Jack Wilbanks Shannon, a retired minister of senior adults, died Sept. 6. He was 88. After graduating from high school, Shannon served in the United
Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s death Sept. 8 highlighted the legacy the 93-year-old left behind. He was known for creating the first fast-food chicken sandwich
Kenneth R. Clement, who served as DeKalb Baptist Association director of missions, died Aug. 20. He was 69. A native of Gadsden, Clement earned a
Walter G. Nunn, who served in ministry at several churches across the state, died July 13. He was 86. Nunn earned an undergraduate degree from
Claude Otis Brooks, pastor emeritus of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, died July 6. He was 91. A native of Grayson, Ga., Brooks was a combat
Kenneth L. “Ken” Chambless Jr., pastor of Turnerville Baptist Church, Chunchula, in Mobile Baptist Association died June 12. He was 66. A native of Mobile,
Ralph Moss (Buddy) Hardy Jr., who served as a missionary to Belize and started Fishers of Men International Missions Inc., died April 29. He was
Jacob (Jake) S. Phillips, a former Alabama Baptist pastor and director of missions (DOM) for both Covington and Conecuh Baptist associations, died April 25. He
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