“Across the board, [experts on dementia] say socialization is the thing people need. … They are still capable of creating new memories,” Leigh Simmons, director of Pathways, said.
“I’m thankful God bestowed on me gifts and abilities I’ve tried to faithfully use in His kingdom work.” —Janet Erwin upon her retirement in December 2020
Kenneth Alan Farley of Leesburg, Alabama, formerly of Albertville, died April 6. He was 66.
This year, May 4 is the day designated by the Southern Baptist Convention to celebrate and recognize the contributions of older adults in our congregations.
“My goal with music is to lift up the good things, things like marriage, things like stopping and spending time with your wife and your kids,” Guy Penrod said.
In his five years as Samford’s coach, Bucky McMillan led the team to four 20-win seasons. Samford president Beck Taylor said they were “indebted” to him for “reestablishing the Samford men’s basketball program’s tradition of excellence.”
Isabel Shaw Andrews Triplitt died on March 23 in Columbus, Georgia. She was 101.
James Alexander Spicer Sr., pastor of Freedom Baptist Church in Selma for nearly three decades, died March 2. He was 87.
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