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. Born on December 29, 1957, in Gordonsville, he was the son of the late Earl Randolph Payne and Elizabeth Scruggs Payne.Buster worked for 41 years at Dominion Power before his retirement. As a member of the Greatest Generation, he served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps (M Company, Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment) at Guadalcanal. A devout Christian, Dean was called to the ministry in 1999. Harry G. Neidig III and Rev. At the time of his death, he and his wife of 64 years Joyce, were residents at The Chesapeake in Newport News. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Ruth Hall.Mary Jane was a devoted and faithful wife for 53 years.She loved her husband and family and was a supportive mother to their son, William.Mary Jane gave up her career to serve together in her husbands ministry in the Church of Jesus Christ for 43 years. Mrs. Lieu Lewis, July 26, 2022Mrs. and Emmanuel U.M.C. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Studeman, her husband, Michael, and two grandsons, Noah and Joshua. They grew up surrounded by family. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, is assisting the family with the arrangements. . As a result of their nomad life, she established many homes in many places and went on many travel adventures within the United States and Canada as well as in Asia, Central America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. He considered it a blessing from God to be born a Virginian.Dudley will be interred in a small family ceremony. She was a partner with her husband in his ministry, starting Sunday School Classes, teaching Bible studies, leading ladies Spiritual Retreats and assisting him in many other ways.Sylvia helped to start the first Day Camp at Camp Alta Mons and she was a Brownie Scout leader. The Rev. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and was retired from Centra Health.She is survived by three children, Cindy Ranson and husband, Ronnie of Appomattox, Mike Jackson and wife, Nancy of Deltaville, and Sharon Cottingham of Appomattox; four grandchildren, Rhonda Crowley and husband, Jim, David Ranson and wife, Crystal, Justin Rothgeb and wife, Tori, and Ashton Cottingham; nine great-grandchildren, Jimmy Crowley, Breanna, and Kayla Crowley, Brennan and Bennett Ranson, Braylon, Ripkin, and Siddalee Rothgeb, and Avery Gaskins; one brother-in-law, Carlie Ange; and two nephews, Keith White and wife, Cindy and David Ange and wife, Suzie.She was preceded in death by a grandson, Seth Rothgeb, and a sister, Norma Ange.A funeral service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor David Drinkard and Pastor Norman Ramsey officiating. View Recent Obituaries for McMullen Funeral Home. She spent most of her career in government service, working several years in the FBI before accepting a position with the Secret Service where she retired in 1998 with 20 years of service.Over the years Arlin was a devoted member of the congregations where she worshipped, making lifelong friendships. Mary Frances Cloud, April 25, 2020Mary Frances Cloud completed her lifes journey on April 25, 2020. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service . She served the students of Wise County Schools for 32 years, most recently as a middle school English teacher. The Tuckers left Florida returning to North Carolina twenty years ago to retire. Becky Wheeler, the Rev. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Grace Davis Wagner (Gilbert), Pauline Davis Cooke (Leroy), and Myrl Davis Barfield. Gordon Anderson Painter. He served on several boards of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist colleges to help direct funds to those in need. Layman is survived by her husband of over 60 years, William A. He was preceded in death by his father, William Madison Clayton, Jr. Mark had been in the ministry for 26 years and recently pastored Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church and Concord United Methodist Church in Patrick County. During his years of serving churches he performed many baptisms, both on infants and in more non-traditional locations, such as hospitals or even the Rappahannock River. He will be deeply missed. Private . He also connected with his father as he earned merit badges and learned life skills while ascending the ranks of the Boy Scouts. Donald VanDyke, the father of the Rev. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. The Rev. A Celebration of Life service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. with the Rev. He is now in heaven, surely joking with the angels. Joseph E. Hammond, Sr. and the late Ruth Gilbert Hammond. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., March 18, at Jamestown United Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Dr. Gerald MillerJoin us in Celebrating the life of The Rev. Box 747, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.The family encourages the community to donate items to facilities where residents are isolated during this Pandemic, i.e. Dr. Millers wonderful life of service to God and family. His true passion was as a philatelist, collecting, sorting and selling postage stamps worldwide. After graduation from Berea College (B.A.) Reginald Reg Harrell Potts, III in 1954.Carrie taught business subjects and English for six years in Poquoson, Highland Springs, and Warwick. Anne loved family gatherings, with Christmas being her favorite holiday. The Rev. She married Elvin Cleaver of Dorcas, W. Va., a former high school classmate, making a home together at her residence in Arthur, caring for him after his cancer diagnosis until his death in 2015.She loved to care for her home and pets, to read, to vegetable and flower garden, to can copious amounts of vegetables from her garden annually until a few years before her death. Her renowned cooking skills brought them all back, again and again. Parker was an alumnus of New London Academy 63, CVCC 79, Ferrum College 82, and Duke University, School of Divinity 85. His love for God; our Savior Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, and all people is an example for each of us to live by.The funeral service will be held at Bethel UMC, 142 Old Bethel Road, Lancaster, VA 22503 on Monday, January 2 at 12:00 noon. Annie Marie Walker Hodges, November 25, 2020Annie Marie Walker Hodges, 95, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed to her eternal Heavenly home on November 25, 2020. He enjoyed his boat, fishing and crabbing from his dock. She was born on August 31, 1921 in Dayton, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Sallie Edward Lee Blosser, 79, a resident of Luray, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Glass in the class of 1956.After receiving a B.A. Bernard John Garrett and Pauline Elizabeth Smith Garrett on March 4, 1941. Prayers are appreciated for the family. The Rev. Mrs. Charlotte Lee Hinkle Whetzel, January 9, 2021Charlotte Lee Hinkle Whetzel joined this world on March 9, 1938, in Keyser, WV. He was looking forward to the pending arrival of his newest granddaughter, expected by Allyson and Joshua.His family lovingly remembers him as a big dreamer, an integral part of his community, and deeply dedicated to the people he served and the relationships he built.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Dumfries United Methodist Church on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. He was so very proud that nine water purification systems are currently producing gallons of clean water for the people near Port de Paix, Haiti. [wpforms id=2792 title=false description=false], 10330 Staples Mill Road 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. O. Earl Simmons, 82, of Waynesboro, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at the Augusta Health, Shenandoah House, Fishersville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. While at UVA Don met his future wife, Sylvia Herron, and they were married for 60 years. Burial will follow at Mount Hebron cemetery. Gordon Thomas Tom Brown Jr., 74, of Midlothian, Va., claimed the promise of the resurrection January 3, 2022. Durkovich were serving there. Visitation will be held in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel on Tuesday, February 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Survivors include sons Bert Cloud and Scott Cloud and their wives Gina Anderson-Cloud and Sharee Cloud. Vernie served faithfully as a United Methodist minister in the Virginia Conference ministering churches in Fluvanna County, Amherst, Lynchburg and Staunton.He is survived by his children; Alan Barrow (Libby), Victor Barrow, Lenore Whitehead (Bob), Judy McMullen (Bob), Janice Regan, and Jenifer Loker; a sister Kathryn Crabtree as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Vernie was born in the mountains that he loved and will return to them at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 13, 2020, with a graveside service at Amherst Cemetery in Amherst, VA.When attending the service, please maintain social distancing and wear a mask for everyones safety. After the Shipyard, Dudley worked for Malcom Pirnie and Siemens Automotive. Obituaries 01 March 2023 March 28, 1947 - February 19, 2023. . Johnson was a faithful servant of the Lord for almost 60 years. Craig Newman, pastor, will officiate at the ceremony. She was born July 2, 1934, to Cosby Moody Moss and Gladys OBryant Moss. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Bills ongoing joy was centered on celebrating the many life events of his beloved family. His father died 1 month short of Dick receiving his Eagle Scout status at the age of 13, breaking a connection at an early age but forging a new young man who was now in charge of helping himself, and his mother, survive lean times.As a young adult, Dick attended Purdue University and became involved in the Navy ROTC. Jean Starlette Goodwin, 72, of Harrisonburg passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Rose Hill Retirement Community and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for their compassionate care and support.A graveside Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at Kenbridge Heights Cemetery with luncheon immediately following. Following Mikes footsteps toward glory are his wife, Betsey Lee Davis, his sons and daughters, Clint and Mandi Davis and Kelly and Scott Turner. Mary Catherine Ebert, November 22, 2022Mary Catherine Ebert, 92, a resident of Lake of The Woods in Locust Grove, Va., passed form this earthly life on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va. She spent a short time in Mary Washington and Carriage Hill Health and Rehab Center prior to the time of her peaceful passing, with her son by her side.She was born April 29, 1930 in Ellicott City, Md., the daughter of William Golladay Sr. and Gladys Deeds Golladay. Mrs. Gwendolyn Ward Callis, October 3, 2021Gwendolyn Ward Callis went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 3, 2021. He was an avid Duke fan, a poet, music lover, and Gods Kingdom worker. Following promotion to Colonel, successive assignments ensued: Post Chaplain, Fort Dix, NJ; Command Chaplain, United States Army Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, GA; Post Chaplain, Fort Myer, VA; and finally, Command Chaplain 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg.He attended all phases of the Chaplain School, Army, and General Staff College and earned a 2nd Masters Degree from Central Michigan University.His service awards include the Legion of Merit, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and Master Parachutists Badge.Following his retirement, he served in Human Resources as a Leadership and Organizational Development consultant and manager of EMERCOM, American Red Cross, Washington D.C. from Lynchburg College in 1954 and her masters in Christian Education from Emory Universitys Candler School of Theology in 1955, the same year she and Bill married on June 9.While Bill served as a minister with the Virginia United Methodist Conference, she taught in the neighboring elementary schools for the next 28 years. Please keep the family in your prayers. Celebration of Life for the Rev. He remained connected to his older sister, Jeanne and her family, and traveled often to visit them near his childhood home.During his 87 years on Earth, Dick spent his time building and making connections with his family, his work, his farm, his church, and his community. Family and friends will be invited to a Celebration of Life service at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill Fishers name to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201-0001.Please view obituaries and tribute wall atwww.ompsfuneralhome.com, Mrs. Joyce Milliner, March 30, 2020Mrs. Don was born in 1935 in Bridgewater, Virginia to Hubert and Mabel (Ripley) Shull. Box 702, Connellsville, PA 15425. Hubbard was born in Fortson, Georgia, to a devoted Christian mother of the Methodist tradition who insisted on Sunday School/Church from an early age. Anne worked in the public school system for 18 years teaching second grade at Central Elementary in Warrenton, Va., and later teaching at Lincoln Terrace Elementary in Roanoke, Va. After raising SEVEN girls, she and her husband, Jack, enjoyed many years of good humor, family, cherished friends, classical music, and dancing. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, her sister June, Rob Acosta-Lewis, and Robin Taylor. At age sixteen she was diagnosed and led by Dr. Garland Dyches to MCV hospital where she discovered that she had miraculously survived a deadly condition and the first to have open heart surgery to correct it. Joseph E. Hammond, Jr. (Sir) 70, husband of Susan M. Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.He was born in Washington D.C., and was the son of the late Sgt. In 2010 Don retired to Harrisonburg to care for Sylvia and to be closer to his daughters family and his only grandchild.Don was an imperfect man of God, as many of us are, but his testimony has touched the hearts of many, and brought more people to God than anyone can fathom. Online condolences can be made at norrisfuneral.com. Martha graduated from Tifton High School and attended Norman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Over the years, he was involved in numerous civic groups, including the Emporia Jaycees and the local YMCA Board of Directors, playing a vital role in helping the organization set down roots in Emporia in the early 2000s.A funeral was held at Monumental United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18. Gordon Thomas Tom Brown Jr., January 3, 2022The Rev. The Rev. Judy retired in 2015. James H. Boice Jr., December 23, 2020BOICE, The Rev. For service updates and condolences please visithttp://Claytorrollins.comPASTORAL RECORD:ROLLINS, MILFORD CHRISTIE P53-D53-E55-F55VA-M: 53 Stu. He was the Vice President Executive Director of New Church Development for the North East Florida District from 2000-2010.The Rev. Clergy will not be robed. Charles W. Chuck Parks III; their daughters, Rebecca Parks Eberts and her husband, ET, of Cashville, VA and Hannah Parks Annis and her husband, John, of Gargartha, VA; brothers; Cook Cannon and his wife, Jody, Larry Dise and his wife, Hennie, and Dana Dise and his wife, Sharon, all of Tangier; grandchildren, Wesley and Aidan Eberts, and Lily Miles and David Annis; several nieces and nephews, to include her special niece, Janet Cannon-Ford; and countless children, neighbors, and friends, all of whom were grateful to have known her love. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents Harold W. Miller, Sr. and Susan B. Miller; his brothers Harold W. Miller, Jr. (Joan), Richard Lee Dick Miller (Suzanne); and his nephew Rev. He married the love of his life, Joyce Eleanor Cowham Johnson, on January 10, 1958, who resides at their home in Danville. There he ran track, was co-editor of the weekly newspaper High Times his senior year and was a member of the National Honor Society. Her son, William A. Her beautiful flower gardens brought years of joy to her family and neighbors. She was born in Brookfield, Georgia on November 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Edgar Floyd and Lessie Carter Harrell. The Rev. He was a lifelong lover of the Outer Banks, Duke basketball, and southern cooking.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara Johnson Draper, his eldest daughter, Debbie Dalton, and his youngest brother John Robert Bobby Draper. Olive/Shiloh, and Donovan Memorial/Cherry Grove. He had an unwavering love for, and pride in, all his children and grandchildren. 91 Ret. After completing course work at Old Dominion University, she added librarian credentials to her resume and worked as a Media Center Specialist (Librarian) until her retirement in 1994 from the York County Public School system.Marian was an active ministers wife and embraced each church congregation with enthusiasm.