Edna Paylor

by | Apr 4, 2024 | Obituaries

On April 3, 2024, Edna King Paylor went home to be with the Lord and be greeted by her loving family there waiting for her. She was predeceased by her husband, Earle, and her loving parents and sister, and her grandson, Johnny (Erika). She was 95 and is survived by...

Rev. Murray Sallinger

by | Mar 30, 2024 | Obituaries

Murray Lynn Sallinger, 86, of Amherst, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, to join his Lord. Born in Portsmouth on September 7, 1937, he was the son of the late D. P. Sallinger and Doris Taylor Sallinger. Murray began his journey serving his country, joining the US...

Bishop Timothy Wayne Whitaker, retired

by | Mar 29, 2024 | Obituaries

The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church regrets to announce the death of Bishop Timothy Wayne Whitaker, 75, a retired bishop of The United Methodist Church, who served from 2001-2012. He passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home in Keller, VA....

Kits for Annual Conference 2024

by | Mar 27, 2024 | AC2024, News

Dear Friends, The Conference Missional Engagement Office thanks Annual Conference members and churches for their patience for the release of the Kits for Conference initiative information. We know you all have been eagerly awaiting next steps for this initiative, and...