IN MEMORIAM
Since July 1, 2025 A SPACE TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALUMNI/AE AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE PASSED
Rev. Clifford H. Haskins, CRDS ‘53 01/24/2026
Rev. Dr. James A. Braker, CRDS ‘58 11/13/2025
Rev. Lamont D. Robinson, CRDS ‘69 07/19/2025
Ms. Olga Sandman, BMTS ‘52 01/27/2026
Rev. Gary D. Bryant, CRDS ‘70 07/29/2025
Bishop Troy Anthony Bronner, CRDS ‘92 11/16/2025
Mrs. Bettye Jean Franks Forbes 02/06/2026
Ms. Marilyn Saunders, BMTS ‘54 07/30/2025
Rev. D. Diane Kimpland, CRDS ‘93 11/17/2025
Dr. Dean G. Van Dussen, CRDS ‘72 02/08/2026
Ms. Linda L. Hardwick, CRDS ‘64 07/30/2025
Ms. Marian Gerecke, BMTS ‘52 11/19/2025
Rev. Dr. William J. Shaw, CRDS ‘75 03/07/2026
Rev. Arthur G. Broadhurst, CRDS ‘62 08/15/2025
Mr. Jay T. Holmes, Life Trustee 11/28/2025
Rev. Gordon W. Knapp, CRDS ‘59 03/11/2026
Rev. Eric C. B. Nelson, CRDS ‘69 08/16/2025
Ms. Margaret Mead, BMTS ‘56 11/29/2025
Mr. Nebraski Carter, CRDS ‘92 03/19/2026
Rev. Lewis E. Robbins, CTS ‘57 08/23/2025
Mr. James K. Hoffmeister, CRDS ‘58 12/04/2025
Rev. Nancy L. Guenther, CRDS ‘89 03/28/2026
Mrs. Camilla L. Shaw 09/10/2025
Rev. Marjorie Scott, CRDS ‘79 12/11/2025
Rev. Louis E. Drew, CRDS ‘72 04/09/2026
Miss Emma Enoch, BMTS ‘51 09/15/2025
Rev. King D. Lewis, CRDS ‘99 12/14/2025
Rev. Dr. Darryl M. Trimiew 04/09/2026
Ms. Virgina Graham, BMTS ‘50 10/02/2025
Rev. Mary A. Brooks, CRDS ‘98 12/30/2025
Rev. Dr. Anthony Bonds, CRCDS ‘02 05/03/2026
Ms. Margery J. Hill, BMTS ‘56 10/04/2025
Rev. Richard E. McCollum, CRDS ‘69 01/08/2026
IF YOU KNOW OF AN ALUMNI/AE OR FRIEND OF CRCDS WHO IS DECEASED, PLEASE EMAIL US AT ADVANCEMENT@CRCDS.EDU WITH A COPY OF THE OBITUARY SO THAT WE CAN UPDATE OUR RECORDS.
ALUMNI/AE NEWS & UPDATES
Rev. Cheryl M. Frank, CRCDS '16 is the new Associate Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of New York State (ABC-NYS). Rev. Frank began her service to ABCNYS on February 1, 2026. Rev. Frank will be traveling to churches throughout upstate New York, providing support and encouragement to churches and leaders. Rev. Dr. Youngjae Jee, CRCDS '11 Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez has appointed the Rev. Dr. Jee to Covenant United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY effective, July 1, 2026. Mr. James Richard White, CRDS '85 recently performed with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra as a guest artist for the holiday concert. Rev. Kimberly B. Gladden, CRDS '89 is currently serving as President of Urban Ministry Advancement Program (UMAP), a specialized initiative designed to strengthen community outreach, leadership, and ministry within urban areas.
Rev. Dr. Johnny Turner, CRDS '86 recently published a book, titled, The Purpose Driven Disciple: “Implementing Wisdom Pearls for Spiritual Growth.” This book is about genuine disciples of Christ being passionate about what drives them. Rev. Dr. Keith A. Russell, CRDS '67 recently published his memoir titled “The Witness of the Wounded: Reflections on a Life of Ministry.” The book reflects on his nearly sixty years of ministry and a pastor, seminary president, and professor. Mr. Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, CRCDS '15 co-authored a recently published book with Mr. John Dominic Crossan titled Jesus and Justice: “Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now.” Rev. Chester Freeman, CRDS '80 recently published an article in February 2026 on CureToday.com titled , Chemo Brain is Real: "My Experience with a Clinical Study and What it Can Teach Us."
Rev. Steven C. Law, CRDS '77 recently published a book February 2026, The Story of Bob: “The Life and Times of the Rev. Robert W. Wood.” Rev. Dr. Robert K. Hoggard, CRCDS '16 successfully defended his dissertation for a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree from the University of Rochester Warner School of Education. His dissertation is titled “A Lifeline? Investigating the Intersection of Race- Based Trauma and Healing of African American Males at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs).” Rev. Dr. Clarence E. Wright, CRCDS '20 was inducted into the 2026 class of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College. Rev. Julius D. Jackson, Jr., CRCDS '13 was honored as the Community Impact Honoree at the 2026 Black Heritage Gala sponsored by the City of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
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