IN MEMORY
The following are names of recently deceased credentialed Church of God ministers. Names are posted as they are officially reported to the Business and Records Office of the Church of God International Offices in Cleveland, Tennessee. Names will remain on this site for at least 30 days following the date of posting.
Larry Vernon Stevison, Richmond, IN
Rev. Larry Vernon Stevison, a retired ordained bishop from Richmond, IN, passed away on December 25, 2024.
Rebecca Marie Starling, Perry, IA
Rev. Rebecca Marie Starling, an ordained minister from Perry, IA, passed away on December 5, 2024.
Jimmie Dale Shamblin, Oklahoma
Rev. Jimmie Dale Shamblin, a retired ordained minister from Oklahoma, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Howard Shadd, Fitchburg, MA
Rev. Howard Shadd, a pastor and ordained bishop from Fitchburg, MA, passed away on March 11, 2025.
Donald Arthur Rudolph, Lakeland, FL
Rev. Donald Arthur Rudolph, a retired ordained minister from Lakeland, FL, passed away on May 5, 2025.
Phillip R. Robinson, Charlotte, NC
Rev. Phillip R. Robinson, a retired ordained bishop from Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 1, 2025.
Elbert Barnette Reeves, Fremont, NC
Rev. Elbert Barnette Reeves, a retired ordained bishop from Fremont, NC, passed away on May. 20, 2025.
Ernest Luther Quinley, Mobile, AL
Rev. Ernest Luther Quinley, a retired ordained bishop from Mobile, AL, passed away on May 10, 2025.
Maria Del Carmen Mendez, Hinesville, GA
Rev. Maria Del Carmen Mendez, an ordained minister from Hinesville, GA, passed away on May 18, 2025.
Stephen G. Lovett, Alma, GA
Rev. Stephen G. Lovett, a retired exhorter from Alma, GA, passed away on April 16, 2025.
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