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.
Donald Terry Carver, Clemson, SC
Rev. Donald Terry Carver, a pastor and ordained bishop from Clemson, SC, passed away on June 11, 2025.
William Campbell, Lafayette, IN
Rev. William Campbell, a retired ordained bishop from Lafayette, IN, passed away on May 16, 2025.
Harold Ray Branham, Cleveland, TN
Rev. Harold Ray Branham, a retired ordained bishop from Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 11, 2025.
Billy F. Ballard, Erwin, NC
Rev. Billy F. Ballard, a retired ordained minister form Erwin, NC, passed away on June 2, 2025.
Tony Frank Abram, Phenix City, AL
Rev. Tony Frank Abram, a retired ordained bishop from Phenix City, AL, passed away on June 13, 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.
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.
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