James (Jim) Neal McCord Sr., who served several Alabama Baptist churches, died July 9. He was 73. McCord graduated from Ashville High School and was
Billy (Bill) Wayne Ausborn, who spent most of his life serving as a pastor, died June 1. He was 80. Ausborn, a member of the
Vaughn Forest Baptist Church, Montgomery Montgomery Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 23 Favorite Hymn: “When We All Get to Heaven” Hobbies: Working with Alabama Campers on Mission; traveling Family Status: Wife,
Richard (Rick) M. Cagle, who served several Alabama Baptist churches as pastor and started Evergreen Ministries, died June 6. He was 59. Cagle attended Mobile
After 59 years in ministry, Bennie (Ben) Fred Harris died June 4. He was 83. Harris earned his bachelor’s degree from Howard College in Birmingham
Ethridge David Horsley, who served as a pastor until he was 85 years old, died June 13. He was 94. Horsley was born in Cullman
Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Remlap Blount Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymn: “Precious Moments” Hobbies: Reading, traveling with family and online Bible group Family Status: Married to
James H. Bishop, who served as pastor of nine churches for more than 48 years, died April 25. He was 81. Bishop, of Hackleburg, graduated
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