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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

Dr. Earl Irvin West passes away

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BNc) – Dr. Earl Irvin West, former university professor, church minister and author of nine books, passed away Friday, Feb. 4. He was 90.

Though born in poverty, Earl worked his way through college, eventually earning a PhD in American History at Indiana University. He devoted his life to being a Church of Christ minister, first with the Irvington congregation in Indianapolis (10 years) and then with the Franklin Road Church of Christ, also in Indianapolis (30 years). Read more

Tom Bright dies

DYERSBURG, Tenn. (BNc) – Tom Bright, Sr., preacher for the Phillips Street church in Dyersburg, Tenn., and the Director of the Online Academy of Biblical Studies, passed away on the morning of Jan. 30.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 on Tuesday evening at the Phillips St. building.

Visitation will also begin on Wednesday at 12:00 with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. at Phillips St. Brother Ted Thrasher will conduct the funeral and Tom Bright, Jr. and Terry Lyons will also assist.

Funeral services will also be held on Friday, Feb. 4 at the Lee and Walnut Church of Christ located at 101 South Walnut Street, Sapulpa, OK  74066-4357, (918) 224-2024. Interment will be at Sapulpa, OK following the funeral.

Tom Jr. and Michelle for the Bright and Lyons Family, wrote the following:

“From the family let me say that your prayers, thoughts, visits, cards, letters and phone calls have been greatly appreciated. Dad’s life, legacy and basic effect on the world is one that will be forever realized. Knowing Dad and his life’s goal here on earth gives us the peace that passes understanding.”

Tribute to Dale McCaleb

by Scott McCown

PENSACOLA, Fla. (BNc) — There have been a lot of preachers who had an impact on my life and my decision to become a preacher, but the one that stands out most was a “retired” preacher who taught Bible class when I was a teenager – Dale McCaleb. I only heard him preach on a few occasions. Most of his influence was in class and in fellowship before and after worship.

Bro. McCaleb grew up not far from where I now live. He is part of the “Greatest Generation” who had a hard life and worked to make ends meet. He worked with the Navy and preached whereever he lived. His life finally brought him to NAS Pensacola, where he decided to stay. Read more

Margaret Ann Warren Williams, 1916 – 2011

By Glenda Williams, BNc correspondent

GENEVA, Ala (BNc) — Margaret Ann Warren Williams, age 94, of McMinnville, TN (Daylight Community) died Wednesday, January 12, 2011. She was born May 14, 1916, in Warren County, TN, was a homemaker, member of the Earleyville church of Christ and an elder’s wife. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by parents William Thomas and Willie Mae Sanders Warren, husband Wesley Brown Williams, daughter Martha Ann Williams Gary, grandson Jonathan Brad Williams, great-granddaughter Hannah Harrison, a sister Alma Milligan and step-brother Alex Stone. Read more

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