Franklin Eugene “Gene” Woodruff, a retired Alabama pastor, died Aug. 23. He was 76. A graduate of Samford University in Birmingham and New Orleans Baptist
Pleasant Grove Church, Jackson Clarke Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “Follow Me” Hobbies: Golf Family Status: Married to Mary for 67
West Park Heights Baptist Church, Anniston Calhoun Baptist Association Hobbies: Canning, gardening and traveling Favorite Hymn: “Without Him I Could Do Nothing” Favorite Bible Verse:
First Baptist Church, Talladega Coosa River Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 Favorite Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hobbies: Playing tennis, reading, cooking and
Rheta Nell Thrasher Tcherneshoff, former missionary to Brazil, died Aug. 24. She was 75. A native of Hillsboro, Tcherneshoff, along with husband Pete, served with
Angel Grove Baptist Church, Jacksonville Calhoun Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Fishing, hunting and woodwork Family Status: Married
Munford Baptist Church Coosa River Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Knitting, sewing and arts and crafts
Fellowship Baptist Church, Reform Pickens Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Crocheting and quilting Family Status: Widowed