by Sam Duenckel | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Did you know that there are colleges and universities that provide scholarships just for United Methodist students? The Virginia Annual Conference includes four United Methodist-affiliated colleges/universities, and other schools provide such funding as well. Here are...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 2, 2026 | AC2026
Help Us Say “You Matter” to Someone Doing GoodDo you know someone who is helping others learn about Jesus and making a big difference? Maybe you know a group or church that is bringing new people to Christ or helping people get baptized for the first time. Has someone...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 30, 2026 | Obituaries
Elaine (Briggs) Drummond died on January 2, 2026. She was the daughter of Rev. John Briggs. Elaine (Briggs) Drummond was born eight weeks prematurely at only 3lbs 5 oz, on June 14, 1975, in Elizabeth City, NC. She was strong even in her infancy and surpassed all...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 27, 2026 | Obituaries
On the afternoon of Friday, November 14th, Chester Theodore “Ted” Ashby, Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of his family. He was 96 years old. Born on March 20, 1929, in Newport News, VA to Chester and Marion Ashby, Ted was raised in a house facing the...
by Sam Duenckel | Jan 27, 2026 | Obituaries
William Mears was the spouse of Rev. Charlene Landes Mears. William Mears, 85, a resident of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Mr. Mears was born on December 21, 1940 in London, U.K. and worked in the Middle East on the rebuilding of the palace of...
