The following is a listing of Wesleyan pastors, missionaries and leaders who have passed away. These notices were received October 13 – November 2, 2022.
Patricia Anne Bagley (90) died September 22, 2022. She served with her husband, Rev. Milton Bagley, in Michigan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and as a missionary in Liberia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Nancy A. Wilson (88) died October 13, 2022. She served with her husband, Rev. Dr. Norman G. Wilson, in the Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Shirley Waisner (85) died October 14, 2022. She served with her husband, Rev. Gary Waisner, in the North Carolina East District.
Rev. John S. Simmons (77) died October 15, 2022. He pastored in the Indiana South District.
Rev. Roy A. Kelly (84) died October 17, 2022. He pastored in the Penn York District.
Rev. Joseph Edward Larakers (80) died October 17, 2022. He pastored in Chicago, Illinois, and served as a missionary to Haiti.
Rev. Edward D. Purcell (79) died October 17, 2022. He pastored in the Kansas District.
Rev. Bill Pevy (87) died October 30, 2022. He pastored in Florida and Virginia.
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