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
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
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;
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
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.
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
Clyde A. Williams, retired Baptist pastor and former pastor of Crawford Baptist Church, Mobile, died May 16. He was 86. A Semmes resident, Williams graduated
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