Rev. Robinson “Bob” McAden passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3 at the Hermitage in Roanoke, he was 95. Rev. McAden was a long time pastor and DS in the Virginia conference serving Cave Spring UMC, Main Street UMC in Waynesboro, First Church in Charlottesville and Aldersgate in Alexandria while
Edward “Darren” Landon, 62, of Check, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026. Darren graduated from Tangier Combined High School. He served his country in the US Army and then became a police officer on Tangier. While on the island he felt the call to serve people and became the
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Jack A. Minnick passed away on Saturday, August 29. Please keep his family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary will be shared when it is available.
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Clarence Bowen passed away on Saturday, August 29. Please keep his family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary will be shared when it is available.
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Linda Carter, spouse of Rev. Wayne Carter, passed away on Saturday, August 29. Please keep her family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary will be shared when it is available.
Patricia Wright, a beacon of love and unwavering faith, was called home on August 24, 2026. Born to the late Blenkey Willis and Ola Erma Thompson Greer in Roanoke, Virginia, on September 2, 1941, Patricia’s life was a testament to the enduring power of love, devotion, and steadfast commitment to her family and faith.
Rev. Ralph Frederick Buddenhagen, 88, of Berryville, Virginia died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his residence. Rev. Buddenhagen was born February 15, 1938 in West Virginia, the son of Robert Henry Buddenhagen and Celena Virginia Everhart Buddenhagen. He was a retired Methodist minister. He married Elva White Buddenhagen on April
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Charles H. Leavitt, Jr. passed away on August 14. Please keep his family in your thoughts & prayers.
Helen Rebecca Smith Armentrout, 101, of Timberville, VA passed away August 6, 2026 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.
She was born July 20, 1925 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late William Henry and Mary Elizabeth Edwards Smith….
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the death of Lula Ellen Fleischer Godwin, 95, who departed this earthly world and entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on July 28, 2026. Lou, as she was known, was born in Mattoax, Amelia County, Virginia. 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.