The following is a listing of Wesleyan pastors, missionaries and leaders who have passed away. These notices were received May 15 – June 4.
Rev. Tommy Hanks (90) died May 15, 2025. He pastored in Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.
Dr. Joe C. Sawyer (100) died May 16, 2025. He served as district superintendent of the former Illinois, Northern Illinois, Oklahoma, Southern Illinois and Texas districts, and general secretary of Extension and Evangelism, Evangelism and Church Growth, and Church Multiplication and Discipleship for The Wesleyan Church.
*Rev. Horace Hudgins (91) died May 18, 2025. He pastored in the Kentucky-Tennessee District.
*Rev. Dwight Rolle died May 28, 2025. He pastored in the Florida District.
Rev. Melonie Beth Buhler (59) died May 30, 2025. She pastored in the Kentucky-Tennessee District.
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*No obituary was available at time of publication.