Micky Bell passed away March 17, 2010 in Houston, TX. He was a gospel preacher and a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University. His father-in-law was Paul Kidwell, a gospel preacher.

Dale Jenkins wrote the following tribute at www.brotherhoodnews.com: HOUSTON, Tex. (BNc) – Micky Bell lost a two-year battle with cancer last evening about 5:30. Micky moved from Nashville to Houston in Jan., 2008, to work with the Jersey Village congregation. He found out he had cancer in June of that year. Micky's faith and writings over the last two years have been an inspiration. His family has loved him and stood with him as has the Family at Jersey Village. He called it his greatest work. Often in great pain and weak, he preached powerfully up until the last time he was able, 17 days ago. Micky leaves behind his wife Linda and three children: Micah, Taylor and Aaron. He spoke on the Freed-Hardeman University Bible lectureship in February on "Paul's Motivation for Ministry" (2 Corinthians 5:14). He felt honored with the invitation and went to great lengths to make it there. The address for the church at Jersey Village is 8810 Jones Road, Houston, TN 77065. Micky dictated a final Facebook post to Linda:
Don't look for me here. I am no longer trapped in this cancer ridden body. I love you all and thank you for all the prayers and support to me. I am sorry that I did not write this but my wife, who knows my heart like none other, knows what I want said. Now, I can finally say, "I don't hurt and I'm not tired". Make sure you are on the right path so that we can all sit down together again. I love you and will be waiting.

Personal note: Micky and I graduated with the Master of Ministry degree from Freed-Hardeman in 1993. He was a great guy and I am saddened by his passing. --- Tom

Jim Bill McInteer passed away March 8, 2010. His funeral was in Nashville and burial was beside his wife at Green Lawn Cemetery in Franklin, Simpson Co., KY. He was born June 16, 1921 in Franklin, Kentucky. He attended David Lipscomb College and Harding University. He was married to Betty Bergner for 60 years. They have two children Mark and Marilynn, and five grandchildren. He was baptized by H. N. Rutherford in July, 1933. Jim Bill started preaching in Whites Creek, TN in 1939 and served with churches in Sheridan, AR, Isabel, KS, Locust Grove, KY, Grace Ave. in Nashville, TN, and West End in Nashville, TN. He preached in numerous Gospel Meetings. He preached in thirty-seven states and nine foreign countries. Jim Bill authored six books and numerous tracts. He served as President and Publisher of 21st Century Christian and Power for Today. Harding University honored him by naming its new Bible building the "Jim Bill McInteer Bible and World Missions Center."

Personal note: For five years while working as Church Resources Director at Freed-Hardeman, I attended the monthly preachers meetings at 21 Century Christian. As host for the occasion, Jim Bill always acknowledged me and gave me the opportunity to take a couple of minutes to tell what was going on at Freed-Hardeman. I will always treasure his kindness. ---Tom