Longtime campus minister Ruford Hodges dies at 91

October 31, 2023

Ruford Hodges invested in students and collegiate ministries, in both Alabama and South Korea, for much of his ministry service years.

Missionary shot during robbery attempt dies in Guatemala

October 10, 2023

Tributes have poured in for missionary Michael “Soy” Taylor, who died Oct. 2 in Guatemala after being shot at his home during a robbery attempt. A memorial service is planned for Oct. 12 in Grand Bay.

Retired St. Clair Association DOM Hunt dies

September 4, 2023

Remembering Billy Hunt, who led St. Clair Baptist Association for more than 20 years.

Chalybeate Springs Baptist pastor Gillespie dies Aug. 26

August 30, 2023

Terry Gillespie, pastor of Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church in Hillsboro, died Aug. 26. He was 68. Gillespie had served as Chalybeate Springs Baptist’s pastor since

Longtime Mountain Brook Baptist philanthropist Elouise Williams dies

August 28, 2023

Remembering Mountain Brook Baptist Church’s Elouise Williams, who played a major role in developing and recruiting for scholarship funds at Samford University.