Rev. James M. “Jerry” John passed away peacefully on October 22 in Roanoke, VA. He was a retired United Methodist minister and founder of the Institute of Industrial and Commercial Ministries (ICM). Rev. John was born in Alderson, West Virginia, the son of Rev. Byron Wilson John and Donella McCulloch
Evelyn C. Hobbs was the widow of the late Rev. Herbert Hobbs. Evelyn C. Hobbs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born on September 21,1934, to Charles and Katherine Clemens, Evelyn grew up with a love for nature, learning,
Rebecca Torrence was the wife of Rev. C. David Torrence, Jr. Rebecca “Becky” Carson Torrence, 75, of Henrico, Va went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 7, 2024, she is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Nadine Carson and her daughter Stephanie Jean
Elnora Peters Tucker of Roanoke, VA passed away on Sunday, Oct 6, 2024. God needed a special angel for His heavenly home. Elnora, affectionately known as “Nonnie,” was a loving and kind person who cherished her family and friends. She was a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother “GiGi” who showed
Joanne Sutlive was the widow of Rev. Vinson H. Sutlive, Jr. Joanne Sutlive peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024. She was born in Cecil, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1930, to Frank and Alphonsine Veydt. She attended Asbury College where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and later earned
Jean Catherine Hancock Gilley, formerly of Stuart, Va., and recently of Mechanicsville, Va., completed her earthly journey, age 91 years, and was called to the waiting embrace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was a life partner in service to the Lord with her
Sandra Shelton was the wife of Rev. Emerson Shelton. Sandra “Sandy” Stokes Shelton was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 18, 1940. She was the youngest child of Herman Earl and Ida Mae Simms Stokes. Sandra embodied strength and resilience, leaving a lasting legacy among the women in her family.
The life of Joan Lilian Quass will be celebrated with a service of witness to the resurrection at 2pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Mrs. Quass was known as the Virginia Annual Conference UMC “Blanket Lady” for her role in initiating the collection of baby blankets for disaster relief at
Kay Sands Peters, June 18, 1945 – August 14, 2024, née Kay Campbell Sands, grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and resided for all of her adult life in Charlottesville, Virginia. Kay was best known for her extraordinary culinary talent. She attended L’École de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris at
Please join us in offering thoughts and prayers to Rev. Kathleen Monge, pastor of Memorial UMC, 11000 Courthouse Rd, Charles City, VA 23030 following the passing of Kathleen’s mother, Mary Ritz, on August 13, 2024. Please also hold her family in prayer as they travel for the funeral.
Stephanie Wishmyer was the daughter of Rev. Jim Wishmyer. Stephanie Wishmyer, age 36, of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed away unexpectedly/suddenly in her home during a recent tropical storm, and entered into the presence of the resurrected Christ on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Born on May 11, 1988 in Salisbury, MD;
Frances Pruitt Pettry, age 96, of Forest, VA passed on to her heavenly home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born on October 15, 1927, in Mt. Hope, West Virginia, Frances was the daughter of the late Lanta J. Pruitt and Goldie Humphries Pruitt. Frances was