Elizabeth Branscome (85) passed away on June 13, 2026. She was the spouse of Jim Branscome, former Virginia Conference Treasurer. Elizabeth (Libby) DeHaven Branscome, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born June 16, 1940, in Hillsville, Virginia to William Glenn DeHaven (1909-1984) and Alpha Heath
Mrs. Marilyn Thompson Casey was the spouse of Rev. Robert T. Casey and mother of Rev. Helen Casey-Rutland. Marilyn Thompson Casey died June 9, 2026, surrounded by family at home in Williamsburg. Born April 27, 1934, in Easton, MD, she was the eldest of three daughters of Sue Lovelace and
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Mrs. Virginia E. Powell, surviving spouse of Rev. James E. Powell, Jr., passed away on May 31, 2026. Please keep Virginia’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check here for more information when it’s available.
Sarah French Hundley, 35, died on Friday, May 22, 2026, following an unexpected medical event. Born in Hampton, Virginia, on April 4, 1991, Sarah was the third child of four. She was a beloved aunt, daughter, sister, and granddaughter. She is remembered for her warm and welcoming soul,
Wilfred (Bill) Mayton, Jr., passed away on April 27, 2026. He was 90 years young. Or as he liked to say “the oldest Mayton to ever live.” He was born in Farmville, VA to Wilfred M. Mayton Sr. and Zada Woodall Mayton Lovelace. Bill was a graduate of Virginia Polytech
Please note that there has been a change in time for Rev. Jim Sprouse’s memorial service. It will be held Sat., May 30, at 12noon, at Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23235. James Clarence Sprouse, Jr., 78, died May 7, 2026, following a sudden
Mrs. Jayne H. Paschall was the surviving spouse of Rev. Hugh C. Paschall. Jayne Lucile Paschall, born April 3,1921, in Ellerson, VA, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 105. Mrs. Paschall graduated from Battlefield Park High School in Mechanicsville, VA.
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. William Joe Shepherd passed away on March 29, 2026. His service will be April 25 at 2 pm at Norview UMC in Norfolk, VA. Please keep Joe’s family in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check
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