by Sam Duenckel | Oct 22, 2025 | Obituaries
The following is from an email shared by Trinity UMC (Lexington). The Trinity Church family extends Christian sympathy to the family of Rev. Dr. Harlan Beckley, who passed away [on Monday, October 20, 2025]. Please keep Harlan’s family in your thoughts and...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 14, 2025 | Obituaries
Frederick Chancellor Hamilton, beloved husband, father, and lifelong servant of God, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. His life was a testament to faith, compassion, and service. For thirty-seven years, he ministered to congregations across Virginia as a pastor...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 14, 2025 | Obituaries
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Charles E. Johnson, Jr. passed away on October 7, 2025. Please keep the family of Rev. Johnson in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check here for more information when...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 12, 2025 | Bishop Sue News, News, Virginia News
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson has appointed the Rev. Chris Mclain as the Virginia Conference’s Director of Connectional Ministries, succeeding the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page who since 2023, has served as the Conference Director of Connection and Innovation. Rev. Mclain...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 3, 2025 | Obituaries
Marjorie Jennings Raney was the spouse of Rev. William N. Raney. Marjorie Jennings Raney passed away peacefully in her home on September 16, 2025, at the age of 99. She lived a long, full life and had the special honor of becoming a great-great-grandmother. Born and...
