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Wood, James Dewel “J.D.”

May 28, 2009

James Dewel “J.D.” Wood, former Alabama Baptist pastor and director of missions, died April 11. He was 99. Wood served as pastor of various churches

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Gandy, James U. ‘Jimmy’

May 21, 2009

Springhill Avenue Baptist Church, Mobile Mobile Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 6:23 Favorite Hymns: “Every Day With Jesus” and “The Love of God” Hobbies: Reading the Bible Family

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Milligan, Laura

May 14, 2009

Highland Baptist Church, Muscle Shoals Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:10 Hobbies: Dancing, teaching dance, sewing and cooking Favorite Hymn: “How Great

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Funderburg, Lonnie William

April 30, 2009

Dr. Lonnie William Funderburg, a prominent figure in Birmingham Baptist life, died March 13. He was 87. Founder of Samford University’s school of nurse anesthesia

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Henley, Chris

April 23, 2009

First Baptist Church, Talladega Coosa River Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5 Favorite Hymn: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” Hobbies: Playing the pipe

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Terpo, James L.

April 23, 2009

James L. Terpo, retired director of missions (DOM) for Bessemer Baptist Association, died April 6. He was 82. A native of Piper, Terpo was a

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Terry, Frances

April 16, 2009

Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Northport Tuscaloosa Baptist Association FAVORITE HYMN: “Rock of Ages” HOBBIES: Reading FAMILY STATUS: Married to Sam; two children, Nancy and Tony;

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Bowling, Eddie Rodney

April 16, 2009

Eddie Rodney Bowling, pastor of Grace Point Baptist Church, Somerville, died of a heart attack April 7 in his Morgan Baptist Association (MBA) church. He

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