The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received November 9-13, 2015.

William "Bill" Bixler, 81, of Katy, Texas, passed away November 3. He was a retired minister, serving in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Donna Bixler.

Wilbur Courtright, 80, of Westminster, California, passed away October 26. He was a head usher, board member, and greeter for 20 years at Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Scherbinske) Courtright. 

Carl Fletcher, 45, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away November 7. He was an assistant professor and director of broadcasting at Olivet Nazarene University. He is survived by his wife, Camille (Smith) Fletcher.

Paul Hetrick, 99, of Alhambra, California, passed away November 8. He was a retired minister and missionary, serving in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Swaziland, Mozambique, and Antigua. He was preceded in death by his wife, retired missionary Mae Hetrick, in 2000. More information will be posted as it is made available.

Patricia "Pat" (Stockett) Johnston, 74, of Temple City, California, passed away November 6. She was a retired missionary, serving in Lebanon, Jordan, and Papua New Guinea. She is survived by her husband, retired minister and missionary Gordon Johnston, who served in California, Lebanon, Jordan, and Papua New Guinea. More information will be posted as it is made available.

Paul Jones, 77, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away November 5. He was a minister, previously serving in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Susan Jones. 

Nancy (Abner) Kidd, 76, of Monroe, Ohio, passed away November 5. She was the wife of retired minister Terry Kidd, who served in Ohio.

Ron Kirkemo, 71, of San Diego, California, passed away November 4. He was a retired educator, teaching at Point Loma Nazarene University. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kirkemo. (story)

Ruth Martin, 96, of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away October 28. She was the wife of Alvin Martin, founding president of Canadian Theological Seminary. Alvin Martin passed away in 2003.

Ruth McConnell, 98, of Enumclaw, Washington, passed away November 10. She was the widow of retired minister James McConnell, who served in Washington, North Dakota, Nebraska, and California. James McConnell passed away in 1998.

Doretta Nees, 97, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away November 12. She was the widow of retired minister and educator L. Guy Nees, who served in Montana, Idaho, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Illinois, California, Ohio, and Kansas and led the Los Angeles District. L. Guy Nees passed away in 2004. 

Edwin Nelson, 74, of Marianna, Florida, passed away November 8. He was a retired minister, serving in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Nelson. 

John Powell, 71, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, passed away November 6. He was a retired minister, serving in Tennessee, Missouri, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Sue Powell. 

Robert Russum, 77, of Georgetown, Mississippi, passed away November 6. He was a retired minister, serving in Mississippi and Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mary Russum. 

Stanley Sabine Jr., 90, of Sabattus, Maine, passed away November 10. He was a retired minister, serving in Maine. He is survived by his wife, Helen Sabine. 

Clifford Walton, 88, of Jamestown, New York, passed away November 10. He was a retired minister and educator, serving in Ohio, Michigan, and Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Young) Walton. 

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