The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from 15-19 September 2025.
Zora Frazier, 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away 7 September 2025. She was the widow of Doyle Frazier, a retired minister who served in Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, and Arkansas. Doyle passed away in 2022.
J. McCray Holmes, 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away 14 September 2025. He was a retired minister who served in Ohio and North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, June Holmes.
Raymond Lepkowicz Jr., 76, of Drummonds, Tennessee, passed away 17 September 2025. He was a minister who served in Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lepkowicz.
Barbara Ralph, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away 16 September 2025. She was the widow of James Ralph, a minister who served in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Iowa. James passed away in 2013.
Iris Talley, 94, of Brentwood, California, passed away 5 September 2025. She was the widow of Harold Talley, a retired minister who served in California. Harold passed away in 2009.
Cynthia Wassom, 99, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away 3 September 2025. She was the widow of Earl Wassom, a retired minister who served in Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Earl passed away in 2023.
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–Compiled by Nazarene News