The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from 16-20 March 2026.

William J. Bean, 83, of Alexandria, Tennessee, passed away February 16, 2026.  He was a retired minister who served in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.  He is survived by his wife, Martha Bean.

Gary Bright, 84, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away 15 March 2026. He was a retired minister who served in Michigan and Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Bright.

Michael Calfy, 82, of Walters, Oklahoma, passed away 17 March 2026. He was the widow of Lena Calfy, a retired minister who served in Oklahoma. Lena passed away in 2022

Sean Curbow, 35, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away 18 March 2026. He was a pastor at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Gabrielle Curbow.

Gloria Eller, 93, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away 7 March 2026. She was the widow of Oscar Eller, a retired minister who served in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Oscar passed away in 2002.

Charles Gadbaw, 93, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away 14 March 2026. He was a retired minister who served in Washington and Wyoming.

Elmer Sabsich, 83, of Phelan, California, passed away 5 March 2026. He was a minister who served in California. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Sabisch.

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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