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.
Albert O’Neal Wembley, Hazlehurst, GA
Rev. Albert O’Neal Wembley, an ordained bishop from Hazlehurst, GA, passed away on May 4, 2026.
Kent E. Rogers, Lakeland, FL
Rev. Kent E. Rogers, an ordained bishop from Lakeland, FL,, passed away on April 29, 2026.
Billy Joe Rayburn, Cleveland, TN
Rev. Billy Joe Rayburn, a retired ordained bishop from Cleveland, TN, passed away on April 29, 2026.
Pablo Pagan, Paterson, NJ
Rev. Pablo Pagan, a pastor and ordained bishop from Paterson, NJ, passed away on May 14, 2025.
Evangelina Lauretano, El Paso, TX
Rev. Evangelina Lauretano, a retired ordained minister from El Paso, TX, passed away on April 18, 2026.
William Alfred Kissiah, Anderson, SC
Rev. William Alfred Kissiah, a retired ordained bishop from Anderson, SC, passed away on May 4, 2026.
Dillard Jones, Tifton, GA
Rev. Dillard Jones, an exhorter from Tifton, GA, passed away on May 9, 2026.
Basilio Gonzalez, Brooklyn, NY
Rev. Basilio Gonzalez, a pastor and ordained bishop from Brooklyn, NY, passed away on April 7, 2026.
Gloria Louise Edwards, Valley Stream, NY
Rev. Gloria Louise Edwards, an ordained minister and assistant pastor from Valley Stream, NY, passed away on May 6, 2026.
Elbert Frank Keene, Medina, OH
Rev. Elbert Frank Keene, a retired ordained minister from Medina, OH, passed away on January 30, 2026.
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