Category: People
Martin Cobb
From: Greater Southwest District — Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft: Pleasant Valley, and Three Rivers: First UMCs … To: Greater Southwest District — Pastor at Large. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Nora G. Dryer

April 14, 1939 – July 1, 2025 Nora Gertrude Dryer, wife of retired elder Rev. David L. Dryer, 86, better known as “Tudie,” passed away at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 1, 2025. Tudie, the youngest of nine children born to Aaron B. Slater and Nora P. Slater (Bartlett), was born on April… Continue Reading Nora G. Dryer
James W. Boehm

September 1, 1935 – June 15, 2025 Rev. James W. Boehm, retired elder with the Michigan Conference, died on June 15, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Jowett Funeral Home, *Boehm, James W. – DECEASED [(RE) D 1966; D 1973; FE 1976; RE 1998] Gobles, Kendall 4/1/1967-9/1/1969; Withdrawn 1970; Readmitted 1973; Transferred from Detroit… Continue Reading James W. Boehm
Kayla Roosa
From: Heritage District — Grand Ledge: First UMC … To: Heritage District — Grand Ledge: First and Delta Mills UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Penelope Nunn
From: Heritage District — Reading UMC … To: Heritage District and Greater Southwest District — Reading and Quincy UMCs. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2025.
Colon R. Brown

November 5, 1953 — June 14, 2025 Colon “Coley” Robert Brown, age 71, passed away on June 14, 2025 at his home in Grand Blanc, MI. A Memorial Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Friday, June 27, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Coley attended Evangel University in… Continue Reading Colon R. Brown
Alice J. Sheffield

July 5, 1940 – June 13, 2025 Alice Jean Sheffield, 84, of Van Buren Township, passed away on June 13, 2025. A retired local pastor of the Michigan Conference, Alice served at the following churches: Melvindale (New Hope), Owendale, Gagetown, and North Lake before retiring in 2012. Beloved mother of Stacia (Clark) Hill, Scott Woolum,… Continue Reading Alice J. Sheffield
Richard Vorel
From: Greater Southwest District — Saugatuck UMC … To: No assignment. This appointment change takes effect May 31, 2025.
Patricia Pebley
From: Greater Southwest District — Battle Creek: Newton UMC … To: Greater Southwest District and Heritage District — Battle Creek: Newton and Calhoun County: Homer UMCs. This half-time appointment begins July 1, 2025
Matthew Oliver
From: Greater Southwest District — Three Rivers: Center Park UMC … To: Local Pastor without appointment. This appointment change takes effect June 1, 2025.