In Loving Memory

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”     
-John 11:25-26 CSB

Richard Dale Thornton, 89, of Arlington, passed away Nov. 8, 2025. Bro. Dale served 71 years as a pastor, an international missionary, and a church planter. A memorial service was held on Dec. 13 at Calvary, Arlington. Memorials can be made in honor of Bro. Dale’s memory to the BMA Global Missions at https://bmaglobal.org/dalethornton or by mail, BMA Global, PO Box 878, Conway AR 72033.

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Lori Lee Cline, 53, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Dec. 11, 2025. Lori spent 30 years in the Christian music and radio industry. She served multiple stations throughout the years. Lori would later become a beloved LifeWord voice, encouraging and uplifting others through daily devotions. A memorial service was held on Dec. 16 at Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, Arkansas.

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​James Schoenrock, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Dec. 21, 2025. Bro. Schoenrock served 60 years in ministry as pastor, former director of BMA Missions, former ABS director of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas and former BMA of Texas and BMA of America president. A memorial service was held on Dec. 27 at New Hope Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Sunnyvale. Memorials can be made in honor of Bro. James’ memory to the BMA Theological Seminary by mail, PO Box 670, Jacksonville, TX 75766 or to Alzheimer's Arkansas, by mail 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205.

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