Our Staff
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Rev. Jeff Walton, Pastor
Jeff was appointed as our pastor in August, 2019. He grew up in Pascagoula and graduated from PHS in 1995. He attended Mississippi College and earned a degree in English. After serving as the youth minister at FUMC Louisville (MS) for eight years, Jeff earned his MDiv. from Asbury Theological Seminary. He then served as pastor of Noxapater & Mt. Pisgah UMCs in Winston County for four years before being appointed to Eastlawn UMC.
Jeff is married to Dr. Laura Walton. They have two sons, Riley and Eli, and are currently in process of adopting a young daughter from India, whom they hope to bring home soon.
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Robert Weathersby, Lay pastor and Choir Director
Robert Weathersby is currently serving as lay pastor, youth leader, and senior adult facilitator at Eastlawn. Robert grew up in Gulfport and attended Mississippi State University. Robert worked for 35 years in public education as a teacher, counselor, and principal. Robert is married to Carolyn, has two children, William Weathersby and Leslie Ryder, and three grand children, Michael, Maya, and Whitney. Robert enjoys music, reading, and running.
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Lashunda Taulbee, Administrative Assistant
Lashunda has been employed with Eastlawn UMC since 1996 as Administrative Assistant (secretary/bookkeeper). She has been married to Davie Taulbee for 29 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is a member of Wade Baptist Church and lives in Hurley, MS. Lashunda worked at 2 other churches in the area prior to coming to Eastlawn.