The following is a listing of Wesleyan pastors, missionaries and leaders who have passed away. These notices were received April 2–30.

Rev. Gerald Lee Edris (81) died April 1, 2026. He pastored in the Indiana North District (now Crossroads) District.

*Rev. Wayne Spangler died April 8, 2026. He pastored in the Greater Ohio District.

Rev. Wallace Gene Marshall (96) died April 9, 2026. He pastored in the Greater Ohio District.

Marvin Smith (68) died April 13, 2026. He served with his wife, Rev. Cassandra Salter-Smith, in the Western New York District.

Rev. Perry Dennis Ingersoll (80) died April 17, 2026. He pastored in the Atlantic District.

Rev. Michael Ketchens (65) died April 23, 2026. He pastored in the Mountain Plains District.


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*No obituary was available at time of publication.