His final weeks were lived at Hospice Niagara where he was tenderly cared for. He lived a good and eventful life. David was born in St. Catharines, Ontario to William G. and Gladys Ralph Hallett on Oct. 11, 1935. His parents and oldest brother, Edward, are deceased. Surviving are brothers Fred (Dianne), Bruce (late wife Nancy), Dennis (Sandra) and William and his sister Joyce Andy Bernais).

David attended Memorial and Central Public Schools. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at 19 and trained as a cook. On shore leave, he spent much time with the Church of Christ in Halifax. After the Navy he trained as a nursing orderly. When an opportunity came to accompany a team of teachers and preachers into the restricted tribal areas of northeastern India, David said, “Yes.” During the next 30 years, 1963- 1993, because he was needed, he “wore many hats”: missionary, teacher, minister, counselor, protector, nurse, cook, all-around “uncle”.

Highly respected in the community, he came to be called, “The Teacher”. David became director of Alpha Bible College in remote Shillong. This hostel provided safety and opportunity for young tribal men to finish high school, university level courses and to study the Bible. David remained in India through difficult times: dangers, turmoil, food shortages, political upheaval, tribal warfare, curfews and military alerts.

After 30 years, due to severe health problems, he returned to Canada to stay. Many of his former students (government officials, police officers, bankers, and high ranking military officers) came to tell him goodbye.

GRAND BLANC, Mich., (BNc) - Members of the Grand Blanc church mourn the passing of one of its longtime members on Dec. 2.

Wilma Kilgore, 83, died at the Pines of Burton in Burton, Mich. Her funeral was conducted on Dec. 5 at Brown Funeral Home in Grand Blanc.

In the funeral sermon, Sister Kilgore’s life was compared to Paul’s words to Timothy as an example “in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12ESV).

Sister Kilgore was born on Mar. 21, 1928 in Flint, Mich. She retired from General Motors in 1984 after 30 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Gary D. and Frederick Stan Kilgore; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stancil, in 1976.

Bernice “Bonnie” Mable Cronk (1923-2011)

MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (BNc) — “She was a very beautiful woman with a winning smile.” So someone said recently, summing up the first impression one would have upon meeting Bonnie Cronk.

Many of us grew to love her and her late husband, Jack Sr., in the winter of their lives. Even then she was a lovely lady inside and out. The deeper impression Bonnie would leave was her inner beauty.

This woman displayed loyalty, wisdom, and courage much like Queen Esther. Just as Queen Esther, who was a beautiful young woman, rose above her trials of being an orphan to sit on the throne as a queen, so Bonnie overcame as well. Bonnie was born in Kalkaska, Mich., into a family with an alcoholic father and a mother who played the piano on skid row. As a little girl Bonnie spent time there.

She and her brother were placed in a orphanage for a period of time during her childhood. Later, when her mother married another man, he adopted them. Life still was not perfect, but Bonnie was always thankful for being able to go back home.

As a young woman her beauty was like one would expect from a movie star. One day she had two young men to ask her out. When asked which one she would go out with, she replied “whichever one arrives first.” Jack was the first and lucky man! She said she liked him, but thought he was a little cocky and stuck on himself. But after about 68 years of marriage we can see it all worked out very well.

Although Bonnie had occasionally attended churches before meeting Jack, he introduced her to her Lord and his church. Jack and Bonnie were an Aquila and Priscilla type of couple! The church was richly blessed everywhere they lived. They worked as a team.

He served as an elder and she as the elder’s wife for over 30 years. Often when he would do personal Bible studies she would go with him to support the work. At times she taught children’s classes.

One of her places in life was to keep the home strong and cared for during the many years Jack was a salesman. Can you imagine how many hours she spent waiting, with a husband who was a salesman by trade and an elder in the Lord’s church? She is remembered as patient, athletic, frugal, loyal, and had a great sense of humor.

Jack and Bonnie spent the first portion of their marriage in Michigan, then 30 years in Florida, and later retired in Mt Juliet. We are thankful they spent some years here in MJ. They blessed this family of God’s people just as they had in Michigan and Florida.

Bonnie’s work continues to follow her even in this congregation. One of her two children was Jack Cronk, Jr. She was always so proud when Jack Jr., a deacon here at MJ, taught class or led prayer. Her daughter-in-law Nanette, is a faithful part of our family.

The last few years have been difficult for Bonnie, but her family has lovingly cared for her.

We will miss her dearly, but are comforted by knowing that a daughter of the King has crossed over toward a great reward and reunion! To God be the glory and from him we seek our comfort!

Mrs. Cronk died Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 at the Mt. Juliet church building.

MCKINNEY, Tex. (BNc) - Long-time missionary and worker for French mission, Jerrel Rowden, passed away Nov. 24, at the age of 77. Jerrel is survived by his wife, Christiane, and two sons.

It is difficult to recount all the contributions that Jerrel and Christiane made to missions in the French-speaking world. Besides working with churches in Reims, France, and Québec City, Canada, they established a printing ministry which served the French-speaking world for over forty years.

The Rowdens moved the printing ministry in 1998 to Desoto, Tex. They eventually were supported by the Cedar Hill, Tex., church and installed the printed ministry in a facility behind their building. This work was transferred to Barry Baggott and to Nashville in 2007 when Jerrel’s health took a turn for the worse.

During the last few years, Jerrel had the loving care of his wife, Christiane, and the concern and prayers of a host of fellow workers and friends. Christiane Rowden can be contacted at 1625 Landon Lane, McKinney, TX 75071 – Tel. 972-569-6992

MOULTON, Ala. (BNc) – Well-known and much loved Gospel minister Hoyt Nelson of Moulton, Ala., died Sept. 25th. He was 81. His wife Gueldine preceded him in death several years earlier. Funeral services were held Sept. 28th in the Hartselle (Ala.) Church of Christ auditorium.

While serving the College Avenue congregation in Enterprise, Ala., in the 1960s and 70s, Hoyt was a driving force in the beginning of Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp at Chancellor, Ala. He remained active in that work the rest of his life. Memorials may be made to this work and sent to Camp Wiregrass, P. O. Box 311072, Enterprise, AL 36331. He also did missionary work throughout the Ukraine, Romania, and the Caribbean.

A graduate of Auburn University, brother Nelson served as editor of a newspaper in Alexander City, Ala., prior to becoming a preacher.

Hoyt’s outgoing personality and big smile endeared him to brethren and townspeople alike everywhere they lived during a 55-year-ministry. He was highly respected for being both sound in doctrine and active in good works.

He is survived by a son, Ken Nelson and wife Bertha of Moulton; a daughter, Monya Deen Claborn and husband Mitch of Athens; four grandchildren, Heath Claborn and wife Mary, Heather Claborn, Ross Nelson and wife Ashley and Rachel Nelson; and three great-grandchildren, McKinley Stack, Mary Catherine Stack and Cade Glasgow.

PLEASANTON, TX. (BNc) –

Jerry moved to Pleasanton when he was a boy, where he graduated from Pleasanton High School. He served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949 and graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1952. In 2002, ACU recognized Jerry and Ann with a plaque commemorating their 43 years of service as evangelists and missionaries in Latin America.

He began his journey in mission work, teaching and preaching in English and Spanish at Benavides. In 1959 Jerry and his family moved to Guatemala. They did mission work in Guatemala, Mexico, Bolivia and Argentina for over twenty years. Jerry recently published his mission experiences in a book titled “Guatemala: Joy and Crown”.

Jerry was a very dedicated and gentle man. He will be missed by many, many friends throughout the world. In lieu of flowers, Jerry’s wish was for memorial donations to the Medina Children’s Home, Medina, TX.

Visitation was held at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton, on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and today, Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Pleasanton Church of Christ, 1003 North Main Street, Pleasanton on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at the Hurley Funeral Home website.

GALLUP, N.M. (BNc) – Michael J. Lerro, minister for the Gallup congregation, died Aug. 6.

As a graduate of East Tennessee School of Preaching and Mission, Michael was able to express his love for Christ by preaching the gospel.

A memorial service was held at Gallup church Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Michael, age 38, was the third child of Richard and Judy Lerro.

He is a 1991 graduate of John I. Leonard High School, Palm Beach, Fla.

Michael leaves a devoted wife Larisa and two children, Collin and Kathryn; three siblings, Robert (Cheryl), Stephen (Phyllis), and Julie (Lawrence) Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Prior to going to ETSPM, he was a school teacher in the Jackson, Tenn., area and attended South Jackson church, formerly Bemis.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew this dedicated man.

Contributed by Alice Farough.

WHITE BLUFF, Tenn. (BNc) —

Born in Union, S.C., he was the son of the late James Claude and Carrie Corinne Corzine Mosley.  Mosley was a minister of the gospel who preached throughout Tenn., and surrounding states.  He was the former minister of the White Bluff, West Dickson, Pond, and Clearview churches and formerly served in Shelbyville, Tenn. He held meetings from Canada to Florida.

Mosley was a most humble servant, a kind spirited man who had many ministries and visions, one being Camp Leatherwood. He was currently Chairman of the Board of the camp. He and his wife, Judy owned and operated Judy’s Flower Basket for some 20 years. He held an Associates Arts degree from Lipscomb University, which was David Lipscomb College at the time. He formerly worked in the admissions office for that institution. He was preceded in death by his brothers; James Mosley and Jackie Mosley.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years; Judy Garner Mosley of White Bluff, Tenn., his children; Gail Mosley, Diann Mosley Smithson, and Donny Mosley and his wife, Mona all of White Bluff, Tenn., his grandchildren; Tyler David Mosley, Brett Smithson, Rachel Mosley Jefferson (John), Hannah Mosley Walker (Dustin), Sarah Mosley and Rebekah Mosley Davidson (Taylor), his brother; Dan Mosley of Spencer, Tenn., his sisters; Ruth King of Detroit, Jeannie Hollis of Dunlap, Tenn., Sara Moore of Chattanooga, Tenn., Claudia Hill of Antioch, Eunice Phelps of Antioch and Mary Phipps of Signal Mtn, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

COTTONTOWN, Tenn. (BNc) –

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mayberry Moore.

Morgan served as an elder with the Clearview church for 34 years. Je was a director of the Sumner County First Sunday Singings.

He is survived by his son, Mike (Jennifer) Moore, Sr.; grandchildren, Melanie (Jack) Hughes, Beau (Joanne) Moore, Mackenzie Moore; great grandchildren, Damian and Deacon Moore, Aidan, Avery and Austin Hughes, all of Lexington, S.C.; special friend, Christine Crafton of Cottontown.

Visitation is 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Fri., July 8, at the Clearview congregation’s building, and after 11 a.m., Saturday.

Funeral service is 1:00 p.m., Sat., July 9, at the Clearview church building, 470 Clearview Rd., Cottontown, with Lowell Harris and Michael Moore, Sr. officiating.

Entombment is at Sumner Memorial Gardens.

Active pallbearers are Mike Swann, David Russell Cole, Kenneth Thompson, Tommy Crafton, Beau Moore, Mackenzie Moore, Ronnie Durrett, Jr., and Matt Bradley.

Honorary pallbearers are Roy Gambrell, Johnny Mayberry, Joe Frank Gillespie, James Martin Weiss, the deacons of the Clearview congregation and The Friday Night Singers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Standing Stone Church of Christ Building Fund in Monterey, Tenn. This mission effort was a favorite cause of Bro. Morgan.