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.
Larry Vernon Stevison, Richmond, IN
Rev. Larry Vernon Stevison, a retired ordained bishop from Richmond, IN, passed away on December 25, 2024.
Rebecca Marie Starling, Perry, IA
Rev. Rebecca Marie Starling, an ordained minister from Perry, IA, passed away on December 5, 2024.
Jimmie Dale Shamblin, Oklahoma
Rev. Jimmie Dale Shamblin, a retired ordained minister from Oklahoma, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Howard Shadd, Fitchburg, MA
Rev. Howard Shadd, a pastor and ordained bishop from Fitchburg, MA, passed away on March 11, 2025.
Donald Arthur Rudolph, Lakeland, FL
Rev. Donald Arthur Rudolph, a retired ordained minister from Lakeland, FL, passed away on May 5, 2025.
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