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Don Petty remembered for his work in the gospel

by Jeff Jenkins

LEWISVILLE, Tex. (BNc) — Donald Eugene Petty, Sr. passed peacefully from this life Jan. 18, surrounded by his family as they sang hymns to him in both English and Urdu.

Don was born July 29, 1937, in Ft. Worth, Tex. He was the son of Eugene Fields and Velma Ruth (Henderson) Petty.

Don was a graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A & M at Commerce) with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. His degree in chemistry served him well throughout his life.

He worked for many years for Frito Lay in development. He and his team traveled the world, and they were responsible for developing a number of products for Frito Lay. Read more

SIBI prof and ex-missionary Ted Stewart dies

LUBBOCK, Tex. (BNc) — Former missionary to Brazil and Sunset professor Ted Stewart died yesterday after a long illness.

Ted and family moved to Brazil in 1961 with the São Paulo mission team.

Ted was the author of many Bible studies, professor in the Sunset International Bible Institute, book publisher, and bookstore owner.

More details will be added as information arrives to the editors.

 

A very beautiful woman with a winning smile

From an unsigned article on the Mt Juliet church website

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. Read more

Jerrel Rowden dies at 77

by Doyle Kee

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. 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

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

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

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

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