William Hewlett Stith Jr.

William Hewlett Stith, Jr., 86, a former Richmond Times-Dispatch editor, Methodist minister, radio host and community activist, died of heart failure at his home on Dec. 16. Hew grew up in Norfolk where he distinguished himself at Norview High School as a student...

Rev. William C. Wright, Jr.

William “Gus” Campbell Wright, Jr., of Hopewell, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born July 21, 1940, he was the son of the late William Campbell Wright and the late Mildred Armstrong Wright. He is survived by his loving...

Mr. James R. Bergdoll, Sr.

James R. “Jim” Bergdoll, Sr., resident of Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor, Chesapeake, Virginia, died of Congestive Heart Failure and Parkinson’s Disease. He will be remembered as a member of the Virginia Air National Guard during the Berlin Lift Crisis,...

Rev. Joyce E. Johnson

Rev. Joyce Eleanor Cowham Johnson, age 88, of Danville, VA, passed to her heavenly home on Monday, December 9, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home in Danville, VA. Rev. Joyce Johnson was born April 20, 1936, to Arthur Martin Cowham and Malissa Louise Davis Cowham in...

Mary S. Creech

Mary was the widow of Rev. Roy O. Creech Mary Geraldine Staton Creech, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence in Greenville. She was born on March 22, 1933, in Roanoke to the late Oscar James and Mary Mildred Bailey Staton. Mary was a dedicated...

Rev. Rufus Fink

The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Rufus Fink passed away on December 3, 2024. We will share more details if they are available. Please keep the family of Rev. Fink in your thoughts & prayers.