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
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
Andrew Smith, who served for 15 years at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM), died Jan. 29. He was 82. Smith earned an
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
Janet Leigh Franklin Boone, who served alongside her husband at Smithtown Baptist Church, Eight Mile, died Jan. 29. She was 58. Boone worked in customer
Margaret Ann McKeever, wife of cartoonist for The Alabama Baptist, Joe McKeever, died Jan. 29. She was 72. She was a native Alabamian as is
Carl Watson Wasden Antioch West Baptist Church, Greenville Butler Baptist Association Favorite Verses: Proverbs 3:5–6; John 10:27–29 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Hunting quail and pheasant;
LOS ANGELES — Andrae Crouch, a Grammy-winning gospel composer and singer whose music remains a staple in many church hymnals, died Jan. 8. He was
