Someone You Should Know — Hoyt Washington

December 29, 2023

Hoyt Washington, 87, of Trussville says evangelism is his heart and desire, a crucial part of his three-pronged focus of prayer, chaplaincy and discipleship.

Someone You Should Know — Curtis Kelley

December 15, 2023

The ministry of Curtis Kelley has spanned 72 years. The 90-year-old Tuscaloosan has taken more than 16 international missions trips and served many churches prior to his retirement from full-time ministry.

Someone You Should Know — Thomas Gebhart

December 13, 2023

Thomas Lee Gebhart, 82, of Foley was recently recognized by his church for 56 years as a deacon. He and his wife, Della, also volunteer with the church’s crisis center.

Someone You Should Know — Dennis Stastka

October 24, 2023

Meet Dennis Stastka, 72, of Robertsdale, who has been a volunteer worship leader for 25 years and church pianist at Bethel Baptist Church in Robertsdale.

Someone You Should Know — Gary Curl

October 22, 2023

Meet Gary Curl, 76, of Tarrant, who was recently recognized by Springdale Baptist Church for 50 years of teaching Sunday School.

Someone You Should Know — Thomas Thornton

September 15, 2023

Ninety-year-old Thomas Thornton of Muscle Shoals, pastor of Abbie Baptist Church in Leighton, has been in ministry 54 years and says ministry is the “best thing that ever happened to me and my family.”