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.
Paul Keith Daniel, Fishers, IN
Rev. Paul Keith Daniel, an exhorter from Fishers, IN, passed away on March 12, 2026.
Carmen Owen Butler, Arnold, PA
Rev. Carmen Owen Butler, a retired ordained bishop from Arnold, PA, recently passed away (no death date given in report).
Johnny Mack Bunch, Upland, CA
Rev. Johnny Mack Bunch, a retired ordained bishop from Upland, CA, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Elizabeth Amburgy, Fairfield, OH
Rev. Elizabeth Amburgy, a retired ordained minister from Fairfield, OH, passed away on August 20, 2026.
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.
Royalda M. Emerson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Rev. Royalda M. Emerson, a retired minister of Christian Education from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away on March 12, 2023.
Avon Kent Craven, Brown Summit, N.C.
Rev. Avon Kent Craven, a retired ordained bishop from Brown Summit, N.C., passed away on April 10, 2023.
Fred Hudson, Conway, S.C.
Rev. Fred Hudson, a retired ordained bishop from Conway, S.C., passed away on March 27, 2023.
James H. Heath, Alex City, Ala.
Rev. James H. Heath, a pastor and ordained bishop from Alex City, Ala., passed away on March 4, 2023.
C.L. Brasfield, Jr., Charlotte, N.C.
Rev. C.L. Brasfield, Jr., a retired ordained bishop from Charlotte, N.C., passed away on February 5, 2023.
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