Offensive lineman Barrett Jones hoists the gleaming crystal trophy into the air while thousands in the stadium cheer and his teammates celebrate — the University
First Baptist Church, Shawmut, in Valley East Liberty Association Favorite Verse: The Book of Luke Favorite Hymn: “Joy to the World” Hobbies: Reading Family Status: Married to Hermon
A servant in ministry for more than 50 years, Frederick Hurst Anderton passed away Oct. 25. He was 82. Born in Sheffield, Anderton and his wife,
Retired Alabama Pastor Ray H. Batemon died Sept. 14. He was 79. Batemon was born in Pleasant Grove on July 5, 1933. He became a
Richard Alan “Ricky” Coburn, pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Plantersville, was killed early Oct. 19 in a motorcycle crash. He was 53. Coburn grew
Retired Autauga Baptist Association Director of Missions Aubret H. White passed away Oct. 9. He was 89. White served in ministry for 69 years, leading
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Stanton Chilton Baptist Association Favorite Verses: Philippians 4:6–7 Favorite Hymn: “Sheltered in the Arms of God” Hobbies: Reading, cooking and spending time with the
Sammy Brister, former Alabama Baptist pastor, died Sept. 10. He was 66. Brister, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., attended Clarke Memorial College in Newton, Miss.,
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