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.
Robert White, Weatherford, TX
Dr. Robert White, a retired ordained bishop and former general overseer for the Church of God, passed away on April 2, 2026 in Weatherford, TX.
Texie P. Vandergalien, Swansea, SC
Rev. Texie P. Vandergalien, a retired ordained minister from Swansea, SC, passed away on March 11, 2026.
Wilbur James Thrush, Floral City, FL
Rev. Wilbur James Thrush, a retired exhorter from Floral City, FL, passed away on September 21, 2025.
Chester J. Shouppe, Macclenny, FL
Rev. Chester J. Shouppe, an ordained bishop from Macclenny, FL, passed away on March 16, 2026,
Matthew Alan Routien, Pontiac, IL
Rev. Matthew Alan Routien, a pastor and ordained bishop from Pontiac, IL, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Paul Winfred Nolan, Rogersville, TN
Rev. Paul Winfred Nolan, a pastor and ordained bishop from Rogersville, TN, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Samuel Harley Myres, Tuscumbia, AL
Rev. Samuel Harley Myres, a retired ordained bishop from Tuscumbia, AL, passed away on February 25, 2026.
Colene Rose Mercer, Cleveland, TN
Rev. Colene Rose Mercer, a retired exhorter from Cleveland, TN, passed away on March 23, 2026.
Douglas ‘Ray’ Medford, Simpsonville, SC
Rev. Douglas ‘Ray’ Medford, a retired ordained bishop from Simpsonville, SC, passed away on March 17, 2026.
Steven Vaugh Kuhlke, Vancouver, WA
Rev. Steven Vaugh Kuhlke, an evangelist and ordained bishop from Vancouver, WA, passed away on March 10, 2026.
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