The following is a listing of Wesleyan pastors, missionaries and leaders who have passed away. These notices were received June 20 – July 16.
Virginia Vera Ballentine Cook (102) died June 17, 2025. She served with her husband, Rev. C. L. Cook, in the Kentucky-Tennessee District.
Rev. Kelly Toth (91) died June 24, 2025. He pastored in Canada and North Carolina and served as a missionary to Japan.
Rev. William Glenn Rainey (77) died June 25, 2025. He pastored in the South Coastal District.
Rev. Dale Joel Van Meter (96) died June 27, 2025. He pastored in Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Sue Ann Colburn (75) died July 2, 2025. She served with her husband, Rev. Benjamin Carr Colburn, in the Kentucky-Tennessee District.
Rev. Wayne Mahoney (87) died July 8, 2025. He pastored in Indiana and Kentucky.
JoAnn Ostwalt (94) died July 9, 2025. She served with her husband, Rev. Frank Ostwalt, in the North Carolina West District.
Pastor Steven Chris Lattimer (68) died July 11, 2025. He pastored in the North Carolina West District.
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