Bethel High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

David James Reece 49 a lifelong resident of Hampton VA went to be with the Lord on Friday May22025.He was born the son of David and Charlotte Reece in Newport News Virginia. David was a graduate of Bethel High School and married his high school sweetheart Alexis on May 8 1999. They were blessed with...

Lalah Florence Smith was born on December 5 1934 in Lester West Virginia to Juanita Shumate and George Clayton Smith. She was the sister of three siblings Wanda Ellen and Virginia. Wanda the only remaining sister resides in Northern Virginia. Florence earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters deg...

Nelda J. Barnes age 85 of Lawrence passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was born on October 17 1940 in Pinnacle AR a daughter of the late Jefferson Dudley Barnes and Irene Watson Barnes. Nelda graduated Valedictorian of her class at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville WV and then attended...

Dorothy Mae Dot Stevens passed away at the age of 88 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula MS on December 31 2025. Dot was born on December 12 1937 in Escatawpa MS to Raymond Louis Wilson and Maggie Ardell Dees Wilson. She is survived by her three children Donna Stevens James L. Stevens Virginia a...

February 11 1928 was no ordinary day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. In the home of William H. and Katherine Bacon Gibbs a snowstorm swept through the city blanketing it in white. Yet within the Gibbs household warmth and joy filled the air as they welcomed their fifth childa beautiful baby girl named...

Theodore James Widgeon quietly answered the Masters call on November 30 2025 with his beloved daughter by his side. He was born to Victoria and William Widgeon in 1929 at the beginning of the Great Depression. As a toddler his Aunt LenaWidgeon Brokenborough became his guardianmother until adulthood ...

Fred Lee Williams 90 of Hunter Ave. Kannapolis NC relinquished his claim on this earthly life on Wednesday December 24 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus and began his final journey with our Lord and Savior. He was born July 30 1935 in Lowndes County GA to the late Fred Williams and the late Henrietta S...

was a caring mildmannered man who touched the lives of those who knew him. On Monday December 8 2025 just one day after his 65th birthday he entered into eternal rest surrounded by the promise of Gods Grace and Mercy. Born December 7 1960 he was the youngest of six boys of the late Joseph and Lucill...

entered eternal rest on January 16 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Danville Virginia he later made Newport News Virginia his home. Samuels career included service at Huntington High School and Dixie Hospital and he was the esteemed owner of Little Angels Daycare where he fostered a nurtur...

Levi J. Ziegler 94 of Lititz PA entered the presence of God on Sunday morning December 28 2025 at his residence at Brethren Village. Born in Millbach Springs Lebanon Co. he was the son of the late Jesse H. and Mary Darkes Ziegler. He was the husband of Helen R. Trimmer Ziegler for 72 years in August...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Sara Kate Manfredi, of Hopewell on Thursday, February 12, 2026.A beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sara was born on March 27, 1969, in Atlanta, Georgia.She graduated from Meade Senior High School in Ft. Meade...

Walter Clarence King Sr. 91 of Jacksonville FL transitioned from this life on February 7 2026 at his residence. A native of Martinsville VA he was born on November 25 1934 to the late William Henry King and Odessa Lee Williamson King. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers Richard Willis Curtis Don ...

Age 90 formerly of Bethel Park passed peacefully on March 11 2025 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh PA. In addition to his loving wife and best friend of 68 years Barbara Jim leaves behind his brother Robert son Jim Rose Trasatti daughter Holly Andy Mihm and six cherished grandchildren Alex Matt ...

A funeral service for Marvalene S. Henderson, 87, of Maydelle, Texas is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Bro. Earl Socia officiating. She will be laid to rest at Still Waters Memorial Gardens.Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Sunday even...

age 95 of Souderton Pennsylvania formerly of Harleysville was called Home to Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Saturday morning January 31 2026 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bill E. Nester with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Born in ...

was born on July 9 1937 in Belleville FL to the late Emory Wright Sr and Americus Wright. She graduated in 1956 from J.R.E Lee High School in Jasper FL. Evelyn was employed by Farmhouse Restaurant in Lake Park GA retiring in 2011 after 26 years of service. accepted Christ at an early age and was a m...

Kelly was born in Rumford ME on August 31 1961 to the late Lee and Virginia Smith Hutchins the same day her late sister Jill was born six years earlier. Kelly passed away peacefully on January 25 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House due to Myelodysplastic Syndrome as a result of chemotherapy treatment ...

The Reverend Charles F. Blalock Sr. 94 departed this life onSeptember 6 2025 at Emory Palliative Care Center Atlanta Georgia.He was born on March 3 1931 to the late William Eldridge Blalock Sr.and Mattie B. Wilder in Raleigh North Carolina. Chuck "B" as he was well known was educated in the public s...

Her Story Ms. Diane Angie Pride Williams was born November 28 1955 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She was the dearly lovedonly child of thelate Emanuel Pride and Angeline Sampson Pride. As many did at the time Angeline and her younger brother Clarence left behind their mother and siblings in Jacksonv...

Ronald Joseph Davis age 69 went to be with the Lord on November 28 2025 following a brief battle with cancer. His final hours were spent peacefully and surrounded by family. Ron is survived by his beloved wife Sharon and children Gail David and Annie Jeff his five grandchildren Britton Melanie Camry...

Merlyn Bus L. Corbett 84 of Knox passed away at home on Saturday November 1 2025 following an extended illness. Born on July 21 1941 in Brookville Merlyn was the son of the late Howard and Harriet Carrier Corbett. Merlyn graduated from Keystone High School. He then served four years in the Navy on a...

Born Carol Leora Barrett in Youngstown OH on September 14 1943 to the union of Vernon S. Barrett Sr. and Ora McCain Barrett Carol grew up in the diverse ethnic community of the former Monkeys Nest on Dakota Street. Carol married Lewis W. Macklin North High School sweethearts and from that union they...

The Reverend Lloyd Haskett Sr. age 71 of Hampton Virginia passed away peacefully on October 18 2025 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born June 2 1954 in Surry County he was the fourth of seven children of the late Ernest and Annie Bell Haskett. Raised in the church he developed a lifelong...

On Wednesday December 17 2025 John B. Oliver 85 of John Baker Rd. Fieldale VA peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. He was born in Henry County VA on May 13 1940 to the late Jessie Mack Oliver and Betty Hairston Oliver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife Aman...

Douglas Norwood Fitch Jr. Dougie died on Sunday January 18th 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of Douglas Norwood Fitch Sr. and Virginia Carwile Fitch. He was a resident of Concord VA. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet Tibbs Fitch sisterinlaw Dana Scott Fitch and dear frien...