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William Wesley BowlingLarry Bryant GardnerFred Allen Goodwin

Donna Lou JonesDouglas D. MoseleyJulian W. Simpson

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robert BeverlyOct. 31, 1938 – June 5, 2017

Rev. Robert Beverly, 78, died June 5, 2017.

Bob served his country in the Navy on the USS Neosho and saw much of the world. He was 18 when he enlisted, and he and his wife, Sue, were newly married. He also served on funeral detail for the Navy, which he later cited as a way that God was preparing him

for ministry.

While at sea, Bob nearly lost his life in a storm one night. During those moments he remembered a sign that once had hung on his grandfather’s wall: “A few more days and I must go, to meet the deeds that I have done.” In remembering those words, fear struck him. Though he had grown up in a Christian home and often attended church, he wasn’t yet a Christian. When Bob returned from the Navy he was converted and started preaching when he was 30 years old. He often said he didn’t want to preach but said he couldn’t fight the call any longer and had to answer his Lord.

His uncle, Clarence Bruce, was pastor at Hopewell Methodist at the time. When Bob told his uncle that he had been called into ministry, he was taken to see Bishop Roy Short of the Louisville Conference. He began his courses of study shortly thereafter and completed all the courses. He was licensed in 1971 and appointed by District Superintendent Thomas Ditto to serve Hopewell Methodist as his first appointment.

The first week that Bob preached, the altar was full of people giving their lives to Jesus. He was a powerful preacher and teacher who loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart. In the three churches that Bob served (Hopewell, Union Grove, and Hickory Grove) there was great revival of the spirit and many came to know Jesus during his ministry.

He served the UMC as a local pastor for nearly 30 years but served his Lord much longer. He never met anyone too dirty, too poor, or too rich to be prayed with and for. A few weeks before he passed, he led a woman to saving faith in Jesus. No matter how sick or tired he got, he never gave up sharing his faith.

Bob was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He helped mentor his grandson and his nephew in the ministry. He loved his family and his God.

William Wesley BowlingApril 28, 1929-March 18, 2018

Rev. William Wesley Bowling, 88, died peacefully March 18, 2018, surrounded by his family.

He was a graduate of Male High School, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He was called to ministry at a young age through involvement at Virginia Avenue Methodist Church in Louisville. He earned

his License to Preach in 1950, was admitted “on trial” in 1960 and ordained as an Elder in 1962.

Though he retired in 1996, he immediately began his tenure as Director of Program Ministries at Jeffersontown UMC, where he remained employed until the time of his death. He was grateful to have bestowed upon him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Kentucky Wesleyan in 1987 and the school’s Alumni Service Award in 2010.

He began his pastoral ministry at Glendale in 1951. Upon graduating college in 1956, he married the love of his life and ministry partner, Dorothy. They soon journeyed to Atlanta to attend seminary (where he served the Center Hill church and their first child was born). Upon returning from seminary he became founding pastor of Watkins Memorial in Louisville and was its pastor for 14½ years. The “drive-in” worship service became a distinguishing characteristic of the church.

He was honored to be pastor of congregations at Fourth Avenue, Madisonville, and Greenville. As a pastor he always brought an intentional focus on personal discipleship, evangelism, and local mission (as well as seeking to engage the church with broader mission opportunities).

Bill served on a team that launched the Walk to Emmaus spiritual renewal weekend to the Louisville Annual Conference and later helped bring the first Chrysalis to Owensboro. He was involved in Boy Scout ministry in the 1970s and the Council of Retarded Citizens (Louisville) in the 1980s. He served as a volunteer Chaplain with the Jefferson County Police Department for 18 years, counseling many officers during “ride alongs” and supporting families when a death notification was required. He was the Director of the Council on Ministries of the Louisville Annual Conference and District Superintendent of the Owensboro District. Along with Dorothy, he was pleased to be a delegate to two World Methodist Conferences.

Bill’s faith, encouraging spirit, love for life, plants, flowers, music, art and all things beautiful endeared him to people of all ages during his 60-plus years of ministry. He had a strong conviction of the world’s need for the Church and encouraged anyone who was a believer to be connected to a local congregation to deepen their own faith as well as to open doors for possibilities to serve and make their community and world a better place. He believed in devotion to family and friendship. He cherished the gift of life and loved living. He knew an abiding trust in eternal life and was grateful for the great reunion that would one day come with his loving wife, daughter, and the host of family and friends who walked that road before him.

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larry Bryant gardnerOct. 3, 1940 – Oct. 31, 2017

The Rev. Larry Bryant Gardner, 77, died October 31, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, of kidney disease and heart failure.

Born in Henry County to Raymond and Lillian Gardner as the sixth of seven children and reared on a farm near Franklinton, he graduated

from Pleasureville High School. He received degrees from Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary.

Larry was a deeply caring and kind man who never met a stranger. He always had a pastor’s heart and was particularly present for any of his parishioners when they were hurting.

Almost all of the churches he pastored saw some kind of building improvements while he was there, including the rebuilding of Pineville First Church and parsonage after a horrific flood in 1977.

As an avid gardener, Larry loved growing vegetables and producing popcorn. He marketed his popcorn on the cob for microwave popping under the label of Gardner’s Kentucky Kernels and sold it to gift shops and craft stores.

Larry was most appreciative of his family and enjoyed watching University of Kentucky sports with them.

Larry served churches across the Kentucky Conference for 42 years. He thoroughly enjoyed serving the Conference for six years as Council Director to be followed by one year as the Lexington District Superintendent when Lindsey Davis became bishop.

After he retired, Larry continued to serve the church for several years as he worked at the Lexington Cokesbury store and formed new friendships with even more laity and ministers.

Larry is survived by the family he cherished so much: his high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Barbara Sewell Gardner; three adult children, Larry Mark Gardner of Mercer County, Sonya Kay Gardner of Lexington, and Kelly Bain Gardner (Tricia) of Hartford; two grandchildren, Michael Bain Gardner and Elizabeth Anne Gardner, of Hartford; and a sister, Evelyn Farris, of Louisville.

His memorial service was conducted November 6, 2017, at Milward Funeral Home, Lexington, by Larry’s friend and fellow retired minister, Rev. Howard Reynolds. Also participating were Rev. James Williams, Lexington District Superintendent; Rev. Tom Grieb, Lexington Centenary pastor; and both his grandchildren, who read scripture.

Larry’s body was laid to rest in Lexington Cemetery in a peaceful setting overlooking a duck pond.

Fred Allen goodwinMarch 15, 1953 – Aug. 27, 2017

Rev. Fred Allen Goodwin, 64, died August 27, 2017.

Born in March 1953, Fred grew up on his grandfather’s farm and attended New Chapel United Methodist Church near Lewisport, Kentucky. As a young man, he spent 10 years in the construction industry, traveling to several states to work.

In response to God’s call, at age 30 Fred entered college while pastoring four United Methodist congregations in Breckenridge County. He graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan in 1987 and enrolled in Emory University, where he received his Master of Divinity in 1989 while serving two churches.

Upon returning to Kentucky, he successfully completed his Master of Science degree in Social Work at Kent School, University of Louisville. Fred was consecrated a Diaconal Minister in 1996 and ordained as a Full Connection Deacon in 2000. As a social worker and therapist, he became a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in 2015. He also began Life Coaching, and earned his Associate Certified Coach status with the International Coach Federation. In 2016, he received an endorsement by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education as a life coach.

Fred was especially proud of the Wesleyan traditions on which the United Methodist Church is based. Beginning in 1983, Fred served many United Methodist congregations and worked in several ministries beyond the local church, including Mary Kendall Home, Family Resource/Youth Services Center Director for the Hancock County Board of Education, Director of Community Services at Audubon Area Community Services, Church Administrator at Chapel Hill UMC in Henderson, and Therapist at River Valley Behavioral Health.

Additionally, he served on many United Methodist boards and committees, spent many years working to provide lay speaker trainings throughout the conference, and was devoted to helping people discover their gifts and graces to seek for ways to use those skills in service to God. Fred felt a great deal of responsibility to live according to his deacon’s call to help connect the church to the world and the world to the church.

By his side throughout his years of ministry was his wife of 36 years, Jan. Together they had two children, Carla (Steve) Easley, and Keith Goodwin. Fred was also blessed to have two children from a prior marriage, Eddie (Donna) Goodwin, and Melissa (Gary) Maholm. He also had nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Fred’s life verse was Jeremiah 29:11 – “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Fred’s body was laid to rest in Lewisport Cemetery; his soul has moved on to his eternal home with the Lord.

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Donna lou JonesJuly 19, 1952 – Oct. 13, 2017

Rev. Donna Lou Jones, 65, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Cynthiana, Kentucky, died October 13, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

She was born in Cynthiana to the late Gilbert “Teddy” Jones. She was a retired United Methodist minister.

Donna Jones was a pioneer in Kentucky. A sweet and gentle soul for certain, but her gentleness and her sweet spirit were set along side a courage and boldness that was awe-inspiring. Donna was a pioneer - a trailblazer. Donna glowed with joy and peace and encouragement. When necessary, Donna also was able to speak a challenge that was respectful and clearly understood. She was wise - she had character that mattered - and she believed in a better tomorrow

Donna was a teacher, and educator, a friend, a shepherd, a confidant, an encourager - she was someone who wanted the best for others - wanted to see others shine - wanted to see the body of Christ sparkle. And she wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to live into their gifts and the call God had for them.

Donna was a person who wanted to make a difference and wanted to be a part of a heaven kind of work right here and right now. She believed that it’s what her life was all about - it’s why she devoted her life to serving Jesus within the walls of the Church and without.

Donna’s favorite song was written by Stuart Townsend and Keith Getty. It’s entitled In Christ Alone - it’s a hymn that invites us to know this man who had changed Donna’s life so drastically. It’s this man that set her off on a quest of remarkable beauty.

Rev. Donna Lou Jones, 65, of Lexington, formally of Cynthiana died Friday, October 13, 2017 at the University of Kentucky of Medical Center. She was born in Cynthiana, July 19, 1952 to the late Gilbert “Teddy” Jones and her mother, Virginia Doris Garrison Jones.

A graveside service was held October 20, 2017, at Battle Grove Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Nichols officiating. A memorial service was also held at First United Methodist Church in Lexington.

Douglas D. MoseleyMarch 24, 1928 – Nov. 8, 2017

Douglas D. Moseley, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away November 8, 2017, at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on March 24, 1928, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to J. Lee Moseley and Eva Lottie Moore Moseley Stamps. He spent much of his boyhood living

with his grandparents and great-grandparents.

A neighbor lady, Donnie Koenigstein, invited Doug and his sister, Barbara, to church at Broadway United Methodist in Bowling Green. Doug was later saved at the altar of that church and joined the church in 1941. He was recommended for license to preach from Broadway in 1946.

A 1945 graduate of Bowling Green High School and a member of the BGHS Hall of Honor, he began his higher education at Western Kentucky University and transferred for his senior year to Kentucky Wesleyan College, from where he graduated in 1952. He also earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1957 from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Union College bestowed an honorary doctorate in public service upon him in 1985, and he received an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Lindsey Wilson College in 2010.

Doug had extensive experience in the life and work of the church, education and public service. He served at churches in Snellville, Georgia, Hopkinsville (assistant pastor and youth director), Park City, Highland, Old Zion, Russell Springs, Columbia, Albany, Munfordville, and Campbellsville.

In 1960, Doug was hired as a professor of religion at Lindsey Wilson and also served as chair of the religion department and assistant to the president.

Among his many professional and governmental experiences, Doug was elected to the Kentucky State Senate in 1973 and served until his retirement in 1986. He felt that Christians should be involved in government. He was also appointed to the Kentucky State Parole and Probation Board, the State Personnel Board, and the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. He served as district superintendent of the Kentucky Department of Parks and was a drug and alcohol abuse counselor for the Lake Cumberland Area Development District.

While serving in state government, Doug continued to pastor churches. His passion for evangelism was evident, and he earned recognition for evangelism. After his retirement, he published three books, There Is More to Preaching Than Just Preaching, A Table Speaks, and From George W. to George W.

While serving at Park City, he courted and married Betty Jean Wyant from Glasgow, Kentucky. Doug is survived by Betty Jean, his wife of 63 years, and three children, J. Lewis Moseley (Sandra), Rebekah Ellen Bragg (Darrel), and Leslie M. Watkins (Chris). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Matthew Douglas Bragg, Andrew Jordan Bragg, and Haley Elizabeth Moseley, and seven great-grandchildren. A sister, Barbara Moseley Cockrum, of Owensboro, Kentucky, also survives.

A celebration of life was held November 11, 2017, at Broadway United Methodist Church.

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Julian W. SimpsonAug. 17, 1933 – Jan. 5, 2018

Rev. Julian W. Simpson, 84, of Lexington, passed away January 5, 2018, at Baptist Health in Lexington.

A native of Washington County, he was born August 17, 1933, to the late Hedger and Myrtle Lee Chesser Simpson. Rev. Simpson was a retired United Methodist pastor and a graduate of Springfield High School, Asbury College, and Louisville

Presbyterian Seminary.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Christine Curtsinger Simpson; a son, David Simpson of Lexington; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Woodson Simpson, and a sister, Rubye Russell.

A graveside service was held January 11, 2018, at the chapel of Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg, Kentucky, with Rev. John Loper officiating. Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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SpouSeSNorma Lee Johnson Abbott

Billie Timberlake DavisCecil Martin Fryman

Laura Holbrook GarriottMary Catherine Hacker Gilliam

Helen Elizabeth Webb HisleMartha Anne Buck Hobbs

Carolyn Y. HortonWillie McWane Winchester James

Hazel Elizabeth Cox LeonardMarian MastersMayme ParriginLatie Lee Ross

Laura Poole Graham RobertsAudra SimpsonJoyce Spaulding

Beverly M. StevensDelma Jean Tanner

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Norma lee Johnson Abbott May 30, 1932 - May 11, 2017

Norma Lee Johnson Abbott, 84, of Nixa, Missouri, widow of Rev. Troy Lee Abbott, passed away May 11, 2017.

She was born May 30, 1932, in Alpena, Arkansas, to Lester and Roxy Hulsey Johnson. After moving to Grayson, Kentucky, she and Troy bought a farm where Norma was responsible for their poultry operation. She also worked side by

side with her husband at Hopewell Methodist Church, Old Town, Kentucky. She participated in all church functions and especially enjoyed singing in the choir.

Her favorite role was that of being a mother and housewife. Norma enjoyed working in her flower garden, listening to country music, telling stories and talking. In later years she worked at Green Bowl Lodge in Kentucky and Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, where she loved meeting and visiting with people. She also formerly lived in Oak Grove, Arkansas.

Her husband preceded her in death in 1992.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Norma June (Pat) Steele of Nixa; her son, George Timothy (Brenda) Hammons of Grayson, Kentucky, 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Claude Ames, and her loving caretaker for five years, Janet Patrick of Nixa.

A Celebration of Life service was held May 15, 2017, at Smith Family Funeral Home in Green Forest, Missouri, with Brother Paul Woodhouse officiating. Interment followed in Hale Cemetery.

Billie Timberlake DavisJuly 27, 1932 – Feb. 1, 2018

Billie Timberlake Davis, 85, wife of the Rev. Dr. Don Davis, died February 1, 2018, at Baptist Health in Madisonville, Kentucky. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky, July 27, 1932, and was a devoted partner in ministry with her husband, who survives. They served together in active ministry for nearly 46 years.

Billie was a peace-loving, serene spirit. She had been a member of First United Methodist Church, Madisonville, since 1993. She

once was in the Eastern Star, worked as a teacher at Owensboro Business College, and was active until recent years as a real estate broker. She was a Kentucky Colonel.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children and their spouses, Kathy (Steve) Von Lehman, Dennis (Mary) Davis, and Kim ( Jeff ) Rice. She was a loving grandmother to Andy, Kristen, Sarah, and Brad and doted on her three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Kendall, and Max. Two nephews and two nieces also survive.

A memorial service celebrating both Billie’s life and the resurrection was held Feb. 10 at First United Methodist Church, Madisonville, with Revs. Gene Pillow, Gary Gibson, Dale Carden, and William Moore officiating. Her ashes were interred in Oddfellows Cemetery, Madisonville.

Her husband recalls that the last prayer he heard Billie pray was on Jan. 3, when she said, “I am so tired and I just want to go to be with God.” He answered that prayer on Thursday, Feb. 1, just as a beautiful white snow began to fall.

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Cecil Martin FrymanDec. 31, 1918 – Nov. 7, 2017

Cecil Martin Fryman, 98, widow of Rev. James Thomas “Tommy” Fryman, died November 7, 2017.

Rev. Fryman died in 2002.

Mrs. Fryman’s funeral was held at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home in Cynthiana, Kentucky.

laura Holbrook garriottDec. 7, 1927-Oct. 21, 2017

Laura Holbrook Garriott, 89, widow of Rev. Walter W. Garriott, died October 21, 2017, at Hatley Health Care in Clanton, Alabama, while surrounded by family.

Besides her husband, who died in 2000, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Stanley Pence Jr.

She leaves behind her son, Edward Lee Pence, and her daughters, Sallie Mullins, Brenda (Ricky) Powell and Sheila ( Jim) Vueleman; and her daughter-in-law Pat Pence. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and two brothers, Randall Holbrook and Hugh Holbrook; and one sister Dorothy Lucas.

Her funeral was held October 25 at Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Burial was in Haven of Rest Cemetery in Mayking, Kentucky.

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Mary Catherine Hacker gilliamAug. 8, 1923 – June 8, 2017

Mary Catherine Hacker Gilliam, widow of Rev. Alvin J. Gilliam, died June 8, 2017, two months short of her 94th birthday.

She was born August 8, 1923, in Oneida, Kentucky, the seventh of eight children. She spent her early years in Oneida attending the Oneida Baptist Institute. During these years she learned to play the piano, which she enjoyed her entire life.

After graduation she began attending Lindsey Wilson

College, where she met the love of her life, Alvin J. Gilliam, who was a ministerial student. They were married August 25, 1944, in Oneida. They served churches in Hawesville and Cloverport, Kentucky. Mary Catherine finished her education at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro and began teaching elementary school.

In 1953 AJ joined the Air Force and Mary Catherine followed him, setting aside her teaching career during those years to be a military chaplain’s wife. They had two girls, Gayle and Amy, in 1955 and 1957. They were stationed in Oklahoma, Casablanca, Morocco, Texas, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Alaska, Mississippi and California. During their service, she was very involved with the children’s religious and music programs.

After AJ retired from the Air Force in 1976, they made their home in Henderson, Kentucky, and served churches in Cairo and Corydon. Mary Catherine resumed her teaching career in Henderson County, teaching a total of 20 years before her retirement. After retirement she enjoyed gardening, traveling, playing the piano, and attending KWC basketball games with AJ. She loved spending time with her three grandsons. She also attended Silver Sneakers at the Henderson County Family YMCA for many years and was proud that she was the oldest member.

After AJ passed away in 2006, Mary Catherine remained in Henderson and was very involved in Henderson First United Methodist Church. She was in charge of giving the monthly devotion at her circle meetings for years. She founded the Alvin J. Gilliam Ministerial Scholarship at KWC to benefit future Methodist ministers. She remained in Henderson until 2014, when she moved to Fern Terra Assisted Living in Owensboro to be near her daughters.

Mary Catherine was a devoutly religious woman. Serving God and loving her family were her purpose in life. She did both well. When going through her belongings after her death, her daughters were not surprised by how many scriptures they found jotted down on pieces of paper tucked away in a book, a purse or a sweater pocket. Her favorite scripture was Psalms 8; her daughter Amy says, “I remember as a child when Mom and Dad would put us to bed and we would have prayer, she always began her prayer with, “Oh Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!”

While Mary Catherine is greatly missed, there is no doubt that she is happy to be reunited with AJ and joyful to be in the presence of her Lord!

Helen elizabeth Webb HisleJuly 24, 1919 – Dec. 20, 2017

Helen Elizabeth Webb Hisle, 98, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, widow of Rev. William Edwin Hisle, died December 20, 2017.

A lifelong Methodist, Helen grew up in and joined Polsgrove Methodist Church as a teen. After attending Kentucky Wesleyan College in Winchester, Helen met and married William, an up-and-coming young Methodist minister and military chaplain. Together, they served congregations in Helena, Nepton,

Vanceburg, Dayton (Tower), and La Grange, Kentucky. Their last appointment was at Centenary United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, where Helen was an active member for 56 years.

Regardless of the church, Helen believed active membership meant that when the doors were open, she was there. Over the years, she enjoyed teaching Sunday school, participating in midweek fellowship and studies, and serving as a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service, (later the United Methodist Women), and Shelbyville’s Harriet Poynter Circle. She served as a longtime teacher for Shelbyville’s Open Door Sunday School Class.

The old hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” was among Helen’s favorites. She believed and lived by verses in Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’”

Professionally, Helen was an elementary school teacher and prior to retirement served as a teacher’s aide.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Elizabeth Carol Hisle and Joy Hisle Barber; parents, Herbert and Hallie Webb; and siblings Louise Conway and Lewis Webb.She is survived by her son, Bill (Erin) Hisle, of Simpsonville, Kentucky; daughters Nancy (George) Turner, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Judy (Menel) Meredith and Holly (Tony) Husband of Shelbyville; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a special friend and caregiver, Jayne Axline of Shelbyville.

Her funeral was December 23, 2017, at Centenary with Revs. Edward Coleman and Willard Knipp officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

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Martha Anne Buck HobbsDec. 15, 1934 – March 22, 2018

Martha Anne Buck Hobbs, 83, widow of Rev. George Harold Hobbs, died March 22, 2018, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 15, 1934, to Leroy Buck and Marthadora Smith Buck, the oldest of nine children. She has six brothers and two sisters, all of whom are still living.

Martha attended Louisville Manual High School and was first chair violinist in the orchestra. She later

attended Louisville General Nursing School.

On July 4, 1954, she married George Hobbs, of Louisville. They had two sons and two daughters: George Jr., Phillip, Judy (Rick) Skeeters, and Melanie (Frank) Burgess. George Jr. passed away April 17, 2016.

Martha became a pastor’s wife in 1960 and served alongside her husband until his death March 8, 2003. Martha loved her family and was affectionately known as “Nanny” by her 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren – with two more babies on the way in the Hobbs family.

Martha was a wonderful example of Christ’s love. She cared for many people as they were nearing the end of life and needed home care.

Martha taught herself to play piano and regularly played for church services, weddings and funerals. She had a beautiful voice and would often sing duets with George Sr., as well as solos from time to time. She sang in many church choirs through the years.

Her last several years of life were spent in the care of others at two nursing homes in Elizabethtown. She was well loved and considered her caregivers to be family, often encouraging the staff when they were having a hard day. Many of them would stop by her room to get a hug, smile or share a laugh. Her pastor, Darrin Gillespie of Radcliff United Methodist Church, came regularly to visit and bring her communion, which she loved very much.

On the day of her passing, she was in the hospital intensive-care unit suffering from congestive heart failure. She told her nurse that morning, “Jesus is having a picnic for Easter and I want to go.” The Lord received her into His loving arms later that day, March 22, 2018. Throughout that day, she was surrounded by many of her family members. It was a beautiful transition from this life to her heavenly home. Many hymns and songs about Jesus were sung and stories of love were shared.

Martha was an overcomer and loved the Lord and His people with all her heart. She lived and loved well. Truly, she was faithful to the end. One of her favorite scriptures was Psalm 34:8. “O taste and see that the Lord is Good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.”

Carolyn y. HortonNov. 24, 1937 – Oct. 27, 2017

Carolyn Y. Horton, 79, of Antioch, Tennessee, wife of retired Kentucky Pastor Franklin Horton, passed away October 27, 2017.

Her funeral was held at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Terrell Broady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Willie McWane Winchester JamesApril 24, 1919 – Jan. 20, 2018

Willie McWane Winchester James, 98, widow of the Rev. Dr. William E. (Bill) James, died January 20, 2018.

She was born in Tennessee and grew up in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, a former president of Kentucky Wesleyan College and retired United Methodist minister.

Willie will be remembered as a faithful servant who made a

difference in many lives and in United Methodist churches in both Louisville and western Kentucky. Appointments included Cadiz Circuit, West Point, Louisville Davidson Memorial, Central City, Hattiesburg Court Street (Mississippi), Madisonville First, Elizabethtown Memorial, Bowling Green District, Owensboro Settle Memorial, Kentucky Wesleyan College and Florida Independent College Foundation. She was a member at St. Paul UMC in Louisville, where her memorial service was held January 27.

In addition to her co-ministry with her husband, she will be remembered as a caring and fun friend who reached out to many with her thoughtful gifts of homemade bread, lemon meringue icebox pies and other remembrances. Her “ministry of mail” included her original poems and “God Bless You” bookmarks. She provided hope, comfort and encouragement with her many cards and personal handwritten letters. WillieMc’s trademark red lipstick and nails were a testament to “being saved by the blood of Jesus.”

She is survived by her daughter, Gwyneth James ( John) Morton, of Louisville; her son, William W. (Phyllis) James, of Winchester; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Hazel elizabeth Cox leonardJan. 1, 1922 – June 16, 2017

Hazel Elizabeth Cox Leonard, 95, of New Tazewell, Tennessee, widow of Rev. Ralph Wesley Leonard, passed away June 16, 2017 in Tennessee.

Born January 1, 1922, in Gray, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late James Alexander and Laura G. Moore Cox. She had been

a homemaker and an active member of Lancaster United Methodist Church. Hazel fulfilled numerous roles as a pastor’s wife in the churches that Rev. Leonard served.

Her survivors include two sons, Stanley (Gail) Leonard of New Tazewell, Michael (Shelia) Leonard of Danville, Kentucky; a son-in-law, Charles Bolton of Bowling Green, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Jean Bolton, and nine brothers and sisters.

Her funeral was held June 20, 2017, at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home with Rev. David Terry officiating. Burial followed in the Cox Family Cemetery, Gray, Kentucky.

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Marian MastersJan. 6, 1930 – Nov. 28, 2017

Marian Masters, 87, widow of Rev. Ron Masters, died Nov. 28, 2017.

Marian Orcutt came to Asbury College in the early 1950s on a train from Corsica, Pennsylvania. A Christ follower from childhood Bible school, she came in search of a degree in Christian Education.

She met and married Ron while at Asbury. They graduated and began their ministry in the Kentucky Conference in 1954. She faithfully helped Ron through student

pastorates and seminary; they ministered together for 42 years in Kentucky.

Following her husband’s death in 1998, Marian continued in outstanding dedication to ministry in her local United Methodist Church, eventually receiving the Harry Denman Evangelism Award in 1999.

Marian’s chief aim in her Christian ministry was always to love those around her, especially those who seemed to her unloved. Her life verse was always Romans 8:37: “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

Mayme parriginJuly 2, 1927 – Dec. 11, 2017

Mayme Parrigin, 90, of Columbia, Kentucky, widow of Rev. William E. Parrigin, passed away December 11, 2017, at Signature Summit Manor Nursing Home after a brief illness.

She was born July 2, 1927, in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Allen and Ellen Compton Rhinehart.

Her husband died in 1969. She was also preceded in death by a son, Eli Parrigin, in 2013.

Survivors include two sons, David Parrigin of Columbia, Kentucky, and Tim Parrigin and his fiancée, Linda Annese, of Columbia; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Mrs. Parrigin was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, was a sales clerk at various businesses in Columbia, and was a homemaker.

Her funeral was held December 13, 2017, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating. Interment was in Haven Hill Cemetery.

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latie lee rossDec. 10, 1931 – Sept. 20, 2017

Latie Lee Ross, 85, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, widow of Rev. Dr. David C. Ross, died September 20, 2017, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, Kentucky.

Born December 10, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late O.C. and Elsie (Harper) Cooper. She

was a graduate of Asbury University and a member of Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.

Her husband died in 2014.

Latie is survived by two sons, David Lawrence “Larry” (Sue) Ross, of Ocala, Florida, and Mark Stephen (Missy Gail) Ross, of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held September 30 at Harrodsburg UMC with Rev. Trish Smith officiating.

laura poole graham robertsJan. 18, 1928 – Sept. 29, 2017

Laura Poole Graham Roberts, 89, widow of Rev. Adrian Roberts, died September 29, 2017.

A native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, she was born January 18, 1928, to the late Worley and Venus Blanton Poole. A member of Lexington First United Methodist Church, she loved the book of Psalms.

Laura was very family-oriented. She enjoyed University of Kentucky basketball, cooking, tending to her flowers, and going on cruises. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling internationally together and sharing their great sense of humor. Rev. Roberts died in 2006.

Laura is survived by her children, Mark (Terry Harmon) Graham, Stan (Debbie) Roberts, Sharon Ferguson, and Laura (Hubie) Edgington; a sister, Parilee Poole; brothers Douglas Poole and Bobby Poole; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Besides her husband, Laura was preceded in death by her son, Michael (Brenda) Graham; her daughter, Oneita (Ronnie) Perry; four brothers; and four sisters.

A memorial service was held October 5, 2017, at The Willows at Hamburg, Lexington.

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Audra SimpsonAug. 22, 1928 – Dec. 13, 2017

Audra Simpson, 89, widow of the Rev. William Richard Simpson, died December 13, 2017.

Audra was born August 22, 1928, in a log cabin on a farm in Green County, Kentucky as the oldest of eight children. She was the daughter and granddaughter of Methodist Church pastors who helped her develop a lifelong passion for the church.

She began her career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in her

hometown. She worked full time as a special education teacher in the Warren County school system and oversaw a co-op program in the Allen County school system.

Her husband was assigned his first church in1964. During his 30-year ministry, Brother Bill and Audra complemented one another’s personalities. They were quite the dynamic duo. Audra’s never-ending energy and Brother Bill‘s tireless service to the church and their community were a blessing to every church they served. Brother Bill, who retired in 1988, passed away in 1994.Audra loved serving the Lord with another of her talents, singing. She sang alto in the Golden Keys Quartet and traveled the area serving through music ministry, taught Sunday school, and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

She was a lay speaker for the South-Central Kentucky District for several years after being widowed. Her lay speaking ministry was just a small part of her service to the church. She orchestrated Christmas programs with Methodist Youth Fellowship. She participated in the United Methodist Women group. She also counseled at Camp Loucon, taught Vacation Bible School, sang in the church choir, led adult Bible study and cleaned the church.She was often sought out for counsel because of her Godly wisdom. She ministered to young couples and individuals and sought to bring peace to people and to reflect Jesus to others. She embodied every aspect of being a minister’s wife.

Her faithfulness and devotion to the Lord never waned as she continued to give testimony that Jesus was her best friend and that because she had Jesus, she was never alone.

Audra was a devoted and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her love of the outdoors, joyful spirit, energetic and playful nature, all things Christmas, and her fierce love of family.

We have been blessed to learn many valuable lessons from our sweet MaMaw during her 89 years – among them being that JESUS NEVER FAILS. She also taught a healthy respect for appropriate grammar and that a chocolate chip cookie makes everything better. Most of all, she leaves us rich in memories and with a deep appreciation for family.

Joyce SpauldingJune 11, 1932 – June 28, 2017

Joyce Spaulding, 85, widow of Rev. John Spaulding, died June 28, 2017.

She was deeply faithful to Christ and very much committed to the ministry of the church. She was an active, supportive member of every congregation she and her husband served. Joyce was known for her bright spirit and winsome personality. She was a good friend to many.

Joyce was involved in any number of conference and community organizations, including the United Methodist Women and the Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth. Joyce was particularly interested in the support of clergy families and down through the years led a number of clergy-spouse retreats.

Joyce and John were foster parents, caring for some 25 children over time. Later Joyce would serve on the Foster Care Review Board for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Joyce is missed by many, including, and most especially, her family.

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Beverly M. StevensFeb. 25, 1927 – Sept. 5, 2017

Beverly M. Stevens, 90, widow of Rev. Maurice W. Stevens, died September 5, 2017.

She was born February 25, 1927. She was a 1948 graduate of Asbury College.

Her husband died in 1997.

A memorial service was held November 11, 2017, at Nicholasville United Methodist Church.

Delma Jean TannerMay 4, 1940 – Dec. 28, 2017

Delma Jean “GeeGee” Williams Tanner, 77, of Millersburg, Kentucky, wife of the late Rev. Charles Winfield Tanner, passed away December 28, 2017, at Harrison Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 4, 1940, in Harrison County to the late John Dennis and Edythe Louise Hudson Williams. She was graduate of

Bourbon County High School, a longtime account representative in the banking industry and a member of Millersburg Presbyterian Church.

GeeGee devoted much of her time to music, playing both piano and organ for the church, as well as weddings and other events.

Left to cherish her memory is a son, David Keller Lake (Tracey Bolton), Millersburg; a daughter, Karen Renee (Torsten) Wayne, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky; a half-brother, John (Marlys) Williams, Laguna Nigel, California; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Her husband, a retired United Methodist minister, died in 1993. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Williams Owen, and a half-brother, James “Jimmy” Williams.

A memorial service was held February 16, 2018, at Millersburg Presbyterian Church.

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B. ROLL OF THE HONORED DEAD

NAMES OF CLERGY AND SPOUSES OF CLERGY WHO HAVE DIED SINCE THE MERGER ON AUGUST 19, 1996, OF THE FORMER KENTUCKY ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND THE FORMER LOUISVILLE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

NOTE: For a record of all “Honored Dead” from the two former conferences prior to their merger, see that chapter in the respective 1996 Journals of the Kentucky Annual Conference and Louisville Annual Conference.

CLERgy Name Entered Service DiedRobert Kasey Hulse 1938 6-2-96Bobby Hendricks 1985 9-9-96Ralph L. Lewis 1966 9-10-96William F. Pettus 1928 12-30-96Stoy Lee Geary 1961 1-14-97Charles Clyde Walker 1939 1-15-97Thomas A. Nankivell 1950 3-24-97Leon Wesley 1963 5-5-97Chester Deacon 1949 5-31-97Willard Brown 1968 8-11-97Joseph Humble 1955 9-8-97Lee Ward 1952 9-11-97Earl Edwards 1957 9-21-97Allen A. Fredrick 10-6-97Francis Randall Hill 1943 12-4-97Carl McCubbin 1953 1-22-98Philip A. McAfee 1934 1-25-98J. Howard Ritchie 2-5-98Carvil Scott 1958 2-11-98Joe M. Alexander 1965 2-25-98James A. Norsworthy 1950 3-5-98J. Paul Shepherd 1941 4-25-98Rickey Lynn Costelow 1993 5-9-98Albert W. Sweazy 1938 6-16-98Alvis W. Lee 1941 6-26-98Earl Claude Roberts 1954 7-9-98Thomas Clinton Morrison 1935 9-1-98James Knifley 1973 9-3-98Paul L. Keneipp 1952 9-10-98Roscoe J. Tarter 1933 10-5-98Ronald Joseph Masters 1952 10-16-98J. A. Dickerson 12-8-98

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W. Taft Thrasher 1943 2-9-99Chester Lee Lafferty 1989 2-17-99Benjamin F. Sanford 1988 (trnsf) 2-22-99William Dennis Strader 1959 5-8-99Avery Wheat 1952 5-13-99Jean Washer 1995 Donald G. Mackie 1988 8-16-99Robert L. Graham 1977 9-24-99Allen L. Fraser 1941 10-30-99William Robert Wood 1951 11-14-99Richard Ramsey 1944 11-22-99Noble Copeland 1977 12-9-99Dudley L. Fish 1950 2-2-00Leonard E. Sumner 1948 3-11-00E. Arthur Russell 1968 3-20-00Walter W. Garriott 1938 4-9-00Wendell Overstreet 1966 6-7-00William Pearson 1962 6-19-00William H. Daniels 1977 7-8-00John P. Carr 1946 8-18-00Charles Webster 1960 9-13-00Oda S. Wright 1949 10-9-00Samuel C. Adkins 1973 11-23-00D. Lamar Mattingly 1947 11-28-00Edward E. Pickerill 1955 12-19-00G. Russell Ireland 1934 12-20-00Robert L. Anderson 1937 1-14-01William R. Price 1961 2-6-01William W. Slider 1939 4-6-01Harry A. Pullen 1938 4-16-01Robert Shaver 1937 5-26-01Everett E. Hudson 1938 6-13-01Frank Jones 1952 7-30-01Joseph D. Claybourne 1967 11-12-01George Edward Hart, Jr. 1949 11-15-01Benjamin C. Hendren, Jr. 1982 1-8-02William E. Morris 1944 1-16-02Elby Ray Rich 1970 1-19-02Allan Kent Harman 2000 2-15-02Elza Morgan 1947 2-24-02Thomas Charles Fornash, Sr. 1951 3-30-02John C. Bassett 1942 4-20-02Benis G. Carnes 1947 5-17-02Monroe A. Lowe 1951 6-6-02James N. Orr 1991 10-17-02

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Deborah Sue Whitmer 1989 11-6-02James Thomas Fryman 1951 11-9-02Lawrence R. Buskirk 1948 11-13-02James Baldwin Stilz 1953 11-26-02Otis Melton 1952 12-11-02Lester Bow Carter 1959 1-10-03David Alther 1961 1-21-03Donald A. Payton 1969 1-23-03Leslie M. Myers 1954 1-29-03James True Harmon 1936 2-27-03Lewis Wilson Woodward 1941 3-2-03George Harold Hobbs, Sr. 1961 3-8-03William M. Rountree 1965 5-26-03Jerry A. Smith 1971 7-24-03Ralph A. Helm 1962 8-17-03Russel L. Bow 1943 10-2-03Alfred C. Robbins 1962 10-5-03Dale Dixon 1955 11-4-03James S. Gwinn 1938 11-17-03John C. Kerce 1963 11-26-03Gracie B. Moore 1962 12-5-03Marietta Mansfield 1959 12-22-03James N. Dill 1952 2-3-04Ralph G. Wesley 1935 4-3-04Eugene P. Gibson 1949 4-16-04Malcolm Couch 1964 5-2-04Jacob Dye 1966 5-16-04Robert W. Gardner 1947 5-21-04Steadman Bagby 1930 5-26-04A. Carl Matter 1979 5-28-04William Hamlett 1969 5-31-04Paul McMurrin 1962 11-15-04Donald Herren 1947 12-4-04Boyd D. Wilson 1955 12-17-04Edward Brandeberry 1947 12-18-04Chandler E. Ford 1958 12-24-04Clarence Atherton 1982 1-14-05Valis Hill 1942 1-22-05Leonard Flener 1960 2-24-05L. Rodford McDonald 1936 3-19-05W. Frank Roberson 1901 3-27-05Jasper Harmon 1944 4-9-05Roger Kusche 1949 4-26-05Dorothy Shannon 1982 8-21-05Ted Shipp 1980 9-18-05

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James Thornbury Wells 1946 10-23-05Kenneth C. Halbrook 1948 4-15-06Rual T. Perkins 1938 6-19-06Calvin H. Campbell 1950 4-30-06David A. Seamands 1941 7-29-06Walter T. Jones 1943 7-30-06Herbert Kittinger 1954 9-1-06James Kemp 1977 9-7-06Riley Guffey 1956 10-8-06Mildred Watson 1961 11-1-06Alvin J. Gilliam 1941 11-20-06Thomas A. Cooper 1967 11-24-06Adrian J. Roberts 1948 12-3-06Robert Ward Wilson 1985 2-11-07Jerry Lynn Whitley 1963 2-20-07Sherri A. Chapin 1995 4-23-07James H. Godsey 1948 5-4-07Albert C. Allen 1935 6-15-07Denton Powell Royster 1937 6-29-07Jonathan Davenport 2006 8-4-07John W. Gray 1958 8-24-07H. Daniel Armstrong 1967 9-19-07James A. Lyle 1949 1-17-08S. Reid Thompson 1944 2-17-08Kermit Flener 1948 2-23-08Robert Nelson 1984 3-18-08William James 1941 4-14-08Wayne A. Sparks 1966 6-4-08Paul Royster 1948 6-10-08John L. Coomer 1932 6-28-08Paul Stoneking 1944 7-2-08Wilbur Morris 1955 7-10-08J. Howard Olds 1964 7-23-08Calvin Coolidge Cornelius 1952 7-25-08Harold Tatman 1953 9-6-08James Robert Dunlop 1977 9-25-08Thomas Ben Sexton 1982 11-12-08John James Reilly 1984 12-21-08Doris Moreland Jones 1962 12-27-08Roy C. Hunt 1954 2-10-09Wallace E. Thomas 1957 2-27-09Bernard L. Allen 1959 2-28-09William Leslie Chapman 1947 3-13-09Thomas “T.D.” Everett, Jr. 1941 4-22-09Walter Thomas Applegate 1959 4-26-09

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Timothy S. Chamberlain 1953 5-1-09Mark Walz 1981 8-27-09John Clinton Brinson 1940 8-30-09J. C. Thorpe 1964 9-3-09James Douglas Wilcoxson 1967 10-3-09Mahlon Miller 1948 12-1909Hugh E. Delaney 1944 1-31-10Russell K. Taylor 1952 2-6-10James C. Bush 1968 4-14-10A. Wayne Lyle 5-28-67 6-14-10John Smiley Collins 9-23-51 7-6-10W. Arvil Allen 5-1-52 9-15-10F. Bennett Hulse 9-17-44 11-29-10Thomas O. Harrison 6-6-35 12-13-10Raymond K. Brinegar 6-11-76 1-21-11James Mullins 6-1-87 2-24-11Donald Durham 11-10-44 3-12-11Charles Music 6-14-59 3-12-11Reathel Haven 6-21-57 3-15-11Donald O. Riggs 6-1-82 6-8-11J. Harold Coomer 5-30-65 6-19-11George Neel 5-28-79 8-2-11James Robert Bouser 5-20-78 8-13-11William J. Evans 5-30-65 8-24-11Clyde Bethel Babb 5-30-60 8-27-11Charles Robert Elswick 8-30-39 12-1-11Norman T. O’Neal 9-14-47 12-11-11Raymond W. Gibson 6-11-67 12-13-11Robert C. Pugh 8-31-47 12-17-11Gayle Daniel Williams 6-6-65 4-4-12Welby Otis Patten 8-19-51 5-14-12Harold W. Dorsey 9-5-41 6-5-12Finis (Beryl) Fentress, Jr. 12-31-77 6-23-12Joni K. Watkins 6-20-10 6-28-12Suzy Yen Ham-Son 7-1-91 8-3-12Walter KennethWilliams 9-1-55 8-22-12Paul Carter Pepoon 6-1-65 9-2-12John D. Spaulding 9-21-52 9-21-12Delores Rae “Dee” Murphy 12-24-12 9-27-12George Lemore Russell 9-1-76 10-12-12Alvin Edward Herron 9-14-47 11-5-12Gary Lionel Case, Sr. 5-20-75 11-22-12Thomas K. MacDonell, III 6-1-84 12-24-12Blanchard E. Amstutz 6-6-80 1-1-13Kenneth Allen Brown 6-21-57 1-6-13

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Sam C. Knox 6-5-64 4-9-13Clarence Lee Bertram 1952 2-20-2014Pauline G. Carr 1953 8-11-2013George Monroe Davis 1970 1-2-2014Jospeh Maxwell Davis 1943 11-19-2013Hueston Earl Eakins 1950 7-12-2013Harold Franklin Gardner 1947 10-27-2013Lynn Ackley Harmon 1952 4-20-2014Russell Neal Holland 1970 3-14-2014Coleman Wesley Howlett 1972 4-17-2014Loving Carman King 1957 2-4-2014Roy Kenneth Lile 1956 8-27-2013Howard T. Matthews 1938 3-26-2014Emil Dale McAdams 1949 7-19-2013Hubert Bryan McGuffey 1954 12-31-2013Walter Francis Mitchell 1957 8-27-2013Fred Russell Pfisterer 1944 12-8-2013Elgan Branson Reynolds 1969 7-14-2013John Emery Savage 1975 9-28-2013Paul E. Sayre 1961 10-11-2013Richard Jonathon Stephens 1988 9-28-2013Leslie Harold Woodson 1947 2-27-2014Graham Lee Abbott 1961 5-27-2014Walter Lee Arnold 1956 3-20-2015Carline Edward Brown 1957 8-29-2014Carlos Huel coop 1967 8-19-2014Thomas White Ditto 1949 11-20-2014Billy A. Glover 1965 10-28-2014Charles Lewis Hulse 1942 6-7-2014James Allen Moran 1958 10-21-2014Homer Howard Norman 1971 2-28-2015David Campbell Ross 1952 7-12-2014Nancy Susan Scheldorf 1989 11-20-2014Donald Keith Scilley 1961 12-17-2014Robert J. Stout 1980 1-25-2015Donald Lee Tipton 1971 8-31-2014Carl Morton Townsend 1969 11-13-2014Ruth Alice winters 2002 1-19-2015Raymond Stanley Beck 1970 4-6-2016Randle Bascom dew 1947 8-21-2015Donald d. Douglass 1949 12-1-2015Harry Wendell Fegan 1954 10-5-2015Douglas Gene Greenwell 1961 12-2-2014Lee Wallace Hubbard 1964 9-11-2015Kenneth Williams Jett 1985 9-1-2015

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James Alton Lawhorn 1950 11-2-2015Patrick Edward McDowell 1959 6-4-2015Moston Robert Mulholland 1963 12-20-2015Roger C. Newell 1975 10-2-2015Joseph Earl Newton 1994 9-16-2015Gary Douglas Rowan 1996 6-12-2015Burk Moore Smith 1970 2-15-2016Samuel Willis 1951 9-7-2015Gregory Wingo 1984 11-20-2015Brent Allen Arn 2009 2-8-2017John B. Back 1989 9-12-2016Donald Steven Barnett 1971 3-30-2017Pleasie Lavon Clem 1969 1-21-2017Donnie N. Crenshaw 1949 5-20-2016Silas Ervin Gentry 1963 12-1-2016David Lee Hilton 1959 7-29-2016Dennis Franklin Kinlaw 1951 4-10-2017Roland Preston Lawrence 1968 1-18-2017Harry Garrett Lewis 1963 2-16-2017James Harold Loy 1966 4-9-2017William H. McKain Jr. 1973 7-29-2016William Edward Parker 1952 3-24-2017Charles T. Pinkston 1956 11-12-2016William Milton Pope 1945 10-28-2016Alice Bondurant Scott 1981 6-26-2016James A. Shepherd 1943 8-13-2016James C. Stratton 1956 5-30-2016Terry Sullivan 1995 8-9-2016Robert Wallace 1955 1-29-2017Robert Beverly 1971 6-5-2017William Wesley Bowling 1960 3-18-2018Larry Bryant Gardner 1965 10-31-2017Fred Allen Goodwin 1983 8-27-2017Donna Lou Jones 1987 10-13-17Douglas D. Moseley 1950 11-8-2017Julian W. Simpson 1953 1-5-2018

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SpOuSES OF CLERgyName DiedRhubena Lawhorn 2-7-95Allie Carr 8-8-95Sarah Evelyn Mace Sweazy 6-11-96Elizabeth Mills Patten 7-6-96Mary Elizabeth Sharp 8-5-96Jessie Beavin 12-12-96James Leslie Watson 12-19-96Eleanor Kerce 1-10-97Maggie Young 1-11-97Mary Lucille Nichols 1-22-97Nelda H. Whitaker 1-23-97Hattie F. Southern 2-12-97Henrietta Sledge 3-5-97Hilda Harrod 3-22-97Arenetta Clayborne 5-2-97Virginia Johnson 5-12-97Margaret Chandler 6-12-97Helene S. Royster 7-21-97Velma H. Owen 8-21-97Catherine C. Maxfield 9-19-97Ruby Shaver 10-20-97Genie McPeak 10-27-97Fern Smith 12-22-97Eulalie Chandler Staples 1-15-98Mary Kathern Parker 2-4-98Prudie Harrell 2-7-98Clarice Woodward 2-23-98Marie Ford 3-21-98Ann Krebs Sears 7-19-98Hazel Kelley 8-20-98Katherine Hunt 9-3-98Mabel W. Gardner 10-7-98Margaret LaFon 12-18-98Martha Ferne C. Johnson 3-6-99Zella Lee 3-19-99Kathryn Shaver Weldon 4-2-99Pearl Davis 4-9-99Emma Toombs 5-10-99Odelia Walker 7-9-99Allibe Downs 7-24-99Lucille Kays 8-1-99Eva Jones 8-20-99Wilma Harman 8-20-99

Name DiedIlene McCubbin 9-16-99Emma Ruth Fryman 11-28-99Helen Fossett 12-7-99Eulalia Flener 1-25-00Catherine Frederick 1-31-00Daisy Greene 2-9-00Ethel Scott 3-10-00Rowena Norton 5-19-00Nora Poore 7-23-00Dimple Capps Short 7-28-00Eula Mae Matthews 8-22-00Gladys Scott 8-26-00Margaret Jones 9-10-00Dorothy Pauline Thrasher 9-14-00Maranda Lacks 10-6-00Beatrice Herron 10-19-00Mary Denton 11-17-00Elsie Earlywine 11-19-00Glenna Hurt 12-11-00Norma Tanner 12-19-00Katherine Mitchell 1-26-01Flora Morgan 3-7-01Barbara M. Rankin 4-6-01Irene C. Dorsey 4-13-01Christine Vincent 5-18-01Faustine Madison 8-29-01Calcia Lyle 9-28-01Dora Antle 11-24-01Ruth Milburn 11-29-01Maggie Kittinger 1-2-02Genevieve Baker 1-16-02Eugenia Hill 2-15-02Annie Walker 2-22-02Sallie Riddle 3-15-02Margaret Hightower 3-27-02Mary Weddle 3-29-02Martha Adkins 3-31-02Thelma Lyle 4-14-02Mary Chenault 4-17-02Lora Bassett 4-29-02Wanda Ward Barnes 5-1-02Elsie Ritchie 5-5-02Opal Garriott 6-1-02

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Name DiedCora Judd Gilmore 6-21-02Clara Pickerill 7-5-02Roberta Dillon Williams 10-3-02Georgia Scott Wheat 10-29-02Nellie Lucille Smith Williams 11-3-02Beulah Mae Bradley Clay Plummer 11-26-02Armedia Sneed Hamlett 11-28-02Bobbie Johnson Culp 12-7-02Cora Ann Whitley 1-3-03Marguerite Buchanan 3-20-03Thelma (Sally) Sights Callender 4-5-03Nadine Skagges Pettus 4-13-03Jessie Helm 4-20-03Helen Bruton Melton 5-1-03Mary Fulkerson 5-2-03Helen Young Crafton Williams 6-4-03Jessie Hicks 6-17-03Elsie Louise Dwyer Rogers 7-5-03William Kendrick Ewing 7-19-03Dorothy Mattingly 8-27-03Martha Kathyrn Pendleton Keeney 9-1-03Evelyn Vanderpool 10-11-03Annabelle Sims Rice 10-20-03Mary Carlyle Vass Elswick 11-7-03Mary Mills 12-3-03Helen Mildred Pomeroy Hilbun 2-2-04Marie Whalen 4-21-04Rosalie Shepherd 5-16-04Dorothy Harrison 5-26-04May Alther 9-21-04Barbara Kniffen 12-6-04Zenobia Totten 3-3-05Helen Walker 3-10-05Ozell Huffman 4-2-05Kathryn Chandler Rose 5-7-05Virginia Philpot 8-28-05C. Lee Delaney 9-15-05Sada Hart Tarter 10-12-05Mildred Dye 11-16-05Betty SteinmetzPauline McIntosh Graddy 1-12-06Laverne May Pugh 2-5-06Gladys Irene Karrick Norsworthy 2-11-06Grace Bentley 2-27-06

Name DiedEdith Anderson 3-2-06Lucretia Helm 3-28-06Miller Doris Ramsey Wood 3-29-06Cornelia Williams Walker 5-10-06Opal Frances Pullen 5-26-06Sharon Snider 8-20-06Sarah E. Upchurch 8-26-06Dorothy Epley 10-20-06Myra Knox 1-6-07Elizabeth Bertrand 1-20-07Melissa Mansfield 5-15-07Betty Garnett 5-16-07Bessie Yates 5-16-07Martha Morris 7-4-07Dorothy Bowling 8-4-07Patricia Johnson Jones 8-19-07Nina Coop 8-31-07Lula Mae Jones 9-1-07Mary Woodward 9-7-07Rosalie Woodward 10-23-07Alyne McAfee 11-6-07Lillian Wiley 11-7-07Ann Smith 12-3-07Opal Nankivell 12-9-07Sally Vibbert 12-25-07Lottie Gardner 2-19-08Mamie Harris 3-31-08Ernest Ward Shannon 7-24-08Emma Deacon 7-28-08Marjorie Brookshire 8-15-08Frances Carnes Allen 9-5-08Estella M. Cooper 9-26-08Carol Gilmore Smith 10-13-08Anita R. Mynear 10-22-08Dorothy Couch 10-30-08Jean Slider 12-23-08Carolyn Hulse 1-31-09Mary Shirley Rich 2-1-09Margaret Baker 2-2-09Thelma Reeves 2-20-09Mary Jo Phillips 3-6-09Mary Evelyn Cooper Hammonds 4-21-09Beatrice Adams 10-4-09Ella Mae Quinn Bottoms 6-19-09

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Name DiedJohanna Silvers Drewry 6-27-09Thelma Lorine McGaha Morris 7-8-09Ovalene A. Hale 7-29-09Anna Mae Lyons 7-23-09Ruby Haven 1-2-10Hattie Alice Roberts 2-16-10Effie Lovelace 4-26-11Nadine Fraser 5-18-10Francis Lucille Chilton Pearson 7-24-10Allan Durand Stephens 12-14-10Linda Voils Sullivan 1-22-11Mitzi Jan Rowan 3-20-11Marian Brackett Keneipp 2-21-11Virginia Denise Mitchell Holmes 3-23-11Donnie Lorene Gilliam 4-27-11Virginia Ramsey 6-13-11Alice Hensley Perkins 7-2-11Julia Biggs 7-5-11Roxie Bow 7-26-11Phoebe Webster 9-11-11Emma Jean Sewell 9-19-11Deloris Pepoon 10-1-11Mary Elizabeth Gardner 11-8-11Patricia Elaine Smith 11-19-11Esther Mae Russell 11-29-11Margaret E. Orr 1-13-12Bettie Jean Denison 1-24-12Evelyn Weir 1-24-12Edna Prentis 3-7-12Gladys Osborne 04-23-12Adee C. Butler 6-10-12Nancy Ruth K. Rogers 06-17-12Jo Ann V. Collins 08-14-12Louise T. Hill 09-03-12Sylvia O’Neal 09-24-12Luvenia Caister 10-30-12Helen C. Humble 11-05-12Clara Hulse 11-09-12Pearl Caddy Nicholas 12-06-12Edna Clem 12-26-12Helen Davis Seamands 01-03-13Olene T. Gaddis 01-05-13Dorothy R. Thomas 01-09-13Betty Frances Halbrook 01-29-13

Name DiedAudrey K. Durr Mason-Williams 02-08-13Edna G. Crenshaw 02-14-13Anne Kelley Kunnecke 04-09-13Mary Vatis Allen 1-17-2014Sammien R. Bentley 7-10-2013Doris Jeanne Chamberlain 10-26-2013Kathryn L. Coop 2-14-2014Myra Sue Eakins 7-17-2013Donald K. Hubbard 4-26-2014Peggy Elaine McDowell 1-7-2014Gladys Parker 2-11-2014Mazel Hilma Stoneking 6-7-2013Mary Eva Williams 5-8-2013Dale Orin Winters 3-12-2014Sarah Joyce Wood 1-6-2014Sarah R. Bagby 8-24-2015Anna Bell Brewer 3-14-2016Willa V. Brown 4-25-2016Martha Belle Henry 2-1-2016Sadie Mae Lewis 2-2-2016Jo Ann Maggard 2-1-2016Linda Sue Meadows 5-5-2015Halloween McKinney 5-16-2015Glenda Ruth Phillips 6-27-2016Mallie L. Wright 8-18-2015Clorene Clark Blankenship 12-11-2016Colleen Bouser 6-5- 2016Maggie Sue Craddock 6-28-2016Barbara Chauvin Curry 6-1-2016Betty Eversole Roberts Hart 4-4-2017Geneva M. Hill 4-16-17Sarah H. Owen 6-28-2016Montie Wesley 7-10-2016Norma Lee Johnson Abbott 5-11-2017Billie Timberlake Davis 2-1-2018Cecil Martin Fryman 11-7-2017Laura Holbrook Garriott 10-21-2017Mary Catherine Hacker Gilliam 6-8-2017Helen Elizabeth Webb Hisle 12-20-2017Martha Anne Buck Hobbs 3-22-2018Carolyn Y. Horton 10-27-2017Willie McWane Winchester James 1-20-2018Hazel Elizabeth Cox Leonard 6-16-2017Marian Masters 11-28-2017

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Name DiedMayme Parrigin 12-11-2017Latie Lee Ross 9-20-2017Laura Poole Graham Roberts 9-29-2017Audra Simpson 12-13-2017Joyce Spaulding 6-28-2017Beverly M. Stevens 9-5-2017Delma Jean Tanner 12-28-2017