Mary Smith, wife of Anniston pastor Gene Smith, dies at age 76
August 5, 2020
Mary Smith — a longtime nurse and wife of Gene Smith, pastor of Fairview Heights Northside Baptist Church, Anniston — died July 21. She was
Professional baseball player Sands makes sure his actions speak louder than words
July 19, 2020
Jerry Sands’ professional baseball career has spanned an ocean, three countries and more than a decade. A right fielder for the Hanshin Tigers in the
Tucker, longtime pastor of Prattmont Church, Prattville, dies at age 69
July 18, 2020
By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist Randall “Randy” Jackson Tucker — pastor of Prattmont Baptist Church, Prattville, for the past 37 years — died July
Jim Moebes, longtime Mountain Brook pastor, dies at age 78
July 17, 2020
James D. “Jim” Moebes — senior minister of Mountain Brook Baptist Church for more than 30 years — died July 14. He was 78. A
Barefoot preacher, longtime pastor ‘Bill’ Faircloth dies at age 74
July 15, 2020
William “Bill” Merrill Faircloth Jr. — pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, Thomasville, for the past 18 years — died July 2. He was 74. Faircloth,
‘Pete’ Edwards, longtime pastor of Unity, Marbury, dies at age 61
July 15, 2020
Anthony “Pete” Keith Edwards — pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Marbury, for the past 23 years — died July 1. He was 61. A native
In loving memory: Shocco Springs’ George Ricker
July 5, 2020
George Ricker, director of Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center in Talladega from 1970 to 1989, died July 2. He was 94. Originally from Fackler, Alabama,
SBOM workshop offers tips for engaging senior adults amid COVID-19 concerns
July 2, 2020
Seniors adults may feel especially vulnerable during the current coronavirus crisis, but engaging and reaching out to them is an important ministry for churches. “We’ve
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