by Sam Duenckel | Jul 29, 2026 | Obituaries
The Virginia Conference was notified that Lula F. (Lou) Godwin, wife of retired clergy James B. Godwin, Sr., passed from this world to the next on July 28, 2026. Born in Mattoax, Amelia County, Virginia, she was ninety-five years old. Lou and James were married for...
by Sam Duenckel | Jul 28, 2026 | Obituaries
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...
by Sam Duenckel | Jul 28, 2026 | Obituaries
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.
by Sam Duenckel | Jul 23, 2026 | Obituaries
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...
by Sam Duenckel | Jul 16, 2026 | Obituaries
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...
by Madeline White | Jul 9, 2026 | Obituaries
The Virginia Conference was notified that Roy R. Mullen, surviving spouse of Reverend Alyce M. Mullen, died on May 28, 2026. He was living in Oakton, Virginia at the time of his passing. View obituary…