), and Amanda Gayle Davis; a brother-in-law, Robert Barfield. John also leaves a wealth of nieces and nephews. Dudley was gregarious, generous, funny, fair-minded, compassionate, he loved children, and he was a hard worker. She loved to do genealogy, scrapbooks, memory books and to do crossword and word search puzzles.Sylvias family would like to express a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each of the staff and workers at South Roanoke Nursing Home. He never made an Earthbound connection with his older brother Blair but grew up hearing stories and memories about his short but sweet life. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 12, at 3 p.m. at Corinth United Methodist Church at 23 W Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150, with visitation at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Wise and Roy lowery. He was famous for setting up a radio next to his plants, because both he, and his green-leafed friends, enjoyed hearing the classical music that he loved so much. She later was a pastor for Cool Spring United Methodist Church.She graduated from Longwood College in 1964 with a degree in history. The Rev. She was the Homemaker of the year while in High School and was the Employee of the Month while working at Northwestern Community Services. Box 5005, Ashland, Va. 23005) or Westminster Canterbury Richmond Fellowship Fund (1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227). She is survived by her three sons, Henry Jr and wife Maureen, Charles, and Barry and his wife Mary; and seven grandchildren.She attended Ferrum Junior College and Lynchburg College receiving her degree in Elementary Education. He was born August 24, 1931, in Charlottesville to the late Paul and Wilmina Davis. She received a B.A. The family will receive friends following the service in the Heritage Center.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Front Street United Methodist Music Fund, P.O. Dr. F. Douglas Dillard proceeded her in death in 2005. Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com. Craig Newman, pastor, will officiate at the ceremony. He had an unwavering love for, and pride in, all his children and grandchildren. Over the years, Dudley served on the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board for Hampton-Newport News, the Virginia Board of Behavioral Science, the Heritage Girl Scout Council, and the Board of the Wesley Foundation at William & Mary. George William Stewart, 85, of Montvale, passed away on February 21, 2022, at his home. Rob Colwell will officiate.Please consider making Memorial Gifts to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, VA 24153 or Camp Alta-Mons, 2842 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville, VA 24162. Fred L. Gardner; beloved daughter, Melanie C. Gardner; special aunt & uncle, Norma & Juke Bradshaw; special cousin, Marsha B. Tyler; and brother-in-law, Randy Gardner.Her survivors include her husband, Allen E. Fisher and his daughter and grandson, Hope & Jeremy Ore, all of Montvale, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Nina Ruth and Steve Pruitt of Tangier; aunt, Deb Haynie; uncle, Stanley Bud Crockett; sister-in-law, Becky Gardner; nieces, Sonya Gerisch, Tammy Parker and her husband and daughter, Carey & Caroline; her nephew, Joseph Gardner and his wife, Mariel; special cousins, Delmas, Jonathan, & Nathaniel Tyler and Jukie & Anita Bradshaw; and many other family members and dear friends from near & far.The family wishes to thank those involved in Bonnies care during recent years: Dorothea Pruitt, Home Care Giver; the team at Riverside Tangier Medical Center led by Eliz. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emma Lou Pittman and his sister, Betty Pittman Malbone; Dean is survived by Janet, his wife of 52 years; his son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren; niece, Kim Rhodes; nephew, Kevin Malbone; and surrogate grandchildren, Allison and Samantha Smith. The Rev. Condolences may be registered atRWBakerFH.com, The Rev. In 2000 he became a retired Methodist pastor and continued to serve churches until 2020. His favorite sport was basketball, and he was proud to have broken a 30-year scoring record. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Brenau University, c/o Ben McDale, for Scholarships, 300 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, or St. Marks United Methodist Church, 10 Cedar Ridge Drive, Daleville, Virginia 24083. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Miller Cemetery.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, VA is serving the Russell family. Burial will be private. After graduating from seminary he served at the Inwood/Pikeside EUB Charge, St. Marks United Methodist Church in Arlington VA, First United Methodist Church in Salem VA and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria VA. Dr. Sheaffer also served as District Superintendent to the Winchester, Norfolk and Ashland Districts of the United Methodist Church, Virginia Conference. He is further survived by his brother, Judge William G. Boice.He was a 1952 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Randolph-Macon College, where he was named by the colleges president as the Outstanding Graduate of that year, and from which college he later received an honorary doctorate degree. where a funeral ceremony will follow at 1 p.m. For the health and safety of all, masks will be required. King (Patsy) and Elaine King Chipley (Dixon); her sister Pauline Walton Johnson; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Walton and Dot Walton; her grandchildren, Jay King (Bridgett), Kathy King Kendall (Michael), Ryan Chipley (Sooyoung), and Mark Chipley (Danae); her great grandchildren, Madeleine King, Meredith King, Christopher Kendall, Mary Katherine Kendall, Alexander Kendall, Madison Chipley, and Hunter Chipley; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Information on services is not yet available. Tangeman was preceded in death by his infant son, Jerry Kenneth; twin infant daughters, Phillis Lynn and Beverly Ann; brothers, William and Robert; sisters, Mary Louise, Marjorie, Nelle, Jean, Carol, and Josephine. Betty Ruth Hensley, of Elliston, Va., on Saturday, October 24, 2020, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Gods only begotten son and loved ones gone on. Sebert Rorrer, and the Rev. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, the Rev. Roger W. Williams Sr and the Rev. James R. Driscoll officiating. Lee G. Bowman and Elvin (Bub) Cleaver, a sister Helen (Haire) Michaels, her maternal aunt and uncle, Esther (Barr) and Fred Popowski formerly of Falls Church, Va.; half-sisters Anna Lee (Haire) Ours, of Dorcas, W. Va., Geraldine (Haire) Armstrong of New Florence, Pa., and Louise (Haire) Steffey of Oakmont, Pa.; a paternal aunt Virginia Burkstresser, New Florence, Pa.; a foster brother, Robert Evans; her sister-in-law Lola Virginia (Bowman) Carr and her husband, the Rev. Layman is survived by her husband of over 60 years, William A. The two shared a blessed marriage of 42 years together.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Edward Petry.Lowell received a bachelors degree in religious studies at Saint Leo College in St. Leo, FL and later a masters degree in theology from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University. Gene C. Tatum, August 19, 2020The Rev. The Rev. Maria M. Waters, March 7, 2021The 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. He was also predeceased by an infant grandson, William Warner Bodine.A child of the Bay, Warner grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the towns of Cheriton, Oyster, and Cape Charles, graduating from Cape Charles High School in 1937. He wanted Joseph to help them in their struggles to rebuild after a devastating fire. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the churches Gerald considered to be his home churches of Trinity United Methodist Church (215 S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803) and Chester United Methodist Church (12132 Percival St, Chester, VA 23831). Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. She was a skilled pianist and soprano. 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. When their children were grown, he and Evelyn moved back to Virginia Beach where he was appointed as pastor at Baylake UMC from 1986 to 1992. Initially studying engineering, he felt called to the ministry. They were married in 1951. Mrs. Lorraine Spruiel Perry Felder, November 1, 2022Columbia, South Carolina Funeral services for Lorraine Spruiel Perry Felder will be held 11am Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., Sumter, S.C. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery, Oakland St., Sumter. Today's obituaries. The Tuckers left Florida returning to North Carolina twenty years ago to retire. The fourteen day round trip journey included visiting many members of family and friends throughout the states he traveled.During his ministry he participated in various adventures like walking the state of Virginia, from the Chesapeake Bay to the West Virginia state line. Born to the late Richard C. Franklin, Sr. and Lottie Livingston on Nov. 24, 1950, he is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Suzanne as well as his two children, Chrystie Kesler (Billy) of Raleigh and Brad Franklin (Erin) of Richmond. 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. 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. The Rev. When he retired in 2009, he had served 42.75 years in the ministry. Wadsworth are his sons, James A. Wadsworth (Tracy) of Ashland, Maine and Keith H. Wadsworth (Angela) of Lake Wales, Florida; grandchildren, Isabel and Harris Wadsworth of Lake Wales, Florida, Lucas Wadsworth of Winchester, Virginia, Sam Wadsworth of Nags Head, North Carolina, Jake, Nick and Anabel Wadsworth of Ashland, Maine; brother Jimmy Earl Wadsworth (Mary) of Princeton, North Carolina, sister Shirley Mae Williford (Earl) of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and sister Barbara Ann Woodard of Princeton, North Carolina.Along with his parents and wife, the Rev. She later was a pastor for Cool Spring United Methodist Church from 2009-2014.She graduated from Longwood College in 1964 with a degree in history. Lena was a spiritual woman and an active member of Jackson Street UMC and was affiliated with numerous community organizations and activities. Joe remained a Yankees fan his entire life. She is survived by sisters Phyllis Hughitt and Barbara Bonner, and brother Ed Wilkins, and their extended families. Walt served on the Virginia Beach Historic Review Board, where he was a strong advocate for Pungo Village preservation.Walt is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Campbell Whitehurst, his sons, Rev. In 1961, he was assigned as Executive Secretary for the Alexandria and Arlington Districts, where he was placed in charge of adult education for Northern Virginia and Director of Camp Highroad near Middleburg.Gil is remembered most for his many years as Director of Camp Highroad. Wade Munford, 87, husband of Anne Sharon (McClune) Munford, passed away on January 24, 2022.He was born on November 10, 1934, in Peterburg, Va, a son of the late Jethro Wade Munford, Sr., and Jessie (Adkins) Munford.Wade was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Conference and attended Cherryvale United Methodist Church.He was part of the first graduating class of Columbus State University in the early 1960s and then went on to graduate from Emory Theological Seminar.Wade became an ordained minister in 1965 and continued to serve his Lord and community faithfully, even recently doing home visits. He was appointed to Sterling in 2015.ObituaryStephen Todd Vineyard, 54, of Sterling, Virginia passed from this earth and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Reston, Virginia.Funeral service will be held at Sterling United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 10 am. Carroll Edward Jay, and a daughter, Mary Jo. He worked a few sales jobs prior to being called into the ministry after receiving nudging from above. Interment will be in Gerrardstown, WV at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest a memorial be made to Watson Memorial UMC for general fund or UMCOR.Norris Funeral Services, Chatham Chapel is serving the Fuss family. Kenneth Eugene Whetzel, 87, of Harrisonburg, VA passed away on February 14, 2023 of natural causes. Billy G. Johnson, Sr., age 85, of Danville, VA, passed to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Stratford Rehabilitation Center in Danville, VA.The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Turkington, March 6, 2020The Rev. Richard Lee Worden, December 17, 2020Richard Lee Worden, 84, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Luray, passed away December 17, 2020, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, where he received kind and compassionate care. James A. McClung and Mrs. Sandra Aman, predeceased Bill.Memorial Service for William Red McClung, Sr. will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Wesley Grace United Methodist Church, 288 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. Burial with Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 & Gretna Post 232 followed in Gretna Burial Park. Dr. Gerald Mowery Miller, Sr. was sent to the loving arms of his Lord on May 2, 2020, at 2:22 pm after passing at his home at the age of 82. Family and Friends were by her side when she drifted off to be with the Lord. Visitation will be held in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel on Tuesday, February 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. He was raised primarily by his mother, since his father traveled as a coal mine inspector. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel who will be truly missed here on earth.Visitation was held Sunday, October 10 at Bristow Faulkner Chapel, Saluda, VA from 2pm 3pm., followed by a procession to the graveside at Forrest Chapel United Methodist Church, Warner, VA. He served the following assignments: Protestant Chaplain, Fort Story, VA; 3rd Infantry Division, Aschaffenburg, Germany; 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY; Wildwood Station, AK; Division Chaplain, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; Chaplain of the Republic of Vietnam. George E. King, November 5, 2021 The Rev. Mrs. Evelyn Kirby, December 2, 2022Evelyn Louise Lake Kirby, died at age 90 unexpectedly on December 2, 2022. Darlene was the District Lay Leader for the old Portsmouth District and last year she was the Lay Leader for the Elizabeth River (ER) District. There will be a reception following the service. He is also survived by his parents, Choong Ok Lee and Dong-Myung Eum; his sister, Heewoon Eum and her husband Seokhyun; niece, Joy; and nephews, Joshua and John. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Insley Jr. and Evelyn Long Insley.She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Harrisonburg, VA Obituaries - Virginia Obituary Indexes Mrs. Shirley Louise Coffey Wingfield, January 3, 2021Shirley Louise Coffey Wingfield, entered into Eternal Rest, January 3, 2022, in Florida. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Shenandoah University in 1999. 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. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice, Va. at 2 p.m.Thank you to all the staff at Westminster for the care given to him over the last years, especially the staff of Heartford 6th Floor and Westminster Hospice.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. View Recent Obituaries for McMullen Funeral Home. She supported her husband in his career as a United Methodist minister. He received a BS in Business Administration from George Washington University. The family moved to Timberville, VA when Charlotte was 2. She was a lifelong member of South Hill United Methodist Church and served in the choir, UMW, and teacher of the Alpha Bible Class for almost 50 years. The two newest additions to the family Nathaniel and Rueben Jinks were ambassadors that had only recently ushered Carolyn into the role of Great Grandmother.Two memorial services will be held: Friday, March 13th at 2:00pm at Francis Asbury UMC, 1871 North Great Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, (reception to follow) and Saturday, March 21st at 11:00am at Arcola UMC, 24757 Evergreen Mills Rd Sterling VA 20166, (visitation at 10 am). If desired, please make a contributions to Asbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Benevolent Care Fund. He served seven churches: Rustburg Charge; Toano Charge; Trinity, Poquoson; St. Marks, Petersburg; Monumental, Portsmouth; and Larchmont, Norfolk. Edward F. Wilkins, November 5, 2021 Edward Franklin Wilkins of New Market, VA realized the hope of resurrection Friday, November 5, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.He was born February 11, 1950, in Alexandria, VA. Ed was the son of Gilbert Franklin Wilkins and Zelma Lee Trivett Wilkins. After retiring from teaching, she graduated from Duke Universitys Divinity School and became a local pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Cradock, Virginia. Upon her husbands graduation three years later from Evangelical Theological Seminary, Naperville, Il., student pastorate at San Pierre, Indiana, EUB Church, and ordination, Mrs. Dean was pastor of the Greenwood/Laurel Park United Methodist Church Charge until he retired in 2012. The Rev. She was on the ER District Board of Missions and District Committee on Ministry.Mission was Darlenes love and focus of her ministry. Online giving via the WCA website athttps://wesleyancovenant.org/give/Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements. Together, they later worked with several other real estate companies and retired in October 2000.A special thanks to Judy, Doris, Sue, Cindy, Bill, Corvin, Brenda and Peggy for all of their many kindnesses.Because of the widespread of COVID-19, a private family service was held at Fork Union Memorial Cemetery. A complete listing of the many accolades and achievements that he received throughout his long and distinguished career in both the military and academia would be long. Charles Parks, pastor of Swain Memorial UMC on Tangier, claimed the promise of the Resurrection on Saturday, October 3. Her grandmother Rowena Peters Hodges and her aunt, Aline Hodges are credited with raising her in her early years. She bought presents for family and friends year-round. As founder and proprietor of the Sonshine Book Shop for over 30 years she loved and prayed for countless friends who became family to her. He enjoyed teaching Bible studies at Second Presbyterian Church where he was known as a Methoterian. More important to him, however, was being a child of God and a servant-brother of our Lord Jesus Christ.Plans for a Celebration of Resurrection service at Trinity UMC are currently pending. She lived Matthew 25:40, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to meA funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday, October 8, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church in Chatham, VA. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. No flowers please. Mrs. Darlene Amon, former Virginia Conference Lay Leader,May 27, 2021Darlene Amons family, Monumental United Methodist Church, and The Rev. Harrisonburg, VA Obituaries Online | Find Harrisonburg Obituaries He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, a retired minister, and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. The service was conducted by Pastor Carol Bookwalter. His parents and his younger siblings, the Rev. Her nephews, Scott Carr and wife Wanda, of Bridgeton, N.J., Steffan Carr and wife Leslie, and niece Sharon Carr, all of Westernport, Maryland; and her many extended cousins.Due to the developing nature of the COVID-19 virus delta variant, there will be a private family graveside service and a future Memorial Service will be held to celebrate her life when national health conditions will again permit us to gather. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and the service will be at 12 p.m. Later, after retiring from the Army, he received his PhD from UNC Chapel Hill. Mrs. Bernice B. Chattin, February 23, 2020CHATTIN, Mrs. Bernice Bryan, of Richmond, Virginia, died February 23, 2020, in her home at Westminster Canterbury. If you don't see the obituary or death record that you are looking for, use this form to search our entire database. Her services will be held at a later date by the direction of her family. 08 Ret. Clyde was born on September 23, 1935 in Staunton, VA to the late Clyde and Lula Weaver. She met her husband while singing in the Gettysburg College Choir. He began preaching on the South Culpeper Circuit in 1955. Address: 2179 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477.A Celebration of the Life of Herbert Gray Hobbs will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2pm at Blacksburg United Methodist Church. Pleasant; grandchildren, Rebecca (Corey) Driscoll Roe, Michael Driscoll, Jessenia (Micah) Chavez Racke, David Chavez, Tiffany Chavez, Alyssa Chavez, Aaron (Shannon) Crider, and Ethan (Hannah) Crider; and great-grandchildren, Roran, Winry, and Roxas Crider, and Elizabeth Roe.Family and friends will be received from 2-4,6-8 P.M. Thursday in the Brooks funeral Home, Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Pa. where services will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. with her son, Rev. J. She was the widow of Reverend Denzil Ray Daniel, retired United Methodist Pastor. J. Skelton King and is preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Mottie Walton; her siblings, Shell Walton (Elsie), Millie Walton (Shirley), Bet Walton Delbridge (Burton), Tom Walton and Harmon Walton and her brother-in-law, Keith Johnson. Dr. Mrs. Norma Jean Fleisher White, December 21, 2022Norma Jean Fleisher White, 83, of Vinton passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. In addition to her love of ministry, Janet loved animals, always sharing her home with rescued dogs. She especially enjoyed passing her knowledge and skills on to her grandchildren. Richard N. Galbreath, April 24, 2022The life of Richard Nolan Galbreath was made up of a consistent theme of connections. In 1975 he transferred to the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Born in Harrisonburg, VA on September 19, 1946, Sue grew up in Franklin, WV, daughter of the late Helen. Box 199, Tangier, VA 23440 or to the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Relay for Life of Nandua, 1315 Mt. In addition, she was also a member of the Chesapeake Bay Circle of The Kings Daughters & Sons, and a member of the Peninsula Emmaus. 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. Mrs. Marilyn Acosta, August 18, 2020Mrs. He served chaplaincies in a funeral home, a mental health facility, a prison, and several hospice organizations for many years. She was born on January 25, 1930, in Albemarle County, Virginia to James William and Virginia Leona Critzer. The family would like to thank the many people who work at the Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews for the loving care that they gave to our mom/nana, and to the wonderful people in Mathews who welcomed her and our father as members of your town, we thank you. Memories appreciated at[emailprotected]. Contributions may be made to the History Fund of Phoebus United Methodist Church, 300 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663. He was born in Emporia, VA in 1929. Mr. Coffey helped to organize and staff the first Conference of Religious Arts in the Virginia Council of Churches. Bill was an active leader for the Boy Scouts. Her dear family Patsy and Lawrence Wingfield of Charlottesville, VA, and her favorite niece and spouse, Pam and Bob Garner of Ruckersville, VA.Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Pastor Samson graduated with a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. 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. Coffey was born in Woodstock, Virginia, the son of a Methodist parsonage family. The Rev. 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. A graveside service was held Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Haley-Pack Family Cemetery with Pastors Keith Vernon, Stanley Wright, and Tommy Shepherd officiating. He was the senior pastor at Sterling UMC (Arlington District).A service to celebrate his life will be held at Sterling Church, 304 E Church Rd, Sterling, VA 20164, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 25. The Rev. She will be deeply missed by family and friends and all who knew her. He did his post-graduate at Duke University and a 5-year term at Iliff School of Theology, a graduate Methodist Theological School in Denver, CO. Gene was the pastor of churches in Greene, Nelson and Albemarle counties.After retiring from the ministry, he went into the real estate business. 72 E Dinwiddie. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. The family, including and older brother and younger sister, moved to Winchester, Va. during her youth.Shortly after graduation from Stephens City High School, she met and married Douglas G. Ebert on September 5, 1949 in Winchester, Va.Soon after, they moved to Charlottesville, Va. where Doug graduated from UVA and then on to Emory University in Atlanta for additional studies.When his education was complete, she was now the wife of a United Methodist Minister and they spent the next 50 plus years serving the needs of the Methodist community throughout Virginia.She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University and a Master of Higher Education from Columbia University. Phone: (540) 828-2542. 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. 5784 Greenmount Road; Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 833-2891 (540) 833-6121; Join our mailing list Janet served several Methodist churches as a Pastor, BMW charge in Winchester, Va., Accomack Charge on the Eastern Shore of Va., Melrose UMC in Lottsburg, Va., Fieldale UMC, Fieldale, Va. and Grace/Greenwood UMCs in Marion, Va. Janet had a special place in her heart for the UMC church and children of El Salvador.She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Farrow; and brother, George Farrow, Jr.Janet is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Tracy Grissett; two sisters, Margaret Stackhouse (Warren) and Joyce Ewell; two brothers, Chuck Farrow (Gayle) and Al Farrow (Chris); several nieces and nephews; and her puppy dogs.Memorial services will be held Monday, November 8, 2021 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, Va. 24354, with the Reverend Dr. James Bennington officiating. She is also survived by her sisters Judith Ann Sneegas, Jane Sneegas Dougherty, and Amy Sneegas Frost, and brothers Roger Alan Sneegas and James Eldon Sneegas. Her smile lit up a room and her laughter, often accompanied by a wink of an eye, was contagious. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Monumental UMC, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. QuestionPros survey software plays a major role in helping us keep in touch with our alumni, volunteers, donors, employees and other affiliates. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. Interment will be private.