SPENCER HEATON, father of the Rev. Thomas Spencer Heaton (former SIC), died July 3, 2009 in Wilmington, N.C. Rev. Heaton is administrator of the UM-related Project Health and Peace in Guatemala. Other survivors include: two grandchildren, Manuel and Jose Heaton. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Jean Heaton and his daughter Melanie Heaton Bertrand. A graveside memorial service was held at Crown Hill Memorial Park on July 8. Condolences can be e-mailed to the Rev. Tom Heaton at tom@missionguatemala.com.