Martha Hagood, missionary emeritus of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), died Sept. 9. She was 89. A native of Oxford, Hagood graduated from Albertville High
Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church, Midfield Bessemer Baptist Association Favorite Verses: John 14:1–6, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymns: “Others” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Hobbies: Fishing and
Herman “Jimmy” Dean, who served Southern Baptist churches for 50 years, died Aug. 4. He was 80. Dean attended Howard College in Birmingham (now Samford
Seddon Baptist Church, Pell City St. Clair Baptist Association Favorite Verses: Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 3:20 Favorite Hymn: “He Knows Your Name” Hobbies: Machine embroidery, traveling, poetry and
First Baptist Church, North Mobile, Saraland Mobile Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 8:1 Favorite Hymn: “It is Well” Hobbies: Playing golf, baking Family Status: Married to Jessica; expecting their