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
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