The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 28 April - 2 May 2025.

Rosa Burdette, 72, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away 29 April 2025. She was the wife of minister Billy Burdette Sr., who serves in West Virginia. 

James Blue, 80, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed away 28 April 2025. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Christina Blue. 

William Britton, 91, of Cadillac, Michigan, passed away 16 April 2025. He was a retired minister, serving in Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Britton, in 2016. 

Gregory Freed, 72, of Vicksburg, Michigan, passed away 28 April 2025. He was a retired minister, serving in California, Ohio, and Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Beer) Freed. 

James Oakley, 76, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away 22 April 2025. He was a retired minister, serving in Florida, Louisiana, Idaho, Washington, Alabama, California, and Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Sherry (Roach) Oakley. 

Bradley Warkentine, 74, of La Follette, Tennessee, passed away 26 April 2025. He was a retired minister and chaplain, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Warkentine. 

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--Compiled by NCN News