Franklin, Bob
July 19, 2012
Robert Lee “Bob” Franklin Jr., former director of missions for Montgomery Baptist Association, died July 8. He was 78. A native of Center Point, Franklin
Blakney, George Jerrell
July 19, 2012
George Jerrell Blakney, interim pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Fayette, died June 3. He was 73. A Carrollton native, Blakney received a bachelor’s degree from
Nelson, James
July 19, 2012
James Nelson, former director of missions (DOM) for Marshall Baptist Association, died July 4. He was 88. Nelson was a World War II veteran and
Someone You Should Know — Margaret Thornton
July 19, 2012
River Road Baptist Church, Alexander City Tallapoosa Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Sewing, yard work and helping the elderly Family Status: Widowed
Someone You Should Know — Bettie Houston
June 21, 2012
Chulafinnee Baptist Church, Heflin Cleburne Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 100:1 Favorite Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” Hobbies: Sewing and gardening Family Status: Widowed after 59 years of marriage to Charles;
Someone You Should Know — Howard Golden
June 14, 2012
Hillside Baptist Church, Wetumpka Elmore Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 1:17 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Gardening, volunteering and teaching Family Status: Married to Johnnie for 63 years; three children, Angela, Amelia
Retired seminary professor Ward dies
June 7, 2012
Wayne E. Ward, retired professor of theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., died May 23 following a massive stroke. He was 90.
Retired Alabama pastor Morrison dies
June 7, 2012
Frank Morrison Sr., retired Baptist pastor, died May 21. He was 96. Morrison was a graduate of Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham and
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