Community Baptist’s Miller dies at 66

September 25, 2014

Dave Miller, associate pastor and minister of worship for Community Baptist Church, Maylene, for more than 10 years, died Sept. 15. He was 66. Miller,

Jack Wilbanks Shannon; Former minister of senior adults dies

September 18, 2014

Jack Wilbanks Shannon, a retired minister of senior adults, died Sept. 6. He was 88. After graduating from high school, Shannon served in the United

Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy dies at 93

September 18, 2014

Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s death Sept. 8 highlighted the legacy the 93-year-old left behind. He was known for creating the first fast-food chicken sandwich

Someone You Should Know — Helen Syx

September 11, 2014

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Hueytown Bessemer Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 Favorite Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hobbies: Reading and traveling Family Status: Widow for six years after 58

Someone You Should Know — Lee Gilliland

September 4, 2014

Chandler Mountain Baptist Church, Steele St. Clair Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “A Child of the King” Hobbies: Working in yard; helping neighbors Family Status: Wife of

Kenneth R. Clement: DeKalb Association DOM, former pastor dies

August 28, 2014

Kenneth R. Clement, who served as DeKalb Baptist Association director of missions, died Aug. 20. He was 69. A native of Gadsden, Clement earned a

Someone You Should Know — Bernice Yarbrough Martin

August 21, 2014

Round Island Baptist Church, Athens Limestone Baptist Association Favorite Verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Favorite Hymn: “Jesus Loves Me” Hobbies: Keeping scrapbook items; writing notes to and calling people