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...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 14, 2025 | Obituaries
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Charles E. Johnson, Jr. passed away on October 7, 2025. Please keep the family of Rev. Johnson in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check here for more information when...
by Sam Duenckel | Oct 3, 2025 | Obituaries
Marjorie Jennings Raney was the spouse of Rev. William N. Raney. Marjorie Jennings Raney passed away peacefully in her home on September 16, 2025, at the age of 99. She lived a long, full life and had the special honor of becoming a great-great-grandmother. Born and...
by Sam Duenckel | Sep 30, 2025 | Obituaries
Ruth Hedrick Wilkinson, 79, of Richmond, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2025. Born in Richmond on June 27, 1946, Ruth grew up in Beaverdam and the Shenandoah Valley, where her faith, family values, and servant’s heart began to shape the...
