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 I believe, the Conference UMW President at one time. Dorothy
Betty Murphy was the surviving spouse of Rev. Floyd Murphy. Elizabeth “Betty” Murphy, a devoted wife, mother, and woman of deep and abiding faith, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 28, 2026, just two days shy of her 98th birthday. Born on March 30, 1928, Betty’s long life
Charles Herbert Harless, affectionately known as “The Rev,” age 95, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on July 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Jasper “J.D.” Dennis Harless and Gernie (Prince) Harless. Charles dedicated
Reverend William Pembroke “Pem” Hall, age 96, of Clifton Forge, Virginia died on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Pem was born on June 26, 1929 in Clifton Forge to the late Pembroke Pettit Hall and Mary Louise Hannah Hall. He was a graduate
Carol was a decades-long staff member of the Virginia Annual Conference and was a familiar face even in retirement as she would often fill in at the front desk of the conference center. Please join us in remembering Carol and her faithfulness in her life and servant leadership with the
Reverend Robert “Buzz” Moore, 91, of Gainesville, VA passed away on March 14, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Buzz was born on August 22, 1934 in Berryville, VA and was the beloved son of the late Everett and Edith Moore. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jimmy and
It is with heavy hearts, yet profound gratitude for a life lived in service to the Lord, that we announce the passing of Leslie Glenn Tyndall, who arrived in Heaven to a thunderous chorus of “Oh Happy Day” on March 5, 2026. A loving husband, brother, grandfather, friend, and father
Robert Miller was the father of Rev. Amanda Miller Garber. Robert Lee “Bob” Miller, 82, of Vinton, Virginia, passed away on March 7, 2026. Bob was born July 21, 1943, in Eldorado, Illinois, to Eldon Lee Miller and Dorothy Pulliam Miller. He grew up in southern Illinois, where he spent
The Virginia Conference just learned of the passing of James Sortore, he was the spouse of Rev. Marion Sortore (retired LP). James David “Jim” Sortore, age 78, of 72 Bath Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia and formerly of New York, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his residence. Jim was
Jane Rilee was the surviving spouse of Rev. Randy Rilee. Jane Brown Rilee, age 89, of Urbanna, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Urbanna to Jake and Irma Brown on March 22, 1936, Jane was a 1954 graduate of Middlesex High School and
Ann Fink was the surviving spouse of Rev. Jerry Fink. The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Ann Fink passed away on February 14, 2026. Ann Fink was the surviving spouse of Rev. Jerry Fink. Please keep Ann’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared
Anne C. McWilliams was the surviving spouse of Rev. Joseph (Jody) McWilliams. Anne Crockett McWilliams died peacefully in the early hours of the first day of this year. A woman of strong Christian faith, she lived a life devoted to service to others, especially children, and to love for her