by Sam Duenckel | Mar 11, 2026 | Obituaries
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...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 25, 2026 | Obituaries
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...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 19, 2026 | Obituaries
Ann Fink was the surviving spouse of Rev. Jerry Fink. The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Ann Fink passed away on February 14, 2026. Ann Fink was the surviving spouse of Rev. Jerry Fink. Please keep Ann’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 11, 2026 | Obituaries
Anne C. McWilliams was the surviving spouse of Rev. Joseph (Jody) McWilliams. Anne Crockett McWilliams died peacefully in the early hours of the first day of this year. A woman of strong Christian faith, she lived a life devoted to service to others, especially...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 6, 2026 | Obituaries
Rev. Dr. Martin Kersey Spilman, Sr., retired United Methodist Church clergy, resident of Lake Monticello, Virginia, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 92. He is survived by his three children, Karolina, Martin, Jr., and Andrew; six grandchildren; eleven...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 4, 2026 | Obituaries
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Marian Bomberger passed away on January 31, 2026. Marian was the spouse of Rev. C. Grant Bomberger (retired). Please keep Marian’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet,...
