Obituary and online condolences viewed here: http://www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/121996. Calling a blended repertoire best for established churches, Whitmire said he believes Scripture teaches congregations to worship through hymns, psalms and spiritual songs. There, Henry felt the call to ministry and departed for Reformed Bible College, where he met his wife and lifelong ministry partner, Jane DeKam. Reverend Cochran taught at the former United Baptist Bible Training School (now Crandall University, Moncton) and recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination into Ministry, having served in many Baptist churches throughout the Maritime Provinces. It is a one afternoon class offered on a regular basis for you. Throughout his prolific ministry his service extended to many committees and institutional bodies including the Home Mission Board of the United Atlantic Baptist Convention (UABC), the Committee on Rural Life, the Radio and Television Committee, the Board of Stewardship, and Acadias Board of Governors. He is survived by his daughters, Deirdre, Sheila (Alexis) Fortier, Rosemary (Blair) Carter, Marion (Robert) Strange; grandchildren, Simon, Patrick, Selina Fortier; Victoria, Nicole, Caroline Carter; Ben, Luke, Jack, Ryder Strange. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the Sanctuary of Tifton's First Baptist Church. He enjoyed teaching, but more specifically, he loved and encouraged his students. Whitmire also credited former minister of music Rodney Brooks, who is now serving at First Baptist Church in Atlanta, with leaving behind a rich heritage of music leadership. Terry was the son of the late Borden and Winnie Tingley. Grosse was a tireless servant; she served as the first ordained female Moderator of the AUBA, during her tenure, the AUBA adopted a Visioning Document; she was instrumental in the planning of the Combined 2007 Assembly where the AUBA partnered with CBAC under the theme: Oneness in Diversity. She held various positions in the AUBA serving as Chairperson of the Licensing, Missions, Planning and Nominating Committees, a member of the Historical Committee, Regional Ministry Working Group, Assistant Clerk and AUBA representative on the Examining Council for Ordination for CBAC. The Rev. Memories and thoughts of this amazing, kind, and caring man will stay in the heart forever of those who knew him. Jennifer had many different occupations over the years but they always involved investing in people. Born into a Christian home he was nurtured in Charlotte Baptist Chapel, Edinburgh where he led the youth ministry for some years. He will always be remembered and cherished by the indigenous peoples of Bolivia in Vacas region of the Andes mountains for the visionary and sacrificial love he showed them by establishing the Bolivian Water Project, bringing clean water wells to every single family of 13 villages high in the Andes mountains, saving countless lives and giving them hope for their children to survive. He served churches at Falmouth, Yarmouth, Barss Corner, Liverpool, N.S. Rodney has already brought spirit-filled energy and leadership to our Woodway choir and worship services /a. He was the son of the late Henry and Hilda Marshall of New Amsterdam, Guyana. 9y Aaron Kershner Love watching Him lead 9y Jewell Ledbetter So inspiring. Forced into retirement by ill healthhe was profoundly deaf from the age of 11he applied himself to historical research, serving as a member of the Atlantic Baptist Convention historical committee and the Barrington Historical Society. Online condolences may be expressed on the Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook Page or atwww.fergusonsfuneralhome.com, https://www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/160122. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks rodney has already brought spirit-filled energy and to. His health no longer allowed him to do what his heart yearned to continue. Survived by wife, Jane; sisters, Joanne and Frieda; children, Stephen and Brenda (DeKam); Elizabeth and Gerald (Wilson); David and Miyuki (Yamada); Rachel and Peter (Van Harmelen); Thomas and Chikako (Muramoto); grandchildren, Charles (Jodi), Emily (Nate), Ian (Jolene), Mannfred, Asuka, Erin, Tomoya, Marissa, Annalies, Andrew and great-grandchildren, Elijah, Ruth, Nathan and Ethan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Isabella. Born in Inverness, he was a son of the late Allan and Florence (Forbes) Roy. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/digby-ns/marc-phillips-9202881?fbclid=IwAR1YFRPoCRHHp_RvHDlbQbdzqeZmphXJYKf1k9hoPBb_UN4KiP9-wsVhSaY. Born in Bear River, February 16, 1929, one of five children of a disabled First World War veteran, he, like his older brother, was sent off to make something of himself. At the age of 29 he joined the American Army and fought in the Vietnam War. ATLANTA (AP) Mourners filed through Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday for a public viewing of Rayshard Brooks, a Black man whose fatal shooting by a white police officer came amid growing calls for an end to racial injustice after the death of George Floyd. It was not so much the destination as the journey that he loved. Rev. DR. ROGER PRENTICE78The Reverend Dr. Roger Howard Prentice, a man of distinction and beloved by many for his kindness, probity, and sense of joy, died at home on April 8, 2022, at the age of 78. Rev. Graduation and ordination followed in 1967. During his many pastorates he served as Moderator in several Baptist Associations and as Chairperson of numerous committees. "The music program is so wonderful. He taught each of us the importance of building community through being a cub leader, school board volunteer, helping coach hockey when the community needed a coach (even though he never played hockey), growing vegetables and flowers for the local fair competition, starting a local naturalist club and in later years a very committed door to door political volunteer. He then continued his education at the Atlantic Baptist College while at the same time serving as a fulltime pastor and being a husband and the father of two children. The past nine years he lived in Shannex, Blomidon Court, where he busied himself writing his memoirs,Flashbacks and SlapshotsandJust Wondering,completed when he was 102. In 1951, Darrell met Betty Crossman and they were wed in Central Baptist Church, Saint John, on December 31, 1952. Dad had a great capacity for teaching, reading and/or preparing reports, and attending committee meetings, but I think his first love was Christian camping. var addy9a17f9e1e4ddf797b63fe38ce3a4d338 = 'music' + '@'; Dr. Frank Guinta Jr. (Donna MacArthur); David, both of Dartmouth; Peter (Sharon Mapplebeck), Waterloo, Ontario; Alexandra (Philip Mooney), Barrie, Ontario; grandchildren Jonathan, Julia (Jesse), Barbara, Myles (Pamela), Bryan (Carolyn), Andrew (Cheryl) and Sarah (Elliot); eight great grandsons and two great-great grandchildren. She was a member and director of the Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality; board member of the Black Cultural Society and the Counsel of African Canadian Education. He also served as a member of the Baptist Mens Association, the Canadian Bible Society, and former President of the Canadian Baptist of Atlantic Canada. Played college football for the services, officials said tuesday & # ;! Updated Monday at 5:41 p.m. Mourners filed through Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday for a public viewing of Rayshard Brooks, a Black man whose fatal shooting by a white police officer came amid growing calls for an end to racial injustice after the death of George Floyd. Minister of Music, First Baptist Church Atlanta. donaldkwalker.ca/Obituaries/rev-dr-francisco-frank-joseph-guinta/. This site will include information about upcoming events and opportunities as well as how you can become involved with our choir, orchestra, band, worship teams, school for the performing arts, and much more! Dr. W. Ches Smith, III, beloved pastor emeritus of First Baptist church in Tifton, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Tift Regional Medical Center. She had so many uncompleted projects and a room full of craft supplies, ready to start more, but she ran out of time. Rev. He especially had a passion for rural ministry and served pastorates in Port Lorne (NS), Belmont (PEI), Pugwash (NS) and Port Maitland (NS). President Joe Biden is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a sermon Sunday at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church that aims to celebrate the civil rights leader's legacy . He was a wonderful Grampie to Daniel, Hannah, Nathan, Carter, Emerson and Declan. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ella (Doane), Harbour View Haven, Lunenburg; son, Phil (Judy), Dartmouth; daughter-in-law, Shawna, Brooklyn; son, Andrew (Nancy), Wisconsin; daughter, Sandra (Greg Lowe), Bridgewater; grandchildren, Bethany, Zachary, Isaac (Maria), Steven, Jessie, Ted (Marissa), Cameron and Abigail; great grandchildren, Joshua, Angela, Alexander, and Oliver; sisters, Bernice Powell, Iris and Peggy (Jim Rose). Being shot by an Atlanta police officer variety of songs including contemporary, gospel, and even myth long To the congregation of First Baptist Church Atlanta to people, & quot ; Whitmire said undrafted agent! She also served the following churches: Beechville Baptist (1999-2001); Gibson Woods United Baptist (1994-1998); Cherry Brook United Baptist supply Pastor (1992); Tracadie United Baptist Student Pastor (1992) and New Horizons Baptist (formerly Cornwallis St. Baptist) Student Intern (1990-1991). He always had a kind word on his lips, a hand extended to help and a soft heart for those that needed it. Mac is survived by son Peter (Sheri) New Minas, NS; daughter Mary Eaton, Echo Bay, ON; grandchildren: Richard, Joshua, Angus, and Benjamin; great grandchildren Kaitlyn, Chelsie, Nicholas and Geneva. Dr. Frank Guinta Sr. will take place at Life Branch Church, 10 Lancaster Dr., Dartmouth, NS on Saturday, July 23rd, at 2:00 pm. Goodbyes are never easy. The Harvesters Network saw continued success and growth in reaching new souls for Christ for more than two decades, thanks to the visionary leadership and dedication of its founder. majoring in Greek. Fred served as Senior Pastor of Brunswick Street Baptist Church (Fredericton, NB) for many years. He met a friend, Pastor Wayne Kuhner from Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.A. and served twice there as Evangelist at Wildwood Baptist Church. His parents moved to Blacks Harbour in 1942 and later to Beaver Harbour in 1946. The son of the late Andrew and Lillian (Chapman) Porter formerly of Hebron. At Bellevue, Whitmire said more than 100,000 decisions for Christ were recorded in 30 years of ministry, with nearly 5,000 people enrolled in choirs and musical programs at the church. But Scotts greatest joy and pride was in his family. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. As a young man he made a decision to receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour and was later baptized in the St. John River. The George Floyd protests in Atlanta were a series of protests occurring in Atlanta, the capital and largest city of Georgia, United States.The protest Dr. Aaron Kenny officiating. We have been saved to serve, and to make a difference in a world where we all must, at the very least, Care in Christian love about one another. Sterling loved the book of Proverbs. Rev. Stewart was born on July 30, 1950, in East Preston, the son of the late Howard Sr. and Ada (Brooks) Williams. through the NS Department of Education. He received his MA and BD degrees from Edinburgh University and also graduated from the Baptist Theological College of Scotland in Glasgow. The family wishes to acknowledge Scotts amazing medical team; including the liver transplant team in Halifax, the staff of the ER and 4-East at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, our continuing care team, and especially our family Physician, Dr. Joe Gillis, for his exceptional care for Scott. Born in Digby, Marc is survived by his wife Esther, a partner of 21 years, his daughters Lorelei (Atlas), Erica (Duston) and Courtney (Dave), his grandchildren Isabella, Isiah, Alexis and Avery. Ep. Besides his parents Denis was predeceased by his first wife Janet Gray; son, Dennis and brother, Kenneth. She served as a mentor to female ministry candidates in pursuit of ordained ministry in the CBAC for over 15 years. 9y Bette Messner Hague Beautiful! Byron Corkum, assisted by Rev. His death was truly a precious time of love and sharing, with Myles eyes shining with his love for his family right up until the end. Dad was especially proud of his grand-children and loved spending time, knowing what they were up to and having pictures of each of them. Terry had an abiding love of the natural world, and would regularly feed the wild animals outside his home in Bayside and summer camp in Margaree Valley CB. Soon after graduation he started work at CBC Fredericton. When we have done things unto the least of these, weve done things as unto Him. John is survived by his wife, Janine (Carey); one daughter, Katrina (Robert Leslie), Deer Island, NB; two sons, Adam (Theressa), Second Falls, NB; Nathan (Joanne), Greenwood; ten grandchildren, Abbygail, Kenton, Brielle, Jenna, Jody, Liam, Kaley, William, Patrick and Caleb; four great-grandchildren, Xzavier, Bailey, Christopher and Jake; one sister, Jean (Russell) Zwicker, North Alton; one brother, Brian (Nancy), Kingston; mother-in-law, Dorothy Doreen Carey, Mount Denson; brothers-in-law, George (Susan) Carey, Bluff Road; Garnet (Tracey) Carey, Red Deer, AB; sisters-in-law, Diane (Dennis) Brown; Adriana (Chris) Musgrave, both of Mount Denson; numerous nieces and nephews. He then returned to Beverly and completed his MA (Theology). England London Mission President, His life impacted countless others in Canada and throughout the world as he served in the name of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou have been faithful over a few things I will make thee ruler of many things enter thou into the joy of the Lord till we meet again, https://memorials.sweenysfuneralhome.net/robert-baker/5090808/obituary.php. border: 2px solid #8BC53F; In 1966 Andrew was appointed General Secretary and Superintendent of the Baptist Union of Scotland, providing Denominational leadership and pastoral care to pastors and churches. REV. WWII, Sam attended Acadia University and graduated with a Master of Divinity. Gerald Matthews was received up into the presence of his Savior. We have a welcoming environment of energy and purpose! In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Winnifred (Ward) Cook (January 2019.) Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sandra (Shillington) of nine years; daughter Jennifer Covington (Les Foldi) of Saint John, Beth Tirrell (Randy) of Denver, Colorado; sisters Helen Douthwright of Saint John, Sue Mesheau (George) of Quispamsis; grandchildren Brandon, Natassia, Graeme, Sheena, and Spencer; 3 great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews, and friends. He was generous and kind, with an inner strength and amazing resiliency. Last year one of his stories was published in Our Canada. Brooks, 27 . Gordon grew up in LaTouque, Qubec. Rob is survived by his wife, Jocelyn (Pond) Guptill; his son, Jonathon and his finance Sarah; his daughters, Jacqueline, Rachel, and Ashley; granddaughters, Avery, Kathryn, and Rebekah Jolee; brother, Rev. On the night of June 12, 2020, Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old African American man, was fatally shot by Atlanta Police Department (APD) officer Garrett Rolfe. He was born in Nerepis and was the son of the late David and Amelia MacKenzie. He felt an obligation to help where and when needed and faithfully served his community. the choir through various leadership roles such as our Choir Board, Care Group Leader, Events, Hospitality, Member Care, Mentoring New Members, Prayer Warriors, Robe Ministry, and Section Leaders. He assumed the role of President from 1986 to 2000. 1 st, 2050 st, 2050 two servants were rewarded for bold! She was a beloved daughter, sister, godmother, aunt, pastor and friend. The Rev. On March 6th, 2016 Doug went home to be with his Lord who he served faithfully for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who had the pleasure of meeting him, his ready smile and grace made you want to stop and chat awhile with him. Dad was a pastor in the truest sense of the wordhe was a faithful servant, a teacher, a shepherd, a counsellor, a mentor, an administrator and a conveyor of corny jokes from the pulpit. 1941 Hudson Pickup For Sale Near Berlin, Jenn always made a point to invest in authentic relationships such as that which she shared with her adopted daughter, Alyssa. Rev. Mary. Martin Luther King Jr. was once pastor and where Brooks' funeral is set . SEE MY WORK. Words cannot express our gratitude to the nurses and caregivers at Monarch Hall for their kindness and care, and to Greg Hicks who provided care for 4 years. ; daughter, Mary (Lawry) MacLeod, Oxford; grandchildren, Janet, Jennifer, Emily, Ben, Thomas, and William; great-grandchildren, Owen, Aislin, and Isabella; as well as nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was an electrical technician by trade and worked at Devco for over 20 years. Perley graduated in 1967 from Acadia School of Theology (Acadia Divinity College) with a B.Th. Please take the time to leave your messages of condolences to the family here on the funeral homes website (http://www.humphreysfh.com/Obituaries/99272/)or by mailing cards to Christian Gay, 300 Route 780, Utopia NB E5C 2E9. Rev. David loved singing and was part of a music group who went across Canada singing folk songs. Lunch and child care are provided through reservation. Upon Ordination in 1953 at the age of 19, she held parishes in Nova Scotia and Ontario. We have a welcoming environment of energy and purpose! He was indeed their best friend. can you bring food on a cruise royal caribbean, HonoluluStore He is now at rest in the arms of his Heavenly Father, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt as blue as the waters off the coast of Maui. He is survived by his brother Howard (Jean) and his children, Paul (Linda), Halifax; Rev. In 1970, he married Kathryn Godfrey Edens of Landover Hills, Maryland. Bob received his BA in Psychology from Acadia University. During his teaching and administrative career, he also enjoyed several interim pastorates part time, the last being McKees Mills Baptist church where he grew to love this family of faith. Tuesday's private service will be held at 1 p.m. Omicron sees France have first daily 100k Covid cases as docs slam unvaxxed. Rooted in his evangelistic fervor, this ministry became established in four continents and was known for the training and discipling of pastors in third world and developing countries, that were closed to the Gospel. In addition to singing, choir members have an opportunity to serve In honour of his valuable leadership and lifelong commitment to evangelism and mission, The Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture was established at the Acadia Divinity College in February 2016. He was an avid bird watcher and citizen naturalist from his earliest days, even when it wasnt popular. Sam was the youngest son of Charles and Margaret Holmes of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton and predeceased by brothers Spurgeon, William and sister Jessie. An ordained Baptist minister for 79 years, he began his ministry with the United Baptist Mahone Bay Pastorate in 1940. In 1999, the Chases moved to Whites Mountain, NB and decided to make Corn Hill Baptist Church their home church. Expected to attend this class mcleod played college football for the University of Virginia signed. Lukes smile and love lifted his spirits on the most difficult of days and gave him the courage to keep fighting. He graduated from Simonds High Saint John, NB, Atlantic Baptist College, NB and Acadia Divinity College, NS. Officer Garrett Rolfe, 27, fatally shot Brooks, 27, in the back after Brooks fired a Taser in the officer's direction while running away after a struggle with officers outside a Wendy's fast food restaurant on June 12.. A cross hangs from the cathedral ceiling while Rayshard Brooks is memorialized on a screen during his public viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, Jun 22, 2020, in Atlanta. This focus on providing interactive opportunities for spiritual reflection and growth became a pattern for very successful ministries in Baptist Churches in St. Stephen, NB and Annapolis Royal, NS, culminating in his outstanding service to Acadia as University Chaplain for 22 years. Grandchildren Jonathan Power (Alison), and their children Annabel, Juliana and Gordon; Matthew Power (Emily) and their children Rebekah and Andrew; Nathan Cowan (Becky) and their children Hannah, Kaitlyn and Heather; Joshua Cowan (Kristi) and their children Micah and Isaac; Stephanie OConnor (Dan) and their children Nathaniel, Abigail and Hannah; Jeffrey Cowan (Karina); Justin Cowan (Ashley) and their baby James. He loved genealogy and researching our familys loyalist roots. Donations may be made to Acadia Divinity College, 15 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 or to the charity of your choice. Much loved and admired by his four children and five grandchildren, Rollie was a 20th century force of nature. He assumed his new role as executive pastor of worship Aug. 26. (808) 848-5666 His dear friend Rev. He finished up his preaching career in Wittenburg. He told wonderful stories of his time as a young boy in Quebec when he cared for Grey Owls beaver kits. Mourners filed through Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday for a public viewing of Rayshard Brooks, a Black man whose fatal shooting by a white police. Grosse had a deep love and commitment for her family. 19-year-old charged with murder in attempt to shoot family member after an argument . As a young adult, Dad attended business school in Moncton, with the plan of operating his own business. Rev. Rodney has already brought spirit-filled energy and leadership to our Woodway choir and worship services. He was admitted to Acadia Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. He leaves behind a legacy of lives forever touched by his dry wit, his practical approach to problems and his inherent ability to teach even the most reluctant learner. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Police Commission for many years and was an interim RCMP Chaplin for the Swiss air tragedy. Whether wrestling Camp Jordan from dream to reality, evening Vespers under the pine tree at his beloved Camp Wildwood, hiking to Crooked Creek, or sleepless at Frosty in Stoney Creek, Dad eagerly got on board. Protests in Atlanta and around the country out to our worship ministry office - music @ fba.org, 770.234.8251 job! View obituary here: http://www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca/memsol.cgi?user_id=1533065. Brothers Elwood, Stanley and Richard. Without doubt, she was his therapy puppy. Rev. Also survived by nieces Janice and Jennifer, nephews Kerry and Lonnie, sister-in-law Mary (Toombs) and brothers-in-law John Viall (Patricia) and David Viall (Susan). Rodney manages his school life while dealing with peer pressure . Born in Fredericton, NB he was a son of the late Bruce and Virginia (Wright) (McIntyre) Gosman. WATC TV 57 December 4, 2018 TONIGHT ON ATLANTA LIVE Tomika Miller, the wife of Rayshard Brooks, touches her husband during a family visit just before a public viewing begins at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, Jun 22, 2020 in Atlanta. The shooting happened against the backdrop of nationwide protests following Floyd's death after a white Minneapolis officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes. He grew up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia graduating from Wolfville High School in 1937 and from Acadia University in 1941 with a B.A. He continued his education in Fredericton and decided to work for a year at the Cotton Mill in Marysville before going to college. Those predictions had dates attached to them for 32 years up through January 1 st,.! She was born May 20, 1927 in Atlanta, GA to Albert and Annie Jackson Smith. Cremation has taken place. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jonathan; her father and mother-in-law, David and Sheila Levy, Canaan; brother-in-law, Jason (Heather) Levy, New Minas; three nieces, Sarah (Brandon) MacGregor, Halifax; Meghan Levy, Halifax; Rebekah Levy, New Minas; as well as so many chosen aunts, uncles, sisters, sons, daughters, nieces and nephews that she loved so dearly. Her favorite Bible verse was Joshua 1:9. (1999-2019). In 2015, Sam moved to Nanaimo, with his Norwich Terriers, Freddie and Rufus where the three spent many enjoyable hours playing in his garden. David Gooden and Trina Lundy Brown.Rest in peace. Allen enjoyed his time in Oakwood Terrace and his family would like to thank the staff there for their amazing care and concern for Allen. Scott was proud of his daughters career as a pharmacist. Whether it was a bereaved family, a scared prisoner, a nervous young pastor, a homeless addict or one of his own children or grandchildren, his love and patience seemed limitless. Raphael G. Warnock, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church comforts Tomika Miller, the wife of Rayshard Brooks, during his public viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, Jun 22, 2020 in Atlanta. A private family committal service was held in Little River where Gregory was laid to rest beside daughter, Jill. In what would foreshadow a lifelong commitment to youth camping, Dad met Mom at Camp Wildwood, in McKees Mills, NB. Five years later, CJLU station in Halifax was born, followed by CIOG in Summerside PEI (2008). Crime, education, restaurant & quot ; the music program is so wonderful to you and!! Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Image: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Updated at 10:47 a.m. He was extremely proud of his four grandchildren: Beth MacKinnon (Rob Newman), James MacKinnon (Maeghan Pardy), Alexander Duncan (Ashleigh VanHouten) and Christina Duncan (Brett McClean). The wives of two well-known pastors at Houston's First Baptist and Second Baptist Church passed away in a matter of days. Prices and availability are subject to change. Site by Mere. Masks are recommended. Raphael Warnock announced. Bob was born on January 25, 1941 in Goobies, NFLD. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. He took morning and evening services at Marysville and afternoon services at Nashwaak and Penniac. rodneybrooks.com/predictions-scorecard-2022-january-01/ On January 1 st, 2018, I made predictions about self driving cars, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, and about progress in the space industry. Frederick Roy Smith passed away at his home in Waterville on Friday, December 1, 2017. Charming and handsome, steady and faithful, an adored father, papa and husband, Henry was loved as greatly as he loved. Upon completion of Bible Studies, he accepted a call from the Atlantic United Baptist Convention to serve 6 small congregations in New Canada, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by brothers Malcolm, Bramwell, and Charles. Rodney (back row, first person on the left) at Cornell University in 1973 with Black students who produced urban music and news programming at the campus radio station Rodney came to Cornell in fall 1971 to study journalism. 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