James R. “Jim” Bergdoll, Sr., resident of Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor, Chesapeake, Virginia, died of Congestive Heart Failure and Parkinson’s Disease. He will be remembered as a member of the Virginia Air National Guard during the Berlin Lift Crisis, student and administrator at Randolph Macon College (Ashland, VA.),
Rev. Joyce Eleanor Cowham Johnson, age 88, of Danville, VA, passed to her heavenly home on Monday, December 9, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home in Danville, VA. Rev. Joyce Johnson was born April 20, 1936, to Arthur Martin Cowham and Malissa Louise Davis Cowham in Lakeland, Florida. She was predeceased
Mary was the widow of Rev. Roy O. Creech Mary Geraldine Staton Creech, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence in Greenville. She was born on March 22, 1933, in Roanoke to the late Oscar James and Mary Mildred Bailey Staton. Mary was a dedicated member
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Rufus Fink passed away on December 3, 2024. We will share more details if they are available. Please keep the family of Rev. Fink in your thoughts & prayers.
Retired Chaplain (Colonel) Albert N Gore, Jr. age 94, passed peacefully into his eternal home on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Oktibbeha County Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS after suffering injuries from a fall. He was born April 28, 1930 in Toccapola in Pontotoc County, Mississippi to Albert N
In the early afternoon of November 25, 2024, the Lord called His servant the Reverend Lorenzo Dow Hill, Sr. home. Reverend Lorenzo Dow Hill, Sr. was born on June 19, 1953, in New Bern, North Carolina to the late Annie Bell Hill Bryant and the late Walter Lee Mack. Lorenzo
Rev. Robert Lewandowski, aged 76, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, in Spotsylvania, VA. Born on March 24, 1948, in Newton, NJ, Bob’s life was filled with family, friends, and adventures up and down the East Coast. He loved to laugh and sing
The Reverend James Roger “Jimmy” Maddox, 73, of Messongo, VA, walked humbly into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jimmy’s life was marked by faith, service, and an unwavering dedication to all. Born September 2, 1951
Duane Marshall Benton was the father of MaryKaye Cochran, District Administrator (Three Notch’d) Duane Marshall Benton, 91, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on November 5, 2024. William Marshall and Mary Frances Benton welcomed Duane into the world on November 1, 1933, in Savannah, Ohio. He married the love of his
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