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Nielsen, R. Elmer

December 13, 2007

Retired Alabama Baptist pastor R. Elmer Nielsen died Dec. 6. He was 88. A graduate of Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham, Nielsen also

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Johnson, Louise

December 13, 2007

First Baptist Church, Gulf Shores Baldwin Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “What a Wonderful Day” Hobby: Ceramics Family Status: Widowed after 28

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Coggin, James E.

December 13, 2007

FORT WORTH, Texas — Former Alabama Baptist pastor James E. Coggin, pastor emeritus of Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas, died Nov. 27. He

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Davis, Metz Leroy

December 6, 2007

Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Metz Leroy Davis Sr. died Nov. 3. He was 85. A graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Davis served as

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Mashburn, Charles Oren

December 6, 2007

Charles Oren Mashburn, a well-known evangelist, author and biblical lecturer, died Nov. 10. He was 85. A native of Gadsden, Mashburn received his education from

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Davis, Metz Leroy

December 6, 2007

Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Metz Leroy Davis Sr. died Nov. 3. He was 85. A graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Davis served as

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Mashburn, Charles Oren

December 6, 2007

Charles Oren Mashburn, a well-known evangelist, author and biblical lecturer, died Nov. 10. He was 85. A native of Gadsden, Mashburn received his education from

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Oden, Andrew

December 6, 2007

Favorite Verse: Ephesians 2:8 Favorite Hymn: “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” Family Status: Widower, 10 children, 27 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren Andrew Oden is 105

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