
Friends of Baptist musician Cliburn say his faith was forefront
News reports of Van Cliburn’s Feb. 27 death in Fort Worth, Texas, extolled the internationally acclaimed pianist as one

Bessemer’s Liberty pastor Sullivan dies at 49
Eric Sullivan, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, Bessemer, died Feb. 25 at the age of 49. Sullivan, who was born

Former Alabama pastor Wangle dies
Henry Bruce Wangle served churches in Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. He died Jan. 24 at the age of 75.

Missions photographer Rutledge dies
Renowned photographer Don Rutledge, who told the global story of missions through his camera lens for several generations of Southern

Former Alabama pastor Glaze dies at 94
Redus Edgar “Ed” Glaze Jr. served multiple churches as pastor and interim pastor. He died Dec. 19, 2012, at the

Former state convention president Tondera dies
Steve E. Tondera Sr., of Huntsville, a former Alabama Baptist State Convention (ABSC) president and one of only a
Retired Alabama pastor Sharp dies at 87
Richard L. Sharp, a native of Decatur, spent more than 50 years serving Alabama Baptist churches. He passed away

Pilgrim Rest’s pastor Tierce dies at 59
Stevie Russell Tierce had a “genuine heart” and was “very compassionate,” said Wendell Dutton, director of missions for Cherokee Baptist