The Reverend James “Jim” Robert Cooke, Sr. went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2026, at the “seasoned” age of 95. For 94 of those years, he stayed on the move, traveling across the country, driving all over the city, and enjoying his friends and family. Shortly after
Wade Lee Sirk, age 94 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, at EA Hawse Healthcare Center in Baker, WV. Born March 5, 1932, in Needmore, WV, he was the son of the late Hayes William Sirk and Redith Virginia Wilson Reynolds and stepfather, Floyd Reynolds. He
With hearts filled with sorrow and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Jeffery T. White. A beloved pastor, devoted husband, loving father, and cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. Jeffery touched many lives through his faith, service, and love for others. His
The Reverend Dr. M. Douglas Newman Sr., of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 22, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103. He was a devoted minister, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his 47 years of service in the Virginia United Methodist Conference,
The Reverend John Thieme LeGault, Jr. died Thursday October 22, 2026. He was born in Norfolk VA on April 11, 1945, to John Thieme LeGault, Sr. and Elizabeth Butt LeGault. John attended Granby High School, Old Dominion College and Wesley Seminary. John was a beloved and faithful minister in the
The Rev. William McCallum Finley–beloved husband, father, grandfather, minister, and friend–was born in Pampa, TX, on February 15, 1946, and passed away in his home in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Oct 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Torrence Finley; granddaughter Adelina Gagliano and son-in-law David Gagliano of Suffern,
Betty was the surviving spouse of Rev. James A. McClung Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth “Betty” Beckner McClung, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. Betty was born February 22, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of the late David Stuart Sr. and Dorothy Rhodes Beckner. She is survived by her
Reverend Dr. David Franklin Jarvis II, at age 89, departed for his heavenly home in the early morning hours on October 3, 2026. He leaves behind his beloved Virginia (“Ginny Lou” as he lovingly called her), his faithful partner of over 63 years. He adored his two sons and their
Cathy (or Hopie to her family) was born October 8, 1941 to Hazel and Russell Wichael in Mount Solen, Virginia. She was the middle button of five sisters: Janet, Nancy, Cathy, Junel, and Dawn. All are deceased except Nancy…
John Peyton Cock, age 87, of Davdison, NC died Sept 24, 2026, at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Born in 1938, near Willis, Virginia, to Peyton and Dotte Slusher Cock, he grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Galax, Virginia. He was a writer, a pastor, spirit
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Willard “Bill’ Wash passed away on Sunday, September 27. Please keep his family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary will be shared when it is available.
Thelma E. Rice passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Windy Hill Retreat. Thelma was a strong and spirited woman with a gentle presence and a heart full of love. She had a beautiful love for singing with a voice like a songbird. Her faith was an important part of her life,