Obituaries

William (Bill) David Barnes, Jr., 71, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2026. Born on March 10, 1955, in Uravan, Colorado, Bill was the beloved son of the late William David Barnes, Sr. and Marie Moats Barnes.

He graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School in Warrensburg, Illinois, before earning his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Millikin University. Driven by his deep faith and desire to serve others, he later earned his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary.

In 1979, Bill married Luann Marie Kaley, the lifelong love of his life. Together, they built a life centered on faith, devotion, and family, and were blessed with three lovely daughters.

He was an active member of Mt. Horeb Church in Lexington, SC and participated in the Well Men’s Ministry group. A true mentor and teacher, he made an indelible impact on countless lives. Bill was a rare combination of a deep, substantive thinker who took truth seriously, but never took himself too seriously. Quick-witted, honest, and warm, his humor and genuine nature instantly put those around him at ease—he never met a stranger.

Above all, Bill poured his heart into investing in the people in his life as a son, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and steadfast friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William David Barnes, Sr. and Marie Moats Barnes.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Luann Barnes of Lexington; his three daughters: Meghan Sanders of Lexington, Brittany Wheeler of Austin, Texas, and Sheila Williams of Bradford, Illinois; his six cherished grandchildren: Jonah and Quinn Sanders, Elliott and Isaac Wheeler, and Xander Barnes and Sophie Williams; and his sisters: Glenna Barnes of Decatur, Illinois, Leslie Barnes West of North Fort Myers, Florida, and Rhonda Barnes Hott of Decatur, Illinois.

WINDSOR- Brian D. Barr, 68, of Lower Windsor Township passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Pamela (Putzulo) Barr. The couple celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on December 5, 2025

Brian was born in Baltimore, MD on September 17, 1957, the son of the late Harold and Patricia (Hartsock) Barr. He attended Ashbury Theological Seminary and achieved his Master of Divinity in 1986. He served for several years as a pastor in the Methodist Church. He also owned and managed numerous rental properties over the years.

Brian was a member of Chapel Church, where he was a member of the adult Sunday school group. He was a history buff and especially enjoyed trips to Williamsburg, VA. He enjoyed going out to eat at all of the area restaurants and was a great handyman. Brian also enjoyed animals, especially his faithful dog, Benny.

Along with his wife, Pamela, he leaves a brother, Harold Barr, Jr. of Texas, and two sisters, Bonnie Barr of Florida, and Nancy Diffendarfer of Myerstown.

Clifford Avery Binion, 66, of Roundhill, Kentucky, passed away on September 14, 2026, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family.

Cliff was born on September 11, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, to Autie and Meta Binion. He was the third of four children and was a graduate of Butler County High School in 1978. After a brief collegiate career, he enlisted in the United States Submarine Force as a Nuclear Machinist’s Mate. He served onboard the nuclear submarine, USS Sam Rayborn. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he began a career as a technical writer and maintenance instructor at several nuclear power plants across the country.

His life was deeply influenced by his faith, as he received his master’s in divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2013. He answered a call to ministry by serving as a pastor in Vaucluse, South Carolina. His faith remained an important part of his life and provides comfort to those who now mourn his passing.

Cliff was known for his exceptional sense of humor, loving to get a rise out of his friends and family. With his humor and quick wit, he had a talent for keeping those around him laughing. He was a diehard University of Kentucky basketball fan, an avid cigar aficionado, and a man who appreciated the simple pleasure of spending time with family at his favorite spot; the hill. But above everything else, Cliff loved his family. Cliff was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Dr. Ellen Crean Binion, and a proud father to his son Kyle Binion (wife Krystle) and his daughter Katie Leguizamon (husband Sam). He was the adoring big brother to Carl Binion (wife LeeAnn) and uncle to Lucas, Logan, and Landon (wife Kate). Few things brought him more joy than to hear giggles and little footsteps running through his house. He was Papaw to Nolan and Natalie Binion, and Sophia, Eliza, and Leo Leguizamon. His children and grandchildren were his greatest source of pride, and nothing in this world meant more to him than his family.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, Autie and Meta Binion; brother, Greg Binion; sister Sandy; and several other beloved members of his extended family.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

Cliff finished his race surrounded by family who loved him deeply. His humor, stories, faith, and love will live on through the generations of his family who follow him.

Martha Lillian Davis, 100, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Ignite Medical Resort at St. Mary s in Blue Springs. She was born June 4, 1926, to Fred and Ilah (Irish) Dennis in Boyds Mills, PA. Martha was a 1942 graduate of Damascus High School in Pennsylvania.

She continued her education at Penn State University graduating in 1946 with a BA in music education. She continued on to Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY and received her MA in Religious Education in 1952.

On August 29, 1953, Martha was united in marriage to Francis A. (Frank) Davis in Damascus, PA. Martha was a devoted Christian and spent a large part of her life serving with her husband in Japan as a missionary with OMS before retiring to Greenwood, IN in 1986.

She was fluent in Japanese and developed a great love for the people and many elements of Japanese culture and cuisine. Martha had a passion for music and music ministry. Her natural talents were beautifully expressed primarily through the piano and vibraharp. Upon arrival in Japan, Martha became head of the music department at Tokyo Biblical Seminary. Through music she expressed her faith, encouraged others, and spread joy.

She enjoyed gardening, and had a beautiful way of making family, friends, guests and Japanese visitors feel cherished and at home. Martha knew no stranger. She had a keen sense of humor, loved to laugh and delighted in spending time with her beloved family. Martha lived life with an infectious joy, great courage and determination, and just enough mischievousness to keep things lively.

What defined her most accurately was her deep, abiding love for Jesus and for those around her. Martha was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings, Virginia Ellison, Sylvia Hemmingway, Ilah Thompson, and Victor Dennis. Survivors include her children, Marilyn Colaizzi and husband Joe of Blue Springs, MO, Douglas Davis and wife Melissa of Ballston Spa, NY, Darrell Davis and wife Emilie of Hong Kong; grandchildren; Joey and Heather Colaizzi, Janna Colaizzi, Andrea Hodgins-Davis, Aaron Hodgins-Davis, Hannah Davis, Ian Davis; great-grandchildren, Wren Spelts, Olive Colaizzi, Ethan Hodgins-Dover, Luciana Sicari-Davis.

Robert Eugene Erny passed away on September 1, 2026. Bob was 93 years old. Born in Peking China to Eugene and Esther Erny, he grew up as a missionary kid in China and India along with his brother Ed and sister Vangie. His background and early life experiences and adventures led to a lifelong love for travel and other cultures.

After his college and Seminary training at Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary, Bob married Phyllis Irene Mclaughlin in 1955. They were married 48 years before she passed away in 2003. Bob and Phylis served as missionaries for their entire career. Bob was a leader in One Mission Society, both in Hong Kong, Indonesia and at the OMS World Headquarters in Greenwood Indiana. During his studies, Bob learned to communicate in Cantonese Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia languages which he used in his teaching.

In 2004, Bob remarried. Norma Jean Shultz became his wife. They served for one year in Hong Kong as field leaders for the work of OMS. In their retirement, they continued serving for several years, visiting and encouraging other retired missionaries, writing devotional booklets and serving at their home church, Wilmore Free Methodist Church in Wilmore Kentucky.

Bob’s children are Paul Erny and his wife Jenny; Joy Dupree and her husband Paul; Daniel Erny, who preceded his father in death; and his wife Kelly; and Kenneth Erny. His children through marriage include Malita Kim and her husband Henry, Julie Hopkins and her husband Joe.

He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and spouses, and 26 great-grandchildren.

Reverend Dr. Stephen Gary Price, 85, of Newark, Ohio, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, while sleeping in the quietest hours of Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at his home.

Born March 29, 1941, in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Homer Clayton & Beulah “Happy” Story (Brown) Price and a 1959 graduate of Licking Valley High School. Steve spent his early years in retail management, real estate, and teaching for Licking Valley and Coshocton School Districts. He was a past president of the Licking Valley Alumni Association and founded the Hanover-Toboso Scholarship Program. Steve enjoyed farming, restoring classic cars, and missionary work. His love for Christ led him to become a pastor in the Methodist Church.

Steve spent his life learning, teaching, and spreading the good word of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He traveled the world, most notably, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan during his biblical studies. Many of Steve’s travels were missionary trips, helping establish churches and parsonages so others could share in his joy of Jesus. His faith was so strong that he made it his life’s work to see Christianity spread across the world. So much so that he received his Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1997, though he didn’t boast about his accomplishment.

Steve spent his later years living part time in Ohio and the other half of the year in Naples, Florida. No matter where he was living, he enjoyed eating out with his many friends and chatting about the goodness of God. He always enjoyed fellowshipping and a good meal. To no one’s surprise, Steve was the ultimate prayer warrior and would pray for others devoutly. Steve’s life could be summed up as faithful, loving, and filled with joy. He will be deeply missed.

Reverend Dr. Stephen G. Price is survived by his son, Matthew “Matt” Stephen (Melissa) Price of Utica; two step-sons, Tim (Missy) Link and Terry (Debbie) Link, both of Granville; nine grandchildren, Tyler (Cynthia) Link, Josua Link, Hayes Link, Journy Link, Brandon Fannin, Briana Fannin, Jeremiah Collene, Makayla Stirm, and Keira Stirm; two great grandchildren, Alexis and Maddox Link; brother in-law, Dick Nethers and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sherry L. (Nethers) Price who died February 25, 2002, and his second wife, Charlotte Link Price who died July 18, 2024, and his brother and sister in-law, Douglas (Jeane) Price.

Jack Andrew Skipper, age 68 of Sana Fe, TN Died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on Maroon Bells Peak Trail, Colorado near Aspen, CO.

Andrew was born in Chattanooga, TN on February 23, 1958, to the late James F. Skipper and Marian Butler Skipper. Surviving relatives include James F. Skipper II, Melissa Skipper-Liebrecht husband Bastion Liebrecht, Felix Liebrecht of Madsion, AL, and James D. Skipper of Las Animas, Colorado, Carl David Skipper of Chatham County, NC, John Skipper and wife Betty of Sophia, NC, daughter Sarah Bromund and husband Nick of Archdale, NC and daughters Emersyn and Addisyn Bromund.

Andrew lived in Chatham County, NC from 1984 to 1992 and was a member at Emmaus Baptist Church Pittsboro, NC.

Andrew had been a mountain hiker since his time at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture and Asbury Seminary Master’s Degree in 2018

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Reverend James Clifford Walters, of Hollandale, Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence at the age of 42.

He was born in Palm Springs, California and moved to Columbia, Mississippi in 1998 at the age of 14. His first jobs were with The Marion Theater in Columbia and The Grand Theater in Hattiesburg, Mississippi where he worked and managed. Growing up on a military base in California, in a military family built a strong sense of patriotism and love of country.

At a young age, James developed a heart for God and was called into the Gospel Ministry. He served Edna Baptist Church as an assistant Youth Pastor and later he served as Youth Pastor with Sandy Hook Methodist Church, now Grace Chapel.

Preparing for his work in ministry, James received a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University and earned a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary.

With his dry wit and great sense of humor, he never met a stranger. He was skilled at leather working and knife making, but his passion and calling was for mentoring youth in their faith. James was an ordained Pastor with The Global Methodist Church and formerly served as the Pastor of Carson, Good Hope, and Lone Star Methodist Churches. Currently, he was the Pastor of Avon and Glen Allen Methodist Churches in Washington County, Mississippi.

Though the grief over his sudden passing is great, his family and friends are comforted in the knowledge that James is worshiping at the feet of his Lord and that one day they will join him in the fullness of God’s Glory. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Gerry Weedman; his paternal grandfather, Charles Walters, and his brother, Richard Weedman.

James is survived by his father, Douglas Walters; his mother, Jane White; his paternal grandmother, Janet Walters; his stepfather, Tim Thornburgh (Lisa); his best friend, Charlie Laird (Amanda) and their children, Toby, Leslie, Thomas, and Lily who loving referred to him as Uncle James; and his beloved cat, Gracie.