The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from 4-8 August 2025.

Gary Carr, 79, Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away 31 July 2025. He was a retired minister who served in Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Janice Carr.

Joseph Frank, 75, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away 1 August 2025. He was a retired minister who served in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Frank.

Rickey Kepley, 67, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away 31 July 2025. He was a minister who served at The Well Church of the Nazarene in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Kepley.

Melva Jean Ladd, 98, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away 3 July 2025. She was the spouse of Forrest Ladd Jr., an educator who served in Oklahoma.

Paul Litten, 81, of Charlottesville, Indiana, passed away 1 August 2025. He was a retired minister who served in Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Linda Litten.

Manuel Rodriguez-Salazar, 69, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away 28 July 2025. He was a retired minister who served in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Yasmine Rodriguez.

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Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.

–Compiled by Nazarene News