Disaster Relief Effort News
“For I was hungry and you gave me food.” Matthew 25:35
October Vol. 3 Issue 6 Quarterly Newsletter of the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., Established 1991 2020
HISTORIC WEST COAST WILDFIRES
41 major fire complexes Worst fire season in 70 years
Over seven million acres burned
Record-breaking fires destroy 8,000 homes
Thirty-five lives lost
WASHINTON, OREGON AND WASHINGTON REQUEST
OREGON AND HELP CALIFORNIA TURN In June and July wildfires were burning all across parts of WEST COAST INTO California. Then in early September because of dry weather and high winds, fires started in Oregon and Washington. On September 9th a A BLAZE trailer load of supplies left about noon for the Kings Orchard Church of Christ in Wenatchee, Washington, and two hours later, a second Wildfires were so out of shipment departed Nashville going to the Keizer Church in Keizer, control most of the summer, it Oregon. The next day another shipment went to the West Main church was August before requests for in Medford, Oregon. Five days later a trailer load of supplies left for help could be sent to CCDRE. the Lincoln City Church of Christ in Lincoln City, Oregon. Thanks to the cooperation of Washington had suffered some flooding in the spring, so the total value the Santa Cruz Church in Santa of supplies delivered to Oregon and Washington the first 9 months of Cruz, CA a truck of supplies was this year reaches $379,932.79. delivered in late August.
Smoke and damage from West coast wildfires which were believed to have started by strong lightning storms. It took some time for fighters to get enough control to allow for requests for help.
FROM THE DESK OF heaters, new furniture, new Church in Pineville, La. THE EXECUTIVE appliances and new mattress sets DIRECTOR were delivered to those low- income families affected by the
flooding in St. Joseph, Missouri
where they were distributed by
the East Hills Church of Christ.
Shipments of mattress sets,
furniture and appliances were
also delivered to the Westgate
church in Beaumont, TX for
low-income families affected by
the flooding in that area.
In August, a ‘dericho’ occur-
red in Iowa. A dericho is a rare
Mike Lewis long-lived complex storm that Executive Director produces wide-spread straight
line winds with hurricane or A record year for Hurricanes, tornado force destruction. Hurricane Laura damage and the season is not over yet! Thanks to the cooperation of the This quarter has been much Central Church in Cedar Rapids, While churches were still different for CCDRE than other where the wind hit the hardest, helping Hurricane Laura victims times since this work began. two loads of supplies were in Louisiana, Hurricane Sally hit With the lockdown still in place delivered for distribution to the Alabama and Florida. Four due to COVID-19, we still disaster survivors. shipments of supplies were cannot have a full complement delivered to the Gulf Shores of volunteers on our production Church in Gulf Shores, one line as we normally have. We shipment to the Robertsdale have been reduced to having 8 to Church in Robertsdale, and two 10 workers for 4 to 6 hours. In shipments to the Church in spite of our handicap, however, Summerdale, AL. we have been able to send SALLY HITS PENSACOLA trailers of supplies for every Floridians were still reeling request we have received. Right Central Church of Christ, from Hurricane Michael when now we have 7 full trailer loads Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sally came along, fortunately ready to roll. LAURA HITS LOUISIANA with less damage.
Near the end of August, One shipment of supplies
Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana went to the Eastgate Church and
with wind speed of 150 mph, at two went to the Scenic Hills
least 10 lives were lost and Church, both in Pensacola.
500,000 were without power. Again, without the help of
Five truckloads of supplies you volunteers, we would not be
went to the Maplewood Church able to help disaster victims. In
in Sulphur, LA for distribution to spite of the shutdowns, supplies
the Laura survivors. worth a retail value of
Four shipments were de- $4,179,251 have been delivered
livered to the Enterprise Blvd. to disaster survivors this year
Church in Lake Charles. One through the end of September. shipment each was delivered to Volunteers unloading a truck Thank you for your support the Cypress Creek Church in and your prayers. May God In July, shipments of Oakdale, to the Church in De continue too bless you and supplies, along with new water Ridder, and to the Pineville → CCDRE. 2
CCDRE REPRESENTATIVES
In the Western states, If you would like a representative of Dwane Casteel speaks in the call Dale Linge. He Churches of Christ Northeastern states of CT, speaks to congregations Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. DE, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, to explain how your congregation can in CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, UT, & WA, WY help after a major disaster, or if your VT, & WV, and DC. congregation is in an area hit by a major (509) 670-2568 (304) 610-4478 disaster and you’re wanting to help your community, have your leadership contact the person responsible for your state. They look forward to talking to you more. Call them direct or call us toll free - 1.888.541.2848
Map Showing Supplies Were Shipped to Disaster Survivors through September 2020
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4 MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF
Mildred Abbott, Nashville, TN Michael Ballentine, Decatur, AL James W. “Jim” Bledsoe, Katherine Corley Brown, Nashville, TN Lee & Anne Armstrong Phyllis A. RommensGIVEN IN MEMORY Huntington, OF WV Bill & Sue Corley Gene Adams, Benton, KY Robert H. “Pete” Barnes, Toby & Janice Shy Pearl Ammons Bryant Phyllis A. Adams Lebanon, TN Jeffrey Shy Tommie Brown Linda D. Adcock, Smithville, TN Neil & Glenda Anderson Neilee Carroll John B. Buchanan, Jr. Billy F. Adcock Barbara A. Thomas Annabelle Blom Melanie B. Laseter Joel Ajavon Holly Hill Church of ChristGIVEN IN MEMORY Francis & SharonOF Cummings Frances Bumbalough Donna Prince Marnita Jordan Kathleen Bogle Ladies Bible Class @ Jefferson Wyona Mae Akers Cristi Taylor Ron & Dodie Allen Avenue Church of Christ Jimmy & Elaine Pigg Mike & Kathy Ladd Georgia Boles, Alexndria, TN Donna Burnette, Celina, TN Jimmy Allen, Jane Srygley Bill & Sue Corley Celina Church of Christ Huntingdon, TN Betsy Pilgreen Steve & Gladys Bottoms June Burrows, Anacortes, WA Pat & Debbie Stinson Brown Ambrose Bobby & Eva Basford Fidalgo Island Church of Christ Paul Allen, Oakman, AL Network Log & S F W Martha Bowen Charles Robert “Bob” Burton Pales Ramey Ramona S. Crutcher Lisa D. Wallace Margurite Dunn Tom Allen, Colliervile, TN Milton & Ruth Ann Barry, Irwin, IA Dave Bowers Sammy Bush, Huntingdon, TN M/M Glenn Conder Don, Marilyn Dahlof & Family Earl Santymire Pat & Debbie Stinson Bettye Brown Ammons, Johnnie Cade, Mount Juliet, TN Hohenwald, TN Gene & Annie Smith James B. & Bonita Grimes Jim & Marge Gregory Jeter & A. T. Sorrells John & Kathy Dedmon Ron & Angela Riley Rachel Petty Ronda & Craig Hammond Roger & Joyce Hunley Alice & Jerry Tommy & Sandra Whittle Lisa & Danny Wayne & Betty Williamson Allie & Jacob Lura Cammuse, Hermitage, TN Grace & Dylan Neal & Jacqueline Jenkins Elizabeth B. Day Janet Campbell Homer & Joyce Gilliam Marlene Dyer Jane E. Seibert Patsy Cannon, Searcy, AR Jimmie Fite Ardell Robinson Ladies Class @ Flat Rock Bill Carden Church of Christ Barbara Carden Teresa Wix & Family William Leroy Carnal, Jackson, TN Donald Duncan & Family Brooxie N. Carnal The Eliese Skelton Family Beyond the Sunset Lisa Hatcher Carr Yogie & Betty Spears Gene & Wanda Hatcher Glen Ammons Lauris & Louise Barton Damon Bowker, Nashville, TN Vera Jeanne Carrizal, Jane Seibert Ron Barton Julia C. Loveless Round Rock, TX Jimmie Fite Bobby Basford, Jr. Linda & Barry Broadman Sydney Wagner Edna Anderson, Bobby & Eva Basford Claude Douglas “Doug” Brazzell Jackie Carroll, Sunnyvale, TX Huntsville, AL Barry Glenn Basford Bethel Church of Christ Toni Parker Beverly Dodd Bobby & Eva Basford Dr. John Breeden John Carson, Mount Juliet, TN Sam Anderson Ernest & Ruth Basford Michelle Breeden Virginia Mitchem Marilyn Adcock Bobby & Eva Basford Chuck Bresch, III Marion Casady, Lafayette, TN Willie Mae Anderson Robert Baskin, Pleasant View, TN Donna Prince Gay Chamberlain Jerry Hamlin Jim & Marge Gregory Harold Edward Brewer, Brentwood, TN John Lee Cavin, MS Jo Ellen Garces John Beard, Germantown, TN Elvis & Mary Lee Caldwell Bobby & Sherry Johnson Jeffrey Scott Arick David & Debbie Bates Madie F. Davidson Corinth Church of Christ Sydney Wagner Mike & Sherry Walls Susan Brown McMillan & Family Ray Cawthorn, Bradyville, TN Doris Mae Armour Yogie & Betty Spears Neal Brewer Betty J. Reed Gloria Armour-Shoun John Bebee, Muskogee, OK M/M Glenn Conder Wilma Chapman Evelyn Asbury Stan & Nancy Cole George L. Brian, Smyrna, TN Pat & Debbie Stinson Lee & Richard Marshall Betty Beckham Beverly Brian Mary Nell Cherry M/M Leo Ashburn Jimmy & Kay Williams Marvin Ross Briggs William & Tracy Walkup Harwood & Carolyn Adcock Ann Carey Benedict Frances Briggs Oakley Christian, Sr., William C. & Christine Ashby Donna Prince Roy Briggs Nashville, TN JoAnn Purvis Wanda Billingsley, Frances Briggs Mary Elizabeth Gill Vicki Sanders Atnip, Murfreesboro, TN Delmas Brooks Julie Christoferson Brentwood, TN Walter & Linda Jenkins Steve & Jo Ann Gooch Bruce & Maria McFarren Billy M. Atnip Paul Binkley Wilfred E. Brosey Sue Clack, Cookeville, TN Michael Lynn Bagley, Neil Johnson Chris Brosey Bill & Clara Pharris Sand Springs, OK Brent Bishop, Burns, TN Betty Brotherton Wanda L. Jared Verdonn & Sharron Blevins Mary E. Sheley Wanda L. Jared O. Wayne Clark Faye Thompson Darrell & Mary Blaylock Barbara Brown Antioch Church of Christ C. R. Baker Glen & Lori Barkley Bessie Demonbreun Ruth Clifton, Mount Juliet, TN Kimmins Church of Christ James W. “Jim” Bledsoe, Jack Brown, Old Hickory, TN Radnor Church of Christ Jean Baker, Lansing, MI Huntington, WV Mary Ann & Sonny Russ James L. Cline Wayne & Lynda Lee Chester & Margaret Mathis Jerry Lee Brown, Earl & Theresa Henderson Ruby J. Baldwin Eddy R. Hill Overland Park, KS Debora R. Baldwin, Ph.D. Gerald W. Cornell Philip E. Johnson (continued) 5 MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF
Richard Cole Francis Burl Curtis, Searcy, AR Jewelle Dukes, Santa Fe, TN Charles & Rita Foust, Earl Santymire Clarence L. & ConnieGIVEN Richmond IN MEMORY Sara Hood OF New Braunfels, TX Buddy Collier, Bobbie Brumback Damilano, Jamison Michael Duncan Larry McPeak Bloomington, TN Decatur, AL Michael Duncan Mary Lou & Charlie Fox, Jr. Jim & Brenda Hawkins Phyllis A. Rommens Jon Ashley Duncan Deborah Fox Hicklen Artie Collins Buey Davis, Yakima, WA Michael Duncan Helen Lynn Fox, Gainesboro, TN Wingate Church of Christ Mary L. Loofburrow GIVEN IN MEMORYKen Durden OF Bill & Judy Staggs Kevin Conder Jean Davis Diane Laidler Eldon & Glenda Coons M/M Glenn Conder Neil Johnson Eugene “Daddy Gene” Durham Frankie R. Fox Nella Ruth Conway Chester Dawson Lezlee & Hudson Beard Jim & Brenda Hawkins Joann Thompson Misty Bader Thomas “Tommy” Edmondson, Johnnie F, Pruett Robert Conway, Fairview, WV Paul Dekmar, Nashville, TN Brentwood, TN Mary Carter Timothy L. & Mary Carrigan Don & Linda Young John Cason Sherry L. Gump Mrs. Eddie DeLoach, Cookeville, TN Darlene B. Edwards Cherry & Anthony Ramsey Joseph Kenneth Cook, Dan & Donna Gulley Valdon L. & Darla J. Valdois Ray Notgrass Wicksburg, AL Patricia Denney, Nashville, TN Glenda Edwards, Lubbock, TX Robert Edward “Ted” Fox, Ann Marie Carr Neil & Glenda Anderson Somerville Church of Christ Mount Juliet, TN Martha Jean Clark Cooke, Bill & Judy Staggs Brentwood, TN David L. Francis Amy L. Tarkington Jonathan Paul Ann Tarkington “For my Father’s will is Carolyn Sue Taylor Barbara Hubbard Kathleen & Mickey Sparkman Leanne & Scott Hubbard Ellene French Doree & Stewart Hubbard that everyone who looks to Anonymous Billye Phillips Patricia Fuller Carmen Wyatt the Son and believes in Spring Hill Church of Christ David & Brenda Deckard Norma M. Gant, Franklin, TN Eileen Marsh Him shall have eternal life, Sam C. Gant Emily Crowe Joseph Gardener Francis & Sharon Cummings and I will raise him up at M/M Glenn Conder Jean N. Dennison Dr. E. Claude & Delorese Gardner Mike & Cynthia Walker Claudia Goodson Nancy & Tom Hatfield the last day.” Bill Garland Neil & Glenda Anderson - Jesus (John 6:40) Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Owen Chapel Ch of Christ Heights Church of Christ Robert & Melissa Halliburton Mamie Gates Shannon Hopwood M/M Glenn Conder The Shockey & Ramsey Mary D. George, Big Rock, TN Families Patricia Denney, Nashville, TN Janie Ellis, Spring Hill, TN John W. & Wanda G. Sexton Wendy Buchheit Lucille Stellingwerf Sara Hood Jerry Gibson, New Albany, MS Margie Cooper, Dresden, TN Kathy DePriest, Linden, TN Lucille Culberton Elmore M/M Glenn Conder Clois & Donna Snyder Linden Church of Christ Anita Parker Soledad “Chole” Gillespie, Peggy Cooper Jane Desormeaux, Jackson, TN Martin A. & Martha L. Rothschild McMinnville, TN Ladies Bible Class @ Otha Le Hewitt Margie & Jerry Shouse Jim & Marge Gregory Jefferson Ave Ch of Christ Charlotte White & Kenny Hewitt Susan Flagg Jack Gillit, Ozona, TX Stanley D. Cope, Anacortes, WA Janet Dilley, George W. England Sid Hoover Reese & Norma “Jeanne” Davis, Glasgow, KY Mary Alice Fanning Christine Carol Gipson Larry & Pat Marceau Jacqueline Parkinson David Erwin Robertsdale Church of Christ Linda M. Cope Elaine Dixon Jim & Marge Gregory Janice Glasscock, Joelton, TN Shirley Cordle, Jackson, TN Kilburn Church of Christ Denny Estep, Fuquay Varina, NC Buford & Peggy Putman M/M Bob Wheatley Ted Dorian Polly A. Estep Myron E. & Dorcas Goeppinger Kerry Couch, Columbia, TN M/M Glenn Conder Carol Eudailey Valinda Goeppinger Leon & Verna Lee Couch Jim Dotson, Mission, KS Evelyn Jones Janice Goldsmith, Dunmor, KY Beverly Covington, Franklin, TN Mary Carrigan Lynn A. & Betty W. Neely Austin & Nina Wester Mrs. James H. Hayes David Douglas Bradley Everhart, Inverness, FL Michelle Tognazzini Susan & BB Joyner Mauldin Church of Christ Kathleen Venable Nancy & Nan Smith Doris Covington, Nashville, TN Sue Dills Lisa Renee Farley Bennie Gooch, Yuma, TN Valetta Raines Reginald Dowlen, Sr. Owensboro Church of Christ Ralph & Wanda Rush Linda Covington, Cleveland, GA Hollis & Nancy Tackitt Delores P. Felts, Hermitage, TN John Cliett Goodpasture, Nashville, TN Janice Wilson Tom & Nancy Hatfield Edward Ray Felts & Family Andrew M. & Martha W. Burton Robert S. & Barbara B. Grau Joyce Drake Sharon Fenner, Arlington, TX Barry & Janet Dean James Cowan Ladies Bible Class @ Milton Fenner Betty M. Howard Wanda L. Jared Jefferson Ave. Ch or Christ Helen Fergueson, White Bluff, TN Betty Wells Evelyn & R. L. Cox, Smyrna, TN George G. Dudney Barbara H. Martin Bill Atnip Regena & Jim Crutchfield Jerry Sprague Terry Fields Bobby Edward Dorothy Cross Louise Dudney Judith Outlaw Bonnie Harris Mike & Susan Jones Emma Jean Dudney Evelyn Flannery, Donna French Kathy Currier, Selah, WA Brian & Janet D. England & Family Hendersonville, TN Frank & Betsy Bobo Melvin & Jackie Russell Brian & Susan D. Berry & Family Larry & Wanda Graham Fred & Beverly Wolfe Kathy Currier, Yakima, WA Sara Duke JoAnn Fountan, Gardendale, AL Mary L. Loofburrow Melissa Duke Halliburton Lucynda Smith (continued) 6 MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF
John Cliett Goodpasture, June Kennedy Haley Marie Osborne Herbert, Annie Lee Johns, Lebanon, TN Nashville, TN Lynda & Greg Van GIVENHook IN M EMORY Franklin, OFTN Beverly Dodd Friends at CRI, C/O Don Gill Don Hall Sarah & Jason Dasal Alan Johnson George & Margaret O’Connor Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Sherry Bellenfant Lorene Armstrong Gerald & Joan Dowlen Heights Church of Christ The Stephens Family John W. & Ola Johnson Goodpasture Christian School Jo Ann Hall, Germantown, TN Helen Hickey, Roseville, MI Sylvia J. Harris Holly Hills Church of Christ Chris Florence GIVEN IN MEMORY Earl Hickey OF Mary Ann Johnson Jannie Teel Amy Isom Ham Darla Higgins Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Judy Barnes Carolyn & James A. Summers M/M Glenn Conder Heights Church of Christ Katherine Webb Harvey & Harriette Isom Donna High, Nashville, TN Megan Johnson Linda Wilkinson Melvin Hargrove Amy Jordan Kevin & Deborah Darbee Lisa Fitzgerald Emily A. Shouse Jo Ann Echkardt Dot Jones Mary & Henry Lipscomb Sammie Harley, DeKalb, IL Jon & Carolyn Taylor Eric C. & Diana L. Crawford Mary Carrigan Annie Harley Pat Mitchell Ray & Oneda Edmundson M/M K. R. Murphy Christine B. Harper, Franklin, TN Thomas Hill, Riverhead, NY Earnest Donald Jones, M/M Walton Robinson Kathi A. & Hyde S. Harper, III Joe & Jewel Cottrell Ypsilanti, MI Nancy Smith Edward Harris, San Diego, CA Paul Hodges, Joe & Sharon Mason Neil & Glenda Anderson Bob Murray Bowling Green,KY Ed Jones, Dalton, GA Olivia Brown Carolyn Mitchell Patricia M. Hodges Lavelle Stanley Marcus Pam Dolle Jamie Jones, Linden, TN Paul & Dorenda Mahaney Linden Church of Christ Ralph & Rae Isenberg “Let us search out and examine Lois Jones, Nashville, TN Randy & Karen Rogers our ways, and turn back to the Doug & Amy Downey Shannon & Gwyn Tilley The Harris Family Stacy Dorn Lord; let us lift our hearts and Nancy Jones Yvonne Collier Tom & Katherine McGill Jennifer Gosch hands to God in heaven.” Rebecca Murrie Jones Patty Cope - Jeremiah (3:40-41) Godfrey Church of Christ Asa Graham Wendell & Dot Jones Marie & Connon Odom Wendy H. Ogburn Lil Graham, Richmond Hill, GA Joe S. Harris Ira Hogan, Jasper, TX Roy & Marion Jordan Ken & Jennifer Lowry Curlie S. Harris Ina Lou Hogan Whit & Nicole Jordan Alfred “AL” Gray Peggy Harris, Franklin, TN D. Eugene Holman John P. & Mildred E. Joyce Lisa D. Wallace Bobbie M. Daniels Margaret Campbelle-Holman Rolland & Rebecca Joyce Peck Morris Grayson, Hopkinsville, KY Kay & Ferrell Haile Mrs. Jim (Nina) Holmes, Virginia Kay, Detroit, MI Austin & Nina Wester Terry & Missy Woodward Nolensville, TN Barbara J. Burns Mike Greenfield, Willene Hix John & Patti Miller Margaret Ann Keathley Murfreesboro, TN William R. & Anna May Anderson Alma Jean Hooper, Dennis Keathley Ronald Kleine Blanche Harrison Goodlettsville, TN Major Samuel Keith, White House, TN Delmas Greenup Loraine Keene Glendora S. Leigh Carolyn Mitchell Kenneth & Betty Gossett Paige Dudney Harshaw Benny R. Horton, Ramer, TN Pam Keith, Nashville, TN Shirley Greer, Nashville, TN Emma Jean Dudney Sherian K. Horton Paragon Mills Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Brian & Janet D. England & Family Joe & Geneva Huber Ida Marie Kelley Heights Church of Christ Brian & Susan D. Berry & Family Brenda G. Knauss Steve & Bev Kelley Lloyd & Janice Grieb Gary L. Hastings, Thornton, CO Joe Huber, Nashville, TN Donald Kendrick, Sharon Burke Lyle & Janice Hastings The Martins Rock Spring, GA Junior Grimes, Antioch, TN Kevin D. Hastings, Berthoud, CO Wanda Hudson Jim & Virginia Rushing Bob Nash Lyle & Janice Hastings Pat & Debbie Stinson Bonnie Hodges Kesslar Ruth Grogan, Beebe, AR Fred Hauser, Jr. Gary Hughes, Oak Hill Church of Christ Lorene Armstrong Bob & Nancy Webb Goodlettsville, TN Thomas Killebrew, McEwen, TN Bill Grose Bettye & Ed Hawkins, Nashville, TN Bob Murray Iris Bumbalough Amy Jordan Regena & Jim Crutchfield Carolyn Mitchell The Dunagans Richard Gunselman, Carl & Helen Hawkins Erma Hunt, Goodlettsville, TN Robert E. King, Sr., Alexandria, VA Shirley Hawkins Bob Murray Nashville, TN Ann Hardin Ford Lucille Hayes, McMinnville, TN Carolyn Mitchell Alvin, Sue, Rick & Becky Lane Richard & Genia Deibler Scott & Ann Graves James “Jim” Hurlbut, Betty Matthews Jackie Dean Gunter, Sharon Hayes Brunswick, GA Bill & Paula Dismuke Woodbury, TN Steve & Jo Ann North Judy DeCristofaro Brentwood Fire & Rescue Dept. Betty J. Reed Katherine Taylor Haynes In memory of Elders, Deacons & Buford & Peggy Putman Helen Davenport Spring Hill Church of Christ Preachers at the former Charlotte Cassie Bullock Teddy & Cindy Taylor Johnnie Hedge, Brentwood TN Avenue Church of Christ in Dickson Farmers Cooperative Betty Blair Judy Earheart West Nashville Doug & Amy Downey Willard Gunther, Gene Henderson, Frederick, MD William Whitley Jim & Marge Gregory Chapmanville, WV Ruth Henderson Ezell & Rosa Ivy Larry & Karen Reeves Sandra K. Gunther Marie Osborne Herbert Mark A. & Alice Cravens Moore Murrell & Deborah Crews Charles Haley Franklin, TN Michael A. Janes, Gallatin, TN Steve & Darlene Searcy William & Tracy Walkup Brownie D. Holder Sandra J. Janes Tommy & Sandra Whittle June Kennedy Haley Hazen Noland Lorena Jennings, William & Martha Gallaher Barbara (Haley) Frederick Henrietta J. Whidby Yakima, WA Wyatt & Sarah Pickler Tommy & Kay Foster Jane McMillan Mary L. Loofburrow Judy & Chris Cutaia Paula McCord Mel & Jackie Russell (continued) 7 MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF
Anne Black Kittrell, Mike Lee, Clarksville, TN Jack McCormick Chip Montgomery, Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro, TN Robin Travis GIVEN IN MEMORY Lois McCormick OF Diane Todd Alex & Roxanna Erwin Ray Lee, Smyrna, TN Lillie McCrary Alan Moore, Nashville, TN Charles Rierson David & Barbara Gambill Mary Beth Walkup Fred & Linda Ogg Danny & Claudia Wooldridge Carol Legg, Cooper City, FL Robert & Reathel McCready Michael S. & Sharon Flanagan George & Kathy Lease James & Cindi Cowart (In memory of their anniversary) Rebecca Barnes Helen Russell Gary LeMay, Pauls Valley,GIVEN OK IN MEMORY Matthew Brooks OF Bruce & Schawana Moore Louise, Anne, Julie & Laura J. Baisdon Michael & Beth Brooks Paul & Jackie Moore Steven (Saulnier) Mary Sue Lippens Agnes McDowell-Myers Mark A. & Alice Cravens Moore Michael & Dyann Dunn Donna Prince Marilyn Adcock Thomas Winfred Moore, Betty Hodgin Flay E. Louden, Bedford, IN Douglas S. “Doug” McFarland, Nashville, TN Cracker Barrel, Old Neil & Glenda Anderson Westminster, MD Bruce & Schawana Moore Country Store, Inc. Charles & Jane Lovelace Bethany Crawford Jane Morris, Hendersonville, TN Jeff Hatley Charles Lovelace, III Bill & Edith Marks M/M Alvin Mitchell Jim & Martha McDermott Jane M. Lovelace Caitlin Retterer Blaine Morrison, Sulphur, LA Marty Kittrell Lawre Nell Lovelace Pope Catherine & Phillip Martin Tim & Wanda Morrison Mary Jane Rice Claire Mosley, Bartlett, TN Richard & Cindy Kittrell Carl Eric Mosley Walter Hill Church of Christ Clarence Mullinax Yogie & Betty Spears “But the Lord is faithful, and Tim Appling Dr. Fred Kittrell, James Mullinax, Oakman, AL Murfreesboro, TN He will strengthen and Pales Ramey Richard & Cindy Kittrell Shelby Mullinax, Oakman, AL Jesse Russell Knight, Yulee, FL protect you from the evil Pales Ramey Dale & Sandra Meador Wayne Mullinax, Oakman, AL Enda Cox one.” Pales Ramey James & Vera Shrum - Paul encourages the Thessalonians (II Thes.3:3) Charles Robert Mullins Mary J. Dodd Ben & Margaret Carter Judy Jenkins Dorothy Mullins, Smyrna, TN Jean West Ben & Margaret Carter James Koronka, Henderson, TN Lee Comer Loveless, Centerville, TN Douglas S. “Doug” McFarland, Imogene Jones Mullins, Brad & Carol Cochran April Laird Westminster, MD Nashville, TN Dot Ladd, Nashville, TN Lezlee & Hudson Beard Christina Thayer Ann Sexton Radnor Church of Christ Mary Hurley Dean & Darlene Markle Bud & Joyce Holt Emma Dean Lambert, Mansfield, TX Church of Christ at Aetna Mary Westfall D. E. & Joyce Ryan Otha Lee Hewitt Gordonsburg Church of Christ Paul Dix Joyce K. Lankford Charlotte White Suzee Sanders Rodney L. & Patricia A. Shearer The Reed Jones Family Kenneth Hewitt Preston W. Loveless, Nashville, TN Sharon A. & Lawrence H. Carter Lacy Mullins Alice Lavelle “Lolly” Lee Julia C. Loveless Terri & Dan Brosey Donna Prince Lancaster, Charles Lusk Ruth McGaw Violet Mullins Goodlettsville, TN Kimberly Hardeman M/M Glenn Conder Lisa D. Wallace Bobby Lee Thomas Mabry, Gainesboro, TN Nelsie McKinney William “Bill” Mullins Pavement Restorations, Inc. Beverly K. Hollifield Randy McKinney Spring Hill Church of Christ Betty Jones Melissa Phillips Peggy McKnight Herb Murphy, Gene & Willa Dean Martin Ray David & Elizabeth M. Sisco Church of Christ Mooresville Goodlettsville, TN Larry & Wanda Graham Phyllis MacKenzie, Hamlin, NY Paul McLendon, Cookeville, TN Cindy Murphy Wingate Church of Christ Donna Prince Bonnie Batey Vann Music, Crossville, TN Madonna Langford Erlinda Mahoney, Littleton, CO Mike & Mary O’Mara Joe & Jewel Cottrell M/M Glenn Conder John & Linda Grundle Peggy Fitzpatrick Betty Myers Claude & Mable Larkins George Mangrum, Dickson, TN Wanda L. Jared Fay D. Edison Claudette Ryan Brenda Nicks Anita McMahon, Old Hickory, TN Wilma June Nevins Mary Ann Lass, Vero Beach, FL Ellamae Roberta Manning Doug & Evelyn Couch Margurite Dunn Leasa J. Hendricks Rose Cossairt Brown McMillan, Columbia, TN Michael Neyland Joanne Law Bill Martin Susan Brown McMillan & Family Don & Susan Neyland Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Waymon & Judy Masingale Mr. Otis McNeese Lawrence Nicks, Hermitage, TN Heights Church of Christ Polly Herbert Martin, Brentwood, TN David & Carole Stanfield Brenda Nicks Edith Lawson Bill & Jane McMurray John Thomas Merritt, Bruce Orndorff, Gallatin, TN Harvey & Linda Craft Dr. Ralph Massie, Nashville, TN Eagleville, TN Buford & Peggy Putman M/M David Love Neil & Glenda Anderson Tommy & Barbara Reese Doug & Amy Downey James Lawson John Maston, Lindale, TX Paul Methvin, Orangegvale, CA Theresa Biggs Jonathan Paul John Garrett Don & Gwen Minor Tye Osman Carolyn Sue Taylor Robert Mayberry, Riceville, TN Kathy Miles James & Cindi Cowart Alvin Leach, Paragould, AR Dillard Masingale Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Marie Hardison Oswalt, Curtis & Loretta Cox Joseph C. McAdams, Shelbyville, TN Heights Church of Christ Columbia, TN Rose Ledbetter Harold Jackson Harvey James Miller, David G. & Ramona J. Ward Big Daddy’s Golf Bunch Joan Billings Ligonier, PA James W. & Myra M. Thomas Jack Lee Ernestine Goodwin Mary M. Miller Joel & Paula Oswalt Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Shirley McClenney Vernest Miller, Nederland, TX Nina Hausmann Judy & Floyd Cross Lisa D. Wallace Ken & Jennifer Lowry Rita Roxanne Wright Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Marie McCormack Richard B. Mitchell, West End, NC Heights Church of Christ Bob & Nancy Webb Lawrence G. & Carla M. Nave (continued) 8 MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF
Grace Pace (In memory of her Jake Proctor, Rochester, NY Mildred Gordon Roberts Bonnie Shipley, Soddy Daisy, TN Birthday) Donna Prince GIVEN IN MEMORY Bob & Nancy OF Webb Anna M. Kelly-White Harvey & Linda Craft Dan Pullen, Ozona, TX Burlon E. Rogers, Florence, AL Beverly K. Hollifield Gene Paddock, CO Sid Hoover Oakland Church of Christ Frances Donaldson Max & Donna Williams George Franklin Purnell, Wayne Rogers, Lebanon, TN Janet Yates Norman W. Parrish, Hermitage, TN Jim & Marge Gregory Mark & Inis McFarlin Tuscaloosa, AL Flo Anderson GIVEN IN MEMORYThomas Rooks, OF Cedar Key, FL Mack & Sible Short Mary Ann Oler Gene & Annie Smith Sky & Annie Hardin Bobby & Eva Basford Mary S. Parrish George & Gail Hinson Conner Ross Vara Shrum, Nashville, TN Doug Pate Jean Mayhew Darrell & Sondra Stinson Freeda Knight Bobby & Eva Basford Jim & Marge Gregory David Ross, Philippi, W V Virginia Simmons, Nashville, TN John Patterson’s father-in-law Malcom Edwards Debra Ross Antioch Church of Christ Middle TN State Roger & Joyce Hunley Carl Rounsaville Bob & Judy Nash University Foundation Steven C. Edwards Sydney Wagner River Road Church of Christ Paul Mclendon, Cookeville, TN Tommy & Sandra Whittle Ted Rowe, Cheryl Sims M/M Bob Wheatley Raymond & Susie Putman Lawrenceburg, TN M/M Glenn Conder John Payne, Tullahoma, TN Steve & Cheryl Putman Paragon Mills Church of Christ Dr. Leighton Sissom. Cookeville, TN Demetra Boyd Mildred D. Clark, Tim & Karla Kenneth Peck, Oakdale, CA Pat & Peggy Fitzpatrick Marlene Peck Norman G. Slate, Goodlettsville, TN Jesse Perkins, “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my Bob Murray, Carolyn Mitchell Montgomery, AL word and believes Him who sent me has Jacqueline Parkinson Frances Stone Melvin & Virgie Smith & Family Barbara Peters eternal life, and will not be condemned; Joe & Bettye Armstrong Anthony & Maureen Parker Steve & Jo Ann North Sharon Camp he has crossed over from death to life.” Gene Sloan, Jr., Murfreesboro, TN Don Pfluger, Eden, TX - Jesus (John 5:24) Bob & Nancy Webb Mary Sue Woolcock Don & Connie Craig Ben Phelps, Nashville, TN Walter & Linda Jenkins Georgia C. Phelps Harold (Hal) Qualls, David Rudolph, Meridianville, AL Douglas Ray Smith, Nolensville, TN Don Pippin,Cleveland, OK Goodyear, AZ Jackie Rudolph Francis & Sharon Cummings Bruce Tanner Jimmy, Mildred & Michelle Kirk Charles W. Ryan, Sr. Hollis & Nancy Tackitt Cecil R. Pitney, Chesley Quillen, Florence, AL Claudette A. Ryan Anna Carol Smith, Decherd, TN Newton Falls, OH Rayford & Rhoda Gist Frank Ryan, Nashville, TN Kenneth & Linda Mayes Lola M. Pitney Wesley Ramey, Oakman, AL Amy Jordan James (Jim) Smith, Joelton, TN Jimmie Robert Pittman, Pales Ramey Dotty Saegert, Joan E. Conner Lebanon, TN Sarya Randolph Siloam Springs, AR James E. Smith, Charlotte, NC Georgie B. Lashlee Donna Prince Linda MacDonald Linda Vannatta Aaron L. Jones Peg Ranta,Yakima, WA Dan Sandlin, Cullman, AL Sara Clifford Ann Draper Mary L. Loofburrow Frank & Jeanenne Skinner Jim & Martha Smith Don N. & Donna I. Pittman Melvin & Jackie Russell Alice Sansom Ralph & Sharon Edwards James E. & Sue Thompson Sara Briggs Ray Ladies Bible Clas @ Charlotte Kenneth Smith, McMinnville, TN L. V. Hembree Frances Briggs Heights Church of Christ Mary C. Woodard Lee & Anne Armstrong Scott Ray, Decatur, AL Edna Saxon Teresa Hennessee M/M Roger Flatt Phyllis A. Rommens Tim Appling Morris Smith, Crossville, TN Paul & Carolyn Swain Anne Reagan, Olive Branch, MS Charles R. Scharnagel, Lompoc, CA Jim & Marge Gregory Rodney & Darla Warren Helen Stewart & Cousins Robert & Jinny Donald Neil & Glenda Anderson Roger & Joyce Hunley Dr. Eddie Reddick, Franklin, TN Bob, Betty & Joan Schmitt Ronald E. Smith, Lebanon, TN Ron & Janet Wilson John & Patti Miller Wilmington, DE Barbara Hopper Roy & Carolyn Gallaher Hattie Rettinger, Ann Schmitt Bill & Clara Pharris Oliver Lewis Pitts, Ocean City, MD Huber Heights, OH Dr. Chad Schnarr, Hillsboro, TN Mark & Kayla Zumbro Charlene R. Joy Keith & Myrna Tarnovich Jenny & David Calvin Lois Snead Betsy Plunk, Collierville, TN Tim Reynolds, Fairhope, AL Marilyn Scott The Read Family Sydney Wagner Deana Brannan Ladies Bible Class @ Jefferson Don Snyder Sarah Moersch Porterfield, Cindy Phllips Rhea Avenue Church of Christ Mary A. Rapacz Jacksonville, AL Norma P. Cox Sheri Sechrist, Melbourne, FL Donald Snyder, Wenatchee,WA Diane Todd & Family Ed Rice, Jr. Connon & Marie Odom Benda Hoefner Harold Warren Pratt, Floretta Anderson Delores & Marion Sees, Titusville, FL Joy Snyder, Winchester, VA Franklin, TN William Edward (Ed) Rice Alfred Rohr Dwane & Betty Casteel Barry & Julie Stephens Betty Rice Hal Sensing, Nashville, TN Grant Solomon, Gainesboro, TN Brenda & Charles Paschall Carlene Richardson, Nashville, TN Judy & Floyd Cross Ben & Bonnie Dennis Buford & Juanita Gregory Leasa J. Hendricks Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Linda Dudney Dave & Cathy Ritter Leon Richardson Heights Church of Christ Martha Jane Sparkman, Columbia, TN Embry Nichols Barbara R. Weatherspoon Charles Sheley, Dickson, TN Spring Hill Church of Christ M/M Francis Cummings Gary Risner, Florence, AL Mary E. Sheley Linda Speight, Mount Juliet, TN Rhett & Leah Johnson Oakland Church of Christ Howard Shelton, Memphis, TN Billie & James Gaines Shirley Kompa Jean Roberts Sydney Wagner Charles (Chuck) Spence, Jr., SC Jake Preston, Lawrence, KS Pamela Whitworth Robert M. Shelton, Dickson, TN Lee E. & Barbara Griffiths Jim Preston Mary Lou Roberts, Paris, TN Jillian Shelton Donna Porter Dalvis Prince, Jr. Mrs. Jerry Hamlin Brandon Shepard Donna Prince Jo Ellen Hamlin Brentwood Hills Church of Christ (continued) 9 MEMORIALS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF
Charles (Chuck) Spence, Jr., SC Polly Tidwell, Rockvale, TN Ann Ward, Georgetown, SC Len Watson Womack Lake Oconee Church of Christ Wayne & Wanda TidwellGIVEN IN MEMORY Marlyn & Sue OF Benton Centerville, TN Vergil Stephens, Sr., Brett & Angela Cunningham Bobbie Warner, Brookeland, TX Jerry & Celia Masterson Nashville, TN Todd & Christy Ashby Jasper Church of Christ Ronnie & Joyce Newberry Stan & Rachel Ball Mary Pearl Todd, Tulsa, OK Howard & Mable Warren Brushy Church of Christ Mrs. Jo Ann Stephens Arieyani Gunara Lone Star Church of Christ Joe & Jewel Cottrell John & Patti Miller Donna Meeks GIVEN IN MEMORYBarbara Watson OF , Nashville, TN Margaret Womack Dale Stolzman, Puyallup, WA George & Sandy Gawlik Ellen Powers Mrs. Roy H. Shannon Monique M. Stolzman Joy Dillman Frances Cullum Westwood Church of Christ D. A. Stroud The Holloway Family Norma Morefield Bobby & Sandy McFarlin Rickey Ray Sells William “Sonny” Tomlin, Nashville, TN Thelma Chandler Dr. Doris D. Wood, Trussville, AL Katie Strunk (In loving memory Paragon Mills Church of Christ Homer Watson, Savannah, TN Jan Smith Of our cherished granddaughter) Wayne Toombs Jimmy & Kay Williams Kathleen Klein Papa & Nana Henderson Keith & Lori Jones & Family Bobby Watts, Springfield, TN Kim Josephson (Johnny & Darlene) Meg & Talley Floyd Joe Henderson Dorace Guin Geraldine Ellene “Geri” Sturgeon Mildred Hall Tramel, Nashville, TN Roger Weaver, Dr. & Mrs. Lewis M. Thomas, Jr. Pam & Larry Craig Anita & Donnie Hughes Winter Springs, FL G. Ray & Gail M. Brunner Dottye Suggs Joyce King Lankford & Family Gary & Pat Miller Helen Copeland Betty J. Anderson Dortha Glenn “Dottie” Travis, Sala N. Weaver, Ranger, GA Lucynda Smith *Mark Sullivan, Jr., Bon Aqua, TN Brentwood, TN Deana Brannan Nancy Damiani *Robert & Cynthia Bennett Glenda T. Kirby June Granath James R. & Jane W. Raines Dorothy Swang, Antioch, TN Amy Jordan William Smith Lynda Ott Ella Owen Jeanne Treadway, Muskogee, OK Brenda Weaver John B. “Bubbe” Woodfin Paragon Mills Church of Christ Stan & Nancy Cole James W. Weaver Patsy Taylor & Eddie Taylor Leith & Edna Swegles Arbra & Helen Triplett Kent & Phil French Charlene Woodlee, Rhonda A. Fisher Barbara Carden Phyllis Reynolds McMinnville, TN Edward Swift, Sr. Carol J. Triplett, RN, Goodyear, AZ Thomas A. & Sandra M. Nieman Harry & Betty Dunn Donna Prince Juanita B. Moore Terry Webb, Nashville, TN Betty Wrenfrow, Thayer, MO Betty Swindell, Lebanon, TN Alice Joy Troxler, Wartrace, TN Annie & Clarence Lindsey Lorene Armstrong Ina Neal 4-Lane Motors Gunda Weldon, Tacoma, WA Danny Wright, Lebanon, TN Elder Terry Sykes, McEwen, TN Charlie & Brenda Eisenhart Marilyn Likens Don & Ann Walden Wildwood Valley Church of Christ Focus Environmental, Inc. Merlin Wenger Jim & Marge Gregory Terry Sykes, McEwen, TN George & Kay McClellan Roger & DeeAnn Fisher Guy Wyatt, Madison, TN Billy & Becky Bradford George E. & Kay Dennis Claude Raymond West Dorothy Thompson & family Pat Tansil Irma Troxler & Beverly Smith Donna Prince Mrs. Ivynell L. Wyatt Amy Jordan James R. Hamdorff Ruby West Pinnacle’s Legal Team, Brentwood Hills Church of Christ James Robert Walker Charles & Avis June Thompson C/O Kim Davis James (Jim) Tate, Mount Juliet, TN Jim & Martha McDermott J. T. Whitehead John & Patti Miller Jim & Marge Gregory Mary Beth Perry Joe, Chris, Jacob & William T. Wynne, Donell Tatum, Smyrna, TN Mary Elmore Andrew Metkler Florence, AL Robert L. Dunagan Michael Hall John Richard Whiteside, Hubert Powell Glenn J. Taylor, Murfreesboro, TN Mike & Sara Nell Fox Albuquerque,NM William (Bill) York Mrs. Percy L. Jenkins, Sr. M/M Venson Hawkins Donna Davis Fitzpatrick Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Joe Teasley Eva L. Hawkins Lillian Alsup Whitworth Heights Church of Christ Jimmy & Elaine Pigg Roger & Mary Lois Cowley Judy & Floyd Cross Bobby Young, Columbia, TN James Kinyard Tedder, Teresa Horne, Anne L. Wright Ladies Bible Class @ Charlotte Linda & Larry Broadman Smyrna, TN Lil Tucker, Mount Juliet, TN Heights Church of Christ Amy Huffman Zumwalt Dan, Elaine & Stephen Moss Tommy & Sandra Whittle Pamela Whitworth Donald Huffman Jonathan Paul & Carolyn Ray & Susie Tucker Naomi Wiedman Sue Taylor Peggy Tucker Alan L. & Lori S. Green Kathleen & Mickey Sparkman Ruby Tucker, Shawnee, KS Arnella Williams, Lois Francis Harlan C. Parker McMinnville, TN Robert Tharp, Madison, TN Charles Tunis Harry & Betty Dunn Jim & Marge Gregory Bill & Mary Windsor Linda Williams Anita Theiler, Oakdale, CA Irene Tyler, McEwen, TN Lorene Armstrong Marlene Peck Evelyn & Janice Brazzle Roy Williams, Piedmont, AL Lacy Leroy Thomas, Robert L. Underwood, Sr., James Johnson Hopkinsville, KY Murfreesboro, TN Gene Williamann, Quincy, IL Kevin & Linda Cavanah, Helen M. Underwood & Family Leigh Ann Test Ann Rawlins Jean Upchurch, Charles “Chuck” Wilson, Michael Thomas Cookeville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Charlotte Heights Church of Christ Mary F. Loftis Johnnie “Jack” Gambill, Jr. Brenda Thompson, Oakman, AL Howard & Helen Van Hook Gary Wilson, Murfreesboro, TN Pales Ramey Rachel Petty Walter & Linda Jenkins Evone Thompson, Lebanon, TN Lori Redmon Van Hooser Jimmy Wilson, Gallatin, TN James E. & Sue Thompson Dorothy Thompson & Family Billie Wilson Bates Glen Thompson, Oakman, AL Almer Vandenbosch, Billie Winer Pales Ramey Madisonville, TN Diane Laidler Carol Vandenbosch Len Watson Womack, Jr., * This entry was inadvertently omitted W. C. & Robbie Walker Centerville, TN on the previous issue. Our apology. Barbara Walker Byron & Carol Chambers 10 LIVING HONORS GIVEN IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
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GIVEN IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Genetha Adolf, Manteca, CA Morgan Gambill, Nashville, TN Mark & Amy Littleton, Athens, AL Victor Sedlak, Cambridge, MA Wyba Nienstadt Love, Poppa! In Appreciation! Thank you for reaching me Regina Baker, Nashville, TN Arthur C. Bartlett Anne L. Wright with the great gift of generosity, Irene W. Ward Tom & Carole Garner, Barbara (Barb) McAdams, simply by the way you live your Suzanne Baker, Lansing, MI Lumberton, TX Shelbyville, TN everyday life. Love. Wayne & Lynda Lee A great couple! Happy Birthday! ♫ Trevan Rankin Aleah Bartlett, Nashville, TN Gayle & Grace Napier Ernestine Goodwin Gary Shepard, Oak Harbor, WA Love, Poppa! Charles & Patricia Gentry, Bill & Joe McAdams In Appreciation! Arthur C. Bartlett Manteca, CA Albon Meade, Stanville, KY Fidalgo Island Church of Christ Presley Bowman, Wyba C. Nienstadt Tiffany D. Meade Dale Smith, Bowling Green, KY Happy Birthday! ♫ Jewel Gooch, Florence, AL Wayne & Nettie Meissner, Lathrop, CA Thank you for the years Elois & Don Edmondson In Appreciation! Wyba Nienstadt you have given to the service Demetra Boyd, Clarksville, TN Mary Sue Simpson Members of Church of Christ, of the Lord and preaching Evelyn B. Winters Ernestine Goodwin, Springfield, TN McCall,ID of the Word. Maggie Boyd, Clarksville, TN Happy birthday! ♫ Ernest & Linda Kelsey Earl, Avis, Earl, Jr. & Heather Demetra Boyd Barb & Bill McAdams Midwest Storm victims The Willis Family Chery Brown, Marysville, CA George Griffin, Mount Juliet, TN Donald & Susan Wetzel Sara Smith, Nashville, TN th Happy Birthday! ♫ Happy 94 Birthday! ♫ Rosemarie Miller, Madison, TN Fred & Faye Stroop Joe & Lynda Evans Jim & Marge Gregory Happy Birthday! ♫ Brian Spicer, Sulphur, LA David & Leah Burks, Bobbie Grissim, Brentwood, TN Janice Brazzle Ira B. & Patricia Y. Fontenot Searcy, AR Pat Mitchell WaVell &Julia Stewart, In Appreciation! Nashville, TN Michael & Beth Brooks Joe & Jewell Cottrell Betty Burroughs, Summer Shade, KY “As the world wrestles with a spirit of Doug Stone, Long Beach, MS Happy Birthday!♫ In Appreciation for service Betty & Herbert Franklin fear moving in tandem with the coronavirus, as an Elder @ Orange Grove Joyce Chaney, Harvest, AL we people of faith must remind ourselves to Church of Christ. Jon Bratcher Josephine Potter Churches of Christ Disaster Relief trust in our God Who is far greater than this Bertha Trail, Murfreesboro, TN Effort, Inc. Volunteers & Staff virus and mighty to save all those who call Mary Mayo Al Shellenbarger Ethelene Tucker, Elba, AL Francis V. & Nita J. Tate on His name. I encourage you to guard In Appreciation! Tom & Katherine McGill your heart with His Word. Ronnie & Caryl Tucker Harwood & Carolyn Adcock - Yael Eckstein, President, International Ray Vines, Kingston, TN Joe & Jewel Cottrell Fellowship of Christians and Jews Happy Birthday! ♫ Joel Conley, Germantown, TN Cindy & Benson Holmes Chuck & Donna Conley M/M Pat Waggoner, Nashville, TN Jon Conley, Kingston Springs, TN In Appreciation! Chuck & Donna Conley Nola Smith Margaret Conway, Clifton, TN M/M Daniel Hamm, Mayfield, KY Ida Palmer, Kissimmee, FL Harriet Walker, Joliet, IL. th Happy 80 Birthday!♫ Thoughts & prayers for Pat Pleasant Happy 50th Birthday! ♫ Jimmy & Kay Williams Daniel’s Recovery & The Scott Perdue Family, Betsy Satcher Dan & Linda Cottrell, Brentwood, TN your service to the Lord! Portland, TN Bill & Beverly Watkins, Joe & Jewel Cottrell Earl, Avis, Earl, Jr. & Heather, Charles & Kay McCrory Cane Ridge, TN Kerry Couch, Columbia, TN The Willis Family Mary & Allen Pogue, Joe & Jewel Cottrell In Appreciation! Leasa Hendricks, Nashville, TN Columbia, TN Janell Webb, Corpus Christi, TX Nina Hausmann Irene W. Ward Judy & David Poynor & Family Happy Birthday! ♫ Don & Martie Davis, Adairville, KY Buster & Barbara Herren, Pensacola, FL Regina L. Poynor Jim Preston th Happy 50 Wedding Ann.!♥♥ Love & appreciation for all Police Officers everywhere Evelyn B. Winters, Cedar Hill, TN Heather Willis you do for the Gulf Shores Francis S. & Barbara L. Rohan Demetra Boyd Eva Doyle, O’Donnell, TX Church of Christ members! Mary & Celeste Priode, Doris Wood, Trussville, AL th Happy 100 birthday! ♫ Elizabeth Ballauer Knoxville, TN Dorace Guin Diana Hiatt, Nashville, TN. 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