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Category: Obituaries
Sad news—for us—of the passing of saints.
Texas author and teacher Alice Sheppard passes
BUDA, Tex. (BNc) — Alice Ilene Cheatham Sheppard, 86, died Friday, May 23 in Austin. She resided in Buda. She was born Sept. 16, 1927, to Walter Carl Cheatham and Allie Cly Francis Cheatham. She married James E. Sheppard on Sept. 21, 1946. Alice was a teacher, counselor, author and freelance writer. She taught in … Continue reading Texas author and teacher Alice Sheppard passes
Couple married for 72 years die within a day of each other
Her mother said the marriage would never last.
Blameless and without regret: John Brookins dies in Minn.
Preacher Dan Mayfield pays tribute to a Michigan saint and friend.
102-year-old Eulala Williams goes home
This beautiful story needs to be told.
Gospel preacher Guy Hester passes at age 77
Born in Alabama, brother Hester passed away last Thursday in Corinth, Miss.
The brother in Christ who got us started on the Internet is gone
Mike Brown never imagined what he was responsible for getting off the ground.
Former MSOP student pays tribute to Curtis Cates
Curtis A. Cates's death on Oct. 25 spurs memories of former student Chad Dollahite.
West Virginia preacher Frank Higginbotham passes
Higginbotham preached in West Virginia for 60 years.
Ohio preacher pays tribute to Lorenzo Collins
David Kenney honors the life of a faithful gospel preacher.
Gospel Advocate president Kerry Anderson dies
Greg Tidwell announced the news last night.
Goebel Music, author of ‘Behold the Pattern,’ dies
Gospel preacher and Christian author Goebel music has died.
‘Her life was full of God’s love’: former executive assistant to Secretary of State Jim Baker dies
Shirley Ann Clegg (1948-2013).
Retired professor, Dr. Jim Edmonds, was an inspiration
by Kevin Moore HENDERSON, Tenn. (BNc) -- On Wednesday morning April 24, 2013, after an extensive battle with cancer, Dr. Jim Edmonds went to be with the Lord whom he loved and faithfully served throughout his life. Jim was a Professor of Business Law at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) for 31 years before his deteriorating health … Continue reading Retired professor, Dr. Jim Edmonds, was an inspiration
‘He knew where he was going’: Don Edwards was gentle giant
He was 6'9", but his spiritual stature was greater.
‘His passion was teaching others about Christ’: Wilson Wallace passes
A son of Foy E. Wallace, Jr., died in Texas, after 67 years of ministry.
Evangelist Jerry Yost dies at age 70
NEW MARTINSVILLE, Ohio (BNc) -- Jerry Yost of Hannibal, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 11, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. Yost was born Nov. 28, 1942 in Farmington, WVa., the son of the late Denzil and Bethel Cole Yost. He served as minister of the church in Duffy, Ohio for 38 years and … Continue reading Evangelist Jerry Yost dies at age 70
Gospel preacher Perry B. Cotham gains his eternal reward at 101 years
This beloved gospel preacher had a long and effective ministry.
Missionary Kyle Allen dies on return to India
Cause of death is not certain, but he became ill on flight back to his work.
Educator and editor Basil Overton passes
"Effective, stately, kind, positive, gentle, knowledgeable and innovative," one brother described him.