The Virginia Conference was notified that Lula F. (Lou) Godwin, wife of retired clergy James B. Godwin, Sr., passed from this world to the next on July 28, 2026. Born in Mattoax, Amelia County, Virginia, she was ninety-five years old. Lou and James were married for seventy-five years and she
Chaplain LT. Colonel/Pastor William (Bill) W. Erbach Sr., U.S. Army Ret., devout husband to Martha for 61 years steadfast father for 66 years, made his final journey on Friday, July 24, 2026, and is in the presence of the Heavenly Hosts. For all those who knew him, he is easily
The Virginia Conference was notified that Nancy Smith, surviving spouse of Reverend James W. Smith, III, died on July 11, 2026. She was living in San Francisco, CA at the time of her passing.
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 hiking mountain trails or paddling
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 church and bringing many new
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…
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…
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 Rev. Jim Noland and Rev. Bayo
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.
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Mrs. Jennie Jordan, the spouse of Rev. Preston Jordan, Sr., passed away on June 15. Please keep Jennie’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check here for more information when it’s available.
Mrs Dorothy Ravnehorst (Henry). She was a prominent leader in the [former] Staunton District. Her husband was the District Lay Leader for many years. Dot was on many District and Conference Committees. She served as the District UMW President and the Conference UMW President at one time. A memorial service
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Mrs. Connie Robinson, the spouse of Rev. Everette Kirk Robinson, passed away on June 14. Please keep Virginia’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check here for more information when it’s available.