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Larry Creath Merrell, 82, of Cherokee Village, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Nov. 20. He surrendered to ministry in 1975 at Ridgecrest Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro and was ordained by Cathedral Baptist Church, where he was called to be a youth pastor. He attended Central Baptist College in Conway and Mid-South Bible College in Memphis, Tenn. He faithfully pastored churches in Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana for 47 years, including: Faith, Newport; Cottage Home, ...
“May God be gracious to us and bless us; may he make his face shine upon us Selah so that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations” (Psalm 67:1-2 CSB).
The radiance of the sun shining on a chilled cheek on a frosty winter day is an indescribable feeling. That same sun shining is pleasant even on a warm day to look up to see the dazzling brightness bringing light to...