Shedd, Clenon

April 2, 2015

Clenon Shedd, pastor of Lystra Baptist Church, Cullman, died March 16. He was 76. After receiving his education from Samford University in Birmingham, Shedd served

Someone You Should Know — Don Palmer

March 12, 2015

Don Palmer Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster Shelby Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:33; John 12:31; Ephesians 5:19 Favorite Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation” Hobbies: Camping and fellowshipping with

Smith, Jerry

March 12, 2015

FBC Weogufka pastor dies at 83 Jerry Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church, Weogufka, died Dec. 21, 2014. He was 83. Smith, a Rockford

Someone You Should Know — Peppi Garrett

February 26, 2015

FBC North Mobile in Saraland Mobile Baptist Association Favorite Verses: Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:19–20 Favorite Hymn: “When We See Christ” Hobbies: Writing; reading; watching documentaries Family Status: Husband of

Longtime director of Samford’s A Cappella Choir dies

February 26, 2015

L. Gene Black, former professor, dean of music and longtime director of the A Cappella Choir at Samford University in Birmingham, died Feb. 25. He was

Franks, William “Bill”

February 19, 2015

William “Bill” Franks, who served as pastor of several Baptist churches, died Feb. 3. He was 82. Franks served in the United States Air Force

Someone You Should Know — Jack Morris

February 12, 2015

Jack Morris Little Escambia Baptist Church, Flomaton Escambia Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymns: “He Hideth My Soul;” “Beulah Land” Hobbies: Woodworking and fishing Family Status: Wife