Category: People
John W. Hinkle
May 18, 1936-July 15, 2026 The Reverend John William Hinkle (Retired Elder), 90, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Born in Springfield, Ohio, on May… Continue Reading John W. Hinkle
Dianne H. VanMarter
December 20, 1942 – July 14, 2026 The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church notes with sadness the passing of Dianne H. VanMarter (retired local pastor) at the age… Continue Reading Dianne H. VanMarter
Jenaba Waggy
From: Heritage District — Ann Arbor: First UMC … To: River Bluffs District, Minnesota Conference. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Phil Harrington
From: Greater Southwest District — Glenn UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Three Rivers: First and Three Rivers: Ninth Street UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Duane Lindsey
From: Greater Southwest District — Niles: New Journey UMC … To: Greater Southwest District — Niles: New Journey and Cassopolis UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Charles W. Fullmer
January 15, 1932-June 20, 2026 Rev. Charles W. Fullmer (Retired Elder), age 94, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Charles spent his summers at Townline Lake… Continue Reading Charles W. Fullmer
Carolyn J. Carr
April 15, 1940 – June 1, 2026 The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church notes with sadness the passing of Carolyn J. Carr on June 1, 2026 at the… Continue Reading Carolyn J. Carr
Hazel Bates
From: Manila Episcopal Area (Philippines) … To: Heritage District — Milan: The Bridge and Azalia UMCs. This three-quarter-time appointment begins July 1, 2026.
Nancy L. Schuman
December 26, 1943 — May 28, 2026 Nancy Louise Schuman, née Deming, spouse of Pastor William Schumann (retired local pastor), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 28, 2026. Born… Continue Reading Nancy L. Schuman
David F. Hills
May 15, 1960-May 28, 2026 Rev. David Francis Hills (Elder), beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Santee, California, on May 28,… Continue Reading David F. Hills