She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Roy Mullen; Loving mother of Holly Mullen, Heather Mullen (son-in-law James Pattan), Hillary Mullen DeVol (son-in-law Robert DeVol) and the late Hugh Mullen. In recent years, he served on the board for the PACE center at VCU and remained very active in the life of the church. She also loved to sing and play the piano and organ. The Rev. On August 16, 1977 he married Elizabeth Webb. Raymond McGarr and the Rev. The Rev. Joseph was instrumental in helping the church remain open and expertly led them through all the steps to achieve their goal of rebuilding the church through his ability to maintain detente. Becky Wheeler, the Rev. 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. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Dr. Millers wonderful life of service to God and family. Brian Sixby and the Rev. There was even a little documentary book written about her ordeal. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Shenandoah University in 1999. She served the Augusta Springs-Craigsville-Goshen Charge from 2005 until 2010 as she was also attending Eastern Mennonite University. William P. Tatum, Jr., her parents and siblings, Emily Schultz Dunlap, Norman McMullin, and Pearl Roper McMullin. Dr. Gerald Miller (March 3, 1938 May 2, 2020). 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. An obituary is not currently available. Together, they served in the Ministry of the Virginia United Methodist Church for 50 years, serving in churches all over the state of Virginia. Judith F. Bennett, February 26, 2022Judith Ann Bennett, 87, of Shelton, CT passed into the nearer presence of God on February 26th, 2022. In addition to his wife Susan (Wanda Sue) of 48 years, he will be missed by his son Joseph E. Hammond, III (Little Buddy) and his wife Elisabeth (Yankee); grandchildren Lisabella (Little Relative) and Tristan Joseph (Quattro); sister Julia Reams and her husband David; Nephew Matthew Reams, his wife Amy and children Owen and Evelyn; Niece Melissa Reams; brother-in-law Willard Meeks, his wife Page and children Trea and Michael, and numerous others.Joseph served in the United States Army as senior analyst for the Army Security Agency. He combined his love of gardening and service as the first president of the Society of Saint Andrew, a Methodist organization focused on feeding the hungry. The Rev. It was his honor to participate in the Richmond Hermitages 70th anniversary in September of 2018 at the age of 98. Charles Gallagher Hurlock.Services were held at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Salisbury on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, with burial at Parsons Cemetery. They are the parents of Robert Jeffery Thorne (Lyndsay), Joshua David Thorne (Shauna). She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 66 years, the Rev. Thereafter, he served pastorates in the Virginia Conference of the UMC in Accomac, Stanleytown, Onancock, Petersburg, Winchester, Ashland, Centenary Richmond and as Superintendent of the Eastern Shore District.Jim was a devoted husband to both of his wives, seeing to their every need with loving care for as long as he could. He was also a member of Masonic Metropolitan Lodge Number 11 in Glen Allen. In addition to her love of ministry, Janet loved animals, always sharing her home with rescued dogs. He obtained his Professional Engineer license in 1971 and was a Certified Quality Engineer through the American Society for Quality Control. He was then named Director of Development for the Virginia United Methodist Homes system.Warners life came full circle in 1983 when Bishop Robert Blackburn called him to his Cabinet as the District Superintendent of his beloved Eastern Shore. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.kygers.com. . She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, the Rev. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Madeline Fries and William Turner Anderson of Winchester; her beloved husband of 66 years, The Rev Dr. Lee B. Sheaffer; son, Jonathan Bruce Sheaffer; brother, Bill Anderson; and grandson Dr. Aaron Sheaffer.Sue was a graduate of John Handley HS 53, She attended Shenandoah College, where she met and married a handsome young ministerial student, Lee Sheaffer. Harold Lee Hicks, April 30, 2022The Rev. He served on numerous conference agencies and on the General Board of Global Ministries (1972-76), General Board of Discipleship (1980-88); Chairman, Curriculum Resources Committee (1984-88). Don L. Shull, October 30, 2021Don Louis Shull went to be with Our Lord on Saturday, October 30. Willie Lieu Hodges Lewis, 84, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Born October 13, 1937 in Bath County, Va., she was the daughter of Ruth Elizabeth Morgan Hodges and the Rev. He was born April 13, 1931, in Harrisonburg, Va., to Hillyer and Charlotte Yancey Boice. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. He will be laid to rest later this year, with a full military service burial at Arlington Cemetery, Virginia. Bill dedicated his life to living generously beyond himself and for others. A United Methodist pastor, he served many churches in W.Va. and Va. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Crowder Coffey, his daughters MaryScott C. Tuck and her husband Stephen Tuck of Moneta, Paige Coffey-Cirrone and her husband Chris Cirrone of Cape Canaveral, his granddaughter Chloe Coffey, and his sister Louise Smith and her husband Terrell Smith II of Bedford, their son Terrell Smith III and his wife Robin of Bonsack. Ralphs parents lived next door. 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. Her son, William A. For three years he was a staff member of the Virginia Annual Conference Office of the church before retiring in 1997. 71, of Buena Vista died Thursday, July 15, 2022, at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond.Born Aug. 18, 1950, in Smyth County, she was a daughter of Henry Stevens Hawkins and Mary Winston Boyd Hawkins.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. 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. She married the late Rev. He was also very involved with his church, Wesley Grace United Methodist Church in Norfolk; he enjoyed teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, helping with projects and serving in church leadership.Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Joann McClung; son the Rev. From there, he became the Assistant Director of the Wesley Community Service Center and a Pastoral Assistant at the Wright Memorial Church, which was located in Portsmouths Newtown neighborhood. He proudly served on the USS Lexington, a battleship in the Pacific fleet, as a signalman on deck. He is survived by his three children: Leigh Newsom (Tom); Greg Whetzel (Molly); Jay Whetzel (Lisa); 7 grandchildren: Josh Newsom (Amy); Paul Newsom (Jesse); Brian Newsom (Lorian); Justine Whetzel; Ben Whetzel; Sam Whetzel; Anna Whetzel; 3 great grandchildren; Caleb Newsom; Charlotte Newsom; Dylan Newsom; his sister Donna Chisman, and many loving nieces and nephews. A fairly recent phenomenon is the archiving of these Harrisonburg obituaries, first through microfilm, and then through . Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He enjoyed many years of service on the ARMS Board (Association of Retired Ministers and Spouses). 0:57. He pastored churches in the Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas before being appointed District Superintendent of the then Staunton district. During baseball seasons, he served as a Public Address Announcer for the Tom Sox Baseball League with the Charlottesville City Schools and the University of Virginia Baseball Team. She was the choir director and member of the Mathews Womans Club, past chairman of the Mathews County Library Board and member of the Friends of the Library. 93 General Evangelist. He was a past member and president of the Stonewall Ruritan Club, as well as a past chaplain for the South End Fire Company. They retired to Ashland (where Glenn had attended Randolph Macon) in 1993. Harrisonburg obituaries, unlike death records, contain detailed information about the person's life - not just the name and date of death. Dr. Raymond Fitzhugh Wrenn, 103, of Winchester VA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at the Winchester Medical Center.Raymond was born in Herndon, VA to Raymond Nicholas Wrenn and Winnie V. Holden Wrenn on June 25, 1918. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church Pennies from Heaven Fund, 4185 Buckley Hall Rd., Cobbs Creek, VA 23035. Bill was recognized for his volunteer work with Scouting by being awarded the Silver Beaver, the highest honor the Tidewater Council could bestow on him. Retired since 1992, she began her ministerial career in 1974 at Callaghan. Dr. William R. SHEALY, January 14, 2023Dr. 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. Ruth Orsellia Smith Stanley, June 26, 2021Ruth Orsellia Smith Stanley blessed this earth for 96 years, born Dec. 8, 1924, in Knoxville, Tenn., and died June 26, 2021, in Harrisonburg, Va. She was a preachers daughter, preachers wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and beloved friend. Part of her spiritual journey included participating in a Walk to Emmaus, as a pilgrim. He is also survived by a brother Alvin Adams (Tammy) and sisters Eugenia Felder and Carol Schwager (John) and many nephews and nieces.Larry received his Bachelor of Arts from Millsaps College in Mississippi. 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. Lena was a spiritual woman and an active member of Jackson Street UMC and was affiliated with numerous community organizations and activities. He and Elizabeth were blessed with a vibrant family life and affirmed the joy of living in grace.Surviving are three daughters, Beth Mallalieu and husband, Mark of Luray, Becky Echard and husband, Mark of Rockingham, and Amy Slaubaugh and husband, Todd of Dayton; eight grandchildren, Richard Mallalieu and wife, Alexis, Benjamin Mallalieu and wife, Whitney, Hannah Mallalieu Rogers and husband, Andrew, Thomas Mallalieu and fiance, Emma Landon, Emily Echard Sheppard and husband, Chris, Allison Echard Terrell and husband, Josh, Andrew Echard, and Mason Craun, and five great-grandchildren, Peyton Mallalieu, Charlie Rogers, Evelyn Sheppard, Luke Mallalieu, and Teddy Rogers.In addition to his parents, six older siblings and wife, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Conner Mallalieu.Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21.Due to COVID concerns, a memorial service will be conducted at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to University of Pikeville, Advancement Office, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501 or the Luray Train Depot and Visitors Center, 18 Campbell Street, Luray, VA 22835.