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...

Roy R. Mullen

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…

Gatra Mathews Mallard

The Virginia Conference was notified that Gatra R. Mallard, surviving spouse of William Mallard Jr., passed away on May 21, 2026. She was living in Decatur, Georgia at the time of her passing. View obituary…

Rev. Lloyd “Mike” Michael Southall-Vess

The Rev. Lloyd Michael “Mike” Southall-Vess died Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his residence in Lenoir, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at Central United Methodist Church, 1213 Porter Street, Richmond, VA 23224, with...

Ann Moore Paulk

The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Mrs. Ann M. Paulk, the spouse of Rev. William Donald Moore, passed away on June 10. Please keep Ann’s family in your thoughts & prayers.