Alabama civil rights pioneers die in October

November 3, 2005

Two pioneers in the civil rights movement died recently. Rosa Parks and Vivian Malone Jones, both from Alabama, made marks on the state and

Retired pastor Jack Wood dies

October 27, 2005

Retired Alabama pastor Clyde Jackson “Jack” Wood died at home in Huntsville Oct. 4. He was 76 years old. Wood, along with his wife, Mary

Roberts, Sadie

October 13, 2005

Sadie (Thadine) Roberts is an inspiration to many people. After beating breast cancer three years ago, the cancer returned. Yet Roberts still sings in

Butler, Bobby

September 29, 2005

Bobby Butler is chapel leader for the BayBears, Mobile’s minor league baseball team. Butler leads small group Bible studies with players. He has also served

Jaye, Annie

September 1, 2005

Annie Jaye has been a member at Mineola Baptist Church, Uriah, for about 90 years. Over the years, Jaye has served as Sunday School teacher,

Morris, Floyd

August 18, 2005

Floyd Morris is 91 years old and a lifetime member of Mineola Baptist Church, Uriah. After teaching himself to read using the Bible, Morris

Larrimore, Leroy

August 18, 2005

Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Leroy Shelton Larrimore died May 19, after an extended illness. With a ministry spanning 55 years, Larrimore served as pastor