Retired Alabama pastor, DOM Hacker dies
August 23, 2012
William “Bill” Hacker died Aug. 12. He was 89. Hacker grew up in Birmingham and during World War II served as a radio operator in
Longtime S.C. editor John Roberts dies
August 23, 2012
John Roberts, the longest-serving editor in the history of The Baptist Courier, died Aug. 15. He was 85. Roberts, of Shelby, N.C., graduated from Gardner-Webb
Perkins, Thomas
August 23, 2012
Glenn’s Chapel Baptist Church, Gardendale North Jefferson Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Winning souls to the Lord Family Status: Married for 62 years
Former Alabama Baptist pastor Jernigan dies
August 9, 2012
Chester H. Jernigan, former Alabama Baptist pastor, died July 21. He was 81. A native of Brewton, Jernigan graduated from Howard College (now Samford University),
Auburn mascot creator Neel dies at 84
August 9, 2012
Charles Philip Neel, creator of Auburn University’s mascot, Aubie, and a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, Trussville, for 32 years died July 25. He was 84.
Waddell, Jennifer
August 9, 2012
North River Church, Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 86:11 Favorite Hymns: “God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength” and “Bless the Lord O My Soul”
Someone You Should Know — Floyd Helton
August 2, 2012
Shady Grove Baptist Church, Randolph Bibb Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 12:1 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Puzzles, singing Family Status: Married for 62 years to Lindy; four children,
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
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