Community | Fredericksburg, VA - Official Website Home Community Community Commitment to Equity & Inclusion The City of Fredericksburg is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and engaging in important conversations in our community. 86 Park Place 90 Ret. His Pastorates included Bethel UMC in Caroline County, Fairmount UMC in Henrico County, Arlington Forest UMC in Arlington, Va., Bethel-Emmanuel UMC in Lancaster County, Beulah UMC in Richmond, Va., District Superintendent of the Petersburg District and Asbury UMC in Harrisonburg, Va. Justin Williams, pastor of Hillcrest, officiating. In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was predeceased by her sister Audrey Metzger and her brothers, Wayne Metzger, Gerald Metzger, Kenneth Metzger, and Clyde Metzger. Once Gerald committed to becoming a minister, he attended Theological Seminary where he received a Bachelors of Divinity degree in 1969, a Master of Theology degree in 1970, and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1981. R. Bruce Johnson (Urbanna UMC) and mother-in-law of Rev. 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. Evelyn is survived by her brother Willard Gardner (Gertrude) of Sterling, Virginia and her sister Nancy Draper of Winchester, Virginia. Charles Franklin Owen who was a clergy member of the Virginia conference, and her second husband James Wesley Barham.Mary was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Sue loved furry creatures of all types, especially dogs. A memorial service will be held at Faith Fellowship Church, 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, with Pastor Gary Hoffman and the Rev. A memorial service will be held at a future date. He leaves behind his loving wife Karen Adams; sons, Clark Adams (Miranda), Christian Adams (Heidi), Clay Adams (Nida); daughters Kasey Donahue (Derek), Karlie Philips (Bryan); Grandchildren, Delaney, Sydney, Josie, Avery, Makenna, Isabella and Nicholas Adams, Jarvis, Kolbey and Kelsey Donahue, Kylie and Kinzlie Philips. She was born on September 20, 1934, in Roanoke, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Louise Coffey, her husband, The Reverend Dr. Floyd J. Wingfield, Jr., and her son Allen Wade Wingfield. 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. Her Nursing interest was spurred by the encouragement from her mother, her uncle Raymond Hodges and his wife Sophia (Su) Hodges ,who wanted her to be independent. She served as the education coordinator for an adoptive families network, Adoptive Families of Northern Virginia. Online condolences may be sent through our websitewww.crowderhitecrews.com. For many years, she worked as a teachers aide at Kegotank Elementary School, and most recently at Tangier Combined School, and was always the first to comfort her preschoolers when they were upset. Having a heart for missions, he was district missions secretary on four different districts throughout his career. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter, March 15, 2020Mrs. Roberta Dorothy (Hoag, Williams) Painter was born on April 17, 1928, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- great grandmother, friend, and neighbor passed away appropriately on her favorite day of the week, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Within two years he organized and built the church with 75 members. Ken and Charlotte married on April 17, 1957, and had three children. He was the husband of the late Martha Elizabeth Hawkins Crumb for 70 years. 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 became Associate General Minister for the Virginia Council of Churches. Carolyn concurrently established herself as an avid quilter, a master baker of bread, a diabetes activist, an avid traveler, and a lover of sunsets. The Rev. James Elpherson Hodges.Lieu was a graduate of High Point College. The Rev. B. Milam, and sister, Janet Susannah McCoy predeceased her. She had an outgoing personality and was loved by many. As a pastor in the United Methodist Church, he served United Methodist churches in Gainesville, Georgia while in seminary and for 35 years in Virginia retiring in 1990. The family asks in lieu of flowers to make donations to UMFS or a favorite charity. grandchildren Kris Ward (Shelley); Keith Ward (Susan); Kelsey Briggs (Devon); Christina Ward and Christopher Ward. He leaves 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one step great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.Arrangements made through Welch Funeral Home, 10300 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, VA 22572. After 20 years of active duty, Wilton retired in 1987.Lt. Glen began his ministerial career in 1979 at Sleepy Hollow. Leonard Douglas Hill Jr., passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. The Rev. Box 6083, Williamsburg, Va. 23188. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and graduated from I.C. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. Coffey was born in Woodstock, Virginia, the son of a Methodist parsonage family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Resolutions, Inc., 505 N. Main Street, Woodstock, VA, 22664. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Carole Palaskey; her stepchildren, Judy McMullen, Janice Regan, and Jennifer Loker; her grandchildren, Joshua Daniel OConnor (Christy), Joseph Trenton Palaskey, Madison Alexandra Palaskey, Olivia Loker, and Nicholas, Shelby, and Casey Regan. He is also survived by four precious grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 73 Broad St, Pr. Besides her husband, she is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and great-grandson: Wm. She is also survived by her daughter, Kerrie Kessler Hillman (David); and son, Paul William Kessler (Jen); and four grandchildren who were her greatest joy in her later life, Isabel Ruth Hillman, Isaac Mitchell Hillman, Gabriel William Kessler and Jack Nathaniel Kessler; as well as her goddaughter, DeLisa Hooks Christ (Alan).The family would like to acknowledge Margaret Love, Linda Cannon and Ritchel Smith, who brought dignity and joy to her last years. Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star. Pam Baldwin has claimed the promise of the resurrection. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Julian Baker and Donald Baker. 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. 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. His true passion was as a philatelist, collecting, sorting and selling postage stamps worldwide. She held several offices in her local church, Huntington Cold Spring Harbor UMC, and with the Huntington Community Food Council. In spite of physical frailties, she never lagged in spirit or in her witness and service to her Lord and Savior.The family requests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the Erbach-Monge Scholarship fund for Faith Community Nursing c/o Shenandoah Universitys Development Department, 1460 University Dr, Winchester, VA 22601.Services and burial for Mrs. Erbach will be conducted privately.You may sign the guestbook and submit condolences to the family online atwww.stoverfuneralhome. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Craig Armistead Buxton, February 20, 2023The Rev. They were married on May 22, 1982 and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Insley Hurlock; and her husband, the Rev. The date is significant in Mr. Rodgers life as he had sung the role of the Page in the Menottis opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors which is an opera about the Three Kings. C.B. Born on March 5, 1929, in Wilmore, Charles was the son of W. D. Turkington, professor and dean of Asbury Seminary, and his wife, Emily. To aid you in the process of conveying your condolences, our website has been carefully designed to provide you with online obituaries. Box 65, Gasburg, VA 23857 or At Home Hospice Care, 8149 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, (P.O. The Rev. Weaver would go on to spend 50 years in the ministry involving 10 appointments with 17 churches. Mary joyfully adored and indulged grandchildren Ben, Tom, Kayana, Danielle, and Trae.There will be a private interment due to public gathering restrictions. He and Elizabeth were blessed with a vibrant family life and affirmed the joy of living in grace.Surviving are three daughters, Beth Mallalieu and husband, Mark of Luray, Becky Echard and husband, Mark of Rockingham, and Amy Slaubaugh and husband, Todd of Dayton; eight grandchildren, Richard Mallalieu and wife, Alexis, Benjamin Mallalieu and wife, Whitney, Hannah Mallalieu Rogers and husband, Andrew, Thomas Mallalieu and fiance, Emma Landon, Emily Echard Sheppard and husband, Chris, Allison Echard Terrell and husband, Josh, Andrew Echard, and Mason Craun, and five great-grandchildren, Peyton Mallalieu, Charlie Rogers, Evelyn Sheppard, Luke Mallalieu, and Teddy Rogers.In addition to his parents, six older siblings and wife, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Conner Mallalieu.Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21.Due to COVID concerns, a memorial service will be conducted at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to University of Pikeville, Advancement Office, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501 or the Luray Train Depot and Visitors Center, 18 Campbell Street, Luray, VA 22835. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. Craig Armistead Buxton, 66, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on February 20, 2023 at home after a brief illness. He served as an ordained elder in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church until his final retirement in 2019. Pastor Samson served The United Methodist Church for 47-plus years at various appointments in the Philippines, Kansas, and Virginia and was also a noted professor at Union Theological Seminary. October 14, 2021 Virginia Death Notices. The Rev. There will be a reception following the service at the church. Her warmth, hospitality, and generosity touched countless lives in the churches and communities where she lived and served.She was preceded in death by her husband, The Reverend David Benjamin Lewis; brother, James Hodges, Jr. (Elaine); sisters, Cleo Linville (George), Frances Smith (Talmadge) and Carolyn Virginia Hodges; and brother-in-law, Richard Lewis.Lieu is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth McCoy (Stephen Michael) and the Rev. Hogge was a United Methodist Minister, having served churches in the Virginia Conference for over 60 years. Lee R. Jamison, August 2, 2021 Lee Roy Jamison, M Div, transitioned to his eternal reward on Aug 2, 2021, at the age of 95. While Lee was serving Aldersgate UMC, Alexandria, Sue studied the art of painting and firing china for which she had a talent. Gwen was born on September 7, 1929, in Hampton, Virginia, and graduated from Hampton High School.She was preceded in death by her parents James B. Forrest and Mary L. Forrest; her husbands, the Rev. They later joined Charles Wesley and Christ Crossman United Methodist Churches.Stan amazed all those fortunate enough to interact with him, whether it was running the family farm as a young man or obtaining his private pilots license; speaking Otetela, French, and Swahili; travelling in Western Europe and Central Africa; or volunteering as a fireman for 3 years in Kentucky; and he was awarded the Alumni Citation for meritorious service in Zaire by his Alma Mater, Sterling College.Stan was a friend to many and it was often said, he never met a stranger. He loved to invite people home to enjoy a great meal at his Falls Church home for 30 plus years with his beloved wife of 60 years, Joanne.Stan, known as Uwandji Lukamba, will be deeply missed by his family and those he befriended. He truly had an undeniably special gift for pastoral care and said so many times we have SO many friends! These friendships were one of his largest sources of happiness throughout his entire lifespan.A celebration of Linwoods life took place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He attended Creeds Elementary School and Oceana High School, graduating in 1951. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.Evelyn was a devoted mother to her four boys and a loving wife to her husband, who heeded the call to ministry later in life. The Rev. She was the mother of the Rev. Condolences may be sent to him at 10236 Bethany Ct, Manassas, VA 20110-6642.Donald Dailey VanDyke, 92, of Winchester, VA, died peacefully and enfolded in love at his daughters home.Donald was born May 13, 1928, in Albany, OH; the son of the late Arthur O and Nancy Ethel Townsend VanDyke. Visitation will begin at 2:30 pm followed by a celebration of life at 4:00 pm. 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