Several Baptist leaders die in December, January
January 27, 2005
Martha E. Cothen Martha E. (Bettye) Cothen died of Parkinson’s disease Jan. 10 in Miami. She was 83. A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., she was
Alabama pastor Steward dies at 70
January 13, 2005
Alabama pastor W. Tom Stewart, who formerly served at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Talladega, died Dec. 7 at age 70. During 53 years of ministry,
Longtime pastor Kirkley dies
January 6, 2005
Harry Earl Kirkley died Dec. 13 at his home in Guntersville. He was 77. The longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and leader in Baptist education was
Olive, Howard
December 23, 2004
Retired International Mission Board missionary and former Alabama Baptist pastor Howard Olive, 87, died Dec. 8 in Birmingham. A missionary to the Philippines for 32
Retired Alabama DOM, pastor Hubert Windham dies
December 16, 2004
Former North Jefferson Association director of missions (DOM) and retired pastor Hubert Windham died Nov. 3. He was 74. A resident of Hayden at the
Spry, Marvin
December 16, 2004
Marvin Spry, who served several Alabama Baptist churches as minister of music, died Nov. 9 at age 76. The Birmingham resident most recently served
Washburn, Leah
December 16, 2004
Church: Hopewell Baptist Church, Marion Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Cor. 5:17 Hobbies: Singing, quilting, home decorating, taking care of dogs, cooking, family time Favorite Song: “Goodbye World, Goodbye” Family
Sexton, Steve
December 9, 2004
Church: Southside Baptist Church, Birmingham Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Hobbies: Hiking, cycling, canoeing Favorite Hymn: “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought!” Family Status: Married to Katherine for 26 years;
