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.
Murdock Larry Thomas, Sr., Semmes, AL
Rev. Murdock Larry Thomas, Sr., a retired ordained bishop from Semmes, AL, passed away on April 22, 2025.
Johnny Wayne Robertson, Jasper, AL
Rev. Johnny Wayne Robertson, a retired exhorter from Jasper, AL, passed away on April 12, 2025.
James L. Purnell, Elkins, WV
Rev. James L. Purnell, a pastor and ordained bishop from Elkins, WV, passed away on April 1, 2025.
Paul Leslie Nolan, Carthage, TN
Rev. Paul Leslie Nolan, a retired ordained bishop from Carthage, TN, passed away on April 14, 2025.
Jason Sterling Hallcox, Summerdale, AL
Rev. Jason Sterling Hallcox, an exhorter from Summerdale, AL, passed away on April 9, 2025.
Leon Goforth, Gallatin, TN
Rev. Leon Goforth, a retired ordained bishop from Gallatin, TN, passed away on April 21, 2025.
Jerry P. Dotson, Vinton, VA
Rev. Jerry P. Dotson, an ordained bishop from Vinton, VA, passed away on April 17, 2025.
Anita Karen Bearden, Rainbow City, AL
Rev. Anita Karen Bearden, a music minister from Rainbow City, AL, passed away April 20, 2025.
Billy Jackson Belcher, Coal City, WV
Rev. Billy Jackson Belcher, a pastor and exhorter from Coal City, WV, passed away on April 6, 2025.
Patricia W. Hodges, Easley, S.C.
Rev. Patricia W. Hodges, a retired minister of music from Easley, S.C., passed away on April 24, 2023.
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