With deep reverence and heartfelt sympathy, T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home announces the passing of Bishop Steaven R. Hamlin, Sr. A devoted servant of God and a beloved spiritual leader, Bishop Hamlin’s life was a living testimony of faith, grace, and service. His words inspired, his prayers uplifted, and his presence brought comfort to all who knew him. Truly, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – Psalm 116:15 The family will graciously receive guests on Saturday, N

When a Bishop Forgets His Calling, the Public Must Speak I listened to Bishop Ong’injo on Radio Nam Lolwe - dodging questions, twisting his words, hiding behind “anger,” and refusing accountability - and one thing became painfully clear: This was not a shepherd speaking. This was a man intoxicated by politics, using the altar as a weapon. At the funeral, he shouted: “You are stupid!” “Mtuu wa soprano!” “My foot!” He declared, without proof and in contradiction of the family spokesman's version,

Funeral Services for the late Bishop Michael A. Rush, Sr., Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00 am, Open Door Fellowship Church, Sylvester, Georgia. We do not own the rights to any music. | Shipps Funeral Home