Sadly, I would like to report the death of Rev. Arthur Foy,II pastor of St. Mark AME Church, Duluth, Minnesota and Minister of Music, Maurice Southern. Maurice Southern was the son of Rev. Millard Southern, Jr.,, pastor of Mt. Olive AME Church, Chicago and the grandson of the late Rev. Millard Southern, Sr. who pastored in the Chicago Conference for many years. Both were enroute to the 4th District's Midyear meeting in Oakbrook, Illinois. Their car was struck; Rev. Foy was killed instantly on yesterday, and Brother Southern passed on today. Please pray for the Foy and Southern families, as both families were both very active members of the AME Church.

-- Anonymous, March 26, 2004

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Actually, the information about Brother Maurice Southern is incorrect. The good news so far is that Brother Southern is still alive. However, he is in critical condition, and is breathing on a ventilator. He is in a hospital in Wisconsin. Let us continue to pray for both the Foy and Southern families during this difficult time. Here is a link to an article on Rev. Foy: "Community Mourns Spiritual Leader" http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthtribune/8281825.htm

-- Anonymous, March 27, 2004

It has been confirmed that Maurice Southern son of Rev. Milliard Southern Jr., has died. Funeral Arrangements are pending. Bro. Maurice was about to graduate from college and go into the ministry. His death comes as a devasting blow to his family and friends. Let us remember the Foy and Southern families in their season of breavement. May God's mercy keep them in the valley of the shadow of death.

-- Anonymous, March 28, 2004

This is such sad, sad news. I will continue to uplift both families (Foy & Southern) in prayer. QED

-- Anonymous, March 29, 2004

I was deeply saddened to hear the news of my brother, Rev. Arthur Foy III. I was in total disbeief when I later learned that young Maurice Southern had died due to injuries sustained in the accident. My prayers go out to the families of both these fine men of God. In our prayers, let us remember Jennifer Foy, wife of Rev Arthur Foy, Christian, Alexa, and Caleb, his children, and Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Foy, Jr. parents of Rev. Arthur Foy III. Keep The parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles of Maurice inour prayers as well. The fourth district and the AME Connection has lost two true soldiers of God.

-- Anonymous, April 03, 2004