by Sam Duenckel | Nov 10, 2025 | Obituaries
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Lorretta Marie Murphy, 62, of Strasburg, the daughter of the Reverend Doctor Tom Murphy and Dreanna Murphy departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father. Known by many as Lorrie, she was born on February 22, 1963, at Duke Hospital...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 30, 2025 | Obituaries
Rev. Phyllis Anne Ruckle Earley, 72, formerly of Norfolk, Arlington, Poquoson and later Fredericksburg, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Philip Stephen Ruckle Sr., and Mary Smith...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 29, 2025 | Obituaries
Sandra Baker was the surviving spouse of Rev. Herbert E. Baker. The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Sandra Baker passed away on October 25, 2025. We will share more details if they are available. Please keep Sandra’s family in your thoughts &...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 29, 2025 | Obituaries
John William Haynes began life in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1924. He was lovingly raised by his guardians, Clara and Elijah Haynes. John passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones in Norfolk, Virginia. After...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 22, 2025 | Obituaries
The following is from an email shared by Trinity UMC (Lexington). The Trinity Church family extends Christian sympathy to the family of Rev. Dr. Harlan Beckley, who passed away [on Monday, October 20, 2025]. Please keep Harlan’s family in your thoughts and...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 14, 2025 | Obituaries
Frederick Chancellor Hamilton, beloved husband, father, and lifelong servant of God, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. His life was a testament to faith, compassion, and service. For thirty-seven years, he ministered to congregations across Virginia as a pastor...
