It was love at first sight when he spotted a flight attendant named Diane Lippard, and this flight between Chicago and Dallas became a connection of marriage and love that spanned 57 years on Earth and will continue until they are reunited. He served as the executive director of the Association of Educational Institutions which serves all United Methodist affiliated Colleges and Schools in Virginia.Dr. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.Evelyn was a devoted mother to her four boys and a loving wife to her husband, who heeded the call to ministry later in life. Stanley C. Roberts, officiating. Harold Kirby. Following his mothers example, Harold was an accomplished cook, known for his chicken salad, corn chowder, squash casserole, and chocolate chip cookies. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. From the locker room prayers and chapel breakfasts, to high fives on the sidelines of Lane Stadium and traveling with the team, being a part of the Hokie Football program was an incredible blessing and brought a smile to Herbs face for all the rest of his years.Special thank you to all the dear friends, old and new, near and far, who lifted Herb in prayer and came to visit him during his hospital stay. Mrs. Marilyn Acosta, August 18, 2020Mrs. John H. Coffey, March 7, 2020John Haines Coffey, a retired United Methodist minister and member of the Virginia Annual Conference, died on March 7, 2020 following a prolonged illness at the age of 91. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. The Rev. He truly did not know a stranger, and his self-proclaimed nickname of Tall, Dark, & Handsome was an ice-breaker for many conversations even up to his final hospitalization.Combining his love of God with his love of people, he left everyone he met with a smile on their face and warmth in their heart. The Rev. A daughter of the late Dr. Bernard S. Logan and Eleanor Nolte Logan, she was born on October 2, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. Online condolences may be sent towww.moodyfuneralservices.com. In 2000 he became a retired Methodist pastor and continued to serve churches until 2020. She was elected President of the class in 2012; and enjoyed serving on the Greeters, Readers, and Ushers Schedules: for the 11 oclock Worship Services, attending the Wednesday Noon Services and the Fine Arts Programs at the church. He married the love of his life, Joyce Eleanor Cowham Johnson, on January 10, 1958, who resides at their home in Danville. The interment in Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery was private. He will be remembered for the 101 bluebird houses he built to give to family and friends and the thousands of letters he wrote. Besides Joyce, he leaves daughters Donna Thomas (Mike) and Lorie Battiata (Joe), 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Christine Kidd, May 21, 2020Mrs. Dr. Millers wonderful life of service to God and family. He was defeated in his run for the Virginia House of Delegates in 1977, but served the Republican Party of Virginia in many roles, including as First District Committee Chair and as a member of the State Central Committee from 1980-1990. He faced the challenges of Parkinsons with dignity and grit, strapping on boxing gloves for workouts with the Rock Steady Boxing crew.Dudley is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon; his daughter Rev. Frank James, passed away on Jan. 21, 2020. The Rev. Marian was a wonderful mother to her children, a beloved teacher, a talented musician and a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ. He served as a Chaplain in the Army during the Korean War and in Vietnam. Jason Duley and the Rev. He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1940 at 16 years of age and worked in local employment until entering college in 1942. The Rev. He was the Spiritual Director for Southside Emmaus, Chaplain at Greensville Correction Center through Grace Inside for 13 years where he also taught history classes, Spiritual Director with Kairos of Virginia, past speaker at Alders Gate, and many more accomplishments and honors. His father was owner and manager of S.H. Recent Obituaries | R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc. Thank you to his new Park Oak Grove family who warmly welcomed him and Evelyn to the community and a special thank you to all his caregivers and therapists for the attention and kindness they shared with him. Our Locations. He was Papa to his three beloved grandchildren Lily, Laura, and Scott, Jr. Fellowshipping in the journey are his nephew and family, Jimmy and Laura Davis children, Holly and Morgan, Killian and Janina, and their niece and nephew, Sara and Parker; brother-in-laws Thomas Lee and John Lee with wife Nancy; sister-in-law and family, Brenda and Harvey Riddle, Rianna Riddle, Robert and Sabina Riddle with son Elon, and Ryan and Ashley Riddle; a multitude of cousins and their families. He married Rena DeShazo Lynch on September 17, 1949 in Annandale, VA. He also served in retirement as what he jokingly and lovingly referred to as full-time, part-time ministry as a supply pastor for local Presbyterian churches and as a substitute pastor during absences of fellow clergy of all denominations.A graveside service was held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Patrick Memorial Gardens with Pastors John Franklin and Thomas Shepherd officiating. While a student at UNC Chapel Hill he met Ann Hatch Burnette of Mount Olive, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. More important to him, however, was being a child of God and a servant-brother of our Lord Jesus Christ.Plans for a Celebration of Resurrection service at Trinity UMC are currently pending. (Asbury.). He was also a member of Masonic Metropolitan Lodge Number 11 in Glen Allen. 72 Star-Monterey. He was born in Charlottesville but spent his high school years in Lynchburg, VA. Mr. Walters was a graduate of Lynchburg College and Duke Divinity School. During his 16 years at Ocran, the plans for the new church were developed and the church was built and paid for. As first lady to her husbands tenure as president at Randolph- Macon Academy for sixteen years, she helped in the interior design and appointment of new buildings and the care of students. Better known by Gee to his family, George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carolyn W. Insley; children, Hope Insley Coleman (Bill) and Chris Insley (Sherry Hood); granddaughters, Alex Rice (Jacob) and Madi Griggs; great-granddaughter, Evalyn Rice, as well as numerous loving family members and dear friends.A celebration of Georges life took place 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Poquoson, Virginia 23662 by the Rev. He was also predeceased by an infant grandson, William Warner Bodine.A child of the Bay, Warner grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the towns of Cheriton, Oyster, and Cape Charles, graduating from Cape Charles High School in 1937. Great-granddaughters, Thea Rue and Riley Ann Payne, were born October 19.Ed is survived by two sisters, Phyllis Hughitt of Palm City, Florida, and Barbara Wilkins Bonner of Reston, VA. R.W. as Senior Minister in Newport News, Virginia. Lee painted and papered walls while Sue sewed curtains, and created flowerbeds festooned with all types of blossoms. Elinor Dalton, 84, passed away on August 17, 2022. Many friends in Virginia, in the SEJ, the General Conference and around the world will miss Darlenes leadership. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The Rev. He continued his love of the Methodist church by teaching in the Sunday school and visitation with the elderly in retirement and nursing homes. No funeral arrangements are currently available. Jim Markle officiating. Mrs. Elva Yates, March 19, 2022Elva Yates passed away on March 19, 2022. He retired from the Virginia Conference in 2001. He coached Little League Baseball and Basketball. The Rev. degree in psychology from the University of Virginia, he was commissioned an ensign as a regular officer in the United States Navy. 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. Doctors and students from all over the world came to MCV to observe her operation. He graduated from Bridgewater High School and went on to pursue a Bachelors in chemistry from Bridgewater College, PhD in physical chemistry from UVA, and later in life pursued his degree in divinity from Duke University Seminary. Pat Kelley and Dr. Lynn Buzzard. She is survived by her husband Ken, 3 children: Leigh Newsom (Tom); Greg Whetzel (Molly); Jay Whetzel (Lisa); 7 grandchildren: Josh Newsom (Amy); Paul Newsom (Jesse); Brian (Lorien); Justine Whetzel; Ben Whetzel, Sam Whetzel, Anna Whetzel; 2 great-grandchildren, Caleb Newsom and Charlotte Newsom; and many loving nieces and nephews.A graveside service for family only was held at Singers Glen Cemetery. William A. T. founded Boy Scout Troop 46 and spent many summers at Camp Rock Enon. Together they raised three sons in Huntington, Long Island, NY. He was a native of Portsmouth and the son of the late John Granville Hatcher Sr., and Wauneida Crawford Hatcher. He passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, succumbing to long-time illness. The Rev. He left Chase City to join two other ministers and attended the University of England for two years. He felt a special ministry to seniors and his dinner table always saved a place for widows and widowers. Lena was born December 31, 1924, in Marion County, South Carolina, to the late Rev. R. Elwood Pack, February, 20, 2020The Rev. Milford C. Rollins, September 13, 2020The Rev. Merle Shepherd. Gilbert F. Cofer, January 4, 2021The Rev. Long was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on October 31, 1934, a son of the late Robert Malcolm Long and Lillie Virginia (Moore) Long.The Rev. Her greatest joy was her family. She loved her large family and she loved to dance and walk. Online condolence may be to the family at www.oakeys.com. During his long tenure as a United Methodist minister, the Rev. George Thomas Insley Jr. 81, was born to his parents, George and Ruth Insley on May 15, 1941. Murriel Franklin Price, age 85, of Burke, VA, peacefully passed on February 13, 2023, at Heatherwood of Burke. He graduated from Wilson High School in Fishersville, VA and later went on to Warren Wilson Junior College in Asheville, NC. 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. Tirzah United Methodist Church in Timberlake, NC. Her husband was the Rev. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Harrisonburg obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. For three years he was a staff member of the Virginia Annual Conference Office of the church before retiring in 1997. Donald A. Baird, age 101, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA. The Rev. Candee Martin of Hampton, VA, and Commander (USN) Greg Martin (Bea) of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Tamrah, Matthew (Chanel); Brianna, and Dustin Martin, and six great-grandchildren, Emily Mullins, Landon, Shandon, and Ilah Martin, DaMarko Porter, and ZAmir Hensler.His granddaughter, Terrah Broy, preceded him in death.A service will be in the Old Post Chapel, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA at a later date. He was ordained as a United Methodist pastor and as a faithful servant of Christ, served congregations for the past 23 years in the Virginia Conference. She married Elvin Cleaver of Dorcas, W. Va., a former high school classmate, making a home together at her residence in Arthur, caring for him after his cancer diagnosis until his death in 2015.She loved to care for her home and pets, to read, to vegetable and flower garden, to can copious amounts of vegetables from her garden annually until a few years before her death. Virgil F. "Sonny" Heishman Virgil F. "Sonny" Heishman, 82, of Winchester, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Inez Pruitt; Riverside Home Health and Hospice Nurse, Susan Parks; TVFD & Rescue Squad members led by Gary Pruitt & Olivia Pruitt; and The entire Tangier Island Community for their loving kindness shown toward her during her return home.Bonnies life was built upon the foundation of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an avid sports fan and she enjoyed rooting for the Capitals, the Nationals, D.C. United and the Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as her childrens and grandchildrens sports teams.Kathy leaves behind her five children, Adam [Amy] Ross of Winchester, Andrea Ross of Berryville, Jennifer Ross of Berryville, Drew [Heather] Ross of Hagerstown, MD, and Patricia [Ben] Kimbrell of Winchester, as well as her five grandchildren, Harrison Ross, Lily Ross, Scarlett Synnott, Winslow Kimbrell, and Elodie Kimbrell, and also one sister (Linda Myers of Troy, Ohio) and three brothers (Michael J. She gave to local community organizations and worldwide mission projects thru sewing of lap robes, knitting and crocheting of baby items and prayer robes. Her wish was, in lieu of flowers, to consider a donation to the St. Andrews Potato Project, Food Bank, or a charity of choice. She is survived by her three sons, Henry Jr and wife Maureen, Charles, and Barry and his wife Mary; and seven grandchildren.She attended Ferrum Junior College and Lynchburg College receiving her degree in Elementary Education. Gerald always joked it was a miracle he survived.Gerald graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College in 1960. Wearing masks is strongly encouraged. 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. Susan Craun Obituary - Harrisonburg, VA Thomas Earl Jennings, May 17, 2021The Rev. Ethel (Green) and Karl celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary by zooming due to COVID-19 visitation restrictions. Her renowned cooking skills brought them all back, again and again. The date is significant in Mr. Rodgers life as he had sung the role of the Page in the Menottis opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors which is an opera about the Three Kings. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling, swimming, hiking and reading.The Rev. She also took in her mother Leona Haire and maternal Aunt Esther Popowski, caring for them to the end of their lives. John Durkovich, whom she married in 1955. QuestionPros survey software plays a major role in helping us keep in touch with our alumni, volunteers, donors, employees and other affiliates. She loved to travel and enabled many to experience the roots of their faith in Europe and the Holy Land. Mrs. 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. The family has a website at www.KathyWork.com for everyone to share memories and photos. In 2013 she received her Masters of Divinity from the Virginia Union University and later served on the Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. [wpforms id=2792 title=false description=false], 10330 Staples Mill Road He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Evelyn Clemens Hobbs, two children who loved him well: Karen Hobbs Lee and her husband Wes; and Steve Hobbs and Dana; his grandchildren: Andrea Brevard and her husband Kenny; Jansen Lee; and Zac Lee and his wife Rachael; and his great-grandsons Charlie and Benji Brevard. Mrs. Charlotte Lee Hinkle Whetzel, January 9, 2021Charlotte Lee Hinkle Whetzel joined this world on March 9, 1938, in Keyser, WV. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 9801 Fort King Road, Richmond, Virginia. Long of Staunton, Donald L. Long Jr. of Front Royal, Richard L. Long of Winchester, Matthew W. Long of Waynesboro and R. Michael Long of Staunton; nine daughters, Pamela L. Bennett of Verona, Sandra M. Wyant, Michelle Toman of Stuarts Draft, Katherine Renee Rhea Winder of Poquoson, Gwynne S. Bradberry of Hampton, Sarah N. Long of Hampton, Nam Kim Murphy of Philpot, Kentucky, Amy Elizabeth Long of Stuarts Draft and Maria G. Long of Vinton; a sister, Ida Mae Wilburn of Dale City; and more than 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Christ United Methodist Church.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to McKinley United Methodist Church, 1035 McKinley Road, Middlebrook, VA 24459 or Second Mile Club, c/o Staunton District Office UMC, 26 Orr Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939.Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net or to his daughter, Pamela Bennett at 237 Old Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482. She was born on August 31, 1921 in Dayton, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Sallie Edward Lee Blosser, 79, a resident of Luray, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The Rev. Mable devoted her life to the church as being the Parish Nurse of the Crenshaw United Methodist Church for 14 years and prior to that for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse at various hospitals in Virginia. Edward F. Wilkins, November 5, 2021 Edward Franklin Wilkins of New Market, VA realized the hope of resurrection Friday, November 5, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.He was born February 11, 1950, in Alexandria, VA. Ed was the son of Gilbert Franklin Wilkins and Zelma Lee Trivett Wilkins. She was a member of Chapter #12 order of the Eastern Star and Woodman of the World. Retirement was also the time when Dan became a part of the Arts Chorale of Winchester and the Piedmont Singers, and when he wrote five books on United Methodist ministry, practical theology, and history.Memorial donations may be made to Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, 4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604, or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.