A Visiting Angel

John, our hospice aide, came into our home with a sweet presence that seemed to enter the door before him. This lovely man spoke to Troy as if he was sitting at a table waiting for his coffee, and John was there to deliver it. He moved with ease and understanding of...

An Emotional Connection

Carolyn Stephens is a registered nurse who was first exposed to hospice as a young ER nurse when she was living in Florida. Although the ER was fast-paced and had its own set of rewards, she felt like she was missing out on something. That something was the emotional...

Our Hospice Team

As I think back to my time at Hospice Ministries in the role of Clinical Director I remember often telling people both professionally and personally how rewarding taking care of hospice patients was. The interdisciplinary team approach allows hospice patients and...

The Story of Mary Barner

In October 2010, this sweet lady attended a volunteer training session at HospiceMinistries to see if this ministry would be a fit for her retirement. The rest is history, as they say. She could be described as a quiet, compassionate servant. She has been called on...

An Angel: The Story of Rachel Bullock

Many people could use numerous words to describe Mrs. Rachel Bullock, but a sweet giving soul is how I describe her. She did not want to have her name on a list as a volunteer, but she, with all her being, wanted to serve and be a blessing to others. She never met a...

Playing ‘Behind the Scenes’: Mark Marley’s story

At Hospice Ministries, there are many volunteers who work behind the scenes to aid in operations. Mark Maloney is one of these special behind the scenes players on the Hospice Ministries volunteer team. His service began three years ago after his wife Libby Marley, a...