John was a life-long active member of St. James Episcopal Church.After obtaining a bachelors degree in Sociology from Norfolk State College, John began his professional career in 1970 as an outreach worker at the Wesley Center. Bender was preceded in death by his first wife, June (Wilmoth) Bender; his second wife, Bonnie Traylor-Bender; a daughter, Debra Settle; three brothers, Hartsel Bender, William Bender, and Donald Bender; and four sisters, Ruth Bright, Ruby Skeens, Ann Channell, and Rose Lipps.Surviving are four daughters, Joyce Joy Campbell and her husband Wayne of Fishersville, Claudette Wilcher and her husband William Lee of Craigsville, Martha Colvin and her husband Glenn of Greenville, and Robin Bender of Staunton; a step-daughter, Vanessa Willis of Greenville; two step-sons, Kevin Traylor of Greenville and Shawn Traylor of Lexington; four sisters, Waneta Shriver of Clarksburg, West Virginia, Louise Channell of Ohio, Jean Rector and Della Cowger, both of Clarksburg, West Virginia; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.A graveside service was conducted Saturday, June 6, 2020 in the Greenville United Methodist Church cemetery by Pastor Michael Herring.Active pallbearers were Troy and Matthew Wilcher, Jeremy Colvin, Tristian and Tim Sprouse, and Shane Bryant.It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Foundation, 4560 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462.Condolences may be expressed to the family online atwww.coffmanfuneralhome.net. Marie was of the Methodist faith. He was involved in teaming with the National Capital Area Emmaus community. In addition to his wife Susan (Wanda Sue) of 48 years, he will be missed by his son Joseph E. Hammond, III (Little Buddy) and his wife Elisabeth (Yankee); grandchildren Lisabella (Little Relative) and Tristan Joseph (Quattro); sister Julia Reams and her husband David; Nephew Matthew Reams, his wife Amy and children Owen and Evelyn; Niece Melissa Reams; brother-in-law Willard Meeks, his wife Page and children Trea and Michael, and numerous others.Joseph served in the United States Army as senior analyst for the Army Security Agency. The Rev. She gained the reputation of being the perfect ministers wife and filled the role superbly. The Rev. Cards, remembrances, and donations may be sent to Journey Community Center, P O Box 190, Jetersville, VA 23083.Mrs. He received his B.A. Degree in Psychology from Lynchburg College. Private interment will follow.Memorial donations may be made to Occohannock on the Bay, 9403 Camp Lane, Belle Haven, VA 23306, Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation, P.O. He had a very pragmatic view of lifes circumstances-which often exasperated his wife!Above all else, Joseph brought the Word to people and people to the Lord-well done good and faithful servant! Alda is survived in the Netherlands by three sisters, Gerrie Roelofs, Anneke van Norel, and Elizabeth Teunissen; and one brother, Bor van Hartskamp.Alda is predeceased by her husband, Eldred, and her son, Albert Gunn of Millis, MA, who passed away in 2017.A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Dayton United Methodist Church in Dayton, VA, open to the community.Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Committee on Relief https://umcmission.org/give-to-umcor/ or Dayton United Methodist Church Building Fund, 215 Ashby St., Dayton, VA 22821.Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater, VA, is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet Hill; his daughter, Amy Thomas, and her husband, Jim; his son, David Hill; five grandchildren, Clay (Lauren), Drew and Porter Thomas, Dylan, and Aidan Hill. Ralph Wayne Hogue, 89, of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence. Monroe was born in Tennessee. Charlie Sanford Haley, Jr., October 24, 2020Charlie Sanford Haley, Jr., age 77 of Gretna died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his residence. Thomas Elgin Jackson.Born in North Carolina on February 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Winslow and Elsie Winslow. Gregory Dean Pittman, 73, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Raymond Wrenn can be sent to his daughter: Cathy Kropat, 2322 Sawdust Rd, Vienna, VA 22181. The celebration will continue outside, open house style, at Coffey Grounds (2260 Barley Farms Lane, Powhatan, Va. 23139) until you dont have to go home, but you cant stay here is announced. While there, she was a member of the Salem UMC Womens Club (Lily Hopkins Circle) and member of the choir. Reverend Patricia Kelley will be officiating the service. She will be missed tremendously.Left behind to cherish Evelyns memory are her beloved sons: Stanley C. Roberts (Patricia) of Hague, Virginia; Michael Allen Roberts (Penny) of Bunker Hill, West Virginia and William T. Roberts (Charlotte) of Martinsburg, West Virginia. He received his divinity degree from Duke University in 1946, and joined the Virginia Conference of the Methodist Church.While at Duke, he met an undergraduate named Margaret Elizabeth Swofford of Hollis, NC, who became the love of his life. In 2000 he became a retired Methodist pastor and continued to serve churches until 2020. He later returned to Officers Training School and received a commission as a chaplain in the Naval Reserves, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Janis Karen Whitehurst , August 11, 2021Janis Karen Whitehurst died peacefully in her home in Chesapeake, Virginia on 11 August 2021.Karen was born 29 March 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of John Bentley Whitehurst and Gladys Lucille Hardison Whitehurst. The whole county rallied around Mamie and prayed for this little girl to live. Upon retiring for the final time, he and his wife moved back to the mountains of Roanoke, VA. to be near his family and where he loved hunting and fishing. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington St. is serving the family. Duane H. Ward, and Robert H. (Bo) Callis; her sisters Julia Francis (Tancy) Parron; Imogene (Gene) Taylor; and brother Robert B. Linwood E. Daniel of Chesterfield, VA passed away on August 8, 2022. To settle and allow his children to grow up in one place, he accepted the role of chaplain for Ferrum College where he served from 1968 to 1986. His father was owner and manager of S.H. The Rev. Jack Davis Pruitt, October 10, 2022The Rev. They were posted to several Methodist churches in various communities in Virginia and her gentle ways and her deep intelligence and faith brought a special richness to her role as a ministers wife. She had an outgoing personality and was loved by many. He also served the United Methodist Conference on the Board of Ordained Ministry, The Guardian Place Board, and on the board for United Methodist Family Services for many years. He had a loving, compassionate heart and a great sense of humor. He is the father of the Rev. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Insley Hurlock; and her husband, the Rev. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.comPlease remember Eds wife, retired pastor Darlene Wilkins, and their children in your prayers. George died on July 12, 2019.Jean worked as a school teacher and was a full-time Methodist ministers wife playing the organ, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School serving wherever needed. We're your Chevrolet dealership serving Charlottesville, Winchester, and Staunton. Before retirement, she worked in the admissions at UVA Hospital. Harrisonburg obituaries, unlike death records, contain detailed information about the person's life - not just the name and date of death. Mr. Cecil M. Rodgers Jr., January 6, 2022Cecil M. Rodgers, Jr., the father of Rev. His parents placed a high value on education, and he became the first in his immediate family to attend college, graduating from The University of Virginia in 1965 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree. Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Dinner on March 15th, 2008, was evident when over 150 friends and former church members celebrated with them, hosted by their son and his family. Maria M. Waters, March 7, 2021The Rev. The Rev. In 1985, he graduated from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.Dale met the love of his life, Lorie, in December 1980, while the two worked at a Pizza Inn in Richmond. Funeral Services will be held at Cave Spring United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 1pm, with Pastor Lauren Lobenhofer officiating. 08 Ret. . Charge as Minister in Star, Mississippi. Mrs. Susan Logan Craun, 76, of Harrisonburg passed away on February 12, 2023 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community. Search for the Facebook Group named Mary Frances Cloud Celebration of Life.You may go online to view the obituary, leave a memory for the family or sign the guest registry atwww.holdingfuneralhome.comHolding Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph often utilized his unique gift of being able to help those in bereavement over the passing of a family member. The service will also be available by live stream by selecting Watch Here at brandermillchurch.org.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terrys memory to brandermillchurch.org. 0:57. He received his bachelors degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1951 before continuing his study in Theology at Vanderbilt University, where he received a Bachelor of Divinity Degree in 1955. He enjoyed his boat, fishing and crabbing from his dock. Gilbert Francis Cofer, 99, of Lewisetta, Va., died peacefully in his favorite chair on January 4, 2021.Born in Eunice, West Virginia on February 2, 1921, Rev. Joseph was instrumental in helping the church remain open and expertly led them through all the steps to achieve their goal of rebuilding the church through his ability to maintain detente. Our family has been blessed and the Lord has been honored by your kindnessuntil we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His Hand.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Calvary United Methodist Church for the Food Pantry or local missions supported by the church. Online condolences may be left atwoodyfuneralhomeparham.com. He was born August 18, 1920 in Cheriton, VA, the third child of Edgar Alvin Crumb, Sr. and Nell Howlett Crumb, both of whom predeceased their children. His second was with Wesleyanna U.M.C. Condolences to the family may be sent to The Jester Living Trust c/o Anderson & Desimone, PC; Attention Christopher Desimone, 4923 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 who will forward them to the family. He graduated from American University, Washington, DC and Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and then served a pastor of several Methodist churches throughout Virginia. Craig Newman, pastor, will officiate at the ceremony. He preached at the Alumni Memorial services and addressed students on various occasions. She loved to dance with beloved husband Tom to Neil Diamond.She was preceded in death by her dad Earl Bradley, mother Ola Mae Bradley, brother Earl Zeke Bradley, and husband, the Rev. They returned to Virginia in 1971 and he served as pastor of Providence-Whites Charge, Rustburg; Main Street UMC, Bedford; First UMC, Hopewell; Stratford Hills UMC, Richmond and Community UMC, Virginia Beach (Kempsville).In 1995, Walt became Director of United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Southeastern Jurisdiction, based in Atlanta, GA. Rev. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.kygers.com. Pratt retired from his final appointment serving the Lincolnia United Methodist Church in Alexandria.David is survived by his only son, Ed Pratt, and his wife Susan, four grandchildren, Joe, Caitlin, and her husband Bill, Sarah and her husband Aaron, and Rachel and her husband Reilly. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.Dabney is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Smith Walters; two children, Wendy Roane and husband David and Richard Walters and wife Julia. William R. SHEALY, professor of religion emeritus, at Virginia Wesleyan University, died on Saturday, January 14, at Beth Sholom Village, in Virginia Beach.