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Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg 3173 Spotswood Trail Harrisonburg, VA 22801 p: 540-434-1359 Kyger Funeral Home Elkton 115 Nicholson Road Elkton, VA 22827 p: 540-298-1279 Join our mailing list Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. He was a member of the Virginia Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, until he entered the church triumphant June 19th, 2013. Milton Rodgers, transitioned to heaven on January 6, 2022. Obituary notices, delivered daily. Virginia Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Harrisonburg Virginia He also served as pastor of leadership development in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Calvary United Methodist Churches, and Program Coordinator, Arlington District of the Virginia United Methodist Conference. Anita Kathleen (Smith) Rakestraw - Angels Above Cremation & Funeral great-grandchildren Ella Ward; Emily Ward; D.J. James in your prayers. 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. Anne loved family gatherings, with Christmas being her favorite holiday. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. He was predeceased in death by two brothers, Howard Lee Johnson & James Truman Johnson, and one sister, Ocie Mae Hardy.Bill & Joy have four children, Billy G. Johnson, Jr. (Gisele), Columbia, SC; Gloria Anderson (Dwayne), Waynesboro, VA; Melanie Clark (James), La Canada Flintridge, CA; and Arthur Johnson (Dara), Ringgold, VA. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Darlene loved her family. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations honoring her to Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. A private service was held due to COVID concerns. Online condolences may be left atwoodyfuneralhomeparham.com. Alda was also stepmother to Eldreds three children from a prior marriage, Delia, Adele, and Timothy Gunn, and step-grandmother to their families.Alda earned a Master of Divinity from Duke University in 1989 and was ordained as a United Methodist Minister. Mable devoted her life to the church as being the Parish Nurse of the Crenshaw United Methodist Church for 14 years and prior to that for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse at various hospitals in Virginia. )His strong family connectivity will continue to shine through his loving wife Diane Lippard Galbreath; and their children Julie Diane LaPrade (Derek) and Robert Nolan Galbreath (Katie); and his daughters Tamara Jeanne Klopfenstein (Dave); and Michelle Kay Burkhart (Dave). After 20 years of active duty, Wilton retired in 1987.Lt. Shirley made her home in Florida, where she had many wonderful friends and neighbors. She was a skilled pianist and soprano. Mrs. Charlotte Lee Hinkle Whetzel, January 9, 2021Charlotte Lee Hinkle Whetzel joined this world on March 9, 1938, in Keyser, WV. Bender was a retired United Methodist minister with over 50 years of ministry in numerous churches in both West Virginia and Virginia. She is also survived by her grandchildren: David H. Roberts (Liane), William B. Roberts, Dawn Goings (Lance), Rachel Crawford (Vance), Courtney Roberts, Rob Robby Roberts, Michael Allan Roberts (Cynthia), Ian T. Roberts (Cody Marcum), Katelyn Beth Roberts (Ray), Jackie Allen (Mark), Scott Skinner (Barb), Teresa Barco (Bob) and Marcia Daniels (Joe).Also missing her greatly are her great-grandchildren: Erin, Cassie, Tyler, Jacob, Jordan, Symone, Natalie, Willow, Crystal, Lisa, Dana, Patrick, Christopher, Kaydynce, Braden, Peyton, Melinda, Madison, Joshua, Johnny, Angelique, Crystal, Nathan, Andrew and Travis.She has twelve great-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Owen, Scarlott, Hunter, Adrianne, Alexandra, Colt, Landen, Kinsley, Easton, Declan, and Wells.Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and husband, as well as her son Ronnie Lee Roberts, her daughter-in-law Lois Roberts and her grandson Raymond Allen Roberts.A graveside service will be held at Arnon Chapel Cemetery in Great Falls, Virginia with her son, Rev. He considered himself to be a student of life.He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Cemetery, Sheppards. Harold Eugene Thornton, Sr. of the residence; son, Harold Hal Eugene Thornton, Jr. (Nina Beth) of Chatham, VA; daughter, Sandra Baker (Frank) of Stafford, VA; grandson, Harold Trey Eugene Thornton, III (Bailey) of Midlothian, VA; granddaughters, Mary Dare Thornton Hume (Evan) of Charlottesville, VA, Mallory Baker (Keneuell Harris) of Richmond, VA, and Hadley Baker of Lynchburg, VA; great-grandsons, Charles Daughtridge Hume and Harold Henry Eugene Thornton, IV; brother, Wayne Williams of Brandon, MS; and a sister, Becky Mishoe (Billy) of Bracey, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents, and ten brothers and sisters.Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church, Chatham, VA by Rev. Better known by Gee to his family, George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carolyn W. Insley; children, Hope Insley Coleman (Bill) and Chris Insley (Sherry Hood); granddaughters, Alex Rice (Jacob) and Madi Griggs; great-granddaughter, Evalyn Rice, as well as numerous loving family members and dear friends.A celebration of Georges life took place 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Poquoson, Virginia 23662 by the Rev. The Rev. He was born in Charlottesville but spent his high school years in Lynchburg, VA. Mr. Walters was a graduate of Lynchburg College and Duke Divinity School. Ralph Lee Sampson Sr. July 8, 1936 - October 27, 2022; In Loving Memory Ralph Lee Sampson Sr. July 8, 1936 - October 27, 2022. . The interment in Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery was private. 75 Ocran. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1955, served as a missionary in Chile for three years and graduated from Duke Divinity School in 1961.Walt founded the Princess Anne Plaza United Methodist Church while also serving as pastor of Lynnhaven UMC, Virginia Beach, 1961-63. Harley Roscoe Bender, 94, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born in Webster County, West Virginia, on February 6, 1926, a son of the late John Dale and Eva Mae (Fisher) Bender.The Rev. Burial will be private.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601 or to White Post UMC, PO Box 8, White Post, VA 22663. Retired since 1992, she began her ministerial career in 1974 at Callaghan. Jackson/Quicksburg, Mt. She loved children, the beach, collecting seashells, loved to travel, and loved to shop. She was involved in her church choir, United Methodist Women, and Commonwealth Womans Club.Carrie enjoyed reading and attending music programs.Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. VA: 75 Cheritn. The Rev. The Rev. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. He studied at Ferrum College and Duke Divinity School and served as a Licensed Local Pastor (1968-1972) and later as Associate Member of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church (1977-1983). He retired from the Virginia Conference in 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Aileen Mae Hogge; and a great-grandson, Ellett Gray Crump. Louis E. Carson; her daughters, Beverly Watts and Mary Burton; her grandchildren, Layel and his wife Lacy, and Lynley; her sister, Cornelia Webb and her husband, Bill; her sister-in-law, Bernice Carson; and numerous nieces and nephews. William Bill Curtis Logan, February 15, 2023William Curtis Logan Jr, 83, passed away in Roanoke, VA on February 15, 2023. He was a familiar figure biking and walking in the Hatton Point area of Portsmouth and walking with Cashew, one of his 4-legged friends.A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, May 26, and a memorial service will be held at Monumental United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 27 at 1:00 pm. She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Laurence Hershey King, whom she married on October 10, 1953; three sons, Randall Philip King, Steubenville, OH, Stephen Parker King (Lisa Maria Showalter King), Lovettesville, VA, Mark Hershey King (Tracey Ann Glavin King), Manassas, VA; five grandsons, S. Adam King (wife Kadie), David King (wife Lindsay), Cameron King, Joshua King (wife Jackie), and Evan King; and 4 great-grandchildren, Jack, Parker, Aaron, and Ella.Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at 2 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church 150 Norlo Drive, Fayetteville, PA 17222, where Pastor Suzanne Elliott and Rev. He always tried to convey to the cadets at the academy an appreciation for both the education and character-building values that they were receiving.Bob was an accomplished musician. Bill felt the call to Christian ministry and entered the Methodist pastorate in 1949. She was fun-loving and sang in the choir while her husband preached. If desired, please make a contributions to Asbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Benevolent Care Fund. He spent many of his boyhood days on his grandparents farm during the Great Depression.When the United States became involved in World War II, Karl enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17, being only a junior at Shortridge High School in Indiana. He was a native of Dinwiddie County, the only son of the late James F. and Cecil Chappell Tatum.He entered the ministry at the age of 20. One of his greatest accomplishments in retirement was completing and publishing that memoir Sounds of Summit in 2021. She was very proud of her family and frequently bragged about her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by : her grandparents, Dayton and Olive Armentrout . The family will receive friends in Poquoson 9:00 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25th at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, 836 Poquoson Avenue in Poquoson with a graveside service immediately following in Smith Memorial Cemetery in Poquoson.The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at The Hermitage for their compassionate care of Mom for the last few years. She also developed an interest in music and learned to play the piano, trumpet, and guitar, and played violin in her high school orchestra and the French horn in band.Mary was inspired from an early age to pursue work in the church, and possessed a self-confidence in public speaking and the ability to lead. Your love and support was deeply appreciated. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Pat Kelley and Dr. Lynn Buzzard. Bob was an instrumental part in starting the program Life of Elon at Elon University.Fork Union Military Academy changed his life and gave him confidence in his abilities and a strong religious foundation. 178, District Deputy (Masonic District 36), a member of Khedive Shrine and a 33 (Portsmouth and Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies) and, many others.He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Matthews Whitlock and her family; their son, Matthew and wife, Hayley and, his precious granddaughters Elena and Madelyn; sisters, Evelyn Monds (Sam), Nancy Ward, and their families.Cliffs life will be celebrated at a later date when we can all safely gather together. John H. Coffey, March 7, 2020John Haines Coffey, a retired United Methodist minister and member of the Virginia Annual Conference, died on March 7, 2020 following a prolonged illness at the age of 91. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook atwww.omanfh.com. She was known for her generosity, baking, devotion to her family and friends, dedication to the United Methodist Church and performance of charitable work. Great-granddaughters, Thea Rue and Riley Ann Payne, were born October 19.Ed is survived by two sisters, Phyllis Hughitt of Palm City, Florida, and Barbara Wilkins Bonner of Reston, VA. He facilitated at many weddings and baptisms, married his son to Elisabeth, got to baptize both of his grandchildren, and officiated in the shotgun wedding of his best friend and special brother Craig Hayden to Maryhelen. She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Roy Mullen; Loving mother of Holly Mullen, Heather Mullen (son-in-law James Pattan), Hillary Mullen DeVol (son-in-law Robert DeVol) and the late Hugh Mullen. Mrs. Donat was preceded in death by her husband Griffin Hardy and husband Ward Donat; parents Frank and Frances Scott and a brother Frank J. Scott, Jr. Mrs. Donat is survived by her two daughters Lynn Tolmie and husband John of Baltimore, MD and Elizabeth Offermann and husband Paul of Roanoke, VA; two step-children Leslie McBee and husband J.C. of Atlanta, GA and Linn Glisson and husband Andrew of Covington, VA; five grandchildren Christopher Tolmie and husband Juan, Grayson Tolmie and wife Kate, Hunter Tolmie and wife Lexi and Alexander and Olivia Offermann; three step-grandchildren John Glisson and wife Colleen and Peter Glisson and wife Randi-Morgan and Jerry McBee; and four step-great-grandchildrenThe family will receive friends on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 3-5pm at Oakeys South Chapel. After marriage to Julia Gattis in April of that year, they moved to Roanoke, Virginia, where he was organizing pastor of two congregations, Windsor Hills United Methodist Church and Southview United Methodist Church. Camp Highroad provided week-long residential programs during the summer for children and teenagers from Northern Virginia. The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Turkington, March 6, 2020The Rev. Dr. Millers wonderful life of service to God and family. Harold Kirby. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. Mrs. Lena P. Williams, July 4, 2020Lena Williams, a retired teacher and longtime resident of Lynchburg, VA, transitioned peacefully Saturday, July 4, 2020. Online condolences may be sent through our website,www.crowderhitecrews.com. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66676-8516. 72 Nelson. Box 153, Altavista, VA 24517; Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Born on January 30, 1947 in Nasawaddox, VA to her late parents Grover L. and Jennie Christine Teany Charnock, she was raised on Tangier Island, Virginia and lived throughout Virginia during her adult years.Bonnie has served in many capacities throughout her lifetime including: school bus driver; Treasurer for the Town of McKenney, VA; a teller at the Bank of McKenney and volunteered for the Bedford Public Library as well as Hospice. As a musician, she was a soprano who played the piano and auto-harp. [Bill served Community (Va. Beach), Cave Spring UMCs and the Trinity Roanoke Charge as well as serving as District Superintendent] He also served on the board of directors of the Roanoke Kiawanis and supported many club projects. Family and Friends were by her side when she drifted off to be with the Lord. She served as the education coordinator for an adoptive families network, Adoptive Families of Northern Virginia. The Rev. Franklin and his wife, Martha Barksdale Carter, moved into their home in Lynchburg, Va., which they had purchased 15 years earlier for retirement. In lieu of flowers, remembrances and donations may be sent to Journey Community Center, P O Box 190, Jetersville, VA 23083.The Rev. Linwood E. Daniel of Chesterfield, VA passed away on August 8, 2022. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Braddock Street United Methodist Church at 1:00 pm with pastor Kirk Nave officiating. A private memorial service will be at Sharpstown United Methodist Church Cemetery, N.J. PASTORAL RECORD KING, GEORGE EUGENE P69-D69-E73-F73 VA-M: [66 Mt Pleasant, Amherst. During this phase of his journey, Dick, Diane, Julie, and Rob spent time connecting with the world through travels and service. Sharon was active in her United Methodist Women circle and led a Grief Recovery Group at Providence United Methodist Church. 71, of Buena Vista died Thursday, July 15, 2022, at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond.Born Aug. 18, 1950, in Smyth County, she was a daughter of Henry Stevens Hawkins and Mary Winston Boyd Hawkins.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. In addition to her love of ministry, Janet loved animals, always sharing her home with rescued dogs. He then was stationed at Hamilton AFB outside of San Francisco. While retired, Richard visited the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Antarctic and Artic regions, and he and Elizabeth generously hosted many family cruises to Europe and the Caribbean.Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife on December 7, 2016, after 59 years of marriage. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Madeline Fries and William Turner Anderson of Winchester; her beloved husband of 66 years, The Rev Dr. Lee B. Sheaffer; son, Jonathan Bruce Sheaffer; brother, Bill Anderson; and grandson Dr. Aaron Sheaffer.Sue was a graduate of John Handley HS 53, She attended Shenandoah College, where she met and married a handsome young ministerial student, Lee Sheaffer. The Rev. Mrs. Norma Jean Fleisher White, December 21, 2022Norma Jean Fleisher White, 83, of Vinton passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Kenneth Stephen James, October 25, 2021On Monday October 25, 2021, the Rev. Cofer grew up in Alderson, WV. He left the academy in 2015 after his last sermon on Mothers day of that year.He married his childhood sweetheart, Violet, on September 9, 1950. The mission to meet the basic human needs in the nearby communities. David also has five great-grandchildren, Maddox, Faith, Rory, Calliope, and Isaac.In keeping with Davids focus of outdoor ministry, the family will have a Celebration of Life at Camp Highroad on September 10th at 10:30am with the Rev. Wagner, always standing by and supporting him in the ministry. Her wish was, in lieu of flowers, to consider a donation to the St. Andrews Potato Project, Food Bank, or a charity of choice. Angelito Gel Samson, September 8, 2021The Rev. Milford C. Rollins, September 13, 2020The Rev. Leonard Douglas Hill Jr., passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. The Rev. The Rev. Betty Lou Dove, 80 - Mar 21, 2020. , 68 - Mar 19, 2020. The Rev. In addition to his parents George was preceded in death by a sister-and brother-in-law, Ada S. and Harold Jennings and a sister-in-law, Violet Stewart.George was survived by his loving wife, of 56 years, Alice Lam Stewart; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa, and Scott Shreckhise; son and friend, John Stewart and Nikki Nickols; granddaughter, Tuesday Dawn Stewart; Brother and Sister-in-law, Carl and Sylvia Stewart. Mrs. Mrs. Frances Walton King, October 16, 2022Mrs. A private burial will be held in Arlington, Virginia. The Rev. Celebration of Life for the Rev. Virgil F. "Sonny" Heishman Virgil F. "Sonny" Heishman, 82, of Winchester, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Edward Pruitt will be held at 2 PM on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Asbury Cemetery in McKenney, VA where she will be laid to rest beside her precious daughter, Melanie.A memorial service to celebrate Bonnies life, officiated by Rev. He wanted Joseph to help them in their struggles to rebuild after a devastating fire. In 1983, he received an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Emory & Henry College.On August 24, 1957, he married the former Elizabeth Reeves Gamble of Louisville, Ky. Raymond Wrenn can be sent to his daughter: Cathy Kropat, 2322 Sawdust Rd, Vienna, VA 22181. Recent Obituaries | R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc. Dr. Sheaffer graduated from Shenandoah College in Dayton VA, Bridgewater College in Bridgewater VA, and The United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity from Shenandoah University in Winchester VA.Dr. Also, sincere appreciation to Robin and Matilda for their kindness to Bill and Buddy.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or the Danville Life Saving Crew. George Thomas Insley Jr., June 27, 2022The Rev. He was a retired local pastor in the Virginia Conference.Born October 30, 1942 in Alexandria, VA, he was a son of the late Charles Sanford Haley, Sr. and Mattie McDaniel Haley. Instead of flowers, and at Lewiss request, please consider making a donation in his memory to Virginia United Methodist Homes or the American Red Cross. In fact, Harrisonburg, VA newspaper articles originally published Virginia obituaries. We believe that every funeral service deserves to be truly memorable, flawlessly . Family and friends will be celebrating the life of the Rev. The Rev. The Rev. Committal and reception will follow the service.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bethel-Emmanuel Scholarship Fund, PO BOX 118, Lively, VA 22507.Please be in prayer for Larrys wife Karen and their family during this time.PASTORAL RECORD: ADAMS, LARRY ELLIOTT P67-D67-E72-F72MS: 67 In Sch. When his son became a Cub Scout, he took on the role of Cub Master for Pack 42 in Chesapeake, VA and then Assistant Scout Master in Troop 42. Beighley sought to help others on their academic journeys. In 2000, after 35 years of service, the Rev. (91 Antioch-Falmouth. Clay was the youngest child of the late William and Bessie Tucker. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air force going through boot camp at Lakland AFB in San Antonio, TX, and advance school at Biloxi, MS. Get directions. Clyde was very successful in his calling and touched many, many lives. Captain Campbell is the father of Holly Siegle, wife of the Rev. Recent Obituaries | Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations Her services will be held at a later date by the direction of her family. Milford C. Rollins died Sunday, September 13, 2020. Berea College named him a Distinguished Alumnus, 1986His appointments in Virginia were: Greenville-Mint Spring; Elkton; Luray; South Roanoke); Ginter Park in Richmond; Washington Street in Alexandria; Executive Director, Virginia Methodist Homes, Inc.; District Superintendent, Alexandria District; Reveille in Richmond; and Conference Council Director. Lacy Jr. and his wife Carol of Zebulon, GA.A funeral service will be held 2:00 P. M. Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, Berryville, with Rev. Todd Guess. He will be laid to rest later this year, with a full military service burial at Arlington Cemetery, Virginia. Long was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on October 31, 1934, a son of the late Robert Malcolm Long and Lillie Virginia (Moore) Long.The Rev. W. Ernest Hogge, June 24, 2022The Rev. In midlife he surrendered his philatelic passion and followed a call from God into the ministry, serving churches in Dinwiddie County, Colonial Heights and Amelia County, Virginia. He continued his love of the Methodist church by teaching in the Sunday school and visitation with the elderly in retirement and nursing homes. The Rev. Robert Emory Couch, who preceded her in death on June 20, 2010. Anthony Clore, Pastor of Fork Union Baptist Church officiated.Arrangements were handled by Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store, Va. The Rev. Services are by Williams Funeral Home & Crematory of Lawrenceville, Va. Condolences may be expressed atwww.williamsfuneralhomeva.com. She served 41 years in the ministry at numerous churches in: Bristol, CT; Valley Stream, NY; Newark, DE; Waynesboro, VA; Springfield, VA; Alexandria, VA; and at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, VA.During her ministry service, Methodism assigned her three different labels: Consecrated Lay Worker (1965); Diaconal Minister (1978); and ordained Deacon (1997). Born in Blackridge, VA, he was the son of the late James and Annie Crowder Jones; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores H. Jones; and a sister, Annie Peavler.Mr. She died May 31, 2021. After holding various means of employment over the years, including supporting her husband as a ministers wife, Stella retired from the Department of the Army as a budget analyst. Richard C. Franklin Jr., June 15, 2022Richard C. Franklin, Jr., or Rick as most knew him, passed away at MCV Hospital on June 15, 2022 after a brief illness. He turned 100 years old in August 2019. In retirement, he and his wife Susan served interim pastoral appointments at First United Methodist and Braddock Street United Methodist Churches in Winchester. She taught for many years in Deep Creek (Virginia) Elementary School. Joe remained a Yankees fan his entire life. Rev. Pastor Samson graduated with a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. The family will receive friends and family at Crowder Hite Crews Funeral Home in South Hill from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, March 6. Please select Give Hope then Terry Eum Family Assistance on the drop down menu below Fund.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Terry Kwanghyun Eum please visit our Tribute Store. In addition to growing the spiritual life of his congregants, Harold often led his team to build and expand the physical facilities of the churches he served. George was a lifelong resident of Poquoson, who enjoyed fishing, crabbing, oystering, and hunting in his youth. Cecil M. Rodgers, Jr. was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Cecil met his future wife Mary in a Sunday School class at his home church, Centenary Methodist Church. Grateful to have been her family are Gay Agee and her son, Neal; Karen and Jack Tuttle and their sons, Travis, Ben, Nathan, and Patrick; Sara and Ron Shackelford and their son, Christopher; Newt Thacker; Jim and Jeanne Thacker and their sons, Brennan and Graham; granddaughters, Robin, Virginia, and Ronda. as Minister in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was active in all churches she attended during Skeltons ministry and when they retired. Mrs. Arlin G. Honaker, February 2, 2022The memorial services for Mrs. Arlin G. Honaker, surviving spouse of the Rev. He served as an ordained elder in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church until his final retirement in 2019. During his retirement years, he enjoyed being a substitute teacher, woodworking, traveling in his camper, attending Marine reunions, as well as Wesley United Methodist Church, where he was a member and former pastor.Surviving with his wife, Ethel, are his children, Thomas Tangeman (Jan) of Maurertown, VA and Pamela Witt (David) of Winchester, VA; a granddaughter, MacKenzie Bonnett (Richard) of Winchester, VA; a great grandson, Greyson Thorne Bonnett; two step-grandchildren, Donna Mejia (Patrick LaFleche) of Arlington, VA and Dillon Gray of Pinedale, WY; two step-great grandchildren, Isabella and Cruz Mejia of Arlington, VA; along with several nieces and nephews.The Rev. He connected with the Earth on December 16, 1934, in Winamac, Indiana, son of Olive Octavia and Merl Galbreath and died peacefully on April 24, 2022 with family by his side. In addition to her parents, Karen was predeceased by her sister, Joanne Cooper and her husband, Bill.With a heart full of boundless generosity and compassion, Karens bright light and warm smile instantly brought ease to those around her. Memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimers Association, P.O. Dean was pastor of the Greenwood/Laurel Park United Methodist Church Charge until he retired in 2012. William L. McClung, Jr. and his wife Carrie Anne of Courtland, VA; daughter Peggy Ann Woestman and her husband Kevin of South Riding, VA; and five grandchildren, Andrew Leason McClung, Noah Patrick Woestman, Breanna Leigh Denson, Norah Alice McClung, and Claire Elizabeth Woestman. Obituary | Ralph Lee Sampson Sr. | Kyger Funeral Home We are trying to do the same for him even though we lack his skills. William Bill Carr, formerly of Westernport, Md., and several cousins with whom she enjoyed lifelong relationships, most notably the late Joyce Pinky (Painter) Smith and her late husband Carl Smith of Petersburg, W. Va.She is survived by her two children: a son, Lloyd Frederick Bowman and his spouse Douglas L. Brunk of Elkins Park, Pa., their son Sheldon Marshall Thomas Bowman-Brunk; and a daughter Ann Caroline (Bowman) McCoy and her spouse Doug McCoy of Clarksburg, Md., and their children Alexander and Phoenix McCoy. He considered it a blessing from God to be born a Virginian.Dudley will be interred in a small family ceremony. Simply browse the Harrisonburgs obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. 5784 Greenmount Road; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 833-2891 (540) 833-6121; Join our mailing list She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. R.C. She was on the ER District Board of Missions and District Committee on Ministry.Mission was Darlenes love and focus of her ministry. Vernie Barrow Jr. passed away November 8, 2020 in Newport News, VA. A Marine true to his country, a Pastor true to his faith and a man who left an impression on everyone he met.He was born on March 4, 1931 in Hagerstown, Maryland, son of the late Vernie Barrow Sr. and Louise Barrow. He was preceded in death by both parents, Alvin Coffey (Powhatan, Va.) and Vivian Payne Ferebee (Tappahannock, Va.). Bill entered Wesley Theological Seminary, earning a Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1964 and a Master of Sacred Theology in 1968.