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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

John D. Stokes passes away

Andalusia, Ala. (BNc) – John D. Stokes, long-time elder of the Cedar Grove church, died May 10, at the age of 94 years.

John D. was the fourth child of Leland C. and Callie Alabama “Bama” (Fuqua) Stokes. He lived most of his life in the same community where he and the Cedar Grove church were born during the same year, 1916. Stokes’ grandfather, Burrell Jackson Stokes, was a leader in establishing the congregation of which John D. would become a life member. His parents were active in the church and its ministry.

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50-year Brazil missionary Glenn Looper dies

SANTA RITA DO PASSA QUATRO, Brazil (BNc) – Missionary John Pennisi just reported that missionary Glenn Looper died today, May 12.

I just received a phone call from Nélio Ferreira that Glenn passed away this afternoon. The cause of death is unknown at the moment. He went with Cida to the grocery store and began feeling bad. She took him to the hospital, and he suddenly passed away there. There will be an autopsy. Let’s all pray for Cida  She was a wonderful wife fully dedicated to Glenn and the Lord. Read more

Carole Elaine Jenkins departs this life

Carole Elaine Jenkins suddenly left this life Monday, Apr. 18, at Gateway Hospital, Clarksville, Tenn. She was the wife of veteran preacher, Ancil Jenkins.

Elaine had been bedfast for the last several years of her life but her spirit was unhindered. She wrote numerous cards of sympathy, comfort and congratulations to countless people. Entertaining people in her home was a special delight for her. Read more

‘When the Lord is ready for us:’ Remembering Bob Childress

by J. Randal Matheny, editor

ABILENE, Tex. (BNc) – Bob Childress went to be with the Lord last month. I was going to rework his obituary, which you can find here, and publish it on BNc. As important as those details are, however, they tell little about the gentle spirit whose whole existence revolved around serving the Lord.

Here’s a better sample, from Bob himself: Read more

Edmond OK minister Don Vinzant passes – updated

EDMOND, Okla. (BNc) — A little before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 9, Edmond minister and former Brazil missionary Don Vinzant passed peacefully from this life, according to family minister Randy Roper, writing on the congregational email list.

“He was surrounded by the songs and prayers of his beloved family and engulfed in the love and concern of a multitude of friends,” Randy noted.

“He is now home free; no more pain or disease. He is resting in the arms of Jesus and reuniting with many loved ones who have gone before him.  We were so blessed to have him as our Daddy and we love to hear how he blessed your lives. We are overwhelmed by the gestures of love shown by all of you,” Don’s son Gene wrote on the CaringBridge website. Read more

Great missionary goes home

AUSTIN, Tx (BNc) — Bessie O. Hardin Chenault has left this life for the loving embrace of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!”

Bessie was born in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, on October 11, 1919, to Frederick and Bergine Hobart. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College, class of 1941, and taught English at Maynard High School until 1943 when she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps. She was later selected to be an officer and after completion of Officer Candidate School at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant. Read more

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