The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received March 21-24, 2016.

Esther Franco, 89, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away March 23. She was the wife of retired minister and educator Sergio Franco, who served in Texas, California, and Mexico. 

Clark Langford, 81, of Victoria, Virginia, passed away March 17. He was a retired minister, serving in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Langford. 

Fred Langford, 80, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away March 19. He was a longtime member of Barnesville Church of the Nazarene, where he served in many capacities, including church board member, usher, and bus driver. He is survived by his wife, Runelle Langford.

Billy Ring, 82, of Waycross, Georgia, passed away March 20. He was a retired minister, serving in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette (Griffin) Ring. 

Franklin Stephens, 82, of Eustis, Florida, passed away March 22. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Stephens. 

Sharon Thompson, 78, of Archie, Missouri, passed away March 22. She was a retired International Headquarters employee. She is survived by her husband, George "Lloyd" Thompson. 

For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.

Note: Please join with 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 NCN News