Barbour County interim pastor dies at 74

April 26, 2024

In loving memory — Johnny “John” Leroy Canfield was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in ministry through interim pastorates.

Christian ventriloquist Ragan dies at 76

April 25, 2024

Geraldine Ragan, a Christian ventriloquist, traveled the world spreading Christ’s Word and ministering to people from all walks of life.

George Hamilton, a WWII vet active in missions and ministry, dies at 102

April 21, 2024

When George Hamilton was in his early 80s, he heard a sermon about how Jesus can’t be Savior and not also be Lord of someone’s whole life. So he started the “most productive” years of his ministry and missions, right up until almost 100.

Longtime pastor Ralph Windle dies at 82

April 9, 2024

Ralph Windle, who served as a pastor in the Pickens Baptist Association and several other places for years, died March 26. He was 82.

Pastor Don Batson dies at 78 after 50-plus-year ministry

April 1, 2024

Donald Dennis “Don” Batson, who served as a pastor for more than 50 years, died March 28. He was 78.

River Road Baptist pastor Eddie Rape dies

March 20, 2024

Eddie Morris Rape, pastor of River Road Baptist Church in Alexander City, died Feb. 19.

Former pastor Marvin Smith dies at 77

March 19, 2024

Marvin Smith served as a pastor and supply pastor of several churches in Alabama, including serving as pastor of County Line Baptist Church in Hampden from 2007 to 2012. He also served as moderator of Bethel Baptist Association.