowmik and husband, Tuhin, of Maryland, Erin Atwell and husband, Ryan, of Port Republic, David Wiseman of Grottoes and Megan Couch of Harrisonburg; seven great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Hayden Frye of Grottoes, Carter and Delilah Lawrence, and Tulia Bhowmik of Maryland, Liam Light of Harrisonburg, and Isaac Atwell of Port Republic; sister, Virginia Holt Boitnott; brother, Samuel G. Holt and wife, Joice, of Bent Mountain; sister-in-law, Jane Rennick Holt of Callaway; and numerous nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes.A funeral service will be conducted 12 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Posey officiating. Herbs many appointments gifted him with amazing years of treasured friends and memories.One unique highlight in his career came with the opportunity to serve as the chaplain Rev for the Virginia Tech Football Team for fourteen years. We're your Chevrolet dealership serving Charlottesville, Winchester, and Staunton. Sue also enjoyed worldly travels with Lee and her brother Bill and his wife, Teri. Soon after moving to the Richmond, Va. area, Doris began her extended career at the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, as a Word Processing Supervisor, until she retired in 1991. Reginald Reg Harrell Potts, III; parents, Carroll and Carrie Moore and sibling, Carroll Lee Moore (Gladys), Carrie is survived by her five children, Reginald H. Potts, IV (Susan), Carroll M. Potts (Jane), James S. Potts (Fiance, Kathy Scarberry), A. Caroline Chappell (Jay), Eleanor Lee Potts Lockhart (Todd); 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.A memorial service in Richmond will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 24th at Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23221. She married the love of her life, William A. The Rev. He was the district program coordinator in the Arlington District from 1982 to 1983 then went on to serve Capron. The family moved to New Market, VA when Ken was 12. Alda was also stepmother to Eldreds three children from a prior marriage, Delia, Adele, and Timothy Gunn, and step-grandmother to their families.Alda earned a Master of Divinity from Duke University in 1989 and was ordained as a United Methodist Minister. He is also survived by his parents, Choong Ok Lee and Dong-Myung Eum; his sister, Heewoon Eum and her husband Seokhyun; niece, Joy; and nephews, Joshua and John. Frances loved her family and her church. Herbert Gray Hobbs took his final step of faith, passing from this life on the evening of October 28, 2022. Marion is survived by her two sons, Douglas and David; her two grandchildren, Ashley and Jeremy and her great grandson, Cameron. The Rev. Born on August 2, 1935, the son of Walter and Viola Johnson Baker of Four Oaks, N.C.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Charlotte Cobb Baker; stepson, Andrew L. Frame (Elizabeth Herndon Frame) whom he called his children; four devoted cousins, Larry Williams (Sylvia), Rodney Williams (Carolyn), Mike Williams (Linda) and Andrew Williams (Pat), all of North Carolina; brother-in-law, George Ty Cobb (Barbara) of Lake Monticello, Va.; many good friends from Fork Union Baptist Church; and neighbors and members of Genes previous churches. Stephen T. Vineyard, January 22, 2020Please be in prayer for the family of the Rev. 08 Ret. She was preceded in death by her husband the Rev. He was raised primarily by his mother, since his father traveled as a coal mine inspector. Terry Kwanghyun Eum, M. Well done thy good and faithful servant.In addition to his parents, the Rev. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Rose Hill Retirement Community and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for their compassionate care and support.A graveside Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at Kenbridge Heights Cemetery with luncheon immediately following. She demonstrated extraordinary courage and character in confronting lifes challenges. The Rev. Craig also served as pastor of First Congregational UCC in Midlothian for 6 years.In addition, Craig was a seasoned chaplain. We are trying to do the same for him even though we lack his skills. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. She received her B.A. Pam fought valiantly against COVID 19 but succumbed to this terrible virus. 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. He was a Navy veteran; and he enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, gardening, traveling and going out to eat.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jacqueline Jackie Bailey Haley of the residence; two daughters, Tonya Haley Vasser and husband, Scottie of Gretna and Sharon Haley Watson of Chatham; two sons, Billy Haley and wife, Tammy of Ridgeway and Charlie S. Haley, III and wife, Penny of Gretna; 10 grandchildren, Derek Haley and wife, Hannah, Willie Watson, Kristen Loftis and husband, Sam, Courtney Hamlett, Trevor Vasser and wife, Brandi, Lindsey Vasser, Brittany VanWyhe and husband, Daniel, Misty Vasser, Chandler Haley, and Taylor Lambert and husband, Josh; and 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild on the way.Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Steve Stadtherr. Our Locations. He is survived by his daughter Tammy, her husband Steve, his granddaughter Brougan and her husband Travis, his son Sean and his wife Theresa, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 13 at McDow Funeral home in Waynesboro, VA at 5 oclock p.m. After serving Wesley Memorial Church in Charlottesville, Smith received a Master of Sacred Theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York, NY, in 1967. A private burial will be held in Arlington, Virginia. Burial will be private. She had been a resident of the Hermitage at Cedarfield in Henrico County for 23 years. The fourteen day round trip journey included visiting many members of family and friends throughout the states he traveled.During his ministry he participated in various adventures like walking the state of Virginia, from the Chesapeake Bay to the West Virginia state line. She was born November 21, 1934, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late F. Ray and Olive Grace Morrow Metzger of Connellsville. He would diligently ride his bicycle delivering papers connecting his neighbors to their community through the daily news and earning him an achievement award of #1 Paper Boy winning a brand-new Schwinn bicycle. He was born in Person County, NC on November 18, 1956. He attended public school until graduation with honors in 1954 from McAdory High School in McCalla, Alabama. Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg 3173 Spotswood Trail Harrisonburg, VA 22801 p: 540-434-1359 Kyger Funeral Home Elkton 115 Nicholson Road Elkton, VA 22827 p: 540-298-1279 Join our mailing list He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Studeman, her husband, Michael, and two grandsons, Noah and Joshua. She was a daughter of the late Dewey A. Holt and Elizabeth (Betsy) Mullins Holt of Callaway, Va. On Aug. 25, 1950, she married Rev. Virginia Obituary and Death Records Jan 1, 1800 - 1992 at . Following promotion to Colonel, successive assignments ensued: Post Chaplain, Fort Dix, NJ; Command Chaplain, United States Army Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, GA; Post Chaplain, Fort Myer, VA; and finally, Command Chaplain 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg.He attended all phases of the Chaplain School, Army, and General Staff College and earned a 2nd Masters Degree from Central Michigan University.His service awards include the Legion of Merit, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and Master Parachutists Badge.Following his retirement, he served in Human Resources as a Leadership and Organizational Development consultant and manager of EMERCOM, American Red Cross, Washington D.C. Mrs. Carla Ray Koval Russell, October 1, 2022Mrs. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Randall Blankenship officiating.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. James served several charges in the Virginia Conference and retired after 13 years of service. She became Associate General Minister for the Virginia Council of Churches. Wagner; children, Jeffrey Keith Bandy; stepchildren, Richard Carey Wagner, Melanie Sue Wagner Ferris (Joey), and Gregory Allen Wagner (Darena); one grandson; four step-grandchildren; one step great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.Mrs. Cecil M. Rodgers, Jr. was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Cecil met his future wife Mary in a Sunday School class at his home church, Centenary Methodist Church. Following his mothers example, Harold was an accomplished cook, known for his chicken salad, corn chowder, squash casserole, and chocolate chip cookies. Born September 27, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA she was the only child to the late Donald Ernest and Mary Elizabeth (Kern) Slothower.A graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, PA in 1949 and Gettysburg College she earned her B.A. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Betty Lawrence Durkovich, January 4, 2020 Mary Elizabeth Betty Lawrence Durkovich of Mathews, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, after a long illness. She was a skilled pianist and soprano. Although separated for the past four months, their love, strength and faith prevailed until he grew too weak to continue his life here on Earth.Karl had many jobs in his younger years until he fulfilled his promise to God if He would let him survive WWII, he would devote his life to Him. She cared deeply for each and every student. Virginia Death Index 1853-1896 for selected cities and counties - at The Library of Virginia. Mrs. David Ryu officiating. Her primary vocation, however, was as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, David D. Dommisse, her two sons, Andrew and Derek, her parents, Bill and Nancy Seifert, and three sisters, Deb Schultz, Pam Parsell, and Rebecca (Becky) Weber and many loved nieces and nephews. Box 474, Mathews, Va. 23109. Martha graduated from Tifton High School and attended Norman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. David Whitehurst and his wife Cherie of Bedford, VA and Bruce Whitehurst and his wife Genise of Richmond, VA, and his daughter Monica Whitehurst of Chesapeake; five grandchildren: Alison Whitehurst Martin (Alex), Anne Whitehurst Cantrell (Henry), grandson Carson Whitehurst and granddaughters Cameron and Caroline Whitehurst; by two great grandsons, Levi Cantrell and Blake Martin; his sister Elizabeth Whitehurst Bergesen of Virginia Beach and was predeceased by his sister Reba Whitehurst Thompson.A memorial service will be held at Charity United Methodist Church, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th, with the Rev. Charles Parks, pastor of Swain Memorial UMC on Tangier, claimed the promise of the Resurrection on Saturday, October 3. She was very active in all choirs, the United Methodist Women and Main St. United Methodist Women. In June 1989, Holland announced he had accepted an offer to become the athletic director at Davidson and that the 1989-90 season would be his final one at U-Va. Holland returned to Virginia in . She was born on April 21, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Glenn E. and Hazel B. June Fravel Garber, 101, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. 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. He went on to serve Rocky Mount (Franklin County), Phoebus (Hampton), Centenary (Portsmouth), Faith (Alexandria), and Crawford (Dinwiddie). Donald Lee Long, November 18, 2021The Rev. Dr. Gerald Mowery Miller, Sr. was sent to the loving arms of his Lord on May 2, 2020, at 2:22 pm after passing at his home at the age of 82. Linwood loved the people that he served and felt honored to be their pastor. William Randolph Buster Payne, October 17, 2021William Randolph Buster Payne, 63, of Gordonsville, went to be with his savior on Sunday October 17, 2021, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. Dr. Gerald MillerJoin us in Celebrating the life of The Rev. J. Skelton King and is preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Mottie Walton; her siblings, Shell Walton (Elsie), Millie Walton (Shirley), Bet Walton Delbridge (Burton), Tom Walton and Harmon Walton and her brother-in-law, Keith Johnson. Rest in peace good and faithful servant.Due to COVID-19, the family will have a service at a later date. Anthony Pete Wadsworth, July 8, 2020The Rev. Thomas Earl Jennings, May 17, 2021The Rev. She crocheted prayer shawls for those in need, and was known for her skills in the kitchen and her sense of humor.Mrs. 2 0f 3 Children, Daughter Lois Garner, Son David Kirby, (three grandchildren) Melissa Garner, Lauren Kirby, Steven Kirby (two great-granddaughters ) Courtney Ehrhard, and Hailee Cox also (two great-great-granddaughters) Evelyn Cox, and Alyssa Cox. He continued his love of the Methodist church by teaching in the Sunday school and visitation with the elderly in retirement and nursing homes. William A. Don was born in 1935 in Bridgewater, Virginia to Hubert and Mabel (Ripley) Shull. A United Methodist pastor, he served many churches in W.Va. and Va. Bill was always proud that they were debt free in their personal lives. Walt served on the Virginia Beach Historic Review Board, where he was a strong advocate for Pungo Village preservation.Walt is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Campbell Whitehurst, his sons, Rev. Having a heart for missions, he was district missions secretary on four different districts throughout his career. The Rev. Interment will be in Gerrardstown, WV at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest a memorial be made to Watson Memorial UMC for general fund or UMCOR.Norris Funeral Services, Chatham Chapel is serving the Fuss family. She was the mother of the Rev. Church, Centre Hall PA (1967-1975); Fayetteville U.M. 94 Incapacity Lv. 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. His first appointment in the United Methodist Church was to RMC as Director of Religious Activities. Online condolences and fond memories of Bethel June may be offered to the family at www.laurelhillfuneralhome.com. 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. A memorial service is being planned for this summer in Clydes home state of Virginia. Dale was always fond of the farm lifestyle, and loved visiting his extended familys nearby farm, where he developed a passion for growing vegetables, canning them, and witnessing their maple syrup production.In 1968, the Gillis family relocated to Richmond, VA, where Dale attended and graduated from Manchester High School in 1977. In 1997 he retired as a pastor in the United Methodist Church of the Virginia Conference following 43 years of service. Later he worked with Boy Scout troops in the many communities he lived in. Tim Tate officiating. He was involved in teaming with the National Capital Area Emmaus community. Above all she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Also, she and Emory loved their trips to the ocean and to the mountains, the warm pool at the Salem YMCA and meeting friends for breakfast or lunch. 93 General Evangelist. Appointments he served include Surry, Associate at Washington Street Petersburg, Cartersville, Burkeville, Waverly, Amelia, Woods, and Ocran. Sharon was a lifelong learner, a sensitive woman of deep spirituality, an advocate for acceptance of all people beyond all barriers and hurdles, a good listener and friend to many. 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. Please keep the family in your prayers. A son of the late Gilbert Vance Stewart and Lavina O. Stewart. The Rev. She will be missed tremendously.Left behind to cherish Evelyns memory are her beloved sons: Stanley C. Roberts (Patricia) of Hague, Virginia; Michael Allen Roberts (Penny) of Bunker Hill, West Virginia and William T. Roberts (Charlotte) of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Jack loved jazz music, fishing, being in nature, traveling, and especially spending time with his family and little dog, Bella.Jack was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Virginia. She is the widow of Rev. As a Pastor I have visited the sick, buried the dead, performed marriage celebrations, counseled those in need, and also performed Word, Order, and Sacraments.Before being called to ministry he worked at Burlington in Altavista, and as an auto and heavy machinery mechanic. 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. We encourage you to visit and comment in celebration of her life on Norma Annes Facebook page. They both loved their home in Roanoke. He served on teams of Emmaus walks, Chrysalis flights and Epiphany weekends67 in all. Josephine Jo Gildersleeve Snyder, 87, of Harrisonburg passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Willow Estates. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia later in the afternoon. In 1978, John was invited to fill the position of the 8th Executive Director of the Wesley Community Center and he served in that capacity for 48 years (1970-2018) until his retirement. 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 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. While still in seminary, Ken served several United Methodist Churches in the Shenandoah Valley. Pastor Samson will be remembered for his welcoming spirit; treating all as friends with the respect, dignity, compassion, and kindness that characterized his entire life. The Rev. He was a WWII Army Veteran having served in Germany. Doyle Weston Wyatt, February 19, 2020The Rev. As a family owned and operated business for over 125 years, we understand that funerals allow us to pay special tribute to a unique life and allow us to preserve the memories of a loved one's impact on our world. 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.