Rev. Steven Jackson Lewis, age 83, formerly of Selma, took the hand of Jesus and entered heaven on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Brian Center Nursing Care-Alleghany, Low Moor, VA. He was the husband of the late June Carol Thomas Lewis. Rev. Lewis was born January 25, 1942 in
Dotty Ramsey was the spouse of Rev. Luther Ramsey (retired). Dotty “Dot” Ramsey, was born January 16, 1939. She went to be with her Lord on February 21, 2025. Dotty was married to Rev. Luther Ramsey, the love of her life, for 68 years. Surviving in addition to her husband,
Marilyn Fink was the surviving spouse of Rev. Rufus Fink. Marilyn V. Fink, of Ventura, was born in Oakland, Iowa on July 17, 1936 and passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025 at her home of 60 years with her loving family at her side. Marilyn had two daughters born
Betty Armstrong was the spouse of Rev. Kenneth “Skeeter” Armstrong. Betty Jean Clift Armstrong, 91, of Appomattox, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was the loving wife of Kenneth T. “Skeeter” Armstrong. Born in Alexandria, VA, on February 6, 1934, she was the last of 13 children born to the
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor was born on December 20, 1938, in San Francisco, CA, to Ernest and Vera Taylor. He died on February 18, 2025. His family of origin included a brother, David Dalton (deceased) and two sisters, Mary Jean and Elizabeth. He was educated in San Francisco
Judge Willard Douglas, Jr. served in various capacities including the World Methodist Council, the Housing Development Corporation, lay delegate for General & Jurisdictional Conferences, General Commission on Religion and Race, Associate Conference Lay Leader, Associate Richmond District Lay Leader, and had the distinct honor of being a charter member of
Dorothy Coffey was the surviving spouse of Rev. John Coffey. Dorothy Crowder Coffey passed away quietly on Sunday, February 2, 2025, following a prolonged illness at the age of 94. She is survived by her daughter, MaryScott C. Tuck (Stephen); her granddaughter, Chloe Coffey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She
Jo Ann B. Arnold was the surviving spouse of Rev. Jack Arnold. Jo Ann Brittingham Arnold, 96, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was born January 17, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Joseph Benjamin Brittingham Jr. and Anna Estelle Smith Brittingham. In addition
Helen Hodges was the surviving spouse of Rev. Louis W. Hodges. At Care Partners hospice facility in Asheville, NC, Helen Hodges passed away peacefully at about 12:30 on the morning of February 1st, 2025. She was ninety-one years of age. Helen was known to many as one of “three ladies
The Virginia Annual Conference received word that Rev. Randall Blankenship passed away on January 29, 2025. We will share more details if they are available. Please keep Randall’s family in your thoughts & prayers.
Kathryn Woodall was the wife of Rev. Rick Woodall (retired) Kathryn W. Woodall, 74, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Walter Reed Convalescent Home. Born in September 1950, she was a daughter of the late Dolly W. DeBoodt and stepfather, Julius A. DeBoodt and the foster child of the
Carolyn Via was the wife of Rev. Bernard S. Via, Jr. (retired) Carolyn Vance Via, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. She was born on a farm in Chillhowie Virginia, the oldest daughter of four children of Irene Vance and James Wood Vance. Her siblings