Rebecca Leonard

Rebecca Brascomb Leonard of Virginia Beach, formerly of Roanoke Virginia, died on November 19, 2025. Becky was born on July 17, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Becky’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, love to family, and ability to make any...

Dolly M. Porter

Dolly M. Porter, 91 of Dinwiddie County, VA was peacefully called home to be with the Lord Friday, November 7, 2025. She lived a long and blessed life grounded in faith and devoted to Christ. Dolly affectionately known as Nana, is survived by her loving husband of...

Lorretta “Lorrie” Marie Murphy

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...

Rev. Phyllis Anne Ruckle Earley

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...

Sandra Baker

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 &...

Rev. John William Haynes

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...