Oliver died unexpectedly over summer break several years ago. We will never forget hearing from his mom about his sudden passing. He and his younger sister had been in our Good News Club® for several years. We know without a doubt that he is in heaven.

Mr. Phil was a Committee member for many years, along with his precious wife, Sandy. They served in the Dickson Elementary Good News Club® and then started the Vanleer Good News Club®.

Cyndi worked with us in 3 different Good News Clubs; two at the same time.  She was a kindergarten teacher at Barsanti Elementary but still made time to teach children about Jesus.  The children loved Cyndi, and she is truly missed by them and by us all.

Jim Harrier was the Board Chair for the Greater Clarksville Chapter for several years when the chapter was first established.  After the then-missionary moved to Africa to serve, the chapter went dormant.  20 years later, the chapter reopened and Jim once again became the Board chair as well as served in the Norman Smith Good News Club for many years with his wife, Mary Jane.

Judy Rodriguez is mom to CEF Director Lynn McAllister.  She and Lynn were in a terrible car accident in May 2024 where a man passed them on the double yellow line causing their car to flip >10 times in 10 seconds.  Judy was immediately transported to heaven while Lynn walked away with just bruises.   Mrs. Judy served for many years in the Cumberland Heights Good News Club with her church family, and assisted with other clubs as she was able.  She was often seen helping in the CEF office, whether it be folding newsletters, making bags for game pieces, checking pens and highlighters for training or whatever else she could help with.  She was always willing to help and is definitely missed by many. (She is in the green shirt, pictured with her CHES GNC team).

Carolyn served with us for several years in Good News Club®s at St. Bethlehem and Burt Elementary Schools to be with her granddaughter, Hailie, whom she was raising.

Mrs. Gloria was the reason we even had a Good News Club® at East Cheatham Elementary. Not being tech savvy at all, she would contact the CEF® office when she needed more fliers, and she would personally take them to talk with pastors about starting a Good News Club®. The first year of club, her great grandson believed on Jesus as Savior. Mrs. Gloria was thrilled!

Harold was on the very first Committee for the Greater Clarksville Chapter. He loved Jesus and knew everybody. He never met a stranger and the term ‘networker’ was an understatement. It was not uncommon for him to put you on the spot to give your testimony to someone he had just introduced you to!

Jimmy was part of our very first Good News Club® in Dickson County. He was great with the kids and his smile and laugh was contagious!

John served at the Glenellen Elementary Good News Club® for as long as he could, even while taking treatments for cancer.

Kamara & Alexander died in a house fire shortly after the Montgomery Central Good News Club® ended that school year. Even children die. We were so thankful to know that both children had believed on Jesus in Good News Club®.