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.
Jeff Lane Carroll, Blocton, AL
Rev. Jeff Lane Carroll, an ordained minister from Blocton, AL, passed away on June 4, 2026.
Harold Eugene Carey, Arab, AL
Rev. Harold Eugene Carey, a retired ordained bishop from Arab, AL, passed away on May 15, 2026.
Dollie Joyner Best, Thomasville, NC
Rev. Dollie Joyner Best, an ordained minister and evangelist from Thomasville, NC, passed away on January 27, 2026.
Avert J. Bennett, Mitchell, IN
Rev. Avert J. Bennett, a retired ordained bishop from Mitchell, IN, passed away on May 19, 2026.
Kenneth Wayne Barnes, Danville, VA
Rev. Kenneth Wayne Barnes, a retired ordained minister from Danville, VA, passed away on June 5, 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.
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