Nelson, James

July 19, 2012

James Nelson, former director of missions (DOM) for Marshall Baptist Association, died July 4. He was 88. Nelson was a World War II veteran and

Retired seminary professor Ward dies

June 7, 2012

Wayne E. Ward, retired professor of theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., died May 23 following a massive stroke. He was 90.

Retired Alabama pastor Morrison dies

June 7, 2012

Frank Morrison Sr., retired Baptist pastor, died May 21. He was 96. Morrison was a graduate of Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham and

Retired Alabama pastor Williams dies

June 7, 2012

Clyde A. Williams, retired Baptist pastor and former pastor of Crawford Baptist Church, Mobile, died May 16. He was 86. A Semmes resident, Williams graduated

Mobile Citronelle Assembly former director dies

May 31, 2012

Glenn L. Vernon, former director of Mobile Baptist Citronelle Assembly, died April 29. He was 78. Vernon received a bachelor’s degree in English and drama

Former longtime SBC recording secretary dies

May 31, 2012

Lee Porter, a former Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leader who worked to ensure the integrity of voting in ballots for the SBC presidency, died May

Coates, Larry

April 26, 2012

Senior adult pastor for Coosada Baptist Church and retired director of missions (DOM) for Tallapoosa Baptist Association died April 14. He was 72. Coates graduated