Helen R. Armentrout

Helen R. Armentrout was the surviving spouse of Rev. Lewis Armentrout. Helen Rebecca Smith Armentrout, 101, of Timberville, VA passed away August 6, 2026 at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1925 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late William Henry and...

Lou Godwin

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the death of Lula Ellen Fleischer Godwin, 95, who departed this earthly world and entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on July 28, 2026. Lou, as she was known, was born in Mattoax, Amelia County,...

Rev. Bill Erbach, Sr.

Chaplain LT. Colonel/Pastor William (Bill) W. Erbach Sr., U.S. Army Ret., devout husband to Martha for 61 years steadfast father for 66 years, made his final journey on Friday, July 24, 2026, and is in the presence of the Heavenly Hosts. For all those who knew him, he...

Nancy Smith

The Virginia Conference was notified that Nancy Smith, surviving spouse of Reverend James W. Smith, III, died on July 11, 2026. She was living in San Francisco, CA at the time of her passing.

Rev. Wesley E. Thornberry

Wesley Earl Thornberry, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on December 16, 1940, in Powell, Wyoming, to Earl and Cora Thornberry, Wes grew up with a love for the outdoors that remained with him throughout his life. Whether...

Rev. Jim Opetaia-Williamson

James Edward Opetaia-Williamson born March 21, 1946 and died on June 29, 2026. A vibrant outdoorsman, he was our Pastor from July 1992 through June 1999 with his beautiful wife Pisa and their 3 children, Sherry, Steven and Marie. He was responsible for growing our...