Deputy chief minister, Y.Patton has expressed grief over the demise of Rev. N.T Murry, former Executive Secretary of Lotha Baptist Churches Association. In a condolence note, Patton said late Murry was a pastor, an educator and translator of the Holy Bible in Lotha dialect. He was involved with various Lotha literature committees and their activities and also served the church in different capacities, Patton said. The dy. chief minister said his demise death was a great loss to the Lothas and the Christian community. Patton and his wife further conveyed sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.