Carolyn A. Crawford

Carol was a decades-long staff member of the Virginia Annual Conference and was a familiar face even in retirement as she would often fill in at the front desk of the conference center. Please join us in remembering Carol and her faithfulness in her life and servant...

Rev. Robert “Buzz” Moore

Reverend Robert “Buzz” Moore, 91, of Gainesville, VA passed away on March 14, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Buzz was born on August 22, 1934 in Berryville, VA and was the beloved son of the late Everett and Edith Moore. He was predeceased by his brothers,...

Rev. L. Glenn Tyndall

It is with heavy hearts, yet profound gratitude for a life lived in service to the Lord, that we announce the passing of Leslie Glenn Tyndall, who arrived in Heaven to a thunderous chorus of “Oh Happy Day” on March 5, 2026. A loving husband, brother, grandfather,...

Bob Miller

Robert Miller was the father of Rev. Amanda Miller Garber. Robert Lee “Bob” Miller, 82, of Vinton, Virginia, passed away on March 7, 2026. Bob was born July 21, 1943, in Eldorado, Illinois, to Eldon Lee Miller and Dorothy Pulliam Miller. He grew up in southern...

Jim Sortore

The Virginia Conference just learned of the passing of James Sortore, he was the spouse of Rev. Marion Sortore (retired LP).  James David “Jim” Sortore, age 78, of 72 Bath Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia and formerly of New York, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his...

Jane Rilee

Jane Rilee was the surviving spouse of Rev. Randy Rilee. Jane Brown Rilee, age 89, of Urbanna, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Urbanna to Jake and Irma Brown on March 22, 1936, Jane was a 1954 graduate of Middlesex High...