The Rev. Dr. Robert Lee Russell of the Whitetop Community passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Ballad Health Hospice Home in Bristol, TN. Dr. Russell was born on December 29, 1949, in Flint, Michigan to Clyde G. and Billie Lee Webb Russell. Following his graduation from of
Rev. Reginald G. Rumburg (aka. Papaw, Daddy, Pa, Reg, Reggie, Pastor, brother, uncle, friend) departed this world to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with the King of Glory Himself on December 25, 2025. At 76 years young, he was surrounded by his loving wife, cherished
Betty Campbell Whitehurst, 91, passed away December 13, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a retired professor of Spanish and mission executive. Born February 15, 1934, in Merkel, Texas, she graduated from Lamesa High School and received her B.A. degree from McMurry University, Abilene, Texas. She served as a
Rev. C. Ralph Mills, 82, of Charleston, WV, husband of Sonia Mills, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church, Huntington, WV, by Rev. Dr. Tim Bias and
Wanda Landis was the spouse of Rev. H. Warren Landis. Wanda Eavey Landis, 96, passed away on Sunday, November 23rd at the Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News, Virginia, where she had been a resident since 2004. She was predeceased by her parents, Katherine M. Eavey and Roland D. Eavey;
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Richard (Dick) Daily passed away on November 23, 2025. Please keep the family of Rev. Daily in your thoughts & prayers. An obituary has not been shared yet, please check here for more information when it’s available.
Charles Clayton Caudill, 93, of Lexington, Va., died Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was a son of the late Russell Horton Caudill and Estelle Rose Caudill. He was the son of Russell Horton Caudill and Estelle Rose Caudill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
Rebecca Brascomb Leonard of Virginia Beach, formerly of Roanoke Virginia, died on November 19, 2025. Becky was born on July 17, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Becky’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, love to family, and ability to make any house a loving home. Becky grew up in
Dolly M. Porter, 91 of Dinwiddie County, VA was peacefully called home to be with the Lord Friday, November 7, 2025. She lived a long and blessed life grounded in faith and devoted to Christ. Dolly affectionately known as Nana, is survived by her loving husband of nearly 74 years,
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Lorretta Marie Murphy, 62, of Strasburg, the daughter of the Reverend Doctor Tom Murphy and Dreanna Murphy departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father. Known by many as Lorrie, she was born on February 22, 1963, at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
Rev. Phyllis Anne Ruckle Earley, 72, formerly of Norfolk, Arlington, Poquoson and later Fredericksburg, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Philip Stephen Ruckle Sr., and Mary Smith Ruckle. She was preceded by her husband,
Sandra Baker was the surviving spouse of Rev. Herbert E. Baker. The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Sandra Baker passed away on October 25, 2025. We will share more details if they are available. Please keep Sandra’s family in your thoughts & prayers.