by Sam Duenckel | 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...
by Sam Duenckel | 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....
by Sam Duenckel | 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...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 26, 2024 | Bishop Sue News, News
March 26, 2024Bishop Sue would like to share Sunday, April 21, 2024 will be Announcement Sunday for the 2024 Clergy Appointments. This is following the precedent set last year of sharing all appointments in one announcement. She and the Appointive Cabinet recognize...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 18, 2024 | Obituaries
After a life full of good friends and adventures, Frank S. Black Jr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born in Staunton, on February 25, 1935, to the late Frank S. Black and Mary...
