In memoriam or tribute

At Dublin Christian Academy, we believe that the impact of lives spent serving the Lord are lives given to the edification and glorification of the Lord. Through our “In Memorium or Tribute” program, you can honor the memory of a loved one with the intent of investing in the future of Christian education and shaping the hearts and minds of the students at DCA.

Memorial Scholarship Funds

Mr. Leon Moody - Read More

Leon Moody went home to be with the Lord and passed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 86. He had been a resident at the Magnolia Lane Nursing Home in Morganton, North Carolina, since November 2024.

Leon and his brother, Mel Moody, founded Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin, New Hampshire. He was the principal and teacher at the academy for 30 years, and served as President for 10 years. Mr. Leon, as he was known by his students, taught US History for many years as well as a variety of other subjects. His life and ministry touched generations of students and their families.

The state of New Hampshire recognized his expertise in education, appointing him to leadership positions on several important New Hampshire state commissions. Leon served on the Governor’s Commission on Education, and served as an original member of the State Commission on Non-Public Schools when it was formed in 1974. He was elected delegate to the 1984 New Hampshire Constitutional Convention

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in 1961, Leon taught sixth grade in Panama City, FL. In 1964, he earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Florida State University. Leon accepted an honorary Doctor of Humanities from his alma mater, Bob Jones University, in 1986.

Helping to steward Dublin Christian Academy and investing in its students was his life’s work. Together, he and his wife, Barbara, raised four children there and enjoyed many happy memories together as a family. His easy-going manner, humility, humor, and simple, steadfast trust in the Lord will be remembered by those who lived and worked alongside him and by the many students whose lives he touched.

Always a student of history, Leon loved living in New England. He frequently visited the historical sites of the area and was always ready with an historical anecdote. He briefly led New England history tours using the DCA’s colonial era buildings as a home base. And of course, he enjoyed rooting for the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots.

He was an enthusiastic leader in the Christian school movement, particularly across New England and in New Hampshire. He helped to found both the New England Association of Christian Schools, serving as its President for 21 years, and the New Hampshire Association of Christian Schools, serving as president for 12 years. He also served as an Executive Board Member of the American Association of Christian Schools. He was an advisor to Christian school leaders across New England and the United States.

Leon and Barbara were founding members of Mountain View Bible Church in Dublin, where he served as elder, chairman of the Board of Deacons, and as a lay preacher.

Upon retiring from DCA in 2004, the Lord graciously led Leon and Barb to Maranatha Village in Sebring, Florida. They gratefully embraced the ministry opportunities the Lord provided there and the fellowship of many friends, old and new, who also retired there.

Leon Merian Moody was born to Melvin Eugene Moody and Edith Corilla Moody (Adams) in Miami, Florida, on June 27, 1939. He married Barbara Elise Moody (Ball) on May 30, 1960. They were happily married for 54 years.

He is survived by his four children, Steven Moody and wife Laurie of Morganton, NC; Robert Moody and wife Cyndi of Minto, New

Brunswick; Jennifer Murray and husband Steve of Colorado Springs, CO; Eric Moody and wife Heather of Dublin, NH. His legacy continues in his 14 grandchildren, Bradley (Ashley), Trevor, Shane, Derek, Hannah, Priscilla, Alyssa, Christian, Connor (Jessica), Annelise (Nate), Aspen, Abi, Ethan, Enoch, and two great grandchildren, Nora and Clara.

The family will hold a public memorial service at Mountain View Bible Church on the campus of Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin, New Hampshire on June 30, 2026 at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Dublin Christian Academy, 106 Page Rd., Dublin, NH 03444.

Mrs. Linda Radford - Read More

Linda Lee Radford, a devoted wife, loving mother, faithful teacher, and quiet pillar of strength to all who knew her, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on March 23, 2026, at her home in Taylors, South Carolina. She was 77.

Born on April 15, 1948, in Carbondale, Illinois, Linda was the daughter of David Paul Smith and Vera Harris Smith. She grew up alongside her brothers, David and Thomas, in a family rooted in faith, hard work, and the annual rhythms of fruit farming.

In 1952, her family relocated to Jeddo, Michigan, where they farmed apples. From an early age, Linda embraced both responsibility and joy in her work, selling cherries for 10 cents a pound at a roadside stand for Birch Creek Orchard when she was twelve years old. Her family eventually owned and operated Smith’s Fruitland in Jeddo, known for its apples and beloved cider. As a teenager, she worked on the assembly line at Geilow’s Aunt Jane’s pickle factory in Croswell. Even after starting her own family, Linda continued helping her father sell apples and cider at Detroit’s Eastern Market on Saturdays, often accompanied by her young sons, Phil and Paul.

Linda’s life was deeply anchored in her faith. She attended Community Baptist Church in Croswell, Michigan, where her mother served as nursery director. It was there that Linda developed a lifelong love for nurturing children, first in the nursery and in caring for her younger brother Tom. On Easter Sunday in 1958, after hearing a sermon by Pastor Clarence Bell and speaking with Mrs. Cerney, Linda accepted Christ as her Savior, a decision that shaped every chapter of her life.

Her future husband, Delbert Radford, began attending the same church in hopes of dating her, and there he too came to faith in Christ. Linda and Delbert were married on September 2, 1967, at Community Baptist Church, beginning a faithful partnership that would span nearly six decades.

Linda graduated from Croswell-Lexington High School in 1966 and went on to earn her degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University in 1970. She began her teaching career at Thomas Dooley Elementary in Fraser, Michigan, after completing her student teaching at Ward Cottrell Elementary in Marine City. In 1972, she chose to step away from the classroom to devote herself fully to raising her growing family.

Throughout her life, Linda returned to her calling as a teacher. She taught at a special needs school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, as well as at Greenfield and Dublin Elementary Schools in New Hampshire. Most notably, she served for 25 years as a beloved first- and second-grade teacher at Dublin Christian Academy in New Hampshire, where she shaped young lives with patience, kindness, and dedication. In 2012, she was honored with the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching.

Linda and Delbert raised four sons, Philip Thomas (b. 1972), Paul Todd (b. 1974), Peter Timothy (b. 1976), and Perry Travis (b. 1979), all of whom graduated from Dublin Christian Academy and Bob Jones University. Philip, Paul, and Peter went on to earn doctoral degrees in their respective fields. Linda’s steady presence created a home of love and stability, giving her sons the freedom and confidence to pursue their callings.

After an eight-year battle with dementia, Linda’s earthly journey came to a gentle close. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Delbert; her four sons and their wives, Philip and Beth, Paul and Michelle, Peter and Jen, and Perry and Jess; her thirteen cherished grandchildren, Ayla, Bella, Matilda, Annelee, Petra, Atticus, Oscar, Travis, Madelynn, Elliot, Jaxxon, Joshua, and Khai; and her brother, Thomas Smith.

Linda will be remembered for her quiet strength, her gracious spirit, and her deep love for children, both in her home and in her classroom. She rarely spoke ill of others, chose kindness as her daily posture, and lived a life marked by faithfulness in humble acts that shape generations. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she nurtured, the family she held together with unfailing dedication, and the enduring testimony of a life devoted to Christ.

A memorial service is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 11. In place of flowers, the family invites you to honor her memory through a donation in her name to dublinchristian.org/tribute