Alumni Obituary
Reverend Bruce E. Petrick (’89)
This obituary was originally published by Saginaw News and can be found here Bruce Edward Petrick, of Saginaw, Died on December 21, 2024, at the age of 61. Bruce was born on March 27, 1963, in Port Huron, Michigan to Gayle and Mary (Greig) Petrick. Bruce graduated from Marysville high school and went on to earn a bachelor’s […]
Mr. Gary D. Bryant, (’74)
This obituary was originally published by The Lawrence Times and can be found here Gary D. Bryant, 81, passed away on July 29, 2025 at his home in Rio Verde, AZ. He was born on October 30, 1943 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Wyle Devon “Dee” and LeIsle “Lee” Bryant, and grew up in Wabash, Indiana. A […]
Dr. Robert E. Reber, (’64)
This obituary was originally published by Echovita and can be found here Robert E. Reber of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on July 14, 2026. Robert, born on November 17, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert E. Reber to show […]
Rev. Dr. Terry E. Litton ’83
The following obituary was originally published on Legacy.com by Auble Funeral Home – Orrville on May 26, 2024, and can be found here. Rev. Dr. Terry Litton, Age 82 born in Hagerstown, Maryland November 23, 1941, passed away peacefully in his home in New Concord, Ohio on May 25, 2024. During his illustrious 42-year career as a United Methodist pastor, he […]
Reverend Edwin King (’61, ’63)
The following obituary was originally published by United Methodist News and can be found here. Rev. Ralph Edwin “Ed” King Jr., beloved father, United Methodist minister, educator, and lifelong champion for justice, passed away on July 4, 2026, the 250th birthday of the USA. An iconic figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960’s, Ed King […]
Rev. Dr. Sarah Laymon Hallstrand (’71)
The following obituary was originally published by Legacy Obituaries and can be found here. Rev. Dr. Sarah Laymon Hallstrand, 81, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Memphis, TN on June 6, 2026, with her family by her side. She is survived by John Hallstrand, her beloved spouse of over 50 years; by her daughter Rev. Dr. Lillian […]