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Gospel preacher and camp organizer Hoyt Nelson dies

by George Merritt

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. Read more

Harding mourns death of Dr. Neale Pryor

SEARCY, Ark. (BNc) — Dr. Neale Pryor passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, after a lengthy illness. Visitation with the family is Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m. at Roller Daniel Funeral Home, 411 E. Race, Searcy, Ark.

Jerry Hill dies at 82

PLEASANTON, TX. (BNc) – Jerry Wood Hill, long-time missionary, was born in Sabinal on Oct. 2, 1928 to Thomas Comer and Veva Lenore Hill. He passed away in South Texas Regional Medical Center on Sept. 12, 2011. He is survived by his wife Ann Roberts Hill, 3 children: Barbara (Ollie) Kirk, Linda (Mark) Barriger, and David (Becky) Hill, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, T. C. and Floyd Hill, and one grandchild, Zachary Barriger.

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. Read more

Gallup minister Michael Lerro dies at age 38

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. Read more

Thomas David Mosley dies at 84

WHITE BLUFF, Tenn. (BNc) — Bro. Mosley, longtime Church of Christ minister, died peacefully June 25, 2011 at his home with his family by his side.

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. Read more

Tenn. elder Morgan Moore dies

COTTONTOWN, Tenn. (BNc) – Elder Morgan Moore, 87, passed away July 5. He was born in Sumner County Mar. 25, 1924, to the late Loyd and Alice Weiss Moore.

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. Read more

Trent Campbell’s passing

WICHITA FALLS, Tx (BNC) – Trent Campbell, 71, passed away on June 28, 2011 at Wichita Falls, Texas after a period of declining health.

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Minister, church music teacher Ralph Casey dies

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BNc) – Ralph Allen Casey, minister and church music teacher, passed away Saturday, June 25. He was 86.

Minister for over 20 years with various congregations in the Atlanta area, Casey was one of the founding officers of Greater Atlanta Christian Schools.

He taught Christian music workshops, both domestic and international, over a 20-year period.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Casey; two sons, Kevin Casey and Terry (Katie) Casey; daughter Karen Casey; and grandchildren, Bridget, Austin and Shara Casey.

Entombment was at Arlington Memorial Park, Sunrise Chapel, Atlanta.

Former GBN director, Barry Gilreath, dies

Dalton, Ga. (BNc) – Gospel Broadcasting Network announced the death of Barry Gilreath Monday, June 8:

We, sorrowfully, announce the passing of our dear brother, Barry Gilreath, early this morning, June 7. Brother Gilreath was the original executive director of the Gospel Broadcasting Network and was active in its operation as late as yesterday. We will have more details later.

Brother Gilreath was one of the elders of the Highland church in Dalton, which oversaw the creation and operation of GBN until this year.

Visitation will be Friday, June 10, from 3:00-8:00 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Home, 3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

Another visitation has been scheduled for Saturday, June 11 from 2-3 pm at Highland church of Christ, 901 Chester St., Dalton, Ga.

The funeral will begin at 3:00 p.m., at the Highland church building following this visitation. The burial will follow at Woodstation Cemetery in the Woodstation Community on Hwy 151, Ringgold, Ga.

The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Gospel Broadcasting Network, 3969 Cloud Springs Rd., Ringgold, GA 30736.

Jim Dearman, GBN Program Director, wrote, “Only eternity will reveal the souls who will be saved because Barry Gilreath, Sr., acted upon his dream to help make the dream of God a reality. Life brings us many acquaintances, but God brings us friends like Barry Gilreath, Sr. I will continue to thank God for that gift.”

Jeffrey Archey, preacher with the East Side church in Cleveland, Tenn., recalls,

“At an area preacher’s luncheon, Barry Gilreath, Sr. was seated next to me. During the luncheon, he leaned over and said, ‘Brother Jeff, what would you think of a 24/7 television network with nothing but gospel preaching?’ My reply was, “Brother Barry, that would be great.”

The seed was being sown and, eventually, the outreach tool of the “Gospel Broadcasting Network” was a reality.

“Brother Barry knew the power of television,” said Archey. “When James Watkins retired from local preaching work in 1997, it was brother Barry who talked to brother Watkins about the program ‘Preaching the Gospel’ and we know the effect that program has had.”

“Brother Barry envisioned the current GBN studios. He wanted to see crowds come in and fill the studio area for various ‘live’ broadcasts. When he sold the idea of GBN, he had a passion for souls and he knew the right people to work with him to make that dream come true,” Archey said. “I considered him a good brother in the Lord, a friend, an encourager and a good advisor in my GBN work. He always had a smile and never complained of his ailments—it was always, ‘I’m doing pretty good.’”

The obituary for the Times Free Press can be found at this link.

Further questions may be directed to info@gbntv.org.

 

FHU teacher LaVonne Scott dies

HENDERSON, Tenn. (BNc) – LaVonne Billingsley Scott, 92, long-time teacher at Freed-Hardeman University, passed away May 10 at her home.

She was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Cowlington, Le Flore County, Okla. She was educated in the public schools of Fort Smith, Ark., and graduated from Freed-Hardeman College in 1937. She received other degrees from the University of Arkansas and the University of Memphis.

In 1981, she was selected by Freed-Hardeman as Distinguished Faculty. Christian Woman magazine featured her in the May/June 2006 issue.  Read more

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