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

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,

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